Manhattan/Midtown East

Midtown East is the core retail and commercial neighborhood of Manhattan, containing the highest concentration of business and money this side of, well and the planet. The Empire State Building and the most iconic building (even if no longer the tallest) in the city is here. Shady Bryant Park abuts the imposing New York Public Library main branch at 42nd Street, while to the east is the magnificent Beaux Arts Grand Central Terminal. Le Corbusier's landmark UN Headquarters is located on the East River. The masterpiece art deco towers of Rockefeller Center and adjoining Radio City sit opposite 5th Avenue from St. Patrick's Gothic Church and the seat of the city's archdiocese. Fifth Avenue below 59th remains the toniest and most exclusive retail neighborhood in New York City, home to names like Saks, Tiffany and Bendel (and Apple!). Murray Hill north of 34th Street is home to some of the city's nicest brownstones. Much of the real estate in this neighborhood is likewise quite expensive, and the restaurants, bars and other facilities notably cater to a higher-paying clientele.

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Manhattan/Midtown East Halal Explorer

Orientation

Midtown, also called Midtown East to distinguish it from the Manhattan/Theater District|Theater District to the west, is the area between around 34th Street and 59th Street (beyond which is Central Park), and from the East River through First, Second, Third, Lexington, Park, Madison, and Fifth Avenues, with Sixth Avenue as the western boundary of the neighborhood.

There is a small but vibrant Koreatown neighborhood, which is focused on 32nd St. between Broadway and 5th Av. and extends a bit north, south and east. It has a Midtown character and has been included in this Travel Guide.

Travel to Manhattan/Midtown East

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By subway

There is plenty of New York City#By subway|subway service to this area. The 4, 5, and 6 lines travel under Park Avenue (south of Grand Central Station) and Lexington Avenue (north of Grand Central), stopping at 42nd St. (Grand Central Station) and 59th St., with the 6 also stopping at 51st St. and 33rd St. Running under 6th Avenue are the B, D, F, and M lines, which stop at 34th St. (close to the Empire State Building), 42nd St. (at Bryant Park, near the library) and 47-50 St. station (near Rockefeller Center). The Friday line continues up 6th Avenue, stopping at 57th St., while the E and M lines head under 53rd Street, stopping at 5th Av. and Lexington Av. (a passageway offers a free transfer to the 6 line). The 7 and S (Grand Central Shuttle) lines run under 42nd St. Both of them stop at Grand Central Station, with the 7 also stopping at 5th Av. (free transfer to the B, D, and Friday lines). Also serving the neighborhood are the N, Q, R, and W lines, which stop at 34th St. and 6th Av., close to the Empire State Building.

By MTA bus

Regular New York City#By bus 2|MTA buses run along every avenue except for short avenues like Vanderbilt, and there are also crosstown buses on 34th, 42nd, 49th/50th, and 57th Sts. In addition, express buses stop along these avenues, including the X25 to Financial District. Express buses charge a $6 fare, with free transfers available to other routes, and local buses charge $2.50 and enable free transfers to other local routes and the subway, with some exceptions.

By Metro North commuter train

Metro North commuter trains originate and terminate at Grand Central Terminal on E. 42 St. between Vanderbilt and Lexington Avs. See the New York City#By train|By train section on the main New York City page for more info. Note that the train terminal (but not the subway stop serving it) closes from roughly 1AM to 5AM daily.

What to see in Manhattan/Midtown East

Parks and recreation

• Greenacre Park - 51st Street 40.75624, -73.96930 between 2nd and 3rd Aves - One of New York's many "pocket parks," Greenacre is a small plot of green space and an excellent place to relax, with a nice waterfall in the back, plenty of seats and tables, and lots of shade, plus a small tea shop.

• Paley Park 53rd Street 40.7603, -73.9751 between Madison and 5th Aves - Paley Park Paley Park jeh Another pocket park which is celebrated among landscape architects and urban designers, Paley is a great place to relax, with plenty of chairs below a canopy of trees and a waterfall spanning the entire back wall of the park.

Skyscrapers

• Chrysler Building 405 Lexington Ave 40.751431, -73.975719 at 42nd Street - Chrysler Building Chrysler Building by David Shankbone Retouched One of the most recognizable and favored structures of New York and the Chrysler was the world's tallest building when completed in 1930, but lost that title to the nearby Empire State Building less than a year later. But what it lost in fame it makes up for in beauty, with its gorgeous, instantly recognizable Art Deco crown.

• Citigroup Center 153 E 53rd Street 40.758, -73.9706 between Lexington and 3rd Aves - Citigroup Center Citigroup center With its distinctive slanted roof and long, slender base columns, this building is another great skyscraper with a grand atrium.

• Daily News Building 220 E 42nd Street 40.7495, -73.9735 between 2nd and 3rd Aves - Daily News Building Daily News Building-2 This Art Deco design classic, completed in 1930 to a design by Raymond Hood, was made famous by the Superman films; to be admired are the extreme verticality of the design and the understated setbacks and functional design. The newspaper no longer holds offices here, but the foyer is well worth a visit if passing, if only to see the newspaper's giant globe sculpture and wall weather stations.

• MetLife Building 200 Park Ave 40.753333, -73.976667 between 44th and 45th Sts, next to Grand Central Station - MetLife Building Metlife building from empire state building - Since it was built it has been probably the most hated building in New York, mostly because it rises up over Grand Central Station, completely blocking the view up Park Avenue, but it is a good example of modern architecture.

• United Nations Headquarters - 1st Ave at 46th Street 40.749444, -73.968056 No parking available; take public transport to Grand Central Station then walk, or take the M15 bus up 1st Ave or down 2nd Ave or the M42 42nd St.] or M50 [50th St.] crosstown buses Opening Hours: Monday-Friday: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm, Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 am - 4:30 pm (no guided l-tours/ tours on Saturday and Sun) Free; guided l-tours/ tours $18 adults, $11 seniors and students, $9 children (6-12; younger children not allowed on tours) Headquarters of the United Nations United Nations Headquarters in New York City, view from Roosevelt Island The UN HQ sits on an 18-acre site between 42nd and 48th Streets, and between First Avenue and the East River. It is noted for its gardens and outdoor sculpture. There is a charge for the l-tours/ tours of the General Assembly and Secretariat but you can visit the Visitor's Lobby for free (although you do have to pass through a security checkpoint). There are two levels to the lobby area which includes a gallery, a gift shop, and a bookshop. If you're just visiting the lobby, don't join any queues - just find your way around. There is little in the way of signs to tell you where you can go - this is the UN, well-meaning but not well organized.

Historic buildings

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• Grand Central Terminal - 42nd Street and Park Ave 40.7528, -73.9765 Subway: {{NYCS|S to 42nd Street Opening Hours: 5:30AM Monday - 1:30AM Free Grand Central Terminal Image-Grand central Station Outside Night 2 Walk in and see the main concourse, a cavernous room often filled with people and elegantly detailed, with arched windows, a lovely clock, and an astronomical ceiling.

• St. Patrick's Gothic Church - 460 Madison Ave 40.758611, -73.976389 between 50th and 51st Sts; Subway: {{NYCS|M to 5th Av ☎ +1 212 753-2261 +1 212 755-4128 - St. Patrick's Gothic Church (Manhattan) StPatCathExt1 - A big, grand neo-Gothic Catholic church, presided over by the Archbishop of New York; a years-long renovation was completed in time for a September, 2015 visit by Pope Francis.

• Waldorf-Astoria Hotel - 301 Park Ave 40.7566, -73.9741 between 49th and 50th Sts ☎ +1 212 355-3100 - Waldorf Astoria New York Waldorf-Astoria 1904-1908 A famous luxury hotel.

Museums

• The Morgan Library - 225 Madison Ave 40.748803, -73.981556 at 36th St; Subway: {{NYCS|M trains to 34th Street or {{NYCS|6 train to 33rd Street ☎ +1 212 685-0008 +1 212 481-3484 Opening Hours: Tuesday - Thu 10:30AM Monday - 5PM, F:10:30AM Monday - 9PM, Saturday 10A-6 Sunday 11-6 $15 adults, $10 students/seniors, $10 children under 16, free Friday after 7 Morgan Library & Museum Jpmorganlibrary Once J. Pierpont Morgan's private library, this building houses his art collection, a Gutenberg Bible, and a first printing of The Star Spangled Banner. The bookshelves lining the walls include books by Dante, Dickens, Einstein, Twain, and several First and Second Folios

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Manhattan/Midtown East

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• Walk on 5th Av. Around Christmas, it is usually mobbed, but off-season, it can be downright pleasant, and you can get to see just how pretty some of the department stores and high-end shops are. You may even be able to walk around Rockefeller Center at a strolling pace and see a view of the entire plaza.

For great views:

• Walk or bike across the Edward I. Koch Queensboro Bridge.
• Take the Roosevelt Island Tram.

More about Roosevelt Island below:

Roosevelt Island

Roosevelt Island is an elongated island in the East River between Manhattan Island and Queens. Originally a cattle farm, over the years it has had various names and uses, including as an asylum and a quarantine hospital. Today called Roosevelt Island, it is the home to several thousand New Yorkers who like its calm ambiance and connection to Manhattan. The island offers excellent views of the Manhattan skyline, particularly at the Meditation Steps GPS 40.76081,-73.95204, just north of the Tramway stop, and Web:

• Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park GPS 40.75069,-73.96042, a public space at the southern tip of the island, accessed by one of the riverside promenades. The island also affords one of the best views of the city's 4th of July Fireworks displays when they take place in the East River (for the past few years they have instead been shot off from barges in the Hudson River); in such cases, get to the island very early, or you'll find that the seats are sold out.

There are two ways to access the island from Manhattan. The most popular way for tourists (and certainly the most scenic) is to take the Roosevelt Island Tramway GPS 40.76119,-73.96421, an aerial tram which crosses over the stretch of the East River between Manhattan and Roosevelt Island next to the Queensboro Bridge, offering splendid views of the skyline along the way. You can board the tram on Second Avenue at 59th Street; the one-way fare is $2.75; MetroCards accepted. The second option is to take the subway: the F train makes a single stop on the island, connecting it to the East 60s and Midtown to the west and Queens to the east.Additionally, a road bridge connects the island to the intersection of 36th Avenue and Vernon Boulevard in Queens, allowing you to drive, walk, bike, or take theQ02 bus to the island from Queens.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Manhattan/Midtown East

Bergdorf Goodman - Bergdorf Goodman department store, with the Crown Building (lit up) on the left

Fifth Ave is a shoppers' paradise from 42nd to 60th Streets, boasting numerous flagships stores of national chains. Perpetually mobbed with shoppers and tourists, Fifth Avenue is a virtual standstill during the Christmas shopping season, when Bergdorf Goodman, Saks Fifth Avenue, Cartier, Tiffany's, and Lord and Taylor put out their holiday displays. Other popular stores include Niketown, NBA Store, Versace, Gucci, Armani Exchange.

47th Street between 5th and 6th Avenues is a large wholesale and retail Jewelry District. It is said that nearly every diamond sold in the U.S. passes first through this street. On this street a dealer's reputation among the community of jewelry dealers is all-important, and million-dollar contracts are agreed to with just a handshake because of the reputation of each dealer.

• Apple Store | 767 5th Ave 40.76384, -73.97297 ☎ +1 212 336-1440 - Located beneath a giant glass cube, this flagship Apple Store is open 24/7 and is crowded with shoppers all day long. Come here on the day the company releases a new gadget and you'll see lines that wrap around the block.

• Saks Fifth Avenue - 611 5th Ave 40.75801, -73.97696 ☎ +1 212 753-4000
• Tiffany & Co. - 727 5th Ave 40.76258, -73.97377 at 57th Street ☎ +1 212 755-8000 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 10AM Monday - 7PM, Saturday 10AM Monday - 6PM, Sunday noon-5PM, closed Memorial Day The famous jewellers, scene of Audrey Hepburn's Breakfast at Tiffany's

Halal Food

• Dos Caminos - 825 Third Avenue 40.755792, -73.970249 at 50th Street ☎ +1 212 336-5400 Opening Hours: Sunday - Tuesday 11:30AM Monday - 10:30PM, West 11:30AM Monday - 11PM, Thursday 11:30AM Monday - 11:30PM, Friday Saturday 11:30AM Monday - 12AM $12 - $36 One of four up-market Mexican restaurants in Manhattan by the same name and under the same ownership (the others are in Manhattan/Gramercy_Flatiron|Gramercy, Manhattan/Chelsea|Chelsea, Manhattan/SoHo|SoHo) Sticky, saucy ribs and guacamole.

• Ess'a Bagel - 831 3rd Avenue 40.75616, -73.97017 at 51st Street ☎ +1 212 980-1010 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 6AM Monday - 9PM, Saturday to Sunday 6AM Monday - 5PM This legendary place serves up doughy, chewy bagels the size of hubcaps that some New Yorkers consider 'the best bagels in NYC - which means everywhere'. Bagel-eaters will also find a wide variety of mixed cream cheeses, tofu spreads, and smoked fish. Bagels are cheap, but prices depend on whether you eat in or take out! Expect to pay $3 for two bagels and a small tub of your favorite cream-cheese spread. Lines can be long at lunchtime.

• Grand Central Oyster Cafe & Restaurant - 89 E 42nd Street 40.752466, -73.977383At Grand Central Terminal, lower level. Subway: {{NYCS|4 {{NYCS|5 {{NYCS|6 {{NYCS|7 {{NYCS|S to 42nd Street ☎ +1 212-490-6650 Opening Hours: 11:30AM Monday - 9:30PM closed Sunday Grand Central Oyster Cafe & Restaurant An institution, opened in 1913 along with the station itself.

• Tao - 42 E 58th Street 40.76253, -73.97149 between Park and Madison Aves ☎ +1 212 888-2288 - Trendy Asian cuisine; reservations required. Beautiful decor.

• VietHaven - 155 West 51st Street - GPS: 40.7557914, -73.970242 ☎ +1 212-342-21-78 $12 - $20 Very nice Vietnamese restaurant with full café. Nice food and decent prices. Try seafood combo

• mad46 - 45 E 46th Street 40.75472, -73.97706 Opening Hours: 5PM Monday - 12AM Amazing happy hour spot in Midtown atop The Roosevelt Hotel with a fantastic view. Not only serving delicious after work cocktails, but also offers a lite fair menu.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Manhattan/Midtown East

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

New York City Chrysler Building 04 - The doors of the Chrysler Building, widely considered the finest of many Art Deco skyscrapers in Midtown Manhattan because of decorations that can be seen from nearby as well as its elegant shape when seen from afar

• Soldiers', Sailors', Marines', Coast Guard and Airmen's Club - 283 Lexington Ave 40.74793, -73.97824 at 37th Street ☎ +1 212 683-4353 Check-in: 4PM / Check-out: 10:30AM Rates are based on rank; $25+ A service member friendly hotel. The hotel is closed to non-military personnel unless accompanied by a service member, veteran, or military retiree.

• Vanderbilt YMCA - 224 E 47th Street 40.75321, -73.97099 Subway: {{NYCS|7 trains to 42nd St-Grand Central Twin superior Muslim friendly room: $35 Walking distance from Grand Central Terminal and near the United Nations.

• Roosevelt Hotel - 45 E 45th Street 40.75491, -73.97719 at Madison Ave ☎ +1 212 661-4475 A (Pakistani)-owned hotel named after the 20th President Theodore Roosevelt and opened in 1924. The hotel has 1,015 rooms including 52 suites. This hotel has been seen in several major motion pictures.

• Hyatt Place New York/Midtown-South | 52 West 36th Street ☎ +1 212 239-9100
• 70 Park Avenue Hotel - 70 Park Ave 40.74989, -73.97969 at 38th Street ☎ +1 212 973-2400 +1 212 973-2401 Nice boutique hotel with good bar, Silverleaf Tavern, which serves a good G&T. Lovely rooms including LCD TV's etc. Some rooms have a view of the Empire State Building.

Waldorf-Astoria Park Avenue Entrance - Park Avenue Entrance to the Waldorf-Astoria

• Dylan Hotel - 52 E 41st Street 40.75160, -73.97912 between Madison and Park Aves ☎ +1 212 338-0500
• Fitzpatrick Manhattan Hotel - 687 Lexington Ave 40.76051, -73.96909 ☎ +1 212 355-0100 Irish boutique hotel with a popular on-site Irish restaurant.

• Four Seasons Hotel - 57 E 57th Street 40.76229, -73.97127 between Madison and Park Aves ☎ +1 212 758-5700
• Grand Hyatt New York - 109 E 42nd Street 40.75202, -73.97631 Park Ave at Grand Central Terminal ☎ +1 212 883-1234 +1 212 697-3772 Attached to Grand Central Station.

• Hotel Elysee - 60 E 54th Street 40.75983, -73.97304 ☎ +1 212 753-1066 +1 212 980-9278 This country French hotel offers guests free high speed Wi-fi and complimentary refreshments in the Club room 24 hours a day including breakfast in the mornings and and Cheese receptions on weeknights.

• Hyatt 48 Lex - @lex.com 517 Lexington Ave 40.75531, -73.97292 corner of 48th Street at Lexington Avenue ☎ +1 212 838-1234 A fresh blend of highly personalized concierge service with high-end contemporary art and design.

• Kimberly Hotel - 145 E 50th Street 40.75634, -73.97135 ☎ +1 212 702-1600
• Kitano - 66 Park Ave 40.74958, -73.97999 ☎ +1 212 885-7000 A luxury, four-diamond, Japanese-style hotel.

• Library Hotel - 299 Madison Ave 40.75212, -73.97938 at 41st Street ☎ +1 212 983-4500 +1 212 499-9099 Free high speed Wi-fi and complimentary refreshments in the Reading Room 24 hours a day including breakfast in the mornings and and Cheese receptions in the evenings except for Sunday nights.

• New York Palace Hotel - 455 Madison Ave 40.75796, -73.97486 at 50th Street ☎ +1 212 888-7000 Luxury accommodations, good views, spacious rooms, spa & fitness center, fine dining at the Gilt Restaurant & Bar, meeting and event rooms.

• Omni Berkshire Place - 21 E 52nd Street 40.75937, -73.97484 at Madison Ave ☎ +1 212 753-5800
• Roger Smith Hotel - 501 Lexington Ave 40.75471, -73.97338 at 47th Street ☎ +1 212 755-1400
• San Carlos Hotel - 150 E 50th Street 40.75589, -73.97154 ☎ +1 212 755-1800
• Waldorf Astoria New York - 301 Park Ave 40.75671, -73.97384 between 49th and 50th Sts. ☎ +1 212-355-3000 +1 212-872-7272 Another famous luxury hotel that is among the more notable in New York, with a long history in a lavish Art Deco building that has housed many a celebrity. Perhaps one of the most famous guests was President Franklin Roosevelt, and a secret platform that is believed to have been used by Roosevelt to travel directly from the train to his hotel room so he could hide his paralysis from the public survives under the hotel. The traincar that Roosevelt is believed to have used is parked on the platform. Sadly, neither the secret platform nor the traincar are open to public.

• Westgate New York City - formerly Hilton New York Grand Central | 304 East 42nd Street 40.7494191, -73.97196050000002 ☎ +1 212-986-8800 +1-877-878-9873 Opening Hours: 00:00-24:00 The former Hilton, an iconic landmark, neo-gothic hotel, only a few blocks from Times Plaza and Grand Central Station.

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