Bryant Park is a beloved, year-round New York City destination. Known as Manhattan's Town Square, the park is famous for its lush seasonal gardens, free activities, world class restrooms, and al fresco dining.
Admission. Skate Rental: $18-$33 (visit the Rink at Bryant Park page for details), $6 sock purchase, $6 helmet rental, $20 skate sharpening, $22/hr skate aids.
The D operates at all times between 205th Street in Norwood, Bronx, and Stillwell Avenue in Coney Island, Brooklyn via Grand Concourse in the Bronx, Central Park West and Sixth Avenue in Manhattan, the north side of the Manhattan Bridge, and Fourth Avenue and West End in Brooklyn.
Stations
| Stations | Subway transfers |
|---|
| Seventh Avenue/Flatbush Avenue | Q |
| Prospect Park | Q S (BMT Franklin Avenue Line) |
| Church Avenue | Q |
| Newkirk Plaza | Q |
The primary subway station used to access Times Square is the Times Square–42 Street station. Several lines run through the station: N, Q, R, S, W, 1, 2, 3 and 7. The S train runs between Times Square and Grand Central Station, one of NYC's main train stations.
| STATION SERVICE | SUBWAY TRANSFERS |
|---|
| FULL-TIME Train always operates and always stops here | Full Time |
| PART-TIME Train does not always operate or sometimes skips this station. Stops all times except rush hours peak direction (6:15 a.m. - 9 a.m. to Manhattan, 4 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. from Manhattan) | Part Time |
No, there is no direct train from New York Penn Station station to Bryant Park. However, there are services departing from 34 St - Penn Station and arriving at 42 St - Bryant Pk via 7 Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18 min.
The D operates at all times between 205th Street in Norwood, Bronx, and Stillwell Avenue in Coney Island, Brooklyn via Grand Concourse in the Bronx, Central Park West and Sixth Avenue in Manhattan, the north side of the Manhattan Bridge, and Fourth Avenue and West End in Brooklyn.
Bryant Park at night? there will always be tourists in and around the park, but I wouldn't call it crowded this time of year - and yes, it is safe.
Free Public WiFi
In 2001, Bryant Park Corporation envisioned offering free internet access in the park, but wasn't sure how to build such a network. Most recently, the park upgraded the system with 12 new WiFi access points, which has enabled Bryant Park to become one of the busiest hotspots in the world.- The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum.
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
- Central Park.
- Empire State Building.
- Top of the Rock.
- Statue of Liberty.
- Brooklyn Bridge.
- Manhattan Skyline.
Restrooms. The bathroom is temporarily closed. Staffed daily with fresh flowers, piped in classical music, Italian tiles, automatic toilets and fixtures by top luxury brand Toto, and a changing station, you'll feel safe and pampered inside our landmarked comfort station.
Bryant Park is located between Fifth and Sixth Avenues and between 40th and 42nd Street, and covers 9.6 acres (3.9 ha).
The Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park is now open for the holiday season. The Winter Village is Manhattan's winter wonderland is home to New York City's only free-admission ice skating rink and also has the Holiday Shops as well as a bar and food hall, The Lodge by Urbanspace.
It is small and private to the people who live on the park. over a year ago. No, not really. It is not that big but you can run in it.
- The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum.
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
- Central Park.
- Empire State Building.
- Top of the Rock.
- Statue of Liberty.
- Brooklyn Bridge.
- Manhattan Skyline.
You can take a train from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Bryant Park via Jamaica AirTrain, Jamaica, and Penn Station in around 51 min. Alternatively, NYC Express Bus (Golden Touch Transportation) operates a bus from New York JFK International Airport to New York Lexington Av/E 41 St hourly.
The journey takes approximately 2 min. How far is it from Times Square to Rockefeller Center? The distance between Times Square and Rockefeller Center is 2298 feet.
Things to Do and See at Rockefeller Center (Besides the Tree)
- Hit the ice at the famed Rockefeller ice skating rink.
- There might be a wait to get in to the Lego Store, but kids think it's worth it.
- Visit American Girl Place for some holiday style.
- A quick elevator ride to the Top of the Rock offers one of the best views of the city.
- Radio City shines bright at night.
The distance between Times Square and 30 Rockefeller Plaza is 2271 feet.
1 Train: Take the 1 train to the 50th Street stop and walk East on 50th Street to Rockefeller Center between Fifth and Sixth Avenues.
Best Time to go to Top of the Rock
An hour before dusk. You get to see the view during the day (you'll be able to see Central Park) and then all the city at night. Even though it's the most crowded time to go up.Rockefeller Center Street Closures Start For Holiday Foot Traffic
- NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – Starting today, New York City is closing streets and creating temporary pedestrian walkways around Rockefeller Center.
- Side Street Closures: 49th and 50th Streets between 5th and 6th Avenues will be open to pedestrians alone during the most congested hours.
