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42nd Street
4.5
#95 of 1,447 things to do in New York City
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The area
Neighbourhood: Hudson Yards
How to get there
  • 34th St – Hudson Yards • 10 min walk
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9,319 within 5 kms
The Landmark Tavern
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West Side Steakhouse
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Gotham West Market
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44 & X
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Pio Pio 8
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Sunac Natural Market
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The Marshal
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the Press Lounge
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Sullivan Street Bakery
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Attractions
1,630 within 10 kms
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Broadway
31,658
1.3 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Manhattan Skyline
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1.9 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Bryant Park
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1.6 kmParks
Jacob Javits Convention Center
363
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The Pershing Square Signature Center
63
0.5 kmTheatres
Pip's Island
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Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
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4.5
438 reviews
Excellent
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Very good
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Poor
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therichastill
Stevenage, UK2,556 contributions
Road in New York
Oct 2023 • Solo
I knew of the show 42nd Street which I had seen posters for in London's West End. It was only when I arrived in New York that I realised the significance of this road.

It bisects Broadway and this location is Times Square which is one of the most hyped locations in Manhattan.

The road stretches from one side on Manhattan to the other bisecting all the avenues along the way. Around Times Square is the busiest area and there are plenty of restaurants and attractions in this area. If you struggle with crowds avoid it!
Written 4 November 2023
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StephenCross
Dublin, Ireland18,409 contributions
Great street and super vibe
Jul 2023 • Couples
42nd street runs across the main areas of activity in Manhattan. Lots of night life and just south of Times Square. Lots to see.
Written 16 July 2023
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA16,399 contributions
Historic and Important Cross-Town Street
May 2023
I've read a lot about this very important cross-town street as it has an extremely important history. At the East you have the lovely apartments of Sutton Place and then the beautiful Ford Foundation building. The highlight in Grand Central Terminal which may be the world's most beautiful train station. Near it are some new skyscrapers and then the Art Deco marvel Chrysler Building. At the west end you have what is left of the famous theaters. Most have been torn down and this stretch has been cleaned up with lots of tall apartment buildings near the Hudson.
Written 4 July 2023
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Irina
United States10,650 contributions
Busy 42nd Street
Jan 2023
A two-mile long 42nd Street crosses Manhattan from the East River in the east to the Hudson River in the west part of NYC, and it is known for its busy pace, heavy traffic, theaters -- New Amsterdam Theater, New Victory Theater, Regal E-Walk Theater complex, movie theater AMC Empire 25, also Madame Tussauds Wax Museum. All these attractions are in the east part of the street, in the area of Times Square and Broadway. Then the street crosses the 8th Avenue and goes further down to the Hudson River.

The skyscrapers flanking the 42nd Street in the Theater District, are decorated with some stunning neon billboards and digital screens. The aerial views of the 42nd Street from the top of some high-rises show a very busy, non-stop street life; and in the evenings the 42nd Street lightens up even more, after the shows theater goers fill up the pedestrian walk lanes on their way to Broadway, that welcomes them with even louder buzz and entertainment.
Written 9 February 2023
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Jessica O
Maidstone, UK221 contributions
Lots to see and do here
Jan 2023 • Solo
Lovely street to visit ,so much to see and do there.Restaurants,Theatres and lots of shops.Post Office,Subway and Bus station.
Written 9 January 2023
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I visited this place🇬🇷🇨🇭🇬🇧🇳🇱🇺🇸
Israel14,766 contributions
“Tell all the gang at 42nd Street”
Jun 2022 • Solo
PROS
• Famous and iconic
• A lot of stuff there

CONS
• Busy and congested

“I VISITED THIS PLACE”…
… on my walking expedition through midtown Manhattan (26K+ steps).

Full disclosure- I crossed this street at Broadway, but then found myself walking along 43rd or 44th Street towards my next destination- Bryant Park and Fifth Avenue.

TIP
• Read other reviews to decide if you want to visit
• Be careful and watch your belongings and the surroundings
Written 22 June 2022
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA16,399 contributions
Cross Town Traffic
Dec 2021
This is a major wide street that crosses the island and features all sorts of special places. My favorite is Grand Central Station. But you can also see Tudor City, the Ford Foundation, and, of course, the Times Square area. I actually avoid Times square as it is congested with too many people and it's too noisy. Some big theaters.
Written 3 January 2022
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jgbtravels
Louisville, KY3,446 contributions
Not our favorite area but do see the Stranger Things exhibit.
Dec 2021 • Couples
Quite frankly we aren’t big fans of 42nd Street. It’s a bit more gritty and cheesy compared to the other streets in the midtown area. Of course I’m old enough to remember just how sleazy it used to be. Still with the improvements we have only seen a couple of plays on 42nd Street over the years. One bright spot was the “ Stranger Things” exhibit they had that was there near 7th Avenue. It’s a free event but online reservations are necessary. We saw it before going to see Mrs. Doughtfire that evening. And yes, they sell some cool Stranger Things merchandise to take home.
Written 19 December 2021
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Dan W
Portland, OR1,988 contributions
Of Course! You Must!
Nov 2019
Take the time to explore 42nd Street during a NY visit. It is one street with an incredible amount of variety and places to explore. It's busy day and night, rain or shine and wandering this street during each of those times provides a wonderfully unique glimpse into the life of NYC.
Written 9 March 2020
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Mary L
Waltham Abbey, UK53 contributions
Interesting
Feb 2020 • Friends
A lovely walk seeing many theatres and places of interest. It has an atmosphere of its own. Not to be missed.
Written 13 February 2020
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