Welcome to The best brands, the biggest selection, plus 1O% off* for visitors. Stop by Macy’s Herald Square and ask for your Macy’s Visitor Savings Pass*, good for 10% off* thousands of items throughout the store! Plus, we now ship to over 100 countries around the world, so you can enjoy international shipping online. For details, log on to macys.com/international Macy’s Herald Square Visitor Center, Lower Level (212) 494-3827 *Restrictions apply. Valid I.D. required. Details in store. NYC Official Visitor Guide A Letter from the Mayor Dear Friends: As temperatures dip, autumn turns the City’s abundant foliage to brilliant colors, providing a beautiful backdrop to the five boroughs. Neighborhoods like Fort Greene in Brooklyn, Snug Harbor on Staten Island, Long Island City in Queens and Arthur Avenue in the Bronx are rich in the cultural diversity for which the City is famous. Enjoy strolling through these communities as well as among the more than 700 acres of new parkland added in the past decade. Fall also means it is time for favorite holidays. Every October, NYC streets come alive with ghosts, goblins and revelry along Sixth Avenue during Manhattan’s Village Halloween Parade. The pomp and pageantry of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in November make for a high-energy holiday spectacle. And in early December, Rockefeller Center’s signature tree lights up and beckons to the area’s shoppers and ice-skaters. The season also offers plenty of relaxing options for anyone seeking a break from the holiday hustle and bustle. Find apple and pumpkin picking at the Queens County Farm Museum, learn about the engineering and design marvels that make NYC a capital of amazing architecture during monthlong “Archtober” and visit our many arts institutions—from Jazz at Lincoln Center to BAM’s Next Wave Festival, where legends and up-and-coming young talent perform. For information about these events and more, visit nycgo.com all year long. Have a fantastic fall in New York City, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. Sincerely, Michael R. Bloomberg Mayor 2 NYC & Company | Official Visitor Guide LeT “Us” Do YoUR SHoPPiNG FoR YoU! Toys“R”Us Times Square Personal Shopping is a free service tailored to your taste, time and budget. Our highly trained Personal Shoppers will provide you with the individual attention you need to select the ideal gift from our fabulous selection of toys, games and electronics. Shopping for your company? We’re ready to fulfill any of your special requests. Ask our expert team about our Gift Card, Corporate Gifting progams and Corporate bulk orders. Get started today! Personal Shopping is located on the second floor of the Barbie Dollhouse. You can also call us toll-free at 866-742-6423. Or if you prefer, email us at: [email protected] Only at Valid 9/17-12/18/2013 Offer available in store only. 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(MG072613A) ThisNYC isOfficial NYC Visitor Guide Table of Contents This is New York City The Boroughs 006 Must-See NYC 014 Events Calendar 019 NYC Essentials 027 Fast Facts 027 Official NYC Information Centers 028 Getting Here & Getting Around 030 Transportation 033 Accommodations 041 Shopping 070 Sightseeing & Tours 081 Arts & Entertainment 119 Museums & Galleries 145 Dining 162 Nightlife 216 Sports & Wellness 227 Services 234 Subway Map 039 Index 239 Index of Advertisers 240 Reader Reply Card 240 Coupons back Foldout Map back Key to Symbols A Wheelchair Accessible D Senior/Student Discount B Hearing Impaired Service E Kid-Friendly C Visually Impaired Service F Gratis/Free NYC event listings, exclusive deals, fun things to do and more. nycgo.com NYC & Company Chairman | Emily K. Rafferty Visitor information 212 484 1222 Advertising 212 484 5423 The NYC Official Visitor Guide is a publication of NYC & Company, Inc. Contents and design © 2013, all rights reserved. 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Printed in Canada. 4 NYC & Company | Official Visitor Guide NYCEXPERIENCES START HERE VIP Pass and FREE gift Visit Guest Services at Time Warner Center Guest Services 212.823.6300 TheShopsAtColumbusCircle.com 58th & Columbus Circle | New York DEVELOPER, MANAGER, SPONSORED BY EXCLUSIVE RETAIL LEASING AGENT related.com 6 NYC & Company | Official Visitor Guide Fall in NYC brings the simple pleasures of colorful foliage and leaves crunching underfoot during strolls in citywide parks, not to mention traditions like runners trotting through all five boroughs in the ING New York City Marathon or festive balloons floating over Manhattan’s streets during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The mild fall weather is also perfect for gallery hopping in Chelsea, sidewalk cafe dining in Park Slope and a relaxing, free ride on the Staten Island Ferry, complete with stunning skyline views. This guide features tips on how to get the most out of your New York City visit—including how to get around, what to see and do, and where to find special deals. For up-to-the-minute news and offers, visit nycgo.com. nycgo.com | facebook.com/nycgo 7 This is NYC Take in the wonders of nature at the Bronx Zoo. SIGHTSEEING & TOURS (p.88) The Bronx url: nycgo.com | ilovethebronx.com Times area: Square 42 square miles population: 1.3+ million subway travel time from Times Square: 30 minutes Whether you’re interested in food, art, history or entertainment, there’s plenty of ground for you to cover in this storied borough. For those with culinary exploration in mind, Arthur Avenue serves up an authentic taste of Italy with family-owned shops and restaurants lining this fes- tive Belmont block. If it’s history you’re after, the 18th-century Van Cortlandt House Museum is a must for anyone interested in architecture or wartime tales of the neighborhood’s past. The museum is located within Van Cortlandt Park, an expansive 1,146 acres ideal for taking in the crisp fall air, playing a round of golf or relaxing lakeside. For more ways to take in the beauty of the season, make your way to Riverdale’s Wave Hill, where striking views of the Hudson River and New Jersey’s Palisades blend seamlessly with winding paths and colorful foliage. additional highlights: MCNY Bronx Historical Tours | mcnytours.com | 646 831 1078 Specializes in Little Ireland in Woodlawn Heights or Arthur Avenue’s Little Italy. Bronx Zoo | bronxzoo.com | 718 367 1010 This wildlife center is home to 6,000 animals and spans 265 acres. The Bronx Museum of the Arts | bronxmuseum.org | 718 681 6000 Free admission to institution that focuses on contemporary art from array of cultures. Bronx Academy of Arts and Dance | bronxacademyofartsanddance.org | 718 842 5223 Performance space and home of Arthur Aviles Typical Theatre. The Bronx County Historical Society | bronxhistoricalsociety.org | 718 881 8900 Historical archive, neighborhood tours, exhibits and two Bronx-focused museums. 8 NYC & Company | Official Visitor Guide This is NYC Next Wave Festival at BAM. EVENTS (p.20) Brooklyn url: nycgo.com | visitbrooklyn.org Times area: Square 71 square miles population: 2.5+ million subway travel time from Times Square: 25 minutes “Brooklyn” has become a shorthand for “hip”—and, in truth, the hype doesn’t even do justice to New York City’s most populous borough. Williamsburg, where vintage shopping and rock clubs are among the attractions, is only the beginning. Brooklyn Heights features historic architecture and skyline views. DUMBO, named thusly because it’s located Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass, is dotted with charming bookstores and galleries. Park Slope abounds with restaurants and cafes. The neighborhood also borders picturesque Prospect Park, which boasts a zoo, Audubon Center and even a natural forest. The NBA’s Brooklyn Nets play in Downtown Brooklyn, a lively neighborhood with ample bars and shopping. And by the sea, the residents of Brighton Beach offer Russian cuisine and wares of all kinds. additional highlights: BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music) | bam.org | 718 636 4100 Leading cultural institution hosts music, theater and film events.