Waldorf Astoria New York

Built at the same time as the Waldorf Astoria, the Rockefeller Center complex reflects art deco styling throughout. A true destination by itself, a block away from the Waldorf Astoria, with 40 places to dine and over 100 fabulous stores including FDNY Fire Zone, Lego, Metropolitan Museum of Art store, Nintendo World, NBC Experience Store and the Yankees Clubhouse. Various tours are offered year round, such as the Rockefeller historic, NBC Studio, and Radio City Music Hall tour. Well-known sculptures and attractions, include Top of the Rock Observation Deck, the Atlas Sculpture and Murals. During the winter, the Tree Lighting, Ice Skating Rink and the hidden Channel Gardens are the most popular. Another fun, free thing to do in Rockefeller Center is to be part of the… More

In addition to The Waldorf Astoria (1929-31), one of New York’s “crown jewels” of the Art Deco period, there are nearly 20 significant Art Deco buildings in midtown with striking architecture and design, all in walking distance from the hotel. Rockefeller Center is home to 30 Rockefeller Plaza, the International Building, and Radio City Music Hall. On the southwest corner is the boldly patterned Swiss Center. Down Fifth Avenue at W. 40th Street the dramatic American Radiator Building and the Chanin Building. Viewable from the hotel, the Chrysler Building and lobby and General Electric Building on Lexington; along with the Empire State Building, they compose the world’s largest concentration of Art Deco skyscrapers.

Visitors from around the World aggregates for shopping or watching creative store windows on Madison Avenue and Fifth Avenue. On Madison Avenue, specifically between 57th Street and 80th Street, one will find gorgeously architected buildings housing luxury boutique shops. Fifth Avenue is lined with must-see stores such as Bergdorf Goodman, Tiffany & Co., Saks Fifth Avenue, and FAO Schwartz and the best shopping takes place between 39th street and 60th street, a 5 minute walk from the Waldorf Astoria. No to forget, Bloomingdales flagship store is on Lexington and 59th Street.

Grand Central Terminal celebrated its 100 years in 2013. The beautiful Beaux-arts building is both a transportation hub and a destination in itself. Atop the station is Campbell Apartment. In the main concourse, the information booth and clock is the place to meet. The illustrated blue-green cathedral ceiling offers a different view of the nighttime sky, with constellations and other heavenly bodies-sometimes highlighted with a periodic zodiac laser show.There is an Apple Store on the west side of the concourse.Below the tracks are levels of shopping and dining-from clothiers to florists to souvenir shops. And often in Vanderbilt Hall are visiting art exhibits and other events. Audio tours are available.

The Theater District is located 2 blocks away from the Waldorf Astoria. This is the area in Midtown Manhattan where most Broadway theatres are located, as well as many other theaters, movie theaters and restaurants including Restaurant Row to enjoy cuisine from all over the world. In the middle of it, Times Square, visited by over 26 million people each year, some to attend the many Broadway shows, some to dine, and all experience the glowing lights and energy of this famed area that includes a new pedestrian area. At all times of the year there are countless shows exclusively performed on Broadway. From an on-stage adaptation of Disney’s The Lion King to “All That Jazz” in Chicago; most theatres offer group rates when scheduled in advance.

The United Nations celebrated their 60 Years Anniversary in 2012. The agency's first headquarters was actually Room 786 at the Waldorf Astoria; it was there that A. H. Feller, general counsel of the United Nations, checked in on Feb. 19, 1946, with orders to find first a temporary home in New York, then a permanent one. Every year, over 1 million visitors from around the world enter the Visitors Centre of the United Nations Headquarters in New York City. Guided tours offer an exciting opportunity to discover United Nations Headquarters and include a behind-the-scenes view of the Organization at work, the General Assembly Hall, the Security Council Chamber and explore a variety of exhibits. The complex is also notable for its gardens and outdoor sculptures.

Central Park was the first landscaped public park in the United States. Inspirited by the public grounds of London and Paris, it provides 843 acres of paths, lakes and open spaces in the heart of New York City. It is home to fabulous attractions and monuments including the Metropolitan Museum (the Guggenheim is across the street), the boathouse, the Zoo and the Wollman Rink for ice skating in the winter and amusement park in the summer. Central Park hosts a wide variety of concert and events, most with free access, throughout the year including the Philharmonic, Metropolitan Opera, SummerStage, Shakespeare, Naumburg Orchestral Concerts and the Film Festival. While tourists enjoy horse carriage and bike Tours, other group tours are offered to groups including… More

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