42nd Street

42nd Street

42nd Street
4.5
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Family
It cuts through Manhattan from east to west, touching on some of the city's most iconic sites. Starting from the East River to the Hudson, in fact, there are the United Nations Building, the Chrysler Building, the Central Station, the SUMMIT One Vanderbilt, Bryant Park, the Public Library and Times Square, just to name a few. Also due to the presence of numerous shops, restaurants and hotels, it is very lively at any time of day and night.
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Written November 21, 2023
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therichastill
Stevenage, UK3,524 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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 November 4, 2023
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA19,114 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
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 January 3, 2022
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jgbtravels
Louisville, KY4,802 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
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 December 19, 2021
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Dan W
Portland, OR1,924 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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 March 9, 2020
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA19,114 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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 July 4, 2023
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Pete
Fredericksburg, VA1,228 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2024 • Solo
It’s NY’s theater district. How could anyone possibly think low rating? According to the internet, 11 of the theaters were built in the beginning of the 20th century. I found a very nice theater gift shop on 44th Street that I thought would have enough business to expand. Besides the typical t-shirt, sweatshirt stuff, a theater fan can also find things like sheet music books for all the musicals on Broadway and 42nd Street. I highly recommend stopping by Theater Circle Gift Shop.
Written April 10, 2024
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA19,114 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 • Couples
An extremely important crosstown street, wider than many. Famous as the historic location of theaters. Many of those are gone, but you will still find some on the West Side. And you will find Times Square, which is very crowded. This street also runs past the very beautiful Chrysler Building and Grand Central Station. Lots to see on a long walk.
Written August 28, 2024
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Irina
United States14,694 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
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 February 9, 2023
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3.0 of 5 bubbles
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.

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• Read other reviews to decide if you want to visit
• Be careful and watch your belongings and the surroundings
Written June 22, 2022
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