New York is a city that has it all and from Mandarin Oriental, New York you can see it all and do it all.

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Situated on the southwest tip of Central Park on Manhattan's West Side, the hotel has excellent access to the best in culture and leisure. From putting on the glitz in 5th Avenue to the razzamatazz of Broadway, your destination is rarely more than ten minutes away.

New York has sights and exhibits for every personal interest; flashback to King Kong from the top of the Empire State building or contemplate old masters in the rich private Frick collection. If you’re looking for something on the contemporary scene, our concierge can arrange a visit to an up and coming artist’s gallery or for something classic, what could be a more enduring image than the Statue of Liberty.

Below we have detailed some of the major sites and activities in New York, but if you have any specific interests, or require further information our concierge will be delighted to help you.

Things to Do

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Broadway

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Home to 30 grand stages where many of the world’s most enduring shows open. Stroll through Times Square and its banks of neon that blaze in the New York sky or take in one of the latest shows. Our concierge will be delighted to book tickets for you.

Location - approx. 5 Minutes by taxi / 1 Mile or 2 Km

The Brooklyn Botanic Garden

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The Brooklyn Botanic Garden has over 12,000 different varieties of plants in a beautiful setting. They also have the largest collection of dwarf potted trees in the United States. Adults are just USD 5 and children under 16 are free.

Location - approx. 30 Minutes by taxi / 9 Miles or 14 Km

Meat Packing District

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Absolutely the latest area to draw the hip and stylish crowd. During the day this area still retains its blue collar edge which gives it its name yet at night famously popular restaurants draw the gliterati.

Location - approx. 12 Minutes by taxi / 3 Miles or 5 Km

Central Park

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Central Park is a wonderful escape from the hustle and bustle of New York City. Stroll through one of the many beautiful international gardens, row boats on the pond or go skating at the Wollman Rink. The Central Park Wildlife Center is one of the highlights of the park.

 

Jazz at Lincoln Center

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Enjoy an evening of music at Jazz at Lincoln Center, located within the Time Warner Center building, just an elevator ride from the hotel. Please contact our Concierge for schedules and ticket information.

 

Harbor Cruise

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Take a harbor cruise around the island of Manhattan and see the magnificent views of the New York City skyline with a historical commentary. Schedules vary seasonally, please contact our Concierge for details.

Location - approx. 15 Minutes by taxi / 5.5 Miles or 9 Km

Helicopter Tour

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See Manhattan from the sky with an exciting helicopter tour. Fly over the Statue of Liberty, the George Washington Bridge or Yankee Stadium. As flight times vary please contact our Concierge for reservations.

Location - approx. 25 Minutes by taxi / 6 Miles or 10 Km

Chelsea Galleries

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Chelsea is the center of the contemporary art market in New York City.  The Chelsea Gallery district is between 29th Street in the North and 13th street in the South; 11th Avenue in the West and 7th Avenue in the East.

Location: Chelsea - 11 minutes by taxi / 2.45 miles or 3.94 km

Things to See

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Museum of Arts and Design

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Recently opened in its new Columbus Circle home in September 2008, the Museum of Arts and Design features an exceptional collection of objects that demonstrate current and historic innovation in art, craft and design.

Empire State Building

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Take a trip to the top of the Empire State Building located at 5th Avenue between 33rd and 34th Streets. The observation deck on the 86th floor is open daily. Go early to avoid the crowds.

Location - approx. 12 Minutes by taxi / 3 Miles or 5 Km

Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Located at 5th Avenue and 82nd Street for an extremely comprehensive collection of art and artifacts. Through May to October enjoy drinks on the roof surrounded by 20th century sculptures.

Location - approx. 6 Minutes by taxi / 2 Miles or 3.5 Km

Guggenheim Museum

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The Guggenheim Museum located at 5th Avenue and 89th Street was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and the building itself is an impressive sight. It houses contemporary art and avant-garde exhibits.

Location - approx. 12 Minutes by taxi / 3 Miles or 5 Km

The Frick Collection

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The Frick Collection at 70th Street and 5th Avenue is housed in a beautiful mansion built for industrialist Henry Clay Frick in 1913. It includes many wonderful furnishings and paintings by the Old Masters.

Location - approx. 6 Minutes by taxi / 2 Miles or 3.5 Km

MoMA

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The Museum of Modern Art has reopened after a two and a half year renovation. It holds one of the most comprehensive collections of twentieth-century art in the world.

Location - approx. 6 Minutes by taxi / 2 Miles or 3.5 Km

The Statue of Liberty

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The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Ferries are located at Battery Park. Take the ferry over to the Statue of Liberty for a fabulous water view. See Ellis Island where 17 million immigrants entered between 1862 to 1954.

Location - approx. 25 Minutes by taxi / 8 Miles or 12 Km

United Nations

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The United Nations at First Avenue and 46th Street has multilingual tours daily to the General Assembly, although you can visit the foyer and basement without a tour. Please contact our Concierge for tour times and reservations.

Location - approx. 12 Minutes by taxi / 3 Miles or 5 Km

New Museum of Contemporary Art

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The New Museum is one of the nation’s leading showcases for the art of our time and New York City’s only museum devoted exclusively to contemporary art. The New Museum is located at 235 Bowery between Stanton and Rivington Streets.

Location: Nolita – 17 minutes by taxi / 3.98 miles or 6.40 km

Where to Shop

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Fifth Avenue

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5th Avenue is the place to see all the latest styles. Shop at Bergdorf Goodman, Cartier, Tiffany, or Saks 5th Avenue. Step into St Patrick’s Cathedral or wander through Rockefeller Center to take a break from shopping.

Location - approx. 6 Minutes by taxi / 2 Miles or 3.5 Km

Madison Avenue

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Another high class street, from 57th to 79th it is a parade of brand names from YSL, Versace, Armani and Donna Karan plus Barneys New York department store.

Location - approx. 6 Minutes by taxi / 2 Miles or 3.5 Km

SoHo

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Spend the day strolling through SoHo, a district occupied by artists who preserved its elegant wrought iron architecture and initiated the fashion for loft living. Browse through the numerous trend setting boutiques and incredible art in its many galleries.

Location - approx. 12 Minutes by taxi / 3 Miles or 5 Km

Meat Packing District

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Jeffrey, the chic neat department store, has led the fashion stream into this otherwise industrial area. Posh Jeffrey caters to the Barney’s crowd in a more intimate style.

Location - approx. 12 Minutes by taxi / 3 Miles or 5 Km

NoLita

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Full of great boutiques and even dotted with a few national chains, NoLita stands for the neighborhood North of Little Italy -- stretching up from Little Italy's Mulberry Street to Houston Street.

Location: Nolita – 17 minutes by taxi / 3.98 miles or 6.40 km

The Shops at Columbus Circle

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Downstairs from Mandarin Oriental, the Shops at Columbus Circle offers an exciting selection of prestigious retailers, a distinctive gourmet market and world-class cultural and entertainment destinations.

Where to Dine

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Asiate

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Asiate offers fabulous views, excellent cuisine and much sought after tables. Book into Mandarin Oriental’s restaurant for reputedly some of New York’s most exciting contemporary cuisine with Asian influence.

Location - At the Hotel

Corton

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Corton presents modern French cuisine blended with tradition of classical cuisine. Located in Tribeca.

Location - approx. 15 minutes by taxi / 4.8 Miles or 7.75 Km

Park Avenue

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Park Avenue reinvents not only its menu, but also its interior design each season. The seasons appropriately influence the menu, highlighting the best ingredients.

Location – approx. 4 minutes by taxi / 1.4 Miles or 2.25 Km

Scarpetta

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Chef Scott Conant brings an unwavering passion to creating food that is unexpected and soulful. Scarpetta features seasonally-inspired Italian dishes with farm-fresh ingredients and clean, earthy flavors that pay homage to Conant’s heritage and time in Italy.

Location: Meatpacking District – 12 minutes by taxi / 2.47 miles or 3.97 km

Allegretti

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Chef/Owner Alain Allegretti brings the tastes and traditions of Southern France to New York City at Allegretti. Allegretti presents a menu inspired by the cuisine of the French Riviera that will rotate seasonally to feature ingredients at the peak of their freshness.

Location: Flatiron District – 12 minutes by taxi / 2.71 miles or 4.36