Theater District, the lively heart of New York
The Theater District of New York City buzzes with activity from day to night, drawing visitors to world-famous sites like Times Square and the Rockefeller Center. There are endless ways to soak up the neighborhood culture, from museum hopping in search of modern art, to nightly shows at Broadway theaters, with smaller venues putting on concerts, plays and comedy acts. A Theater District vacation rental puts you right in the middle of the action, near family-friendly attractions, streets full of souvenir shops and department stores and snack carts serving up hot dogs and falafel into all hours of the night.
The Theater District from above
The Rockefeller center is a hub of activity near the Theater District, surrounded by shops and bakeries. Here, you can tour TV studios, watch live taping of shows and skate at a seasonal outdoor ice rink surrounded by towering buildings. A great way to soak up the scene is from the Top of the Rock observation decks, where you can get sweeping views of Central Park and the iconic Empire State Building. There are 3 viewing levels here, including a roof deck on the 70th floor with no glass enclosures to get in the way of your photo ops.
Hopping around the Theater District
One of the best ways to experience all that the Theater District has to offer is on hop-on, hop-off tours that venture around Manhattan's top sites. From the top of an open-air, double-decker bus, you can snap photos of the Empire State Building, Radio City Music Hall and the huge billboards and costumed street performers of Times Square. The excursions allow you to get off wherever you want to spend a little extra time, crafting your own ideal tour, whether you prefer shopping along 5th Avenue, popping into art and history museums or searching Chinatown for the best dim sum.
Fall vibes in the Theater District
Fall in the Theater District means cooler weather, perfect for walking around the bustling streets window shopping in search of holiday gifts. Temperatures can drop into the 50s later in the season, so jackets and hot cocoa are a must as you skate around outdoor ice rinks or walk down Broadway to an evening show. The season brings beautiful colors to parks around the city, as leaves display their gorgeous shades of red and yellow. November and December are a popular time to visit, so book your Theater District vacation rental early to secure a spot in this popular hub.