American Museum of Natural History and Rose Center for Earth and Space - across the street Central Park - 1 block Riverside Park - 3 blocks Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum - 10 blocks Lincoln Center - 14 blocks Metropolitan Museum of Art - 1 mile Cathedral of John the Divine - 2 miles Empire State Building - 3 miles LaGuardia Airport (LGA): Approximate driving time is 25 minutes and distance is 9 miles. John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK): Approximate driving time is 40 minutes and distance is 17 miles. Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR): Approximate driving time is 40 minutes and distance is 19 miles. Driving directions from LaGuardia: Take Grand Central Pkwy west to I-278 (Brooklyn-Queens Expy) west. Exit to SR 25A and bear right onto Queens Plaza N. Continue on Queensboro Bridge and exit to 2nd Ave south. Continue off the exit onto 60th St, then turn left on 5th Ave. Turn right on W 59th St, and follow it to Columbus Circle roundabout. Exit the roundabout to Broadway, then continue on Amsterdam Ave. Turn right on W 79th St. Driving directions from JFK: Take I-678 (Van Wyck Expy) north to SR 25 west. Bear left onto Queens Plaza N, take the Queensboro Bridge and exit to 2nd Ave south. Continue off the exit onto 60th St, then turn left on 5th Ave. Turn right on W 59th St, and follow it to Columbus Circle roundabout. Exit the roundabout to Broadway, then continue on Amsterdam Ave. Turn right on W 79th St. Driving directions from Newark: Follow signs to take US 1/US 9 north to I-95 (New Jersey Tpke) north (toll road). Take I-495 to the Lincoln Tunnel and exit to West Side Hwy/40th St. Turn left on 42nd St, then turn right on SR 9A (West Side Hwy). Exit to W 79th St. Getting there: For the solo traveler, the best option from any of the three airports is a shuttle van ($16–25). For groups of two or more, a taxi is usually a better value ($26–35 from LaGuardia; more than $35 from JFK and Newark). Other options into the city, including express buses and JFK's Air Train, are less expensive ($5–15), but do not go to individual hotels. A taxi or subway ride covers the balance of the trip. (All fees subject to change without notice.) Getting around: Walking is an excellent way to see the many attractions in the immediate area. For other destinations, the subway is a good choice, especially during peak traffic (less than $5; fees subject to change without notice). Taxis are another good way to get around town. Rental cars are not recommended. |