Things to do in Midtown Manhattan, New York

One of the world's busiest pedestrian areas, known for its huge electronic billboards, Broadway theatres and the New Year's Eve Ball Drop. Every night at 11:57 p.m. the screens become a three-minute art show.

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A 19-building complex built by the Rockefeller family; 30 Rockefeller Plaza (1933) is known as NBC's headquarters. It is especially popular at Christmas for its decorated tree.

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A world-famous Beaux-Arts commuter terminal completed in 1913, with shops, restaurants and an iconic main-concourse clock. Its Whispering Gallery below the concourse carries voices from one corner to the opposite side.

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An Art Deco landmark completed in 1931 that surpassed the Chrysler Building as the world's tallest. It is still among the tallest US skyscrapers and has an observation deck.

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A smaller but impressive park in Midtown Manhattan, between 5th and 6th Avenues.

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New York's famous shopping street, known for eye-popping window displays. The video calls it the high temple of the retail world.

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The observation deck atop 30 Rockefeller Plaza, with views of Central Park and Manhattan.

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A major collection of modern and contemporary art. It also hosts film and design displays and performances.

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A halal cart near Times Square, operating since 1987, that draws block-long lines every night. Its platters are piled with chicken and lamb over spicy red rice, topped with white, spicy and barbecue sauces and fries.

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Acclaimed fine-dining restaurant mentioned as often ranked among the best in the world.

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A classic New York slice shop on 8th Avenue across from Penn Station, open since 1964. It is a holdout serving excellent cheese slices in an otherwise touristy area.

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