42nd Street, New York City

Name: 42nd Street
Address: New York City, United States

#724 among attractions in New York City

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42nd Street is a major crosstown street in the New York City borough of Manhattan, running primarily in Midtown Manhattan and Hell's Kitchen. The street is the site of some of New York's best known buildings, including the headquarters of the United Nations, Chrysler Building, Grand Central Terminal, New York Public Library Main Branch, Times Square, and the Port Authority Bus Terminal. ()

Alternative names: Length: 2 miCoordinates: 40°45'17"N, 73°59'3"W

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Midtown Manhattan (Midtown East)New York City United States

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42nd Street – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Croton Aqueduct, One Times Square, V-J Day in Times Square, Bryant Park.

~690 ftSE
Hiking, Hiking trail
Croton Aqueduct, New York City
4 min walk • The Croton Aqueduct, known today as the Old Croton Aqueduct, is a historic engineering marvel nestled within the bustling city of New York City, United States. Established in the 19th century, this former water supply system has been transformed into a unique hiking...
~840 ftNW
Square
One Times Square, New York City
5 min walk • One Times Square, also known as 1 Times Square, stands as an iconic skyscraper in the heart of New York City, New York. Located at the intersection of Broadway and Seventh Avenue, it is a beacon in the bustling hub known as Times Square, one of the most visited tourist...
~1150 ftNW
Square
V-J Day in Times Square, New York City
6 min walk • V-J Day in Times Square is an iconic photograph that captures the jubilation felt around the world at the end of World War II. Taken on August 14, 1945, by photographer Alfred Eisenstaedt, the image features an American sailor passionately kissing a woman in a white...
~480 ftS
4 acre urban oasis
Bryant Park, New York City
3 min walk • Bryant Park, an oasis amid the hustle and bustle of New York City, offers a serene escape for both locals and tourists alike. Nestled between Fifth and Sixth Avenues and between 40th and 42nd Streets in Midtown Manhattan, this 9.6-acre park is known for its lush...
~990 ftNW
Building
750 Seventh Avenue, New York City
5 min walk • 750 Seventh Avenue is a 36-story office building in the Midtown Manhattan neighborhood of New York City. The building was designed by Kevin Roche of Roche-Dinkeloo and developed by David and Jean Solomon.
~730 ftNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Broadway theatre, New York City
4 min walk • Broadway theatre, or Broadway, are the theatrical performances presented in the 41 professional theatres, each with 500 or more seats, located in the Theater District and the Lincoln Center along Broadway, in Midtown Manhattan, New York City.
~930 ftSE
Library, Beaux-Arts architecture
Library Way, New York City
5 min walk • The Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, commonly known as the Main Branch or the New York Public Library, is the flagship building in the New York Public Library system and a landmark in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. The branch, one of four research libraries in the library system, contains nine separate divisions.
~860 ftN
Theater
Hudson Theatre, New York City
5 min walk • The Hudson Theatre is a Broadway theater at 139–141 West 44th Street, between Seventh Avenue and Sixth Avenue, in the Theater District of Midtown Manhattan in New York City.
~290 ftS
Monuments and statues, Fountain, Historical place
Josephine Shaw Lowell Memorial Fountain, New York City
2 min walk • The Josephine Shaw Lowell Memorial Fountain is an outdoor fountain in Bryant Park, Manhattan, New York memorializing Josephine Shaw Lowell, a social worker active in the late 19th century. The fountain was designed by architect Charles A. Platt and dedicated in 1912.
~750 ftNE
Yacht club, Sailing, Art Nouveau architecture
New York Yacht Club, New York City
4 min walk • The New York Yacht Club is a private social club and yacht club based in New York City and Newport, Rhode Island. It was founded in 1844 by nine prominent sportsmen. The members have contributed to the sport of yachting and yacht design. As of 2001, the organization was reported to have about 3,000 members.
~1190 ftW
Theater
Nederlander Theatre, New York City
6 min walk • The David T. Nederlander Theatre is a 1,232-seat Broadway theater at 208 West 41st Street in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. It is one of the Nederlander Organization's nine Broadway theaters.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to 42nd Street?

Nearby attractions include Josephine Shaw Lowell Memorial Fountain, New York City (2 min walk), Statue of William E. Dodge, New York City (2 min walk), Bush Tower, New York City (3 min walk), Stephen Sondheim Theatre, New York City (3 min walk).

How to get to 42nd Street by public transport?

The nearest stations to 42nd Street:

Bus

W 42 St / 6 Av • Lines: M42 (1 min walk)
West 42nd Street/Broadway • Lines: M42 (3 min walk)

Metro

42nd Street–Bryant Park • Lines: <F>, B, D, F, M (2 min walk)
5th Avenue • Lines: <7>, 7 (3 min walk)

Train

Grand Central Terminal (10 min walk)
New York Penn Station (15 min walk)

Ferry

Midtown/West 39th Street (29 min walk)