Mid-Atlantic Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Midtown Manhattan from New Jersey
30 Rockefeller Plaza is an Art Deco skyscraper in the middle of Rockefeller Plaza in Manhattan. At 850 feet (260 m) high, the 70-story building is the 14th tallest in New York City and is a great place for capturing views at sunset (especially because it offers views of the Empire State Building). To get this shot, head to the top of Rockefeller Center, known as "Top of the Rock." The entrance is on W 50th St between 5th and 6th Avenues. Tickets can be purchased on the basement level of building. Be sure to purchase your tickets in advance in order to make your way to the top by sunset (the entry system is timed). Also allot time for a security screening and wait times at the elevator. Once you arrive at the observation deck take the escalator to the upper levels where your views won't be impeded by the glass windscreens. Tripods are not allowed (although monopods are allowed), but you can rest your camera on the stone barriers of the upper observation deck. Additionally you can use a table-top tripod for stability. #StunningStructures #UrbanJungle
This is an image from back in September when I was in upstate New York visiting family. This image is of Rainbow Falls in the Watkins Glen State Park near Ithaca. It is a very popular location - tourists throng here in their hundreds to walk the various trails. As such, best advised to visit very early in the mornings. Preferably start while it's still dark. The gorge that runs along the park is extremely beautiful. At one point in time, this area was all under water and the gorge has been formed as a result of erosion of the softer layers of soil and rock. Even today, the gorge is ever changing due to the action of water. There's loads of compositions possible all along the trail but Rainbow Falls is perhaps the most well known and most photographed location in the gorge. This location truly is stunning - you have to see it with your own eyes to take in the beauty of the place. The cascading waterfall, the stone bridges, the varying colors of the water due to the reflections from the canyon walls - it all adds up to make this a truly remarkable place. Watkins Glen also used to have a street circuit for Formula 1 races. The roads are lined with flags to mark the course. In addition there's the marina and many good eating joints around town. Ithaca and Cornell are close by too. Owing to where I was staying, I had to start driving at 3 AM to make it to this place before the crowds descended. At the end of it, it was well worth it. Thank you for stopping by. #waterfall #NY #USA #WatkinsGlen #RainbowFalls #Gorge #Canyon #waterfalls #roadtrips #colorful #hiking #weekend #waterlust #roadtrip #blue #bestof5 #green #springfun #banksyNY
watching sunset from the 86th floor of ESB. breathtaking
Mid-Atlantic

Where to stay in Mid-Atlantic

Wall Street which includes heritage architecture, street scenes and a city

Manhattan

4.5/5(337 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums, important monuments and soaring skyscrapers, there's plenty to explore in Manhattan. Top attractions like Rockefeller Center and Times Square are major draws. Catch the metro at 81 St. - Museum of Natural History Station or 86 St. Station (Central Park West) to see more of the city.

Manhattan
Downtown Washington D.C. showing a city, night scenes and street scenes

Downtown Washington D.C.

4.5/5(96 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums and important monuments, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Washington D.C.. Check out top attractions like Smithsonian Institution and National Museum of Women in the Arts, and jump on the metro at McPherson Sq. Station or Center Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Washington D.C.
Midtown featuring a bay or harbor, a sunset and a city

Midtown

4.5/5(75 area reviews)

Times Square and Rockefeller Center are a few top attractions in Midtown. Hop around the city on the metro at 42 St. - Bryant Pk. Station or Times Sq. - 42 St. Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, soaring skyscrapers and acclaimed art galleries.

Midtown
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Williamsburg

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

Noted for its cafes and live music, there's plenty to explore in Williamsburg. Top attractions like McCarren Park Pool and Brooklyn Brewery are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Metropolitan Av. Station or Lorimer St. Station (Metropolitan St.) to see more of the city.

Williamsburg
Triborough Bridge at night, in Astoria, Queens, New York. USA

Queens

3/5(43 area reviews)

Aqueduct Racetrack and Flushing Meadows-Corona Park are top sights in Queens, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Briarwood Van Wyck Blvd. Station or Jamaica Van Wyck Station to see more sights in the area.

Queens
Central Park panorama in autumn, New York City, USA

Central New York City

Known for its soaring skyscrapers and eye-catching views, there's plenty to explore in Central New York City. Check out top attractions like Times Square and Rockefeller Center, and jump on the metro at 49th St. Station or 50 St. Station (Broadway) to see more of the city.

Central New York City
Hyatt Grand Central New York

Hyatt Grand Central New York

4 out of 5
109 East 42nd Street New York NY
The price is NZ$653 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
NZ$653
6 Apr - 7 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (6,523 reviews)
The staff at this hotel were amazing. Staff helped us with whatever was needed. The hotel is well cared for & inviting. The staff at the marketplace were not very accommodating & prices were super high for what was purchased. The room was great & the housekeeping staff provided many things we needed. ...

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

Hyatt Grand Central New York
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

4 out of 5
811 7th Ave New York NY
The price is NZ$486 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
NZ$486
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
7.4/10 Good! (7,331 reviews)
The room was cleaned daily and the staff did a great job.

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City– A Caesars Rewards Destination

Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City– A Caesars Rewards Destination

4 out of 5
777 Harrah's Blvd. Atlantic City NJ
The price is NZ$137 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
NZ$137
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Atlantic City. Enjoy a full-service spa, 9 restaurants and a casino. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.6/10 Good! (11,676 reviews)
Loved it

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City– A Caesars Rewards Destination
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Radio City Apartments

Radio City Apartments

3.5 out of 5
142 West 49th Street New York NY
Stay at this aparthotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,160 reviews)
The property was perfect for me and my son. It was very quiet which was something that's very important to me. The room had blackout curtains for sleeping and was a good temperature.

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

Radio City Apartments
Glover Park - Georgetown

Glover Park - Georgetown

4 out of 5
Washington DC
Stay at this aparthotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,864 reviews)
Excellent hotel and just blocks from the Vice President of the United States of America.

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

Glover Park - Georgetown
ARC HOTEL Washington DC, Georgetown

ARC HOTEL Washington DC, Georgetown

3 out of 5
824 New Hampshire Ave Nw Washington DC
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Washington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,718 reviews)
Very nice location and clean

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

ARC HOTEL Washington DC, Georgetown
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Popular places to visit

Times Square featuring a city, central business district and signage

Times Square

4/5(324 reviews)

The electric atmosphere of the New York’s busiest square will leave your head spinning, an essential experience for all visitors.

Times Square
Central Park which includes a park, flowers and a pond

Central Park

4.5/5(268 reviews)

Sit back and relax in this iconic oasis of calm right in the heart of Manhattan’s concrete jungle.

Central Park
White House which includes a city, an administrative buidling and heritage architecture

White House

4/5(85 reviews)

Explore the home and workplace of the president of the United States. See entertainment areas and state rooms and learn about the history of this famous building.

White House
view from top on Madison Square Garden and Empire State Building. Night Lights

Madison Square Garden

4.5/5(54 reviews)

Whether you’re performing here, watching your favorite sports team or entertainer or touring the venue, you’re in for an exciting event.

Madison Square Garden
Rockefeller Center

Rockefeller Center

4.5/5(235 reviews)

Head to this hub of business and entertainment housed in one of Manhattan most iconic Art Deco developments.

Rockefeller Center
National Mall showing an administrative building, heritage architecture and a city

National Mall

4.5/5(22 reviews)

The National Mall is where America comes to play, protest and promenade, with some of its best-known icons lined up along this long green strip.

National Mall