Civic Center Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Civic Center
Popular places to visit
City Hall Park
Discover this lovely little park as you take a walking tour of lower Manhattan. Stop at its visitor center to pick up information for the rest of your trip.
Woolworth Building
Find out about the history of New York with a stop at Woolworth Building. Discover the entertainment choices and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Times Square
The electric atmosphere of the New York’s busiest square will leave your head spinning, an essential experience for all visitors.
Broadway
Visit the dazzling theater district of one of the world’s most exciting cities. Enjoy the shopping, dining and street entertainment as well.
Central Park
Sit back and relax in this iconic oasis of calm right in the heart of Manhattan’s concrete jungle.
Madison Square Garden
Whether you’re performing here, watching your favorite sports team or entertainer or touring the venue, you’re in for an exciting event.
Activities
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
One day tour Washington & Philadelphia from New York
45 Minute Statue of Liberty Express Sightseeing Cruise
Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in New York
Circle Line: Best of New York Cruise – All Around Manhattan
Our pick of the best Civic Center Hotel Deals
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Nothing stood out
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Great
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
This hotel & staff are a hidden gem! Great location and staff are very welcoming!
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Hotel Edison Times Square
The staff were great. I appreciate that you had to show your room key everywhere you went.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Lotte New York Palace
Beautiful hotel, great rooms, bed very comfortable, amazing costumer service and great for Christmas time!
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
The room was clean and tidy. There are a lot of things but helpful notes everywhere. Staff is great!
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Civic Center
Financial District
Enjoy the important monuments in Financial District. Brooklyn Bridge is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Wall St. Station (William St.) or Broad St. Station to see more of New York.
SoHo
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in SoHo. Spend some time visiting top spots like Children's Museum of the Arts, and catch the metro at Prince St. Station or Spring St. Station to see more of the area.
Lower East Side
Travellers love Lower East Side for its fantastic nightlife, and you can see more of New York by jumping on the metro at Essex St. Station or Delancey St. Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Orchard Street Shopping District and Essex Street Market.
Greenwich Village
Spend some time visiting places like 5th Avenue while getting to know Greenwich Village, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Christopher St. - Sheridan Sq. Station or W 4 St. Station to see more of the area.
Downtown Brooklyn
Spend some time visiting places like Brooklyn Bridge while getting to know Downtown Brooklyn, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Jay St. - Tech Station or York St. Station to see more of the area.
Chelsea
Chelsea is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Madison Square Garden and Chelsea Hotel. See more of New York by jumping on the metro at 23 St. Station (8th Av.) or 23 St. Station (7th Av.).
