Riverdale Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
Rockefeller Center
Head to this hub of business and entertainment housed in one of Manhattan most iconic Art Deco developments.
Grand Central Terminal
Experience the energy of New York’s transport hub in the grand and romantic setting of this majestic building.
Activities
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
45 Minute Statue of Liberty Express Sightseeing Cruise
One day tour Washington & Philadelphia from New York
Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in New York
Circle Line: Best of New York Cruise – All Around Manhattan
Discover NY: Guided Day Bus Tour of NYC
Our pick of the best Riverdale Hotel Deals
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Rooms too small for the price. Not many amenities, and cost too high. Perfect proximity to times Square.
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Hotel Edison Times Square
Everything was perfect
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Empire Hotel
Staff was very helpful clean rooms
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
great location and clean
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
All was great. Miss room service though.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Hotel St. James
Yes
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Riverdale
Upper West Side
Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Upper West Side. Check out top attractions like Children's Museum of Manhattan and New York Historical Society, and jump on the metro at 86 St. Station (Broadway) or 79 St. Station to see more of the city.
Manhattan
Known for its fascinating museums, important monuments and soaring skyscrapers, there's plenty to explore in Manhattan. Top attractions like Rockefeller Center and Broadway 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.
Uptown
While you're in Uptown, take in top sights like Belvedere Castle or Upper Fifth Avenue, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 81 St. - Museum of Natural History Station or 77 St. Station (Lexington Av.).
Upper East Side
Known for its interesting museums and stunning river views, there's plenty to explore in Upper East Side. Top attractions like 5th Avenue and Upper Fifth Avenue are major draws, and you can catch the metro at 77 St. Station (Lexington Av.) or 72nd Street Station to see more of the city.
Central Park South
If you're spending time in Central Park South, check out sights like Rockefeller Center or Broadway and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 57 St. - 7 Av Station or 57 St. Station.
Midtown East
Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Grand Central Terminal to 5th Avenue – discover Midtown East, a destination also famous for its shopping.
