What to do in New Hyde Park, NY

Activities, attractions and tours
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Photo by Sinead Burke

Places to Visit in New Hyde Park

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Top places to visit

1. Times Square

Times Square may not always be to the locals’ taste, but this busy and energetic area dubbed the “Crossroads of the World” is undoubtedly one of the most famous tourist attractions in the world. The atmosphere is loaded and chaotic, exuding the energy and diversity for which New York City is so renowned.
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Times Square which includes signage, a skyscraper and night scenes

2. Central Park

New York may be known as the city that never sleeps, but visitors should never overlook the calm and tranquillity offered by the famous Central Park. Situated in the heart of New York between the Upper West and Upper East Side neighbourhoods, this beautifully conceived green space covers 6% of Manhattan, providing woodland, lakes and charming landscaped gardens. The park, which opened in 1857, was conceived by design duo Calvert Vaux and Frederick Law Olmstead. The latter also responsible for projects such as the Stanford University Campus and the Niagara Reservation in Niagara Falls.
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Central Park which includes a park, flowers and a pond

3. Statue of Liberty

The Statue of Liberty, standing at an impressive 93 metres from the ground to the tip of the torch, is perhaps the most easily recognisable of all of New York’s iconic attractions. The figure of Libertas, the Roman goddess of freedom, was gifted to the United States by France in 1886 to commemorate the American Declaration of Independence. This landmark is often credited with embodying the most fundamental American values, including the freedom and opportunity offered in the “New World”.
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Statue of Liberty featuring heritage elements, a monument and a statue or sculpture

4. Broadway

Broadway is called the “Great White Way” for the dazzling lights surrounding the popular Times Square portion of this avenue. Take a moment to look in all directions from your spot at the center of Times Square. Every December 31, about 1 million people crowd into this space to watch the 12-foot (3.6-meter) ball drop from One Times Square in celebration of the New Year.
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Ed Sullivan Theater featuring a city and signage as well as a large group of people

5. Grand Central Terminal

This bustling transport hub serves over 750,000 visitors, both commuters and tourists alike and is an absolutely must-see venue when visiting New York. Designed by the firms Reed & Stem and Warren & Wetmore, this magnificent building’s architectural style is a triumph, and it houses a large number of shops and restaurants.
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Grand Central Terminal which includes heritage elements and interior views as well as a large group of people

6. Madison Square Garden

Midtown Manhattan has one of the world’s most famous indoor arenas: Madison Square Garden (MSG). Watch the NBA New York Knicks, NHL New York Rangers and WNBA New York Liberty or your favorite big-name concert performers at this huge venue.
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Whether you’re performing here, watching your favorite sports team or entertainer or touring the venue, you’re in for an exciting event.

7. Empire State Building

The Empire State building is one of the most recognisable landmarks on the New York skyline. So much so, that the city has gained the nickname Empire State, a connection equal to that of Big Ben to London or the Eiffel Tower to Paris. It was the tallest skyscraper in New York for 40 years, a title it took over from the Chrysler Building when it opened officially in 1931.
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Empire State Building showing a high-rise building and a city

Recommended things to do in New Hyde Park

Number of things to do
29
Things to do from
NZ$9
Cheapest thing to do
New York World's Fair Site: Explore its utopian future on an audio tour
Top 5 things to do
Half-day tours
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Discover the most popular places to visit in New Hyde Park

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Northwell Health Headquarters

If Northwell Health Headquarters is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of New Hyde Park.

Northwell Health Headquarters
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OCIO Northwell Health

If OCIO Northwell Health is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of New Hyde Park.

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Explore areas of New Hyde Park

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Garden City Park

While Garden City Park isn't home to many top sights, Cathedral of the Incarnation and Roosevelt Field Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.

Garden City Park
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North New Hyde Park

North New Hyde Park is well liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater New Hyde Park area, you might plan a trip to Queens County Farm Museum or Belmont Park.

North New Hyde Park

Day trip destinations from New Hyde Park

Cradle of Aviation Museum

Garden City

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Mineola

New York

New York

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Franklin Square