Things to Do in New York
If you’re traveling for AEC 2026, take advantage of being a few blocks from many of New York’s defining destinations. Here are favorites within walking distance or a short ride.
Walking Distance from the Hilton Midtown:
- Rockefeller Center — Two blocks. Top of the Rock observation deck, the plaza and The Rink will be open for the season.
- Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) — Three-block walk. World-class collection.
- Radio City Music Hall — Across 6th Avenue.
- Times Square — 5-minute walk.
- Central Park — Five-block walk to the southern edge.
- St. Patrick’s Cathedral — Four blocks east.
Nearby:
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art — Upper East Side, ~15 minutes by car service.
- The High Line — West Side, ~15 minutes by car service.
- Empire State Building — 12-minute walk.
- Lincoln Center — 10-minute walk.