Prospect Heights Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Barclays Center Brooklyn
Fan favorites, the Brooklyn Nets, the New York Islanders and some of music’s biggest acts, make this urban arena one of the nation’s most popular.
Grand Army Plaza
The former grounds of Revolutionary War battles have been transformed into a spacious public plaza featuring a series of monuments, fountains and sculptures.
Times Square
This neon paradise is a must-see for visitors wanting to sample New York’s chaotic downtown scene at its best.
Central Park
Offering a welcome break from the lights and buzz of the Manhattan concrete jungle, this park is a much loved spot to rest weary feet, stroll and enjoy a picnic.
Broadway
Crowded, loud, hectic and yet somehow unmissable, New York’s Times Square is one feature of Midtown Manhattan you’ll either love or loathe.
Madison Square Garden
One of the world’s most famous arenas, Madison Square Garden is New York’s go-to venue for large-scale performances and sports events.
Activities
Brooklyn Nets Basketball Game at Barclays Center
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SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options
Empire State Building General & Skip-the-Line Ticket Options
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Other neighbourhoods around Prospect Heights
Downtown Brooklyn
Spend some time visiting places like Brooklyn Tabernacle 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.
Williamsburg
Noted for its cafes and live music, there's plenty to explore in Williamsburg. Top attractions like Brooklyn Brewery and Music Hall of Williamsburg 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.
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 Lower East Side Tenement Museum.
Financial District
Enjoy the important monuments in Financial District. Federal Reserve Bank of New York 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 Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art, and catch the metro at Prince St. Station or Spring St. Station to see more of the area.
Greenwich Village
Spend some time visiting places like Bleecker Street 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.
- Barclays Center Brooklyn
- Times Square
- Central Park
- Broadway
- Cape Liberty Cruise Port
- Madison Square Garden
- Grand Central Terminal
- Statue of Liberty
- Rockefeller Center
- Empire State Building
- American Dream
- Yankee Stadium
- Brooklyn Bridge
- 5th Avenue
- One World Trade Center
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Prudential Center
- Brooklyn Cruise Terminal
- MetLife Stadium
- Wall Street
- Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
- Bryant Park
- Columbus Circle
- Bronx Zoo
- Lincoln Center
- Flushing Meadows-Corona Park
- Radio City Music Hall
- Liberty State Park