Is Midtown the same as downtown?


Is Midtown the same as downtown? Manhattan, a part of New York City, famously has all three. According to NYCSubwayGuide, Uptown is the northern part (anything north of 59th Street), Downtown is the southern part (anything south of 14th Street), and Midtown is the part in between (between 59th Street and 14th Street).


Is Central Park considered Midtown?

Stretching in an L-shape from Bryant Park to Central Park, from Fifth Avenue to Columbus Circle is Midtown Manhattan. One of the highest concentrations of skyscrapers in the world.


Is Statue of Liberty uptown or downtown?

The Liberty and Ellis Island are located in New York Harbor, facing Downtown Manhattan. The Statue of Liberty is open every day except December 25.


Is Times Square uptown or downtown?

Times Square is a major commercial intersection, tourist destination, entertainment hub, and neighborhood in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, United States.


Is it better to stay in Midtown or Times Square?

Most visitors to New York (whether first-time or return) will want to stay in Manhattan, and the best area to stay in Manhattan for most tourists is in Midtown's Theater District.