Midtown

Midtown Manhattan is the heart of New York City's tourism Mecca. Complete with Times Square, Rockefeller Center, shopping on 5th Avenue, and all the major retailers set up in huge epic stores, tourists from all over the world inhabit Midtown daily looking to feel and breath the life of New York City.

Living here would definitely take patience as the hoards of on-lookers poking about, coupled with the many street vendors and pedi-cabs swarming around the tourists are everywhere no matter what day of the week.

The pluses though are the proximity to what the tourists are there for, the shops, the theatre, and the beautiful architecture. Broadway is lined with the latest theatrical productions, comedy shows, and nightclubs; there are also two major movie theaters in the area, which are often the best options for locals as many tourists aren't in Midtown to see a movie. The downside though is that all of this will be expensive. Eating, shopping, and shows are just plain more expensive in Midtown than other parts of the city.

A huge plus for this part of town is that Midtown is home to one of the city's best parks, Bryant Park, nestled amongst skyscrapers and the New York Public Library. Bryant Park is a beautiful, lush oasis for escaping the city, while literally staying in the city. The park offers free wi-fi, a carousel ride, chairs and tables for easy business lunches, monuments, chess games, music, and much more.

Living here will be expensive and there is not a ton of distinct flavor as the draw for tourists has really made the location consumer driven with many chain restaurants and shops, but if you don't mind all that and can afford such an apartment in this part of town, the architectural beauty of the buildings is a draw as well as the convenience to the rest of the city. Via taxi, car, subway and bus, Midtown is within minutes to all of Manhattan and the outer boroughs.