Charleston Travel Guide
New York
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Popular places to visit
Times Square
New York’s infamous neon wonderland is hustle and bustle at its best, and an essential stop for all tourists.
Central Park
Offering blissful respite from Manhattan’s concrete jungle, this is the perfect spot to rest weary feet or enjoy a picnic.
Grand Central Terminal
This majestic, lively hub for commuters is a must-see for architecture buffs.
Madison Square Garden
Whether you’re performing here, watching your favorite sports team or entertainer or touring the venue, you’re in for an exciting event.
Rockefeller Center
One of Manhattan’s most iconic developments, this hub of business and entertainment was considered a remarkable feat when it was completed in the late 1930s.
Statue of Liberty
This symbol of freedom, democracy and hope is one of the most famous statues in the world.
Things to do
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
Empire State Building Observation Deck & Museum Ticket
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards
Top hotels in Charleston
PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
Lovely stay!
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
We needed a quick stay before catching our flight out of Newark.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Newark International Airport by IHG
Great Stay!
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Hilton Garden Inn NYC Financial Center/Manhattan Downtown
We felt safe here. We start here every time we visit NYC and probably always will.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Newark Airport
It was a good hotel for the one night. I think if breakfast or parking($33) was included would be a little better. The pool area and fitness room were great.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Arlo SoHo
Great stay, great location.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Charleston
Financial District
Enjoy the important monuments in Financial District. Brooklyn Bridge 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.
Downtown Brooklyn
Spend some time visiting places like Brooklyn Bridge 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.
SoHo
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in SoHo. Spend some time visiting top spots like Drawing Center, and catch the metro at Prince St. Station or Spring St. Station to see more of the area.
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.
Greenwich Village
Spend some time visiting places like 5th Avenue 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.
West Village
Consider a visit to Bleecker Street and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in West Village. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Christopher St. - Sheridan Sq. Station or 14 St. Station (7th Ave.).
