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Evening

MoMA to the Skyline

Catch the last warm light of the day from the city’s most famous art museum, then head north for a drink and dinner under the stars.

Best time: 15 JulAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 18:05

    Midtown Comics

    Start at Midtown Comics. It is one of the largest comic book stores in the country, with two full floors of comics, collectibles, and manga. Browse the shelves while the afternoon is still bright.

  2. 18:45

    Museum of Modern Art

    Walk to the Museum of Modern Art. The queues for tickets start early, so arrive now to secure your entry. Turn up at the door at least a half hour before opening, then take the elevator to the top floor and work your way down to avoid the crowds.

  3. 19:45

    Museum of Modern Art

    Stay inside the museum. As the golden light begins at 19:45, the interior galleries offer a calm contrast to the busy streets outside. Enjoy the collection of modern art in the fading light.

  4. 20:30

    McGee's Restaurant and Pub

    Head to McGee's Restaurant and Pub. This unpretentious pub is a short walk away and provides downright good food in a lively atmosphere. It is a great spot to relax after a day of art.

  5. 21:15

    Keens Steakhouse

    Finish at Keens Steakhouse. Founded in 1885, this New York chophouse features excellent steaks and a great bar. The ceiling is covered in 90,000 clay pipes, making for an interesting backdrop to your dinner.

Local tip

The Museum of Modern Art is exceedingly popular. To avoid the crowds, turn up at the door at least a half hour before opening, then take the elevator to the top floor and work your way down.

Check before you go

  • Museum of Modern Art is open until 9PM on the first Thursday of the month and every Thursday in July and August. On other days, it closes at 5:30PM (Sat-Thu) or 8PM (Fri).
  • Midtown Comics is open 11:00-19:00 on most days, but opens at 08:00 on Wednesdays.
  • McGee's Restaurant and Pub is open until 4AM, making it a late-night option.
  • Keens Steakhouse is open until 22:30 on weekdays and weekends, but closes at 21:00 on Sundays.

Worth knowing

  • Keens Steakhouse is open at 21:15 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa

Getting there

  • 5th Avenue–53rd Street (rail) · 3 min walk
  • 6th Avenue & 56th Street at Southeast Corner (subway) · 3 min walk
  • 6th Avenue & 56th Street at Southwest Corner (subway) · 4 min walk

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Manhattan (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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