Flatiron District

城市概覽

This area derives its name from two New York landmarks - the Gramercy Park and the Flatiron Building. The loosely-defined "Flatiron District" extends east from 6th Avenue and north of Union Square, centering on the famed Flatiron Building on 23rd Street. Tranquil, exclusive Gramercy Park is open only to immediate area residents, though the old brownstones surrounding the park and on Irving Place make some of Manhattan's most attractive streetscapes. Union Square was revitalized in the 1990s and is now one of the city's premier shopping, dining and entertainment districts. Toward the north is Kips Bay, an affluent residential neighborhood. There's also a sub-neighborhood comprising approximately 26th-29th Sts. on and around Lexington Av., a part of Murray Hill which is nicknamed "Curry Hill," due to the agglomeration of Indian stores and restaurants there.

如何抵達

You can get in via many different subway lines. The 6 line runs under Park Avenue, stopping at 28th St., 23rd St., and 14th St./Union Square, with the 4 and 5 stopping at Union Square as well. The R and W lines run under Broadway, stopping at 28th St., 23rd St., and 14th St./Union Square, with the N and Q also stopping at Union Square. The F and M lines run under 6th Avenue, stopping at 14th St. and 23rd St. The L train runs under 14th St., stopping at 1st Av., 3rd Av., Union Square, and 6th Av. Additionally, PATH trains to Hoboken and Jersey City, New Jersey stop at 14th and 23rd Sts. on 6th Avenue. There are plenty of local buses, but they can be slow, especially on crosstown routes and on Park Av. South. Time allowing, walking is highly recommended.

必看景點

Landmarks 1 New York Public Library, 455 5th Ave (between 40th and 42nd Sts), ☏ +1 212-340-0833. M Th-Sa 10AM-6PM, Tu W 10AM-7:30PM, closed Su. The main branch of the New York Public Library (the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building), this is the grand structure flanked by lions on both sides of the entrance. Inside you'll see impressive architecture, long hallways, and beautifully designed reading rooms. Free. The Flatiron District contains three great examples of classic New York skyscrapers, all within a few blocks of one another:

2 Flatiron Building, 23rd St (Broadway and 5th Ave; Subway: R W to 23rd St). An iconic building, considered the oldest remaining skyscraper in Manhattan, the Flatiron was completed in 1902. 285 ft (87 m) tall.

3 Clock Tower Building (formerly Metropolitan Life Home Office building), 24th St and Madison Ave. A lovely building with a tall clock tower just across Madison Ave from Madison Square Park. The first 11 stories were completed in 1893, with the clock tower being added in 1909. 4 200 Fifth Avenue, 200 5th Ave (btwn 23rd and 24th Sts). This building, formerly part of the Toy Center, used to be connected to the formerly matching one that was between 24th and 25th Streets by a pedestrian bridge, but that building was torn down and substituted for with a new building in the 2010s. However, the remaining landmark building between 23rd and 24th Streets and 5th Avenue was built in 1909 and as of 2021 is occupied most prominently by Eataly, a large purveyor of foodstuffs that concentrates particularly on Italian foods that are imported or made on site. (updated Mar 2021)

Others 5 Consolidated Edison Building, 4 Irving Place (Corner of East 14th St). This landmark building, constructed as a 19-story tower from 1911-1914 and enlarged to 26 stories in 1929, is still visible from some distance away. Its greatest claim to fame is its clock tower, with a loggia above the clock and just below the roof that is beautifully illuminated at nig

體驗活動

1 People’s Improv Theater, 123 E 24th St, ☏ +1 212-563-7488. Dedicated to the instruction, performance and development of original comedy. Wednesdays are free. 2 Irving Plaza, 17 Irving Pl (between 15th and 16th St), ☏ +1 212-777-6800. A popular concert venue that regularly hosts rock and hip-hop concerts as well as the occasional comedy show. (updated May 2015) 3 Gramercy Theatre, 127 East 23rd Street (at Lexington Ave), ☏ +1 212-614-6932. An old theater that now serves as a small rock concert venue. (updated May 2015)

購物

1 ABC Carpet & Home, 888 Broadway (at 19th St). A sprawling NYC department store occupying two landmark buildings, it is considered by many to be an iconic institution in the Flatiron district of Manhattan. Its offerings include furniture, rugs, lighting and accessories. 2 Eataly, 200 5th Ave (corner of 23 St). This is a branch of an Italian shopping center, which styles itself as a place to "savor high quality traditional Italian food products and beverages along with local produce and artisanal products." Many different products are for sale, including not only produce but cheese, wine, olive oil, and sweets, and there are also several places to eat hot food. Anyone who enjoys shopping or window-shopping for food-related products is likely to enjoy walking through. The prices range from average to high. (updated Jul 2023) 3 Kalustyan's, 123 Lexington Av, ☏ +1 212-685-3451, fax: +1 212-683-8458. M–Sa 10AM–8PM, Su holiday 11AM–7PM. A sensory experience for your nose, and probably the most complete source for Eastern Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and South Asian foodstuffs in Manhattan, though some things cost more than you'd pay at the smaller Dual's Natural in the East Village. While you're there, make sure to go upstairs and get some mujadara. Some of the other prepared products are just OK, but the mujadara is great. Eat in or take out. The building itself has some historic significance, as it's where one of the United States' less-remembered presidents, Chester A. Arthur, lived and took the oath of office; this history is commemorated by an unobtrusive plaque outside. (updated Jul 2023) 4 Paragon Sports, 867 Broadway (at 18th St.), ☏ +1 212-255-8889, toll-free: +1-800-961-3030, [email protected]. M-F 10AM - 8:30PM; Sa 10AM - 8PM; Su 11AM - 7PM. This is generally considered one of the better sporting goods stores in Manhattan. It's pretty large and has a lot of equipment you might want for your next trip. It pays to check whether anything is o

美食

In the low 30s near Herald Square is Koreatown, an emerging Little Korea of BBQ restaurants and Asian markets centered on 32nd St. between Madison Avenue and Broadway.

1 Ai Fiori, on the 2nd floor of the Langham Place Hotel, 400 5th Av. between 36th and 37th Sts. (By subway: B D F M N Q R W to 34th St/Herald Sq), ☏ +1 212 613-8660. Breakfast daily 7-10:30AM (limited menu in bar/lounge only Sa Su); lunch daily 11:45AM-2:30PM (limited menu in bar/lounge only Sa Su); dinner Su-Th 5:30-9:30PM, F Sa 5-10:30PM; bar menu Su-Th 5:30-11:30PM, F Sa 5PM-midnight. This Ligurian restaurant has delicious cocktails (the fiori d'arancia, made with Old Forester bourbon, is absolutely delightful) and equally fine food, made with the freshest, highest-quality ingredients and with some kind of pleasant surprise in every dish. And unlike most o