Bryant Park Manhattan is one of the most beloved parks in the city, popular with both New Yorkers and visitors alike.
Only a block away from Times Square and adjacent to the New York Public Library, you’ll find Bryant Park between Fifth Avenue and Avenue of the Americas, and between 40th and 42nd Streets in Midtown Manhattan.
With so much to enjoy in and around this fantastically vibrant space, it’s no wonder that over 12 million people every year come here to make the most of all the delights on offer.
Want to start your day with a spot of yoga, or a game of backgammon in the park? You’ve got it. Coming with the kids and want to spend the afternoon exploring all sorts of creative and fun activities - all for free? You’re in the right place.
Enjoy the gorgeous flowers in spring and summer (bee keeping and birding tours, anyone?), and don’t forget to bring a blanket to sit and watch free movies and catch the casts from current Broadway shows performing right here.
The park changes with the seasons and there’s always things to do near Bryant Park, like brunch etc, so come back at another time to visit the Winter Village with free ice skating, bumper cars and the largest Christmas market in NY.
Open from 7am to 10pm every day, the park is a great place to relax and take a stroll, viewing its fabulous sculptures and impressive monuments, and some of the most iconic buildings in New York that surround it. Fully accessible for visitors using wheelchairs, there’s always free wifi, and handy free restroom facilities available too, located along 42nd Street, towards the New York Public Library.
There are some of the very best places to eat in New York right here too, and we’re proud to be one of them! Though we might be biased, no visit to Bryant Park would be complete without a visit to your favorite Burger and Lobster.
Madame Tussauds
Madame Tussauds is 0.2 miles away, or a 3-minute walk via W 42nd Street
Midtown Comics
Their Times Square store is only 0.2 miles away, or a 5-minute stroll via Broadway and W 40th Street
New York Public Library
The New York Public Library is 0.2 miles away, or a walk of 6 minutes
Chrysler Building
The Chrysler Building can be found on Lexington Avenue, just over half a mile away, or 12 minutes' walk via W 42nd Street.
Museum of Modern Art
MOMA is 0.7 miles, and 13 minutes’ walk away via 6th Ave/Avenue of the Americas
Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum
Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum is 1 mile away, or a 21-minute walk via W 45th Street
Central Park Zoo
Central Park Zoo is 1.2 miles away or a 25-minute walk via 6th Ave/Ave of the Americas
Broadway
Broadway is just over half a mile or a ten-minute walk away from Bryant Park Burger and Lobster
Madame Tussauds
Wondering what to do near Bryant Park? Why not meet all your heroes? Pull up a chair in the Oval Office, star on Broadway and take a selfie with your favorite athletes, celebrities, world leaders and superheroes. There are lots of interactive games and activities for the whole family, including a 4D Marvel movie, and the chance to have your own hand modeled in wax to take home. Grab it!
New York Public Library
New York Public Library Movie buffs will not want to miss the chance to check out the library that’s played a starring role in Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Ghostbusters, Gossip Girl and Spiderman 3, amongst others. Bibliophiles can also take a free one-hour guided tour of the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, and gain exclusive access to the library’s most impressive spaces, like the historic Rose Main Reading Room with its spectacular murals, carvings, and classical plasterwork.
Museum of Modern Art
Make a day of it and visit one of the largest and most influential Museums of Modern Art on the planet. Dali, Picasso, O’ Keefe, Kahlo and Warhol. Conjure up the name of your most admired artist, and you’ll probably find them here. There are ongoing exhibitions with excellent guided tours available, as well exclusive shows and performances.
Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum
View legendary space shuttle Enterprise, the world’s speediest jets and a Growler submarine close up. The interactive, immersive exhibits are impressive, as are the hands-on activities, performances and inspiring collections on offer.
Central Park Zoo
The oldest Zoo in the country, this 7-acre animal-lovers’ paradise is open every day of the year. Explore its Tropic Zone, Temperate Territory, and Polar Circle and get to know some of its incredible wildlife. You’ll see grizzly bears, snow leopards and tropical birds, all beautifully looked after, with knowledgeable staff on hand to answer all your questions. Visit at feeding times, enjoy family-friendly quests and trails, and don’t forget to check out the playgrounds and movie theater. Take a whole day to enjoy this fabulous place.
Broadway
Broadway is the place to catch a performance of The Lion King, Hamilton, Phantom or other unforgettable show whilst you’re in New York. Enjoy pre-dinner drinks with us, or opt for a matinee and come back to share the best moments over a plate of your favorite oysters and an original B&L classic, or an ultimate combo for two.