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Midtown West
From E. 23rd to Ee. 58th sts., btw the Hudson River and Fifth Ave.
The heart of the city that never sleeps lies within these bustling neighborhoods, which welcome visitors with exciting attractions, top retail destinations and international eateries.
Hell's Kitchen, Garment District & Bryant Park
» 9:30 a.m.
Sullivan Street Bakery 533 W. 47th St., btw 10th & 11th aves., 1.212.265.5580. Indulge in fluffy, vanilla-cream-filled bomboloni (Italian doughnut) and an iced coffee to begin the morning.
» 10:00 a.m.
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum Pier 86, 12th Ave., at W. 46th St., 1.212.245.0072. Explore interactive exhibitions, the USS Growler submarine and 30 jet-age airplanes aboard the historic aircraft carrier that served the United States in World War II and the Vietnam War.
» 11:30 p.m.
Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises Pier 83, at W. 42nd St. & 12th Ave., 1.212.563.3200, www.circleline42.com. Ply the Hudson River and enjoy the New York City skyline during a two-hour Semi-Circle Cruise.
» 1:45 p.m.
Aceluck 530 Ninth Ave., btw W. 39th & W. 40th sts., 1.212.594.7083. Refuel with a spicy papaya salad, pad woon sen (glass noodles sautéed with vegetables, scallions and eggs) and steamed tilapia with chili-lime-garlic sauce at this welcoming Thai eatery.
» 3:00 p.m.
Madison Square Garden All-Access Tour Seventh Ave., at W. 32nd St., 1.212.465.5800. Go backstage at the famous sports center and performance venue to visit team locker rooms, learn about the arena’s history and meet a Knicks City Dancer.
» 4:30 p.m.
Macy’s Herald Square 151 W. 34th St., btw Broadway & Seventh Ave., 1.212.695.4400, www.macys.com. Shop for the latest men’s, women’s and children’s styles inside the world’s largest department store, which stretches across nine spacious floors.
» 6:00 p.m.
Colbeh 43 W. 39th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 1.212.354.8181. Savor Persian specialties such as dolmeh (stuffed grape leaves) and joujeh kebab chelo (grilled chicken in a lemon saffron vinaigrette).
» 7:30 p.m.
Lord & Taylor 424 Fifth Ave., btw 38th & 39th sts., 1.212.391.3344. Find looks for the whole family at the nation’s oldest specialty department store, which carries styles from top designers.