New York City's Midtown West - History, Culture, and Big Business

Spending a great deal of time on the road can include3,000 sailors who lived and served on the Intrepid and
comfort and style without sacrificing convenientsee more than 30 aircraft housed on the flight deck of
locations. When visiting New York, many magnificentthe ship. You'll get a glimpse of true luxury when you
hotels are readily available. In Manhattan, boutique hoteltour the Concorde, the world's first supersonic
accommodations provide a luxurious retreat from thepassenger jet. The plane, on loan from British Airways,
daily pressures and an opportunity to experience theholds the world's speed record for commercial aircraft,
area in a new way.having flown from New York to London in just under 2
Hell's Kitchenhours, 53 minutes.
Between Midtown and the Hudson River lies a uniqueJavits Center
Manhattan neighborhood with a colorful name and aOverlooking the Hudson River from the center of Hell's
rich history. Like many of the neighborhoods in NewKitchen, the Javits Center is convenient to many of
York, Hell's Kitchen has recently undergone a massiveManhattan's popular destinations including shopping,
renovation, creating an unusual blend of wealth, culturesightseeing and theater. The lustrous glass and steel
and history. You're as likely to find exclusive boutiquebuilding spans five city blocks and sparkles with the
shops as you are inexpensive ethnic restaurants.light from the city that never sleeps. At night, the unique
Trendy nightclubs frequented by up-and-coming youngdesign turns the building into a glittering jewel perched
professionals stand among bars and diners favored byat the heart of this bustling city.
working-class residents.The Jacob K. Javits Center bills itself as the
The area's proximity to the theater district makes it theMarketplace for the World and it has certainly earned
perfect home for stage actors, and it's not unusual tothe right. With 1.8 million square feet of exhibition space
see famous faces among the crowds. Whether you'reand a breathtaking lobby dubbed "the crystal palace,"
looking for Broadway hits or Off-Broadway innovation,this stunning glass and steel marvel is as large an
you'll find it all within walking distance of Hell's Kitchen.attraction as the events it hosts.
The Great White Way alone is home to 36 theaters,The convenient, central location of the Javits Center
with most boasting world-class productions sevenputs it within easy reach of all this city has to offer.
days a week.Whether walking around Manhattan, hailing a cab or
Military history buffs won't want to miss a visit to thecommuting via New York's world-renowned public
Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum located at Pier 86 attransportation system, you'll have quick access to
46th Street. The museum features the World War IIeverything you need, both business and personal. Book
aircraft carrier the USS Intrepid, the submarine the USSa boutique hotel near Javits Center and see New
Growler, and a Concorde SST, and is open to theYork from a new perspective.
public all year. You'll discover what life was like for the