Day-trip options from Hyatt Regency Times Square
Hyatt Regency Times Square (1605 Broadway) is an excellent Midtown Manhattan base for short outings: you can reach Times Square and Broadway theatres in a minute on foot, Rockefeller Center/Top of the Rock in about a 9-minute walk, and Central Park in roughly 5 minutes on foot. For longer day trips use the nearby Times Square–42nd Street subway complex to reach beaches (Coney Island, Rockaway), outer-borough museums, or ferry terminals for Governors Island and waterfront trips.
In this guide
- Steps from Times Square and Broadway
- Rockefeller Center, Top of the Rock and Fifth Avenue
- Quick access to Central Park and Bryant Park
- Day trips by subway: Coney Island, Rockaway Beach, Governors Island
- Museums and cultural stops within easy reach
- Using the hotel as a transport hub: subways, buses and airport notes
- Hotel practicalities for day-trip planning
Steps from Times Square and Broadway
Hyatt Regency Times Square sits at 1605 Broadway, one block north of Times Square and in the Theater District, so seeing a Broadway show is one of the simplest day-or-evening plans from the hotel.
The hotel lists nearby theatres such as the Ambassador Theatre and Walter Kerr Theatre within a short walk; the TKTS discount booth and its red steps are also down the block for same-day tickets.
- Walk to TKTS Red Steps and discount booth — just down the block
- Ambassador Theatre and Walter Kerr Theatre — within a few minutes’ walk
- CUE 48 on the lobby level is open for pre- or post-theatre dining and cocktails
| Activity | How to get there from the hotel |
|---|---|
| See a Broadway show | Short walk — theatres are within one to a few blocks |
| Buy discounted same-day tickets | TKTS Red Steps booth a short walk from the hotel |
| Pre- or post-show meal/drinks | Dine at CUE 48 on the lobby level |
Rockefeller Center, Top of the Rock and Fifth Avenue
Rockefeller Center and Radio City Music Hall are roughly two blocks east of the hotel; the Top of the Rock observation deck is about 0.3 miles away and a commonly recommended Midtown skyline vantage point.
Fifth Avenue shopping and St. Patrick’s Cathedral are within easy walking range from Hyatt Regency Times Square, making a morning or afternoon of window shopping and landmarks practical without subway travel.
- Top of the Rock — about 0.3 miles from the hotel
- Rockefeller Center & Radio City Music Hall — roughly two blocks east
- Fifth Avenue shopping and St. Patrick’s Cathedral — walkable from the hotel
| Place | Notes |
|---|---|
| Top of the Rock | Observation deck; about 0.3 miles |
| Rockefeller Center | Shopping, seasonal ice rink, Radio City nearby |
| Fifth Avenue | Flagship retail and sight-seeing on foot |
Quick access to Central Park and Bryant Park
An entrance to Central Park is only about a 5-minute walk from the hotel, so you can plan a short nature break, a jog, or a relaxed picnic during the day.
Bryant Park and the New York Public Library are also within a reasonable walking distance for a quieter urban green space and regular seasonal programming (markets, ice rink in winter).
- Central Park entrance — roughly 5 minutes on foot
- Bryant Park & New York Public Library — short walk for a quieter park option
- Bring comfortable shoes — Midtown sidewalks and park routes are best on foot
| Park | Typical activity |
|---|---|
| Central Park | Walking, running, picnics, quick nature escape |
| Bryant Park | Small events, café seating, seasonal markets |
| Madison Square Garden (nearby walk) | Arena events—reachable on foot in longer walk |
Day trips by subway: Coney Island, Rockaway Beach, Governors Island
The Times Square–42nd Street subway complex near the hotel connects many lines for longer day trips. Coney Island in Brooklyn is reachable by D/F/N/Q trains in about 45–60 minutes and offers beach, boardwalk and amusement-park attractions.
Rockaway Beach is reachable via the A train (plus short shuttle) in roughly 45–60 minutes; a seasonal NYC Ferry also serves Rockaway from Lower Manhattan if you prefer a waterborne option. Governors Island runs seasonal ferries from Lower Manhattan and is popular for a half-day visit.
- Coney Island (D/F/N/Q trains) — beach, Luna Park rides, boardwalk; typical visit ~3 hours
- Rockaway Beach (A train or seasonal NYC Ferry) — main NYC surf beach in Queens
- Governors Island (seasonal ferry) — pedestrian and bike-friendly island with lawns and paths
| Destination | Transit option from Times Square area |
|---|---|
| Coney Island | D, F, N or Q subway trains (direct routes available) |
| Rockaway Beach | A train (plus short shuttle) or seasonal NYC Ferry from Lower Manhattan |
| Governors Island | Seasonal ferry from Lower Manhattan piers |
Museums and cultural stops within easy reach
Several Midtown museums are a short walk or short subway ride from Hyatt Regency Times Square. The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and Madame Tussauds are close enough for flexible half-day visits.
The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is under a mile away (about 0.9 miles per hotel information) for anyone interested in a longer walk or a short transit trip to view historic aircraft and a space shuttle module.
- MoMA — short walk from the hotel; major modern art collections
- Madame Tussauds — nearby, convenient for brief visits
- Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum — about 0.9 miles; good for families and aviation/space exhibits
| Museum | Distance / Transit |
|---|---|
| Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) | Short walk from hotel |
| Madame Tussauds | Short walk from hotel |
| Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum | About 0.9 miles; walk or short transit |
Using the hotel as a transport hub: subways, buses and airport notes
Hyatt Regency Times Square is a short walk to the Times Square–42nd Street subway complex, which serves many lines (N, Q, R, W, 1/2/3, 7, A/C/E and the S shuttle), making connections across the city convenient.
The hotel does not provide airport shuttles; the property is roughly equidistant from LaGuardia, JFK and Newark airports and guests should plan ground transport or rideshare accordingly.
- Times Square–42nd Street subway complex — served by many lines for cross-city travel
- Port Authority Bus Terminal — about a 10-minute walk from the hotel
- No hotel airport shuttle; plan taxi, rideshare, or public transit for airports
| Transport | Notes |
|---|---|
| Subway | Multiple lines at Times Square–42nd Street complex for citywide access |
| Port Authority Bus Terminal | About a 10-minute walk |
| Airports | LaGuardia, JFK and Newark are the nearest major airports; no hotel shuttle |
Hotel practicalities for day-trip planning
Hyatt Regency Times Square offers free in-room and public-area Wi‑Fi, a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, concierge services and an on-site fitness center (with a daily fitness class included six days a week through the destination fee).
Budget for the mandatory destination fee (detailed on the hotel site) and for valet parking or local transit when planning off-site day trips. The hotel does not have a pool or a spa, so outdoor or off-site leisure activities rely on the city’s attractions and transit.
- Free Wi‑Fi throughout hotel — useful for planning transit and tickets
- Luggage storage available if you want a full day after check-out (standard check-out is by 11:00 AM)
- No on-site pool or spa; use city parks, beaches or museums for leisure
| Hotel facility | What it helps with |
|---|---|
| Concierge & 24-hour front desk | Ticketing advice, directions, luggage storage |
| Fitness Center & classes | On-site exercise option; one class per day included via destination fee |
| CUE 48 restaurant & Cue48 Bar | Breakfast and grab-and-go options; pre/post-trip meals and drinks |
