Midtown West – Lifestyle

The west side of Manhattan has seen a renaissance in recent years, with major investments in Hudson Yards and the renovation of the Farley Post Office into an extension of Penn Station. The Moynihan Train Hall is a stunning transportation center. The proximity to Penn Station makes the neighborhood a great place for people who like to get out of the city. Trains from Penn connect to the JFK Airtrain in about 20 minutes, but why bother flying with access to Acela trains departing for D.C. and Boston? For more local service, there’s always NJTransit and LIRR, including the seasonal Cannonball Express to the Hamptons. One day, MetroNorth may even connect Penn Station to the Hudson Valley, with plans already in the works for linking Penn Station to Westchester. Of course, with some of the best subway connections in the city, there’s plenty to do even when you’re staying in town.

 

 

Let’s Go For A Drive

Few private clubs are as unique as the Classic Car Club Manhattan. Membership is exclusive and not necessarily easy to come by, but for gearheads and auto enthusiasts, it’s a special privilege that provides access to drive some of the rarest and most exciting cars in the world. With a clubhouse overlooking the Hudson River on Pier 76, the club is also for socializing. But let’s be honest, you’re probably going to join the club so you can drive the latest McLaren – or perhaps you prefer a vintage Porsche. There aren’t many clubs like this in the world, but there are also reciprocal benefits available for members.

 

 

Whatever Floats Your Boat

Perhaps you prefer floating to driving. Luckily, Midtown West is also home to World Yacht, a luxury private boat rental service offering enormous party boats, luxury private yachts, and classic sailing ships. The smaller yachts include staterooms for overnight adventures, while the bigger boats in the fleet are designed to host memorable parties. The fleet includes historic ships like the wooden sailing vessel Ventura, once owned by the millionaire philanthropist George Baker, as well as the massive Hornblower Infinity with capacity for 1,200 people across three decks. 

 

 

An Adventure in the Air, or without Leaving the Ground

If vehicles aren’t your thing, Midtown West offers thrill seekers high-flying fun. At City Climb, ascend the exterior of a skyscraper, 1,200 feet in the air. A staircase set into the building at a 45-degree angle brings climbers to the tower’s peak, where they can lean over the edge. If that sounds like a tall order, there are also traditional climbing gyms, like the huge Central Rock Gym, with 10,000 square feet of climbing and 400 linear feet of bouldering. The MPHC Climbing Gym offers a smaller alternative or maybe just a new challenge.

 

 

 

Tour the Javits Center

The Javits Center hosts all sorts of events like New York Comic Con, the American Kennel Club Dog Show, and the New York Auto Show. But if you’ve ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of these huge events, now’s your chance to find out with Javits Center tours. In addition to seeing how the center operates, the tour includes a look at the center’s green roof with natural habitats and a farm that grows food served in the hall below.

 

 

 

 

Dance Like Fred Astaire

Midtown West’s industrial past has left behind enormous old buildings that make great dance studios. Whether you’re looking for private lessons, group classes, or to learn a specific style, the west side is great for moving to the music. Latin dance styles are popular in the neighborhood at studios like Nieve’s Latin Dance Studio, offering Salsa and Bachata lessons, Salsa Sabrosa, Stepping Out Studios, and Sensual Movement. A few blocks north, Broadway Dance Center offers professional-level classes, children’s classes, and a vast range of styles from an international faculty, while City Best Dance has a dedicated wedding dance program.

 

 

 

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