5 Things to Know About Madison Square Garden
Madison Square Garden (also known as MSG and The Garden) is located just above New York's Penn Station making it easily accessible via public transportation.
Over 300 events take place annually at MSG, including sporting events, concerts, musicals and even The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Many sports teams call MSG home, including the New York Rangers hockey team, the New York Knicks men's basketball team, and the New York Liberty women's basketball team. Depending on the event, the arena can accommodate over 19,000 guests. There is also a smaller venue within MSG, The Theater at Madison Square Garden, which can accommodate up to 5,600, hosts more intimate events and performances.
Madison Square Garden is located between 33rd and 32nd Streets and 7th and 8th Avenues. There are entrances to MSG from various points on 33rd Street, 32nd Street, 7th Avenue and 8th Avenue.
Subway to Madison Square Garden:
It is easy to get from Madison Square Garden to other parts of New York City via subway, but within just a short distance, you can find:
Although the area around Madison Square Garden isn't necessarily a culinary beacon, here are some nearby options that you might find appealing.
If you want to stay near MSG, here are some options. Visitors will appreciate convenient transportation and services in the area, as well as walkability to Times Square/Broadway and Chelsea neighborhoods
Over 300 events take place annually at MSG, including sporting events, concerts, musicals and even The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Many sports teams call MSG home, including the New York Rangers hockey team, the New York Knicks men's basketball team, and the New York Liberty women's basketball team. Depending on the event, the arena can accommodate over 19,000 guests. There is also a smaller venue within MSG, The Theater at Madison Square Garden, which can accommodate up to 5,600, hosts more intimate events and performances.
•Where is Madison Square Garden?
Madison Square Garden is located between 33rd and 32nd Streets and 7th and 8th Avenues. There are entrances to MSG from various points on 33rd Street, 32nd Street, 7th Avenue and 8th Avenue.
Subway to Madison Square Garden:
- A/C/E to 34th Street/Penn Station
- 1/2/3 to 34th Street/Herald Square
•Attractions Near Madison Square Garden
It is easy to get from Madison Square Garden to other parts of New York City via subway, but within just a short distance, you can find:
- Empire State Building - Popular attraction located at 34th Street and 5th Ave
- Macy's - Huge department store located on 34th Street between Broadway and 7th Ave
•Food and Drink Near Madison Square Garden
Although the area around Madison Square Garden isn't necessarily a culinary beacon, here are some nearby options that you might find appealing.
- Brother Jimmy's - BBQ/Southern (8th Ave/31st)
- Lugo Cafe - Italian (33rd/8th Ave)
- New York Pizza Suprema - (30th/8th)
- Skylight Diner - diner (34th St./9th Ave)
- Tir Na Nog - Irish (8th Ave/33rd)
- Tick Tock Diner - dinner (34th/8th Ave)
•Hotels Near Madison Square Garden
If you want to stay near MSG, here are some options. Visitors will appreciate convenient transportation and services in the area, as well as walkability to Times Square/Broadway and Chelsea neighborhoods
- Affinia Manhattan (7th Ave, bet. 30th/31st)
- Chelsea Star Hotel (30th bet. 8th/9th)
- Holiday Inn Express MSG (29th bet 7th/8th)
- New York's Hotel Pennsylvania (7th Ave, bet. 33rd/34th)
- New Yorker Hotel (8th Ave, bet 34th/35th)
•Madison Square Garden Tips and Advice
- Despite the size of the venue, popular concerts and sporting events can sell out quickly, so plan ahead if there's a must-see/must-do event that you're planning your trip to NYC around.
- When concerts/events end it can get very crowded in Penn Station and the subway stations as people attempt to get home. Try to be patient and courteous.
- IF you want to get a behind-the-scenes experience, consider the MSG All-Access Tour
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