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Group & Student Travel to NYC

Introduction

GROUP-FRIENDLY DINING IN NYC

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Restaurants
Hells Kitchen

5 Napkin Burger - Hell's Kitchen

5 Napkin Burger serves up hearty and delightful fare, including their signature burger.

    Applebee's
    Restaurants
    Times Square/Theatre District

    Applebee's Grill + Bar - Times Square

    Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar is a national chain that serves consistently appealing food at reasonable prices.

      Interior of Bond 45, Times Square, NYC
      Restaurants
      Times Square/Theatre District

      Bond 45

      This enormous, bi-level, Italian-ish venue offers a huge variety of meals and dishes.

        Restaurants
        Midtown West

        Brooklyn Diner - 57th Street

        Brooklyn Diner celebrates American and international dishes found all over Brooklyn.

        Bubba Gump Shrimp
        Restaurants
        Times Square/Theatre District

        Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.

        This Times Square seafood super-shack is something of a theme park for fans of Tom Hanks' 1994 film.

          Interior of Carmine's Times Square
          Restaurants
          Times Square/Theatre District

          Carmine's Times Square

          Wonderful Southern Italian food served in abundant portions at this family favorite.

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            Restaurants
            Gowanus

            Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - Brooklyn

            This cavernous meat haven is known for its gut-busting platters of pork ribs, Texas-style brisket and pulled pork.

              Dinosaur Barbecue
              Restaurants
              Harlem

              Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - Harlem

              Healthy portions of pork ribs, Texas-style brisket and pulled pork, along with plenty of cocktails and seasonal brews, are on the menu at this barbecue spot.

                Ellens Stardust Diner waiters singing
                Restaurants
                Times Square/Theatre District

                Ellen's Stardust Diner

                Ellen's Stardust Diner, in the heart of Times Square, is famous across the globe for their singing waitstaff, The Stardusters, who sing all day from open to close.

                  Food On Foot Events
                  Attractions & Tours
                  Manhattan

                  Food On Foot

                  Food On Foot Events, Tastings & Tours takes visitors to the largest buffet in the world, New York City.

                    Modern restaurant interior with a large, illuminated fish-shaped light fixture, cushioned seating, a long bar with stools, and warm ambient lighting. The space features wood accents and a contemporary design.
                    Restaurants
                    Hells Kitchen

                    Fushimi - Times Square

                    Fushimi is a buzzing eatery and lounge in Hell's Kitchen near Times Square.

                      Courtesy, Hard Rock Cafe
                      Restaurants
                      Times Square/Theatre District

                      Hard Rock Cafe

                      As continually mobbed as the Beatles at Shea, the Hard Rock Café is an ongoing international phenomenon.

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                        Restaurants
                        Times Square/Theatre District

                        Havana Central

                        Through its festive ambiance, vibrant décor and mouth-watering food, dining at Havana Central is like taking a mini vacation.

                          John's Pizzeria Times Square
                          Restaurants
                          Times Square/Theatre District

                          John's Pizzeria Times Square

                          The country's largest pizzeria is the perfect budget-friendly location for small and large groups to enjoy New York City's famous thin-crust brick oven pizza.

                            Photo: Matthew Penrod
                            Restaurants
                            Downtown Brooklyn

                            Junior's - Brooklyn

                            This place is synonymous with cheesecake, but the restaurant also does all-day breakfasts and overstuffed deli sandwiches.

                            Courtesy, Junior's Restaurant & Bakery
                            Restaurants
                            Times Square/Theatre District

                            Junior's - 45th Street

                            Think of Junior's and think of cheesecake...and Rueben sandwiches...and all-day breakfast.

                              Food from Melba's
                              Restaurants
                              Harlem

                              Melba’s

                              Restaurateur Melba Wilson says she is "born, bread and buttered" in Harlem.

                                A vibrant restaurant interior featuring tables set with glasses and tableware. The decor includes geometric ceiling designs, warm lighting, and an illuminated wall with greenery. The overall ambiance is modern and lively.
                                Restaurants
                                Times Square/Theatre District

                                Planet Hollywood New York

                                Located in Times Square, this famous eatery shares the bustle and flash of its surroundings.

                                  Restaurants
                                  Times Square/Theatre District

                                  Raising Cane's

                                  Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers is a Louisiana-based restaurant specializing in chicken fingers.

                                    Redeye Grill Exterior
                                    Restaurants
                                    Midtown West

                                    Redeye Grill

                                    This cavernous restaurant captures the richness of NYC with a big, inclusive menu that ranges from miso to matzo ball soup and Cobb salad.

                                      Courtesy, Rosa Mexicana
                                      Restaurants
                                      Union Square

                                      Rosa Mexicano - Union Square

                                      Setting a standard in authentic Mexican cooking since opening its doors, Rosa Mexicano now has three locations throughout NYC.

                                        Interior of Sardi's in Times Square, NYC
                                        Restaurants
                                        Times Square/Theatre District

                                        Sardi's

                                        Going strong since 1927, this Theatre District institution is just right for a pre- or post-Broadway meal or cocktail. The caricatures that line the walls add to the show-business vibe.

                                          Sylvias outdoor sign in Harlem, NYC
                                          Restaurants
                                          Harlem

                                          Sylvia's Restaurant

                                          This world-famous Harlem soul food restaurant has become an NYC mainstay.

                                            Restaurants
                                            Times Square/Theatre District

                                            Yard House

                                            Experience great food, classic rock and the world's largest selection of draft beer—Yard House offers New American-style dishes for lunch, dinner and late night food.

                                              GROUP-FRIENDLY HOTELS IN NYC

                                              Boro Hotel New York, Queens, NYC
                                              Hotels
                                              Long Island City

                                              Boro Hotel New York

                                              Stunning NYC skyline views await at Boro Hotel, Long Island City's choicest address.

                                                king bedroom at Courtyard Long Island City/New York Manhattan View
                                                Hotels
                                                Long Island City

                                                Courtyard Long Island City/New York Manhattan View

                                                A newly built hotel located in the thriving Long Island City section of Queens.

                                                  Courtesy, Four Points by Sheraton Flushing
                                                  Hotels
                                                  Flushing

                                                  Four Points by Sheraton Flushing

                                                  This hotel features modern, stylish rooms, comfortable beds and productive workspaces close to JFK and LaGuardia airports, Citi Field and US Open tennis.

                                                    Four Points by Sheraton Midtown Times Square, exterior
                                                    Hotels
                                                    Garment District

                                                    Four Points by Sheraton Midtown Times Square

                                                    Located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, the Four Points by Sheraton is within minutes of Times Square, Broadway theaters, the Empire State Building and many of New York City's major attractions, and provides easy access to the Fashion District.

                                                      Hilton Brooklyn New York. Photo: Greg Ceo
                                                      Hotels
                                                      Downtown Brooklyn

                                                      Hilton Brooklyn

                                                      This modern property in Downtown Brooklyn provides a relaxing getaway but is close to all the City action.

                                                        Holiday Inn Brooklyn Downtown
                                                        Hotels
                                                        Downtown Brooklyn

                                                        Holiday Inn Brooklyn Downtown

                                                        The new Holiday Inn Brooklyn Downtown is a full-service, four-star hotel featuring 245 rooms, which includes 66 doubles, 177 kings and two suites.

                                                          Hotel Edison, signature suite with terrace
                                                          Hotels
                                                          Times Square/Theatre District

                                                          Hotel Edison

                                                          Hotel Edison is an architectural art deco masterpiece named after famed American inventor Thomas Edison, who turned on the lights at the grand opening of the hotel in 1931.

                                                            Hyatt Union Square, room
                                                            Hotels
                                                            Union Square

                                                            Hyatt Union Square New York

                                                            Hyatt Union Square New York boasts 178 guestrooms and suites, as well as the ventures from One Five Hospitality Group, The Fourth, Singl Lounge and Botequim.

                                                              Hotels
                                                              Chelsea

                                                              Innside by Melia New York NoMad

                                                              Innside by Melia New York NoMad is an urban lifestyle hotel located in New York City’s historic Chelsea neighborhood and close to fashionable NoMad.

                                                                Photo: Phillip Reed
                                                                Hotels
                                                                Garment District

                                                                La Quinta Times Square South

                                                                La Quinta by Wyndham Times Square South is a brand new hotel near Times Square that offers complimentary essentials including Continental breakfast,.

                                                                  Executive suite 1 king, at the New York Hilton Midtown hotel, in Manhattan
                                                                  Hotels
                                                                  Times Square/Theatre District

                                                                  New York Hilton Midtown

                                                                  This 1,931-room sophisticated international hotel is located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan.

                                                                    Marriott Brooklyn Bridge, Interior, Brooklyn, NYC
                                                                    Hotels
                                                                    Downtown Brooklyn

                                                                    New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge

                                                                    Treat yourself to an unforgettable stay at New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge.

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                                                                      Hotels
                                                                      Lower Manhattan

                                                                      New York Marriott Downtown

                                                                      This Marriott is steps from important City landmarks including the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, World Trade Center and Wall Street.

                                                                        Modern hotel room with a large bed, gray and white bedding, a bench at the foot, a gallery wall of art, a yellow lounge chair by a window with city views, a desk with a lamp and chair, and two bedside lamps.
                                                                        Hotels
                                                                        Murray Hill

                                                                        The Shelburne Sonesta New York

                                                                        The Shelburne Sonesta New York is located in the charming yet vibrant Murray Hill neighborhood on Manhattan's East Side.

                                                                          Starbucks café and library bar, at the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel, in Manhattan
                                                                          Hotels
                                                                          Times Square/Theatre District

                                                                          Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

                                                                          The recently renovated Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel is between Central Park and Times Square.

                                                                            Courtesy, Renaissance New York Flushing
                                                                            Hotels
                                                                            Flushing

                                                                            Renaissance New York Flushing at Tangram

                                                                            This hotel is located at Tangram, a destination unto itself, with a food hall and beer garden, and plenty of shopping and entertainment.

                                                                              A modern hotel reception area with a wooden desk, computer monitors, and a small sign that reads "Bonvoy." On the left, there is a convenience section with refrigerated drinks and snacks in glass-door coolers
                                                                              Hotels
                                                                              Long Island City

                                                                              Residence Inn by Marriott New York Queens

                                                                              Residence Inn New York Queens is perfect whether you're visiting for a few days or a few weeks.

                                                                              Riu Plaza New York Times Square Hotel
                                                                              Hotels
                                                                              Times Square/Theatre District

                                                                              Riu Plaza New York Times Square Hotel

                                                                              The Riu Plaza New York Times Square is located in the heart of the City, surrounded by emblematic sites such as Central Park, Rockefeller Center, the Empire State Building, Carnegie Hall, Broadway theaters and the luxury stores on Fifth Avenue.

                                                                                Wyndham New Yorker, Queen bed
                                                                                Hotels
                                                                                Midtown West

                                                                                Wyndham New Yorker Hotel

                                                                                This art deco Midtown hotel has 1,025 rooms and suites and 25,000 square feet of meeting and event space.

                                                                                  NEW YORK CITY PERFORMANCE SPACES

                                                                                  People at one of the galleries at the American Museum of Natural History
                                                                                  Museums & Galleries
                                                                                  Upper West Side

                                                                                  American Museum of Natural History

                                                                                  This Upper West Side museum explores human cultures, the natural world and the universe beyond.

                                                                                    Exterior of Barclays Center
                                                                                    Sports
                                                                                    Prospect Heights

                                                                                    Barclays Center

                                                                                    Brooklyn’s premier indoor arena hosts some of the City’s biggest sporting events and concerts.

                                                                                      Coney Island, boardwalkk
                                                                                      Attractions & Tours
                                                                                      Coney Island

                                                                                      Coney Island

                                                                                      Brooklyn's beachside attraction holds the Cyclone roller coaster, the Wonder Wheel, the New York Aquarium, the original Nathan’s Famous and a boardwalk.

                                                                                      Inside the Empire State Building in Manhattan, NYC
                                                                                      Attractions & Tours
                                                                                      Herald Square

                                                                                      Empire State Building

                                                                                      It's no exaggeration to call the Empire State Building one of the world’s most famous skyscrapers.

                                                                                        Museums & Galleries
                                                                                        Hells Kitchen

                                                                                        Intrepid Museum

                                                                                        A former aircraft carrier docked in the Hudson holds dozens of aircraft plus a submarine.

                                                                                          Exterior of stairs and fountain at Lincoln Center in the UWS
                                                                                          Attractions & Tours
                                                                                          Upper West Side

                                                                                          Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

                                                                                          Lincoln Center, a cornerstones of New York City's culture, is a campus of 11 organizations focused on music, dance and theater.

                                                                                            Exterior of Madison Square Garden
                                                                                            Attractions & Tours
                                                                                            Midtown West

                                                                                            Madison Square Garden

                                                                                            The world's most famous arena is home to basketball's New York Knicks, hockey's New York Rangers and large-scale events and concerts.

                                                                                              Museums & Galleries
                                                                                              East Harlem

                                                                                              Museum of the City of New York

                                                                                              The Museum of the City of New York captures the spell the City casts to a T.

                                                                                                Aerial view of a city skyline at dusk, with skyscrapers illuminated and a mix of deep blue and orange hues in the sky. The water surrounding the city reflects the lights and colors, creating a serene and vibrant urban scene.
                                                                                                Attractions & Tours
                                                                                                Lower Manhattan

                                                                                                One World Observatory

                                                                                                Explore three levels filled with innovation and inspiration.

                                                                                                  A singer in a yellow dress performs on a brightly lit stage with musicians and backup singers, while a large audience watches from a darkened theater.
                                                                                                  Broadway & Performing Arts
                                                                                                  Lower Manhattan

                                                                                                  Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC)

                                                                                                  The Perelman Center is a performing arts hub in Lower Manhattan.

                                                                                                    Courtesy, St. Patrick's Cathedral
                                                                                                    Attractions & Tours
                                                                                                    Midtown East

                                                                                                    St. Patrick's Cathedral

                                                                                                    The largest Gothic Catholic cathedral in the US welcomes more than 5 million visitors each year; services are held daily, all are welcome and a self-guided audio tour app is available.

                                                                                                    Aerial view of a riverside baseball stadium surrounded by urban buildings. The field is filled with spectators. A pier extends into the water, and the sun casts a warm glow over the scene.
                                                                                                    Sports
                                                                                                    St. George

                                                                                                    SIUH Community Park

                                                                                                    The ballpark is the home of the Staten Island FerryHawks, a member of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, and hosts private events.

                                                                                                      Staten Island FerryHawks
                                                                                                      Sports
                                                                                                      St. George

                                                                                                      Staten Island FerryHawks

                                                                                                      The FerryHawks are Staten Island’s professional baseball team, and one of the best values for a sporting event in NYC.

                                                                                                        ADDITIONAL GROUP TRAVEL RESOURCES

                                                                                                        2025 OVG Map Cover
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                                                                                                        Official NYC Visitor Map

                                                                                                        Download your free map of the five boroughs, featuring major attractions across New York City.

                                                                                                        NYC Tourism Group Travel Factsheet
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                                                                                                        Group Travel Factsheet

                                                                                                        See our shortlist of helpful links and other resources to assist in planning group travel to NYC.

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                                                                                                        Transportation

                                                                                                        Use the City's network of subways, buses and taxis to take you wherever you need to go.