Sights · Our pick in New York

Little Island

Park on the river·Hudson River Park

A park on tulip-shaped piers

About Little Island

Little Island replaced the remains of Pier 54, destroyed in Hurricane Sandy, and is a place for outdoor music, theatre and views of the river (NYC Tourism).

Why it's on our list

  • Hudson views
  • Amphitheatre
  • Near the Whitney

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Little Island before you go.

Hotels nearby

The closest hotels in our guide to Little Island, as the crow flies.

  1. Hotel ChelseaChelsea0.7 mi15 min walk

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What’s nearby

Distances from Little Island are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Key sights

  1. The High Line0.2 miWalk 4 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 5 min
  2. Empire State Building1.4 miWalk 27 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 11 min
  3. Times Square1.7 miWalk 33 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 13 min
  4. Grand Central1.9 miWalk 38 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 14 min
  5. Rockefeller Center2.0 miWalk 41 minCycle 13 minCar or taxi 15 min
  6. 9/11 Memorial2.1 miWalk 43 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 15 min
  7. Brooklyn Bridge2.6 miCycle 17 minCar or taxi 18 min
  8. Statue of Liberty ferries2.6 miCycle 17 minCar or taxi 18 min
  9. Central Park3.0 miCycle 19 minCar or taxi 20 min
  10. The Met3.6 miCycle 23 minCar or taxi 23 min

Location

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