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Chinatown

New York, United States · North America

About Chinatown

Chinatown works well as a base: 1km from Brooklyn Bridge.

Chinatown is in New York, United States, with about 90,000 people. You drive on the right here.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is there to see near Chinatown?

Within an hour or so of Chinatown: Brooklyn Bridge (1 km), Katz's Delicatessen (1 km), One World Trade Center (2 km), 9/11 Memorial & Museum (2 km).

Are there any good drives near Chinatown?

The nearest famous roads are Hawk's Nest (Route 97).

Where is Chinatown?

Chinatown is in New York, United States.

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Quick Information

Population
90,000
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
New York
Timezone
America/New_York
Coordinates
40.7165, -73.9963

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United States

Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Chinatown

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Brooklyn Bridge

Landmark 1883 hybrid cable-stayed suspension bridge connecting Manhattan and Brooklyn over the East River.

1 km · about 5 min drive

restaurant

Katz's Delicatessen

Lower East Side deli open since 1888, hand-carving some 15,000 pounds of pastrami a week under fluorescent light and salami-strung ceilings. You take a paper ticket at the door and guard it.

1 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

One World Trade Center

Tallest building in the Western Hemisphere at 541 metres, rising from the site of the original World Trade Center.

2 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

9/11 Memorial & Museum

Tribute at the World Trade Center site featuring twin reflecting pools set in the footprints of the original towers.

2 km · about 5 min drive

cafe

Moto Coffee Machine

A New York motorcycle-themed specialty coffee spot where two-wheeled culture meets the city's cafe scene.

3 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

Empire State Building

Legendary 102-storey Art Deco skyscraper that defined the New York City skyline when completed in 1931.

4 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

Times Square

Dazzling commercial intersection in Midtown Manhattan known for its giant digital billboards and New Year's Eve ball drop.

5 km · about 10 min drive

landmark

Statue of Liberty

Colossal neoclassical sculpture gifted by France in 1886, standing as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy.

5 km · about 10 min drive

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