Madison Square Garden
Madison Square Garden is home to the famous New York Rangers
Opened in 1968, the present day Madison Square Garden, often just called The Garden, is the fourth incarnation of this world famous arena. The first arena of this name in New York, opened way back in 1879 and took its name from its Madison Avenue location in Manhattan. It had seating for up to 10,000 spectators. The present day venue has modular seating for between 5,600 and nearly 20,000 spectators depending on the event.
Built right on top of Pennsylvania Station, the Garden underwent a major 200 million dollar renovation in 1991 and more recently an 850 million dollar renovation which should be fully completed in 2013.
Madison Square Gardens is the home of the New York Rangers NHL hockey team and the New York Knicks and New York Liberty basketball teams. It also hosts college basketball, tennis, boxing, wrestling and many other world class sporting events.
In addition to major sporting events, Madison Square Garden presents many big name concerts and a number of theatrical presentations. It is in fact the 3rd busiest venue in the world for music events based on the number of tickets sold.
Even if you don't have time to take in an event at the Garden you may want to join a Madison Square Garden All Access Tour for a great behind-the-scenes look at this historic venue. You can book tours from the official website linked above.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: YesMadison Square Garden Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Thursday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Friday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Saturday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Sunday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Address: 11 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10010, USA
Phone: (212) 520-7600
Official Website: Madison Square Garden
Madison Square Garden Reviews
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out of 5 This place has a nice dog park for small and big breeds. The peaceful atmosphere lends itself well to the view you will have of the various sky scrapers and store fronts. While joggable you can also sit on the countless benches and just read a book or people watch without feeling too overwhelmed with the environment.
Brian Reed - 3 weeks ago
I walked one of doggies I frequently walk at the dog park at Madison Square. I do enjoy this area for the dogs but unlike it was a boutc2 years ago when it opened, it has an odor now. Still fun for the furry friends though. Madison Sq Park has different exhibits put up throughout the year from unknown artists. I think that is awesome. They are putting a new one up now.
Stacey Pryor - 4 weeks ago
A very nice place to meet a friend, read a book or just walk around.
There are many seating decks around the place or you can just sit on the grass.
There’s a dedicated area for the dogs to play safely and away from people.
There are many cafes and restaurants if you want to grab a bite while you are sitting there.
Khaled Al Hasan - 4 months ago
Smaller park. Nice dog park with 2 areas to separate big from small dogs. Kids play ground. Has different paths to cut through. Lots of food near by for all budgets.
E Bloch - 3 months ago
Directions
Subway Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
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A, C, E, 1, 2, or 3 | 34th Street / Penn Station | 0 minutes |
B, D, F, M, N, Q or R | 34th Street / Herald Square | 5 minutes |
How to get to Madison Square Garden by Subway
Take the A, C, E, 1, 2, or 3 train to Penn Station and follow the signs or take the B, D, F, M, N, Q, or R Train to 34th Street / Herald Square, walk one block west to 7th Avenue, go left one block to Penn Station and the Garden.
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