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Recently stopped by the Shoppes at Columbus Circleand had a pleasant experience overall, warranting a solid 4-star review. The main draw is the location, shop, and grab a few items from Whole Foods. The shoppes are situated near Central Park South, and next to rhe Lincoln Center. The floor-to-ceiling windows offer panoramic views of Central Park, especially the spectacular vistas from the second and third floors. The interior itself is clean, bright, and easy to navigate with several levels connected by escalators and elevators. The circular layout is a refreshing change from typical rectangular malls. The retail mix is high-end but a mix of bargain priced stores. You'll find luxury brands alongside mainstream favorites. While it is certainly geared toward a more affluent clientele, there is still enough variety to appeal to different tastes. The center is home to famous names like Per Se and Masa, which are fantastic if you have the budget and reservations, but casual, quick-bite options are fewer and farther between compared to other NYC shopping centers. It would benefit from a few more mid-tier casual spots. Overall, it is a sophisticated shopping destination that excels in ambiance and location. Whether you are browsing luxury goods, enjoying the architecture, or grabbing a coffee with a view, it's a lovely place to spend an hour or two while in the Columbus Circle area. I would recommend visiting, perhaps not for budget shopping, but certainly for the experience.
I used to hang out with my friends at Columbus Circle, and it had been a long time since my last visit. Over the years, many of the stores have changed, but Whole Foods is still there, which is great. To me, it's still an upscale mall, especially with the beautiful holiday decorations and lights. There are also a few restaurants, including Shake Shack. I was planning to eat there, but it's a small spot and was very busy at the time, with no seats available. I also noticed that they offer free performances during the holiday season, which I thought was really nice for children and families to enjoy. Overall, it's definitely a place where I like to hang out and do some window shopping.
Columbus Circle is a beautiful and lively place in the city center with plenty of options for relaxation and entertainment. I liked its connection to Central Park and the overall atmosphere. The fountain, greenery, and city buzz create a great combination. It's an ideal place to start or end your New York tour. Nice statues and always full of life.
Located at the south west corner of Central Park, This place is bustling with tourist and working class people at all times. There is a mall in the time warner building and an awesome statue in the middle of a roundabout. There are many shops located around the area either going north or south. Cool place to go to hang out or to just spend some money
When you mention Columbus Circle in NYC, this traffic circle and the surrounding neighborhood get lumped together--basically you're talking about the intersection of Broadway, 8th Avenue, West 59th Street and Central Park West, and the adjoining couple blocks in each direction. There are several notable buildings/landmarks directly adjacent the traffic circle which features a statue of Christopher Columbus. - Deutsche Bank Center (formerly Time Warner Center): a multi-story retail and residential skyscraper with about two dozen retail stores and a several famous restaurants (including Per Se, Bar Masa, Bad Roman). Afternoon tea at the Mandarin Oriental is also a classic. - Museum of Arts and Design: six story museum featuring functional design such as jewelry, furniture, ceramics, fashion and digital design, with a functional artists studio, gift shop and educational facilities. Plus modern American restaurant Robert on the top floor. - Central Park: access to the park directly from the SW corner. The Maine Monument is located here, dedicated to soldiers lost on the USS Maine in 1898. - Frederick P. Rose Hall: a concert venue part of the Lincoln Center performing arts campus that hosts jazz and other musical performances. The area is considered pretty upscale if you're a resident, up there in terms of rent considering the proximity to Central Park and multiple forms of transit. Easily reachable by multiple bus lines, subway lines A/C/B/D/1/N/Q/R/W, with A/C/B/D directly below the circle. Aside from the Shops at Columbus Circle, there's a fair amount of other shopping (including Nordstrom's and TJMaxx a couple streets away), and restaurants (Marea and Jean-Georges are two of the better known ones that come to mind).
A good starting point for Central Park, especially if taking the subway. It is a very busy intersection of Central Park West, 59th St, 8th Ave and Broadway. It is very busy and often chaotic. The shops at Columbus Circle are worth stopping in and also a good bathroom stop before going to Central Park. In the center of the circle is a statue of Christopher Columbus.
I visited here before the Corona pandemic happened. I previously wrote a review of when I went to New York, but I have business that I haven't written about yet, so I'll write one. The Columbus Monument was placed at the center of the circle in 1892. The monument is the statue of Christopher Columbus, and was designed as part of Frederick Law Olmsted's 1857. Now, Columbus Circle is a traffic circle and heavily trafficked intersection in the New York City, And there is subway station in its underground. In addition, this circle is the point from which official highway distances from New York City are measured.
I like stopping by Columbus circle when I'm in the area. I love the the globe statue at the north. The shops on the west side and Central Park to the east paid with the massive amount of subways going in every direction you need make it a great point to travel to and from. The view from the mall gives a unique persecutive full of NYC charm.
I dined at the Robert restaurant that's located inside the Museum of Art and Design at Columbus Circle and had a perfect view from the 5th floor. I love the circular design and could just sit there and watch the cars drive by in what looked like circles. One of the main attractions in this area is The Shops at Columbus Circle. It's an indoor mall with many great restaurants.
The shops at Columbus Circle are really nice and they have good bathrooms if you don't want to stand in line waiting for a stall at the central park south ones. I generally pass through the holiday market every year: it's on the smaller side but they have really good gingerbread cookies and hot chocolate. My even found decorative ukrainian egg ornaments this year. It's also a convenient station with an underground food court. We often transfer from the 1 to the D, B,C,A lines here.
With the statue of Christopher Columbus ( sorry, but he didn't discover anything as the Native Americans were already here, and The Vikings also beat him out ) centering this circle off Central Park it's a very busy area. Between pedestrian and auto traffic you need to keep your eyes open in this bustling part of town. A lot to see here with multiple monuments, tall buildings, shopping, horse carriages, and an MTA station close by. I've run a bunch of NYRR races up the street and into the Central Park entrance here. The NYRR headquarters is just a few blocks away. Right now there are protective barrier railings around the Columbus statue probably because there has been an outcry to remove it. Maybe the city is afraid a mob will tear it down.
Beautiful even if it's not that exciting. Columbus Circle is located on the southwest corner of Central Park. It basically is a traffic circle with a statue. A lot of attractions are here. The park is the best of course, but there's also shops and theaters. Even though it's not that big, there's still a lot to see here. It most famously has a large statue of Christopher Columbus located in the middle. This was dedicated in 1892 to commemorate the anniversary of his voyage. Other features in the circle include lots of benches. There's open space for performers. An MTA station is here. This is a pretty busy station because there's several important Lines going through. Close to here is the Lincoln Center. There's many theaters around here. It of course is congested. It's better going as a pedestrian. There's also the close by subway.
The intersections of four major thoroughfares, 8th Avenue, Broadway, Central Park South and Central Park West meet here to form this bustling circle that pays tribute to explorer Christopher Columbus whose statue sits atop the center of his monument. Here you can find the entrance to Central Parks southern most southwest tip which easily leads to Umpire Rock, Heckscher Playground, Central Park Carousel and Tavern on the Green (if you're so inclined). Across from the park is home to Trump International Hotel and Tower, the beautiful Time Warner building whose bending fascade mimics the circle and the New York Institute of Technology. Below Columbus Circle you can explore the shops at Turnstyle.
2 months ago
LANDMARK: Unveiled in 1892, during the 400th anniversary celebration of the 1492 TRANSATLANTIC voyage. Despite growing up in the city, I rarely came to this area, so I decided to do some Tourist things. WORTH VISITING. read more
4 months ago
2 months ago
Located on the corner at the Central Park and opposite end of the Plaza. It's a circle (middle of traffic). Great history and great meaningful of the landmark. Really enjoyed and appreciated it as we passed by and took the time too stop by. read more
Recently stopped by the Shoppes at Columbus Circleand had a pleasant experience overall, warranting a solid 4-star review. The main draw is the location, shop, and grab a few items from Whole Foods. The shoppes are situated near Central Park South, and next to rhe Lincoln Center. The floor-to-ceiling windows offer panoramic views of Central Park, especially the spectacular vistas from the second and third floors. The interior itself is clean, bright, and easy to navigate with several levels connected by escalators and elevators. The circular layout is a refreshing change from typical rectangular malls. The retail mix is high-end but a mix of bargain priced stores. You'll find luxury brands alongside mainstream favorites. While it is certainly geared toward a more affluent clientele, there is still enough variety to appeal to different tastes. The center is home to famous names like Per Se and Masa, which are fantastic if you have the budget and reservations, but casual, quick-bite options are fewer and farther between compared to other NYC shopping centers. It would benefit from a few more mid-tier casual spots. Overall, it is a sophisticated shopping destination that excels in ambiance and location. Whether you are browsing luxury goods, enjoying the architecture, or grabbing a coffee with a view, it's a lovely place to spend an hour or two while in the Columbus Circle area. I would recommend visiting, perhaps not for budget shopping, but certainly for the experience. read more
I used to hang out with my friends at Columbus Circle, and it had been a long time since my last visit. Over the years, many of the stores have changed, but Whole Foods is still there, which is great. To me, it's still an upscale mall, especially with the beautiful holiday decorations and lights. There are also a few restaurants, including Shake Shack. I was planning to eat there, but it's a small spot and was very busy at the time, with no seats available. I also noticed that they offer free performances during the holiday season, which I thought was really nice for children and families to enjoy. Overall, it's definitely a place where I like to hang out and do some window shopping. read more
3 months ago
Columbus Circle is a beautiful and lively place in the city center with plenty of options for relaxation and entertainment. I liked its connection to Central Park and the overall atmosphere. The fountain, greenery, and city buzz create a great combination. It's an ideal place to start or end your New York tour. Nice statues and always full of life. read more
5 months ago
Located at the south west corner of Central Park, This place is bustling with tourist and working class people at all times. There is a mall in the time warner building and an awesome statue in the middle of a roundabout. There are many shops located around the area either going north or south. Cool place to go to hang out or to just spend some money read more
5 months ago
When you mention Columbus Circle in NYC, this traffic circle and the surrounding neighborhood get lumped together--basically you're talking about the intersection of Broadway, 8th Avenue, West 59th Street and Central Park West, and the adjoining couple blocks in each direction. There are several notable buildings/landmarks directly adjacent the traffic circle which features a statue of Christopher Columbus. - Deutsche Bank Center (formerly Time Warner Center): a multi-story retail and residential skyscraper with about two dozen retail stores and a several famous restaurants (including Per Se, Bar Masa, Bad Roman). Afternoon tea at the Mandarin Oriental is also a classic. - Museum of Arts and Design: six story museum featuring functional design such as jewelry, furniture, ceramics, fashion and digital design, with a functional artists studio, gift shop and educational facilities. Plus modern American restaurant Robert on the top floor. - Central Park: access to the park directly from the SW corner. The Maine Monument is located here, dedicated to soldiers lost on the USS Maine in 1898. - Frederick P. Rose Hall: a concert venue part of the Lincoln Center performing arts campus that hosts jazz and other musical performances. The area is considered pretty upscale if you're a resident, up there in terms of rent considering the proximity to Central Park and multiple forms of transit. Easily reachable by multiple bus lines, subway lines A/C/B/D/1/N/Q/R/W, with A/C/B/D directly below the circle. Aside from the Shops at Columbus Circle, there's a fair amount of other shopping (including Nordstrom's and TJMaxx a couple streets away), and restaurants (Marea and Jean-Georges are two of the better known ones that come to mind). read more
A good starting point for Central Park, especially if taking the subway. It is a very busy intersection of Central Park West, 59th St, 8th Ave and Broadway. It is very busy and often chaotic. The shops at Columbus Circle are worth stopping in and also a good bathroom stop before going to Central Park. In the center of the circle is a statue of Christopher Columbus. read more
2 years ago
I visited here before the Corona pandemic happened. I previously wrote a review of when I went to New York, but I have business that I haven't written about yet, so I'll write one. The Columbus Monument was placed at the center of the circle in 1892. The monument is the statue of Christopher Columbus, and was designed as part of Frederick Law Olmsted's 1857. Now, Columbus Circle is a traffic circle and heavily trafficked intersection in the New York City, And there is subway station in its underground. In addition, this circle is the point from which official highway distances from New York City are measured. read more
2 years ago
I like stopping by Columbus circle when I'm in the area. I love the the globe statue at the north. The shops on the west side and Central Park to the east paid with the massive amount of subways going in every direction you need make it a great point to travel to and from. The view from the mall gives a unique persecutive full of NYC charm. read more
I dined at the Robert restaurant that's located inside the Museum of Art and Design at Columbus Circle and had a perfect view from the 5th floor. I love the circular design and could just sit there and watch the cars drive by in what looked like circles. One of the main attractions in this area is The Shops at Columbus Circle. It's an indoor mall with many great restaurants. read more
1 year ago
The shops at Columbus Circle are really nice and they have good bathrooms if you don't want to stand in line waiting for a stall at the central park south ones. I generally pass through the holiday market every year: it's on the smaller side but they have really good gingerbread cookies and hot chocolate. My even found decorative ukrainian egg ornaments this year. It's also a convenient station with an underground food court. We often transfer from the 1 to the D, B,C,A lines here. read more
With the statue of Christopher Columbus ( sorry, but he didn't discover anything as the Native Americans were already here, and The Vikings also beat him out ) centering this circle off Central Park it's a very busy area. Between pedestrian and auto traffic you need to keep your eyes open in this bustling part of town. A lot to see here with multiple monuments, tall buildings, shopping, horse carriages, and an MTA station close by. I've run a bunch of NYRR races up the street and into the Central Park entrance here. The NYRR headquarters is just a few blocks away. Right now there are protective barrier railings around the Columbus statue probably because there has been an outcry to remove it. Maybe the city is afraid a mob will tear it down. read more
Beautiful even if it's not that exciting. Columbus Circle is located on the southwest corner of Central Park. It basically is a traffic circle with a statue. A lot of attractions are here. The park is the best of course, but there's also shops and theaters. Even though it's not that big, there's still a lot to see here. It most famously has a large statue of Christopher Columbus located in the middle. This was dedicated in 1892 to commemorate the anniversary of his voyage. Other features in the circle include lots of benches. There's open space for performers. An MTA station is here. This is a pretty busy station because there's several important Lines going through. Close to here is the Lincoln Center. There's many theaters around here. It of course is congested. It's better going as a pedestrian. There's also the close by subway. read more
The intersections of four major thoroughfares, 8th Avenue, Broadway, Central Park South and Central Park West meet here to form this bustling circle that pays tribute to explorer Christopher Columbus whose statue sits atop the center of his monument. Here you can find the entrance to Central Parks southern most southwest tip which easily leads to Umpire Rock, Heckscher Playground, Central Park Carousel and Tavern on the Green (if you're so inclined). Across from the park is home to Trump International Hotel and Tower, the beautiful Time Warner building whose bending fascade mimics the circle and the New York Institute of Technology. Below Columbus Circle you can explore the shops at Turnstyle. read more
8 years ago
This is one of several famous locations found in Manhattan. As a photography enthusiast, I made it a point to check out the many places featured in NYC photography. Columbus Circle sits on the southwestern corner of Central Park, and underneath lies the junction point to many different subway lines that take you throughout the island. At center, there is an impressive statue surrounded by park benches on the inner perimeter, and a water fountain on the outer perimeter. It is a nice place to take a rest in the middle of this beautiful metropolis. The surrounding are is safe, and you'll find both locals and tourists wandering the streets here. There are people offering rides on horse carriages, but my friends and I didn't care for it. For some good photography, I recommend coming here at sundown or evening time. read more
6 years ago
I visited NYC in October 2018 with my friend Anne. Throughout my whole 3 days in NYC, I walked the equivalent of a marathon. Haha, yes, I did alot while in NYC. I had so much fun walking around all the different neighbourhoods and seeing cool sites. One of those cool sites was the Christoper Columbus statute here at Columbus Circle. To plan your itinerary, you can walk around Central Park then go to the southwest corner of the park. Once you have reached the Southwestern corner (the end of Central Park) then you'll find Columbus Circle. The circle is basically a traffic circle that is super busy with traffic and people. There are a ton of shops around here (https://www.theshopsatcolumbuscircle.com/visiting/). I did not visit or shop at any of the shops. After walking around central park and sitting on the bench to look at the Christopher Columbus statute, head on over to ARGO TEA for a quick break. I love Argo Tea for their huge selection of teas. This was basically my itinerary at this area. OVERALL -- The Columbus Circle is a nice place to sit and people watch. Of course, take a picture of Christopher Columbus too. I love the water fountains and the flowers (greenery) that surrounds the circle area. The area is kept clean. *** - This is my 172nd total Yelp review. - I have written 126 Yelp reviews in 2018. read more
3 years ago
Great spot in the heart of Manhattan. Access to Central Park, Shops at Columbus Circle and many more. read more
7 years ago
I always love Columbus Circle it real Nyc. The setting is lovely right across the street from Time Warner Building perfect. I was chilin there with my hubby I need this awesome couple time. The view of Central Park is great I feel like I am in woody Allen flick in terms of photography etc. read more
11 years ago
If you don't remember, not long ago this area was a mess. Since this has all been rejuvenated it looks great. It's enjoyable to go sit and shop at the Time Warner Center. The space near central park does get crazy with people selling their wares. Tourists are everywhere. I think it's a great place for them to visit. The horse carriages are right around the corner. This area has so much culture. East on 59th and you get to the Plaza, the Apple Store and much more. To the South is Times Square, the theater district and restaurant row! It's like the cross roads to entertainment, art, music, and history. And much much more! read more
Best spot to sit down and enjoy the area. The water fountain has a cooling effect during a hot day. If it gets too hot, the mall is right across the street if you want to cool down in the AC. During the week or after school you might see some skateboards and Rollerblades doing grinds, but try not to make that ruin your day. Just move away from them, but they're usually respectful to the public. Good spot to meet a friend or sit down and talk to a date with a coffee in hand. This is one of the few spots in the city that don't have much hobo's sitting around and emitting their smell on the benches. read more
This is one of my favorite places to come when in New York. It has everything I want. You are across the street from Central Park and by lots of shopping and great restaurants. How could anyone not love this? The buildings around the circle are truly beautiful. It is nice to walk around the area to see all of the city in this area. If you haven't been to this part of town, make the trip! Grab a coffee and walk here through Central Park and see why everyone loves this little roundabout area. There is much to see and do. Be warned, this can be a very busy intersection in the cities! It all depends on what time you go. Overall a great place in NYC, tons to do here, for tourists and locals alike! read more
3 years ago
Meh, Columbus circle does as much for me as Columbus day does as a holiday. And the Time Warner Center does as much for me as cable TV does (which is why I don't have it.). So commercial and much of it high end mall-ish chain type stores. And no seating. Cool statue but I'm never feeling this part of town. Still love you, Central park, tho. read more
5 years ago
9 years ago
Columbus circle for whatever reason is one of my favorite spots in NYC. It's a little part of 8th Ave which years ago when I was in NY was sort of where I stayed, shopped and ate. It meets Broadway like other "squares" in the city but this one's a circle. It crosses 59th which is the way to Bloomingdales and Queens and it's the bottom left corner of where I usually start all my journeys into Central Park. While the counter clockwise direction of the roads around Columbus Circle point 5 times it's not a true non-stop roundabout. There are traffic lights so it is considered a controlled roadway. Inside the circle is the round mini park with a statue of Christopher Columbus high above the circle facing down 8th Avenue. The closest MTA station is 59th-Columbus Circle which has elevator street access right outside the Trump International building on the Central Park West side. On the Central Park corner side there I find there are usually people promoting tours along with those rickshaw rides through the park. read more
7 years ago
Columbus Circle in NYC! Christopher Columbus statue stands proud and tall in the center of the circle. Great place to sit and watch the world go by. Seasonal flowers in spring and summer and even fountains all around! You can sit and view the magnificent Time Warner buildings. read more
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