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From the tops of skyscrapers to underground cities

Fly from Québec City to New York for a destination full of landmarks, art spanning the centuries, and endless fun.

On a clear day, from the top deck observatory of the Empire State Building, you can see around for 80 miles. Look out below for tons of awaiting New York attractions, from the proud and welcoming Statue of Liberty to the vast lawns and spacious promenades of Central Park.

For another bird’s eye view, try the Top of the Rock. The open-air deck of 30 Rockefeller Plaza offers more spectacular views of Manhattan and sprawling Central Park, where you’ll find outdoor concerts, theatre performances, quiet gardens, and perfect picnic spots.

The fun goes on for miles along Museum Mile. This section of Fifth Avenue on the east side of Central Park includes the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Guggenheim Museum.

Whether you’re searching for fine art or family fun, New York museums deliver. The Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) is a favourite of the city’s hippest art lovers, while the American Museum of Natural History holds the keys to every child’s dinosaur loving heart.

Like the street performers of Québec City, New York has its share of impressive busker shows. From break dancing aboard subway cars to classical violin concerts on subway platforms, underground New York is just as lively as the rest of the city. Hop off at Times Square for bright lights and unforgettable Broadway musicals in an iconic theatre district.

On the other side of 42nd Street stands the grandeur of Grand Central Terminal. This historic building has an air of romance with its celestial ceiling mural, underground restaurants dating back to the early 1900s, and wide selection of shops.

Book flights from Québec City to New York to find out why the Empire City rules.

Little Italy, New York

Big eats in Little Italy

Fly from Québec City to New York for foodie fun in Little Italy, where you're sure to find some of the best restaurants in New York.

Little Italy was first established in the 1880s. Today, most of the area's Italian residents and culture are concentrated around Mulberry Street, where authentic pasta and New York's best thin crust pizza attract tons of visitors.

In Little Italy and neighbouring Nolita, you'll also find the city's trendiest clothing boutiques and best bars. They have everything from charmingly divey spots with vintage decor to casual watering holes frequented by NYU students and artists, to speakeasies and cocktail bars that are literally underground.

All of the New York attractions in this neighbourhood are centred on delicious dishes and delectable desserts. Your palate will thank you for indulging your taste buds at some notable mainstays.

The aptly named Mulberry Street Bar is one of the city's oldest bars. Here you'll be immersed in everything authentically Italian-American dating back to 1908.

If the interior with its pressed tin ceilings, celebrity photos lining the walls, and checkered tablecloths look familiar, that's because you've seen this bar on episodes of The Sopranos and Law & Order. Come here if you’re searching for nostalgia, classic cocktails, weekend karaoke, and a vintage jukebox.

Caffe Palermo has been serving up New York's best cannolis since 1973. This locally loved spot

bakes delicious authentic Italian desserts and pastries as evidenced by the healthy lineups.

Little Italy’s liveliness reaches its peak during the annual eleven-day Feast of San Gennaro. This celebration is dedicated to the patron saint of Naples. Locals and visitors crowd the streets for live music, food vendors, and a cannoli-eating competition.

Fly from Québec City to New York for a taste of the Big Apple's Italian heritage.

Chelsea

Gallery hopping by the Hudson

When you fly from Québec City to New York, Chelsea is the perfect neighbourhood to get you moving. The search for things to do in New York begins with gallery hopping and bar hopping in this cool district.

First, head up to the High Line. This former railway is now an elevated park and a unique greenery-lined space in the midst of the concrete jungle. Stroll high above the busy streets for views of the Hudson River, surrounding industrial and modern buildings, and city star gazing.

There's plenty more to see in Chelsea at the Rubin Museum of Art and the Whitney Museum of American Art. The Rubin Museum of Art focuses on the art and culture of Tibet and surrounding regions while the Whitney Museum of American Art champions the work of living artists as well as 20th-century and modern American masterpieces. It has also been the cinematic home of the Andy Warhol Film Project since the 1980s.

Formerly a semi-industrial no man's land on the western edge of Manhattan, Chelsea is now home to the highest concentration of galleries in New York. In this modern district, you can contemplate contemporary art from up-and-coming creatives as well as world famous artists. Paintings, photography, sculptures, installation, and video art abound in the area's gallery scene.

For something even livelier, check out Chelsea's performance art. Comedy clubs with big name acts, immersive Shakespearean film noir style productions, live jazz, cabarets, and more are sure to satisfy all creative tastes.

Flights from Québec City to New York bring you one step closer to Chelsea, the big city neighbourhood where contemporary art is alive and well.

How to get to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB)

Porter’s check-in desk is located in the departures area.

Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) is about 16 km / 10 mi from downtown Québec City.

Transportation to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB)

Take the Réseau de Transport de la Capitale 78 bus to the airport stop. The fare is $3.50 CAD.

Please allow sufficient time to drop off your car rental before your departing flight.

Taxis from downtown cost about $35 CAD. Car service costs about $85 CAD.

Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport Parking

Driving to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport? There are options to choose from. InParq multi-level parkings cots $2.50 per 15 minutes, for a maxium of $24.50 for 24 hours or $147 for the week. ProxiParq outdoors parking has rates of $19.50 for 24 hours and $97.50 for one week.

The information and ﬁgures above are for reference only, and may not be current. Please visit each airport's website for up-to-date details.

Landing in Newark

There are many options for transportation to downtown New York City from Newark Liberty International Airport.

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is about 27 km / 16 mi from midtown Manhattan.

Newark Liberty International Airport Transportation to Downtown

Ride-hailing apps Uber and Lyft are available from Newark Liberty International Airport. Head outside to follow signs for Ground Transportation and Passenger Pick-Up.

Several NJ Transit buses run from Newark Liberty International Airport. For more information, visit the NJ Transit website.

Take the airport's free Air Train to the Newark Airport Station, to connect to a NJ Transit train to New York Penn Station. Purchase your NJ Transit ticket before boarding the train.

Taxi and car service to Manhattan costs about $75 USD.

Car rental services are available at Station P2 and Station P3 of Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Hertz is located in P3. Take the AirTrain to access either of these stations.

The Newark Airport Express shuttle bus provides service from the airport to several stops in New York City. The fare is $16 USD.

Newark Liberty International Airport Parking

If you’re driving to Newark Liberty International Airport, you have a few parking options. For short-term parking, lots are located in the Terminal C garage and directly across from Terminals A and B. Rates range from $4 USD for half an hour to $39 USD for a 24-hour maximum. The daily lots in garage P4 have a $34 USD per day maximum rate, and the economy lot has a rate of $18 USD for the first 24 hours, plus an additional $6 USD for each 8-hour period after.