Midtown: This part of New York, particularly the northern half of Midtown (Midtown North), is considered as the center of the city. It includes such world-famous places as Rockefeller Center, Chrysler Building, and Times Square. The core commercial area extends from 40th Street up to 59th Street (Central Park South) and from 3rd Avenue in the east to 8th or 9th Avenue in the west. The southern half of Midtown (Midtown South), however, has a lot to offer as well - including such tourist destinations as Empire State Building, Madison Square Garden, and Union Square.