Route Breakdown — Where to Get Off
Understanding each loop is the fastest way to squeeze value from a HoHo pass.
Midtown Loop
- Key stops: Times Square, Rockefeller Center, Empire State Building, Grand Central.
- Best for: first-time visitors, shopping, museums (MoMA), and theater-goers.
Downtown Loop
- Key stops: Wall Street, 9/11 Memorial, Battery Park, South Street Seaport.
- Best for: history, skyline views, ferry access.
Brooklyn Loop (or Bridge Loop)
- Key stops: DUMBO, Brooklyn Heights Promenade, Brooklyn Bridge Park.
- Best for: skyline photos, walking the Brooklyn Bridge, food scenes.
Combining Loops Efficiently
- Start Midtown early → ride to Uptown → transfer to Downtown loop at a central hub (operator-dependent).
- If short on time, prioritize Downtown + Brooklyn for skyline and waterfront scenes.
For a printable checklist of must-see stops per loop, download the quick map below.