47th–50th Streets–Rockefeller Center station facts for kids
The 47th and 50th Streets Rockefeller Center subway station is a busy stop on the New York City Subway's IND Sixth Avenue Line. You can find it right where 47th Street and 50th Street meet, on the west side of the famous Rockefeller Center in Midtown Manhattan. This station is served by the B, D, F, and M trains, making it easy to get around the city.
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About the Station
This station is known as an "express" station. This means that some trains pass through without stopping, while others stop here. It has special tracks for both local trains, which stop at every station, and express trains, which skip some stops to travel faster.
A Busy Hub
The 47th and 50th Streets Rockefeller Center station is one of the busiest subway stations in New York City. Lots of people use it every day to go to work, school, or visit popular places like Rockefeller Center.
Nearby Attractions
When you exit the station, you're right in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. If you walk towards 49th Street, you can see the famous Radio City Music Hall, a well-known entertainment venue.
Connecting to Other Lines
Sometimes, E trains and other subway lines might use the tracks that go through this station. This can happen when trains need to be moved or rerouted along Sixth Avenue.
Next Stops on Your Journey
After leaving the 47th and 50th Streets Rockefeller Center station, the next stops on the subway lines include:
- 57th Street
- 5th Avenue–53rd Street
- 7th Avenue
- 42nd Street–Bryant Park
See also
In Spanish: Calles 47 y 50–Rockefeller Center (línea de la Sexta Avenida) para niños
