New York in October is one of the best versions of New York. So while you’re here for the sessions, the speakers, and the networking, we put together everything you need to make the city part of the experience too.

The Javits sits on the far west side of Manhattan, in a neighborhood that has changed dramatically in the last decade. Hudson Yards opened, the High Line extended, and what used to be a stretch of city people passed through is now home to some of the best restaurants, bars, and views the city has to offer — most of it walkable from the venue.

To make booking easy, we partnered with Ande, a corporate entertainment network that can help your entire company (marketing teams, EAs, sales etc.) seamlessly book venues, sports, private event spaces, hard to get into restaurants and more with priority access and zero coordination overhead. 

As a special perk for Elevate attendees, we’re giving you access to Ande’s exclusive network so you can book restaurants during the conference period. Every venue in this guide is bookable through the Ande × Elevate page.

Set it up before you arrive to book the best corporate entertainment without the hard work. The good spots fill up fast in October.

How do you get to the Javits Center?

The Javits Center (655 W 34th St) is on the far west side of Midtown. Use this Getting to Javits guide for extra details.

By subway: The 7 train stops at 34th Street–Hudson Yards, just a 5 minute walk from Javits Center.

• From Times Square: One stop westbound on the 7 train.

• From Grand Central: Take the 7 train directly to Hudson Yards.

Subway is the fastest and most reliable option during major events. Check out MTA.info to plan your trip.

On foot: The High Line runs from Gansevoort Street in the Meatpacking District all the way to 34th Street, ending steps from the Javits. If you’re coming from the south, that’s the walk to take.

By rideshare: Designated rideshare drop-off and pick-up is located at 38th Street and 11th Avenue. Follow event signage and traffic personnel instructions upon arrival.

What’s right outside the Javits doors?

More than most people realize.

The High Line starts its northern end steps from the venue. Thirty minutes, views of the Hudson the whole way down, almost no one at this end. If you need to clear your head between days, this is the move.

Little Island is a floating park on the Hudson, about a 10-minute walk south. It’s one of the nicest spots in the city to sit and do nothing for 20 minutes. Go at sunset.

The Vessel and The Shed are both in Hudson Yards proper. The Vessel is the honeycomb structure everyone’s seen a photo of — worth a walk-around. The Shed is a serious arts venue; check what’s on during October 28-29.

Where should you go for happy hour near the Javits?

The best thing you can do after the last session is already having a reservation.

Spygold (0.2 mi · 4.4★) is five minutes on foot, cozy and intimate, with a fireplace that may or not be required in late October. Bar Primi Penn District (0.4 mi · 4.2★) is the one for a spritz and side-bowl of pasta and Avenida (0.6 mi · 4.5★) at Penn Plaza is the easy call for a big group and a round of margaritas.

And if you want to make a night of it, book dinner at Seahorse (1.9 mi · 4.2★) on Park Avenue South and finish with a nightcap at the Guardian, the bar directly upstairs.

Where should you eat?

Right by the venue. Greywind (0.2 mi · 4.6★) is the closest upscale option, Classic American, spare and elegant. Locanda Verde Hudson Yards (0.1 mi · 4.6★) is the best located Italian, a stone’s throw from the centre and for a room with a view, Peak with Priceless (0.1 mi · 4.4★) sits on the 101st floor, floor to ceiling windows over the skyline. 

A short walk away. Fifteen minutes on foot puts you in NoMad and Flatiron. Ambassadors Clubhouse (1.1 mi · 4.2★) is the New York debut of the Michelin starred London original, and one of the hardest tables in town. Order the lamb chops. Simon Kim’s two Korean standouts sit a block apart: COTE (1.4 mi · 4.6★), upscale Korean BBQ, and COQODAQ (1.6 mi · 4.4★), built around the best fried chicken you’ll ever eat.

Grab a cab, or earn your appetite with a walk down the High Line.  It ends a few blocks from Don Angie (1.3 mi · 4.5★) in the West Village. Get the pinwheel lasagna.  Further on you’ll find icons like Lure Fishbar (2.2 mi · 4.4★) in SoHo and Fish Cheeks (2.4 mi · 4.7★) in NoHo.

Five minutes north of Javits (by Car) is Columbus Circle: Marea (1.9 mi · 4.5★) for coastal Italian, and Momofuku Noodle Bar (1.8 mi · 4.2★) for something casual.

All of the above are bookable through Ande and be sure to set-your reservations before you land right through our partner page. The good tables fill up fast.

“October in Hudson Yards is genuinely one of my favorite things about this conference. Eating at classics like Don Angie or Locanda Verde, or having a team celebration somewhere joyful like Greywind after the event, non negotiable for me at this point. Book in advance, because the good spots go.”
— Kirsten Mancini, Partnerships Lead

Want to explore further?

You’re 20 minutes from some of the best neighborhoods in the city.

Walk the High Line south into the West Village. The path ends at Gansevoort Street in the Meatpacking District; from there, the West Village is a five-minute walk. The best neighborhood in New York for wandering: narrow streets, great wine bars, and restaurants ranging from hidden neighborhood spots to places that book out weeks ahead.

Spend an afternoon in Chelsea’s galleries. Walk east between 20th and 26th streets and you’re in one of the highest concentrations of contemporary art galleries in the world. Free, open Tuesday through Saturday, no reservation required.

Hit Chelsea Market for lunch. About 15 minutes south on the High Line. One of the better food halls in the city, inside a former Nabisco factory that’s worth seeing on its own.

• What’s the best way to get from the Javits to the West Village for dinner?

  Walk the High Line south (25-30 minutes, beautiful in October). Or take a rideshare (10-15 minutes). Both work.

• Can I book Ande reservations for a group?

  Yes. Ande handles group reservations and private event spaces, not just tables for two. If you’re organizing a team dinner or client evening during Elevate, that’s exactly what the platform is built for.

• What are the closest restaurants to the Javits Center?

  Bar Primi, Locanda Verde, Greywind, Spygold, Estiatorio Milos, Sky Loft and Electric Lemon are all within 0.3 miles. All bookable through the Ande × Elevate guide.

• When is Elevate 2026?

  October 28-29, 2026 at the Javits Center in New York City. Pre-conference Certification Day is October 27.

Elevate Team

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