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Skyscrapers reach for the clouds while subway rhythms pulse below – New York City is a vertical patchwork of world cultures, Michelin-starred meals and pop-up art on every corner. Iconic sights meet constantly evolving neighborhoods, granting first-timers and seasoned visitors an endless supply of wow-moments.
10 Essential Things to Do in New York City
Short stay or first visit? These ten activities capture NYC’s energy – landmarks, culture and street-corner serendipity.Statue of Liberty
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Ferry to the Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island
Stand beneath Lady Liberty then trace immigrant stories in the Registry Hall.High Line
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Walk the High Line to Hudson Yards
An elevated park of wildflowers, art and city panoramas ends at the Edge sky-deck.Empire State Building
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Take in Manhattan from the Empire State Building
Go after 10 pm for shorter lines and jazz-sax sessions Thu–Sat.Central Park
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Explore Central Park by Bike
Loop past lakes, the Bethesda Terrace and the brand-new Davis Center pool/rink at Harlem Meer.Central Park
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Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Tour the Metropolitan Museum of Art Highlights
Egyptian Temple of Dendur to Van Gogh in under two hours – then rooftop views.9/11 Memorial & Museum
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Pay Tribute at the 9/11 Memorial & One World Observatory
Reflect at the twin pools before elevator-riding 1,268 ft to the top of the Western Hemisphere.Broadway
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Catch a Broadway Show
Discount same-day tickets from TKTS or plan ahead for blockbuster musicals.Brooklyn Bridge Park
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Walk the Brooklyn Bridge at Sunrise
Wooden planks, cables and peach-pink skyline reward the early riser.Brooklyn Bridge Park
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Museum of Modern Art
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Museum-Hop on Fifth Avenue
MoMA, Guggenheim and Neue Galerie line the so-called Museum Mile.Guggenheim Museum
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Times Square
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Neon Nights in Times Square
Climb the red TKTS steps for the best selfie with 47-foot billboards ablaze.Times Square
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Air & Helicopter Tours
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Doors-Off Helicopter Flight over Manhattan
A 15-minute adrenaline loop sweeps past the Statue of Liberty, Empire State and Central Park with nothing between you and the skyline.Air & Helicopter Tours
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Attractions in New York
Blue-Green Getaways — Parks, Islands & Waterfront Play
Fresh air meets city grit in these six outdoor escapes.Central Park
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Central Park North End – Davis Center Pool / Ice Rink & Harlem Meer Boardwalk
Brand-new Olympic pool (summer) and ice rink (winter) revitalize the park’s quiet tip.Central Park
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High Line
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High Line Botany Walk
Join horticulturists to learn prairie grasses and pollinator blooms above the streets.3
Governors Island Ranger-Led Fort Tours & Climate Exhibits
Eight-minute ferry, 1811 fortress and cutting-edge sustainability hub.4
Free Walk-Up Kayaking on the Hudson
Grab a paddle at Pier 26 or Brooklyn Bridge Park – no reservation, no fee.5
Prospect Park Audubon Birding Morning
Binoculars supplied; spot warblers and woodpeckers in Brooklyn’s green heart.6
Cycle the Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway to Red Hook
Finish with buttery lobster rolls and Statue-of-Liberty vistas.Global Flavors Crawl — Neighborhood Food & Drink Adventures
Hop boroughs – and continents – without leaving the subway map.1
Jackson Heights Little India Spice-Market & Dosa Tasting
Sizzle of griddles meets towers of turmeric and cardamom.2
Flushing Soup-Dumpling Demo & Night-Market Snacks
Watch xiaolongbao folded, then graze stalls till midnight.3
Arthur Avenue Bronx Italian Bakeries & Mozzarella Class
Old-world ovens, fresh pull-cheese and red-sauce nostalgia.4
Lower East Side Immigrant-History Bites
Knishes, pickles and tacos trace waves of arrival.5
Harlem Gospel-Brunch & Soul-Food Choir Experience
Fried chicken harmonies with a live Sunday choir.6
Speakeasy Craft-Cocktail Hop in Midtown
Hidden doors, deco bars and bartender alchemy after dark.More topics
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8 Must-See New York City Attractions
Skyscraper legends, green oases and bridges that built an empire.Statue of Liberty
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Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island
Beacon of freedom and gateway for 12 million immigrants.Central Park
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Central Park
843 green acres of lakes, meadows and skyline frames.More Information & tickets
Empire State Building
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Empire State Building
Art-Deco icon piercing 1,454 ft into the clouds.Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Metropolitan Museum of Art
5,000 years of human creativity under one roof.Brooklyn Bridge Park
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Brooklyn Bridge
1883 engineering marvel with pedestrian wooden boardwalk.More Information & tickets
One World Trade Center
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One World Observatory
Tallest view in the Western Hemisphere – 102 stories up.High Line
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High Line Park
Rail-to-trail greenway floating between 10th & 12th Avenues.Museum of Modern Art
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Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
Starry Night, Warhol soup cans and ever-changing installations.More places to see in New York
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Sky-High NYC — Observation Decks, Rooftops & Aerial Rides
From sunrise to midnight, chase the city skyline from every angle.SUMMIT One Vanderbilt
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SUMMIT One Vanderbilt
1,100-ft glass balconies & trippy mirrored rooms.Edge NYC Observation Deck
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Edge at Hudson Yards
Cantilevered deck + harnessed City Climb outside the façade.Rockefeller Center - Top of the Rock
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Top of the Rock
Unobstructed Midtown symmetry over Central Park.Empire State Building
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Empire State Building After-Dark Sax Sessions
Live jazz Thu–Sat on the 86th-floor deck.One World Trade Center
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One World Observatory Sunrise Entry
Skip the queue and watch dawn paint the harbor.Next-Wave & Revamped Sights (Opened / Transformed 2023-2025)
Already done the classics? Be first to these freshly minted icons.Rockefeller Center - Top of the Rock
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Skylift at Top of the Rock
Glass-floor gondola hoists guests 30 ft above the 70th deck (2024).High Line
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High Line – Moynihan Connector
600-ft tree-capped bridge linking Hudson Yards to Penn Station (2023).3
Davis Center at Harlem Meer
$160 M pool/ice-rink & marsh boardwalk opened Apr 2025.4
Perelman Performing Arts Center
Marble cube with shape-shifting theatres + free lobby music.5
QC NY Spa, Governors Island
Italian-style thermal oasis expands to 100k sq ft spring 2025.More sights in New York
Ford's Theatre1 tickets & guided tours
Guggenheim Museum8 tickets & guided tours
Museum of the City of New York2 tickets & guided tours
New-York Historical Society1 tickets & guided tours
Little Italy42 tickets & guided tours
Mount Morris Park Historic District2 tickets & guided tours
Ripley's Believe It or Not!1 tickets & guided tours
Whitney Museum of American Art8 tickets & guided tours
Eldridge Street Synagogue1 tickets & guided tours
Chinatown44 tickets & guided tours
Brooklyn120 tickets & guided tours
Greenwich Village55 tickets & guided tours
Harlem58 tickets & guided tours
Radio City Music Hall2 tickets & guided tours
Times Square25 tickets & guided tours
Battery Park4 tickets & guided tours
Madison Square Garden3 tickets & guided tours
New York Botanical Garden3 tickets & guided tours
Grand Central Terminal20 tickets & guided tours
23 Wall Street10 tickets & guided tours
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