Ultimate Guide to Things to Do in New York City

New York City offers endless experiences. Highlights by category:

Iconic Landmarks & Views

• Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island
• Times Square
• Empire State Building (86th & 102nd floors)
• Brooklyn Bridge walk
• Staten Island Ferry (free, great views)

Parks & Outdoors

• Central Park (843 acres)
• High Line (elevated park)
• Brooklyn Bridge Park
• Washington Square Park

Museums & Culture

• The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met)
• Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
• Grand Central Terminal (architecture, celestial ceiling)
• Apollo Theater (Harlem)

Neighborhoods to Explore

• Greenwich Village (bohemian, cafes)
• Chelsea Market (food, shops)
• Harlem (jazz, soul food, history)
• SoHo/Williamsburg (shopping, trends)

Food & Drink

• NY pizza slice, bagels, diverse global cuisine
• Smorgasburg, Chelsea Market, food trucks
• Speakeasies, rooftop bars, comedy clubs, jazz clubs

Entertainment

• Broadway & Off-Broadway shows
• Concerts, festivals year-round

Plan by interest; each borough has unique character.