1. Visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The Met is one of the world's largest and most comprehensive art museums, with a collection that spans over 5,000 years of art from around the world. Highlights of the collection include works by Rembrandt, Monet, Picasso, and van Gogh.
2. See a Broadway show. Broadway is home to some of the world's best theater productions, from long-running musicals to new plays. Some of the shows that were running in May 2010 include Wicked, The Lion King, and Jersey Boys.
3. Take a walk through Central Park. Central Park is a 843-acre urban park in the center of Manhattan. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in New York City, and is home to many attractions, including the Central Park Zoo, the Wollman Rink, and the Bethesda Fountain.
4. Visit the Statue of Liberty. The Statue of Liberty is a colossal neoclassical sculpture located on Liberty Island in the New York Harbor. It was a gift to the United States from the people of France, and is a symbol of freedom and democracy.
5. Take a ferry to Staten Island for a view of the Statue of Liberty and the Manhattan skyline. The Staten Island Ferry is a free ferry that runs between Staten Island and Manhattan. It offers stunning views of the Statue of Liberty, the Ellis Island Immigration Museum, and the Manhattan skyline.
6. Visit the Brooklyn Museum. The Brooklyn Museum is the second largest art museum in New York City, after the Metropolitan Museum of Art. It has a collection of over 1.5 million works of art, including Egyptian artifacts, European paintings, and American folk art.
7. Take a walk across the Brooklyn Bridge. The Brooklyn Bridge is a historic suspension bridge that spans the East River between Brooklyn and Manhattan. It is a popular tourist destination and offers stunning views of the New York City skyline.
8. Visit the American Museum of Natural History. The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's largest natural history museums. It has a collection of over 32 million specimens, including dinosaurs, fossils, animals, and plants.
9. See a game at Yankee Stadium. Yankee Stadium is home to the New York Yankees, one of Major League Baseball's most successful teams. Seeing a game at Yankee Stadium is a great way to experience American sports culture.
10. Take a day trip to Coney Island. Coney Island is a historic amusement park located in Brooklyn. It is home to many classic rides, including the Cyclone roller coaster, the Wonder Wheel, and the Nathan's Famous hot dog stand.