New York City, United States
15 Best Things to Do in New York City
The sights travelers rate highest in New York City, with what makes each worth your time.
Ranked by traveler review volume across 169 places we track in New York City. Updated monthly.
National September 11 Memorial & Museum
MuseumThe National September 11 Memorial & Museum occupies the World Trade Center site in Lower Manhattan.
Read our full guide →9/11 Tribute Museum
MuseumThe 9/11 Tribute Museum focuses on the firsthand accounts of survivors, first responders, and family members of victims.
Read our full guide →Empire State Building
LandmarkFor nearly 40 years the Empire State Building was the tallest in the world, and it remains the most beloved silhouette on the New York skyline, partly because you can see it from almost everywhere…
Read our full guide →Manhattan
NeighborhoodManhattan is the vibrant core of New York City, blending culture, finance, and entertainment. This borough is home to Broadway theaters, Wall Street's financial district, and iconic skyscrapers like the Empire State Building.
Read our full guide →The Phantom of the Opera
EntertainmentThe Phantom of the Opera is a theatrical phenomenon that has captivated audiences since its 1988 debut.
Read our full guide →Greenwich Village
NeighborhoodFree entryGreenwich Village is one of New York's most beloved neighbourhoods, a leafy, low-rise enclave of tree-lined streets, historic brownstones, and a bohemian legacy that made it the cradle of American…
Read our full guide →St. Paul's Chapel
Religious siteSt. Paul's Chapel, built in 1766, is the oldest surviving public building in continuous use in Manhattan.
Read our full guide →Financial District, Manhattan
NeighborhoodThe Financial District buzzes with energy as the global hub of commerce and finance.
Read our full guide →Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
EntertainmentFree entryLincoln Center for the Performing Arts is a 16-acre campus on Manhattan's Upper West Side, comprising over 30 indoor and outdoor performance venues.
Read our full guide →The Morgan Library & Museum
MuseumFree entryThe Morgan Library & Museum is one of New York's most refined cultural gems, originally the private library of financier J.
Read our full guide →B&H Photo & Video
MarketFree entryB&H Photo & Video is a legendary destination for photographers, videographers, and tech enthusiasts.
Read our full guide →One World Trade Center
LandmarkOne World Trade Center stands as a symbol of resilience and architectural achievement at the World Trade Center site.
Read our full guide →Woolworth Building
LandmarkThe Woolworth Building is a 792-foot-tall skyscraper in Lower Manhattan, designed by Cass Gilbert in a neo-Gothic style.
Read our full guide →Upper West Side
NeighborhoodFree entryThe Upper West Side is a refined neighborhood in Manhattan, stretching from Central Park West to the Hudson River.
Read our full guide →Dizzy's Club
EntertainmentDizzy's Club is a premier jazz venue located in Lincoln Square, New York City, at Broadway and 60th Street.
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12 hidden gems in New York City
Like Central Park Touring Experience and La Soiree, loved by reviewers, skipped by tour groups.
See them →Get outdoors
12 outdoor adventures near New York City
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester (31 km away) and more, all within 100 km.
Explore →After dark
15 best bars & nightlife spots
230 Fifth Rooftop Bar and The Dead Rabbit lead the night.
Go out →For the kids
14 things to do with kids
The Phantom of the Opera and more the whole crew will rate.
Bring them →Date night
9 romantic spots for couples
Little Island at two-person pace.
Slow down →Costs nothing
15 free things to do in New York City
Verified free entry, Greenwich Village included.
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