15+ Best Things To Do in New York City, New York

New York City is one of the most amazing cities in the world. It’s got everything: culture, history, entertainment—and it’s also massive. If you’re going to spend time in New York City (and if you’re reading this article, chances are good that you are), here are some of my favorite things to do while visiting.

Best Things to Do in New York City

Central Park

Central Park is a public park in Manhattan. It’s located in the center of Manhattan and covers 843 acres. Central Park has bike paths, horseback riding paths, and walking paths. The park also has its own zoo with over 1,000 animals from around the world and a carousel that’s been operating since 1874! You can also take boats to its lake for some fun activities during your stay in New York City.

The Empire State Building

The Empire State Building is one of the most iconic buildings in New York City and one of the most popular tourist destinations. It’s also highly recognizable as it appears on TV shows and movies, so you’ll see it often when walking around Manhattan.

When it was completed in 1931, it was the tallest building in the world at 1,250 feet (381 m). Today, it stands at 1,250 feet (381 m) high with 102 stories. The 86th floor offers an indoor observation deck, and an outdoor one can be found on top of that! There are two observation decks: one on each side of the building. You will be surrounded by other tourists taking photos from these vantage points, so make sure to get there early enough before all those crowds arrive!

The High Line

The High Line is a 1.45-mile (2.33 km) elevated linear park in the Meatpacking District of Manhattan, New York City. The park runs along the west side of Manhattan from Gansevoort Street to West 30th Street in the Chelsea neighborhood. It’s one of those things you can’t believe exists, but you also feel like it should have always been there—like Central Park or Times Square.

The High Line was built on an old freight rail line abandoned in the 1980s and has since been restored into one of New York City’s most popular attractions for locals and tourists alike!

The High Line is a little bit of an oasis in the middle of Manhattan. It’s one of those things that you can’t believe exists but also feel like it should have always been there—like Central Park or Times Square. The High Line was built on an old freight rail line that was abandoned in the 1980s and has since been restored into one of New York City’s most popular attractions for locals and tourists alike!

MoMA New York

The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is one of the best places to spend a day in New York City. Located in Midtown Manhattan, MoMA has a wide variety of art, including modern and contemporary art. The museum is open every day except Mondays. There are multiple entrances, so you can enter from whichever side best suits your needs!

The museum is divided into a series of floors, each with its theme. The first floor has a gift shop, an information desk, and a cafe where you can grab a bite to eat or a drink. The second floor features special exhibitions, which change every few months. There are also galleries organized by medium (painting or sculpture), period (pre-Columbian art), or artist (Picasso).

The Statue of Liberty

The Statue of Liberty is a symbol of freedom and democracy, but it was also a gift from France. The statue was designed by Frederic Bartholdi, who sculpted it out of copper over 14 years. President Grover Cleveland dedicated it in 1886, and it has since become one of America’s most famous landmarks.

The Statue of Liberty stands on an island off Manhattan called Ellis Island where immigrants came through before entering the United States during its heyday as a port city (from 1892-1954). During this time alone over 12 million people entered through this gateway into America; many went on to become some pretty famous names like Marilyn Monroe or Emma Roberts!

Times Square

Times Square is a major commercial intersection, tourist destination, entertainment center, and neighborhood in the Midtown Manhattan section of New York City. It stretches from West 42nd to West 47th Streets and from Sixth Avenue to Eighth Avenue. Times Square is one of the world’s most visited tourist attractions, boasting an annual attendance of over 50 million visitors.

It is also the location of the world’s most famous red staircase, which attracts hundreds of thousands of people who come to see the New Year’s Eve ball drop.

Grand Central Terminal

Grand Central Terminal is the largest train station in the world and one of the most visited tourist attractions in New York City. The terminal has been featured in countless movies and TV shows, including “The Dark Knight Rises” and “Sex and the City.” The main concourse features a 42-foot Tiffany clock that’s worth seeing even if you’re not interested in trains.

Grand Central Terminal is a national landmark, so it’s no surprise that the New York City Council has designated this massive building a National Historic Landmark and an official city landmark.

Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

Carnegie Hall is a concert venue in Midtown Manhattan. It was founded by philanthropist Andrew Carnegie and opened on May 5, 1891, with a performance by the New York Philharmonic under Walter Damrosch. Today, Carnegie Hall hosts more than 2,500 events each year that attract over 800,000 people from around the world.

The Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts is an arts complex on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, on Columbus Avenue between 62nd and 66th Streets.

Broadway Theater District

Broadway Theater District: Broadway is the home of some of the biggest musicals and plays, including The Lion King, Wicked, and Hamilton.

Off-Broadway: Off-Broadway theaters are smaller than their Broadway counterparts but still offer incredible productions with big names like Audra McDonald (Tony Award winner), who will be starring in The Lady With All The Answers at the Manhattan Theatre Club this fall. Off-Off-Broadway theaters are smaller still but tend to be more experimental, with bolder choices for actors and directors alike! They’re also great places to see new talent before they become famous on either side of 42nd Street.

Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met)

The Met is the largest art museum in the United States, with over 2 million works of art. That’s right: over two million pieces. It has everything from paintings and sculptures to prints, drawings, photographs, and decorative arts like furniture and architectural elements.

You’ll find ancient Egyptian artifacts and contemporary art installations here, but no matter what you see at The Met (or MOMA/Guggenheim), it will be absolutely incredible.

Fifth Avenue

Fifth Avenue is a major thoroughfare in the borough of Manhattan in New York City, United States. It stretches north from Washington Square Park in Greenwich Village through the heart of Midtown Manhattan, terminating at Central Park South at the southern edge of Central Park.

Fifth Avenue serves as one of the top shopping streets in New York City with flagship stores for many labels such as Louis Vuitton and Tiffany & Co., and has been called “the world’s best-known street. ” The lower stretch of Fifth Avenue extended the fashionable residential neighborhood of Washington Square North; upper Fifth Avenue extended into a residential area through which many wealthy families moved when they left Lower Manhattan after World War II (known as ‘Upper East Side’).

Walk Across the Brooklyn Bridge

The Brooklyn Bridge is a suspension bridge connecting Manhattan and Brooklyn. It was built between 1869 and 1883 and designed by John Roebling, who died before its completion. The bridge spans 1,595 feet (486 m) and is 124 feet (38 m) wide.

The Brooklyn Bridge was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1964 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1966.

The Brooklyn Bridge is an iconic symbol of New York City and has become one of the most famous bridges in the world. It was built to connect Manhattan and Brooklyn. The bridge was designed by John Roebling and completed by his son Washington Roebling, who supervised its construction until his illness caused him to leave the project in 1872.

Visit Hudson Yards

Hudson Yards is a new neighborhood on Manhattan’s west side. It is home to the Hudson Yards subway station and a large development that includes office buildings, residential towers, parks, and retail stores. The neighborhood is located between 10th Avenue and 12th Avenue from West 30th Street to West 34th Street in Hell’s Kitchen/Clinton.

The area was originally planned as an extension of Battery Park City (a separate private development). Still, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg rezoned it in 2005 as part of his plan to increase density along Manhattan’s waterfronts.

Development began in 2006, with buildings such as 1515 Broadway opening their doors, followed by other commercial buildings such as One Manhattan Square later on.

Residential units were also included in this project, starting with 50 West 23rd Street and opening its doors on November 30, 2009. This building became what many consider “the first true luxury condominium building” within this new district, thanks largely to its location just steps away from both Times Square and Columbus Circle, which most tourists would want access to during their stay here.

While there are plenty of things happening around here now, including events like Hudson Yards Music Festival, Lights Out, NY Fashion Week, etc., there aren’t many places yet available for visitors who want something fun to do besides shopping or sightseeing around town!

Explore Manhattan’s Chinatown

If you want to explore Chinatown, the best thing to do is just wander around. You’ll find plenty of food options, shops, and even some museums. One of our favorite places in Chinatown is Chinatown Brasserie on Mott Street. They have a delicious dim sum brunch that will satisfy your craving!

If you’re looking for something a little more traditional Chinese cuisine, head over to Joe’s Shanghai Restaurant & Lounge, where they serve up amazing soup dumplings (xiaolongbao). You can also walk along Canal Street while exploring the shops and restaurants there!

Another great spot in Manhattan’s Chinatown is The Museum of Chinese In America (MCIA). This museum exhibits different aspects of Chinese culture, including immigration history and artworks by artists who are part of this community today; it’s definitely worth checking out if you visit this neighborhood!

And finally…if all else fails…just go shopping at Confucius Plaza.

New York is a city that never sleeps. With so much to do and see, it can be overwhelming for tourists to decide where to spend their time during their trip. We hope this list will help you decide on your next adventure in New York City.