Things to do in New York City
New York City is a place where the sheer volume of options can be overwhelming, but the real challenge is choosing what to do first.
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Prospect Park
Sprawling city park featuring the Audubon Center in the historic Boathouse, plus Prospect Park Zoo.

Castle Clinton National Monument
Circular fort from 1808-1811 & later an immigration center, now a small museum.
Statue City Cruises Battery Park
Tour operator offering New York Harbor ferry trips to Ellis Island & its museum & Statue of Liberty.

Queens Place Mall
5-level indoor mall with eateries, big-box shops & a range of retailers from electronics to clothes.

Ellis Island
From 1892 to 1924, this site was the main gateway to the U.S. & admitted over 12 million immigrants.


Yankee Stadium
Home of baseball's New York Yankees, this 2009 ballpark replaced the storied House That Ruth Built.
Rainhas Churrascaria
Besides all-you-can-eat meat, this airy Brazilian steakhouse offers a buffet, salad bar & cocktails.

Astoria Park
Amenities at this nearly 60-acre park include a large pool, bocce courts, trails, & playgrounds.

Macy's
Department store chain providing brand-name clothing, accessories, home furnishings & housewares.

Brooklyn Museum
Beaux Arts landmark famed for ancient & modern art collections & world-class temporary exhibitions.

Brooklyn Botanic Garden
A kid-friendly annual cherry blossom festival, a Japanese garden & more, spread across 52 acres.


Bronx Terminal Market
Mall for familiar clothing & home stores, electronics, cell phones & casual dining, plus groceries.


The Battery
Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.


Rego Center
Shopping mall with Costco, Century 21, Marshalls, Burlington & other big chains, plus casual dining.
Whitehall Terminal
Busy ferry service operating 24-hours a day connecting Manhattan with Staten Island.
Barclays Center
Home to the Brooklyn Nets basketball games, plus a venue for concerts & boxing matches.

Queens Center
This coliseum-like indoor shopping mall houses dozens of retail stores plus a food court.

Riverside Park
Storied multilevel park with elms & rocky outcrops, plus a long boulevard & multiple playgrounds.

Citi Field
Modern 40,000+ capacity baseball park hosting Mets games, a small Mets museum & occasional concerts.


Statue of Liberty
Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.

























