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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Charging Bull
3-ton bronze sculpture of a bull located near Wall Street symbolizing New York's financial industry.
Bethesda Terrace
Bi-level, lakeside terrace with a large fountain & carvings representing the seasons & times of day.

American Museum of Natural History
From dinosaurs to outer space & everything in between, this huge museum showcases natural wonders.

Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
Frank Lloyd Wright–designed modern art museum with an architecturally significant spiral rotunda.

One World Trade Center

DUMBO Manhattan Bridge View
Street intersection & well-known selfie spot with the iconic Manhattan Bridge as a backdrop.

The Dead Rabbit
This 2-story spot combines a lunch taproom with a parlor serving small plates & vintage cocktails.

Brookfield Place
Towering waterfront office complex offering shopping, dining & ice-skating, plus special events.

Time Out Market New York
Bi-level waterfront hangout showcasing a curated lineup of local food and drinks, plus cultural events.


Central Park
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.


Brooklyn Bridge
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.

Pier 17

City Hall Park
Greenspace offering a respite from nearby government buildings with lawns, benches & a fountain.

Beat The Bomb Brooklyn

One World Observatory
Observatory located on floors 100-102 of One World Trade Center, with exhibits & restaurants.

Pier 36 NYC

Brooklyn Bridge Park
This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.


9/11 Memorial & Museum
Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.

Peter Luger Steak House
Cash-only steak icon where old-school waiters serve aged beef in a German beer hall setting.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art
A grand setting for one of the world's greatest collections of art, from ancient to contemporary.

























