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Discover the top attractions, sightseeing spots, activities, landmarks, and unforgettable experiences in New York. Plan your perfect itinerary and make the most of your visit to this vibrant destination.
Updated May 2024
- 104.8/52140 ReviewFrom62.84
based on 55240 reviews"It has been the fourth time, there are many people, must arrive in advance, queue before ten o'clock, if you book a ticket, if you are over 65 years old, you can bring your passport to buy a ticket on the spot. You can book a ticket on Trip.com normally, that is, the ticket email is not sent in time, which affects the visit."New York.Upper East Side8.1km from downtownHighlights: • A gathering place of brilliant civilizations in human history• From Egyptian temples to Van Gogh’s Starry Night• Dunhuang murals looking at hometown in the distance△The Metropolitan Museum of Art displays more than 5,000 years of art works from all over the world for everyone to experience and appreciate. The museum is located in two iconic locations in New York City - the Metropolitan Fifth Avenue and the Metropolitan Cloisters. Millions of people also participate in the Metropolitan Museum of Art experience online.△Since its founding in 1870, the Metropolitan Museum of Art has strived to be a treasure trove of rare and beautiful objects. Every day, art comes alive in the museum's galleries and through its exhibitions and events, revealing new ideas and unexpected connections across time and culture.△ The Metropolitan Museum of Art collects, studies, preserves and exhibits important works of art across time and culture in order to connect all people to creativity, knowledge, ideas and one another.Show Less - 104.7/52229 ReviewFrom17.73
based on 44095 reviews"A must-visit place with stunning views of New York from the island itself, and the boat ride offers excellent sights. It's probably best to travel there from New Jersey to avoid long queues on the island, especially for the return trip. A pleasant time to stroll around, with a museum, a great souvenir shop, and the option to enjoy tasty food at reasonable prices."Jersey City4.3km from downtownHighlights: • Symbol of Freedom: it is an iconic symbol of freedom and democracy .• Impressive Statue:It depicts a female figure holding a torch in one hand, representing enlightenment, and a tablet in the other hand, symbolizing the law.• Historical Significance:It served as a beacon of hope for those seeking a better life and has become a significant landmark in American history.△ Statue of Liberty Crown Access: One of the must-do experiences at the Statue of Liberty is to climb to the crown of the statue. Visitors can access the crown via a narrow spiral staircase and enjoy stunning views of New York Harbor and the city skyline.△ Ellis Island Immigration Museum: The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island are closely linked, and visiting the Ellis Island Immigration Museum is a fascinating experience. The museum tells the story of the millions of immigrants who passed through Ellis Island on their way to a new life in America.△ Statue of Liberty Pedestal Access: Visitors can also access the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty, which offers a closer view of the statue and its intricate details. The pedestal also houses a museum that showcases the history and significance of the statue.Show Less - 104.7/52078 ReviewFrom52.21based on 95417 reviews"Unparalleled shock! It is a recommended New York project for trip advisor for two consecutive years. It is worth a special visit. It is suitable for parents and children."New York.Gramercy4.2km from downtownHighlights: • Iconic Landmark: The Empire State Building is an iconic symbol of New York City and is recognized worldwide.• Panoramic Views: The Empire State Building offers breathtaking panoramic views of the New York City skyline.• Historical Significance: The Empire State Building has a rich history and cultural significance.△ Dare to Skyride: Visitors can take a thrilling virtual helicopter ride over New York City, giving them a unique perspective of the city's iconic landmarks.△ Audio Tour: The Empire State Building provides an audio tour that guides visitors through the building's history, architecture, and interesting facts.△ Sustainability Exhibit: The Empire State Building has a sustainability exhibit on the 2nd floor that showcases the building's commitment to energy efficiency and environmental responsibility.Show Less
- 9.74.8/51527 ReviewFreebased on 133997 reviews"To call Central Park the biggest and best city park in the world is no understatement.Even the walk from the subway station to the park entrance is a lovely one, as you get to stroll past beautiful townhouses.The park is so big and has so many amazing photo spots that you will need a full hour in there to truly appreciate it.Take your time to hunt down the best photo spots, you will find that the leisurely pace will calm you, ground you and you’ll be rewarded with the prized view at the end."New York.Upper West Side8.3km from downtownHighlights: Central Park is located in the middle of Manhattan's urban forest of skyscrapers. Like an oasis in the desert, this is an refuge of green calm in the middle of the bustling metropolis. The park is dotted with many lakes and stands of trees both large and small. There are walking paths, running trails, bicycle paths, a zoo, sports fields and children's rides. You can stretch out on the lawn and enjoy the warm sunlight, stroll along while eating a hot dog, or go to the John Lennon Memorial - Strawberry Fields. This is a great way to enjoy a quiet and relaxing moment in the busy city.Show Less
- 9.14.6/51683 ReviewFreebased on 56838 reviews"New York at night with Times Square being a buzzing and dazzling points of business and culture"New York.Times Square5.1km from downtownHighlights: Times Square is a New York landmark. The triangular zone is flanked by high rise buildings and clustered with shops, with a plethora of department stores, restaurants, and Broadway theaters in the vicinity. Ablaze with lights both day and night, Time Square is overwhelmed by iridescent neon billboards and LED screens, each broadcasting adverts and promotion films from around the world. Throngs of people speaking different languages pack the streets and engrossing street shows can be seen everywhere. The Square is particularly boisterous during festivals, parades, and firework shows.Show Less
- 9.04.7/5453 ReviewFrom38.17based on 18398 reviews"The Metropolitan Museum is one of the best museums in the world, the art collection is extremely rich, and it is a must-see attraction in New York. Unfortunately, when I went, the painting hall in Europe before the 18th century was not open."New York.Midtown Manhattan5.8km from downtownHighlights: The Museum of Modern Art in New York, or MoMA for short, is a cultural icon of New York. Monet's "Water Lilies", Van Gogh's "Starry Night", Matisse's "Dance", Picasso's "Girls of Avignon" and other masterpieces, as well as sculptures, prints, photography, furniture, installation art and other modern artworks as many as 150,000 pieces. The two basement floors of the Modern Art Museum are cinemas, and there are six floors upstairs. The exhibitions are roughly divided into painting, printmaking, photography, drawing, architecture and design, installation art, sculpture and special exhibitions. There is an information desk in the middle of the lobby, and you can ask for a guide map in Chinese.Show Less
- 8.94.7/5556 ReviewFrom52.31based on 25622 reviews"This place is always worth a visit anytime during the year. The center garden display is always updated. a new art exhibit may be there. The farmer’s market during the summer is a treat. The festive time to go is during Christmas for the huge 🌲 tree scene!"New York.Times Square5.4km from downtownHighlights: Enjoy the stunning views of New York at Rockefeller Center.New York has a thousand faces, all different. Rockefeller Center, which stands in a prime location in Manhattan, New York, is a living history of the development of New York City. The Rockefeller Center complex, funded and built by the Rockefeller family, has become an officially recognized "American Historic Landmark Building" in the United States due to its avant-garde and brilliant design style and its long-term development concept integrated into the urban community. The center integrates city sightseeing, free art exhibitions, specialty dining, shopping and entertainment.Top of The Rock Observation Deck, located on the 69th floor of the main building of the center, has a 360-degree unobstructed panoramic view. During the day, you can have a panoramic view of New York's boundless city skyline, and at night, you can enjoy the bright and blurry lights of the city. With a true 360-degree panoramic view, it is firmly at the top of New York City and has been rated as "the number one viewing spot in New York". Since 1931, the Christmas tree lighting ceremony held at Rockefeller Center every Christmas season has become the most iconic celebration of the season in the United States. The ice skating rink, open from winter to next spring, is one of the experiences not to be missed when visiting in autumn and winter. Rockefeller Center continues to innovate and bring visitors a variety of surprise experiences. The newly launched "Sky Spiral Beam" project returns to the classic moment of "Lunch on a Skyscraper" in 2 minutes. The sky elevator on the 70th floor, which will be opened this summer, will bring you the exciting experience of reaching the sky in seconds.Show Less
- 8.84.7/5263 ReviewFrom69.62based on 1031 reviews"it is located at the top of the western hemisphere’s tallest building which offers the most amazing breathtaking 360- degrees views of new york city. an experience must not be missed it’s worth to take the elevator up! there were even restaurants to enjoy with the magnificent view."New York.Lower Manhattan624m from downtownHighlights: • At the heart of the new Downtown• Been a favorite destination to visit some of NYC’s most famous attractions, including the Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island、Wall Street.• Experience the splendor of the New York City skyline – both day and night. △ One WTC culminates in a square, glass parapet at the crown, its crystalline form creating a vibrant effect, as light refracts like a kaleidoscope, changing throughout the day.△ Standing as a shining beacon for the new Downtown, and a bold addition to the skyline, One World Trade Center is safe, sustainable, and artistically dynamic. △ Soaring to a symbolic 1,776 feet — it is the Western Hemisphere’s tallest building, and already an iconic New York landmark.Show Less
- 8.64.7/5698 ReviewFrom32.04based on 26248 reviews"There's way too much to see! You could probably spend a whole day in there and be just halfway done with the exhibits. It was rather crowded with a lot of children running around but the overall crowd control was pretty decent. It's not too expensive but if you really want to avoid the ticket fees, go in 30 min before closing. It's free but I'm not sure how much of it can you enjoy."New York.Upper West Side7.9km from downtownHighlights: The American Museum of Natural History has a history of more than 100 years. As soon as you enter the door, you can see two huge dinosaur skeletons resurrected in "Night at the Museum". A large number of specimens and fossils are collected here, covering the entire evolutionary history of human civilization from the beginning of the earth's birth.Show Less
- 8.54.7/5105 ReviewFrom19.74"Ctrip's Liberty Goddess on the island cruise project is really great value, the price is more than half cheaper than buying on the spot, and it is very convenient to use electronic tickets to enter the park. There will be a queue when entering the security check area, but we only queued for less than half an hour and the experience was good. It takes about 1.5 hours on Liberty Island (including free museums and a roundabout photo), and it takes another 2 hours to get to Alice Island, because the return boat needs to wait."New York.Wall Street/Financial District1.6km from downtownHighlights: The Statue of Liberty in the United States is located near the mouth of the Hudson River in New York, New York, and is an important tourist attraction in the United States. For thousands of immigrants to the United States, the Statue of Liberty was a guarantee of escape from the poverty and oppression of the old world, and the Statue of Liberty became a symbol of the United States. We will bring you to the Statue of Liberty, give you the opportunity to take a photo with her from an unobtainable angle on the island, get up close and personal with the Statue of Liberty, feel the magnificence of the Statue of Liberty, and you can also learn about the unknown Goddess one side. Learn how more than 12 million immigrants entered the United States through the halls of the Ellis Island Immigration Museum. Whether you're visiting New York City for the first time or the hundredth, a boat ride is definitely a unique way to experience New York City's spectacular skyline and waterways.Show Less
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FAQ
What are some Best Things to Do in New York?
Some Best Things to Do in New York include:The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Central Park, Times Square
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in New York?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in New York include:The Metropolitan Museum of Art:4.8, Statue of Liberty:4.7, Empire State Building:4.7, Central Park:4.8, Times Square:4.6
At what locations in New York can Best Things to Do in New York be found?
The Best Things to Do in New York are mainly located in:The Metropolitan Museum of Art:New York, Statue of Liberty:Jersey City, Empire State Building:New York, Central Park:New York, Times Square:New York
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