New York City - Tourist Places & Attractions, Things to Do


Popular tourist places, attractions and things to do in New York City, NY, United States of America.

List of the best places to visit in NYC.

Central Park

Urban oasis with ballfields & a zoo



Central Park is an urban park in New York City located between the Upper West and Upper East Sides of Manhattan.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

World-class art collection


The Metropolitan Museum of Art maintains a museum and library of art in the City of New York.

The Museum of Modern Art
World-class sculpture, art & design


The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) acquires modern and contemporary art from around the world and hosts exhibits and film programs. 

Statue of Liberty National Monument
American icon in New York Harbor


The Statue of Liberty is a colossal neoclassical sculpture on Liberty Island in New York Harbor in New York City, in the United States.

Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
Modern-art museum with a notable design


The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, often referred to as The Guggenheim, is an art museum located at 1071 Fifth Avenue on the corner of East 89th Street in the Upper East Side neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. 

Empire State Building
103-story landmark with observatories


The Empire State Building is a 102-story Art Deco skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan in New York City, United States.

Times Square
Bright lights & Broadway shows


Times Square is a major commercial intersection, tourist destination, entertainment center, and neighborhood in the Midtown Manhattan section of New York City, at the junction of Broadway and Seventh Avenue.

American Museum of Natural History
Historic museum of natural wonders


The American Museum of Natural History is a natural history museum on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, New York City. 

Brooklyn Bridge
Landmark 19th-century bridge


The Brooklyn Bridge is a hybrid cable-stayed/suspension bridge in New York City, spanning the East River between the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn.

The High Line
Park built into old elevated rail line


The High Line is a 1.45-mile-long elevated linear park, greenway and rail trail created on a former New York Central Railroad spur on the west side of Manhattan in New York City. 

Grand Central Terminal
Architectural landmark & transit hub


Grand Central Terminal is a commuter rail terminal located at 42nd Street and Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, New York City.

The Plaza - A Fairmont Managed Hotel
Landmark luxury hotel with posh dining


The Plaza Hotel is a luxury hotel and condominium apartment building in Midtown Manhattan in New York City. It is located on the western side of Grand Army Plaza.

Whitney Museum of American Art
Museum with 20th & 21st-century art

The National September 11 Memorial Museum
September 11 memorial & museum

Brooklyn Museum
Premier arts attraction on Prospect Park

Brooklyn Botanic Garden
52-acre urban oasis

Top of The Rock
Rockefeller Center observation deck

One World Trade Center
Dining & drinks on the 101st floor

New York Botanical Garden
Bronx garden refuge covering 250 acres

The Frick Collection
Art museum in a Fifth Avenue mansion

Coney Island
Peninsula with vintage amusement parks

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
Flight museum on an aircraft carrier

Bryant Park
4 acre urban oasis

Chrysler Building
1930s art deco tower with a storied past

Bronx Zoo
Large urban zoo

Flatiron Building
Landmark triangular 22-story building

New Museum
Cutting-edge art in a sleek building

St. Patrick's Cathedral
Iconic church with storied history

5th Avenue
Iconic and elegant major thoroughfare

Washington Square Park
Storied Greenwich Village gathering spot

Museum of the City of New York
Exhibits of NYC history

The Morgan Library & Museum
Gift shop in a historic cultural venue

Broadway
Iconic street known for its theaters

Brooklyn Bridge Park
Riverfront BBQ grills & shaded seating

The Jewish Museum
Modern gift shop for ceremonial objects

Prospect Park
City green space with basketball courts

Radio City Music Hall
Legendary theater, home of the Rockettes

New-York Historical Society
Archive exploring New York City history

The Met Cloisters
Medieval art in a rebuilt monastery

MoMA PS1
Contemporary art shows & events

Staten Island Ferry
Long-running route for commuters

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Townhouse showcase for design collection

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Premier New York City arts complex

Madison Square Garden
Iconic venue for sports, concerts & more

Museum of Arts and Design
Exhibits explore art, design & crafts

The Battery
Waterfront park with harbor views

Tenement Museum
Preserved immigrant home from 1863

Chelsea Market
Shops, eateries & more in bustling space

Museum of the Moving Image
Film & television exhibits

New York Transit Museum
Hands-on history of mass transporation

Central Park Zoo
Small zoo with penguins & sea lions

Bethesda Terrace
Lakeside terrace with a sizable fountain

Rockefeller Center
Iconic Midtown business complex

Vessel
Unique structure with a spiral staircase

One World Observatory
Viewing deck atop One World Trade Center

Yankee Stadium
Newest home of baseball's Yankees

Belvedere Castle
Fanciful castle with Central Park views

Carnegie Hall
World-renowned classical music hall

El Museo del Barrio
Latino cultural institution

Queens Museum
Visual arts exhibits & city panorama

Wave Hill Public Garden & Cultural Center
Public garden with Hudson River views

The Studio Museum in Harlem
Works by artists of African descent

Madison Square Park
Urban oasis with Flatiron Building views

Federal Hall
Historic federal museum & memorial

The Bronx Museum of the Arts
Contemporary works inspired by the Bronx

Rubin Museum of Art
Ancient & modern Himalayan artwork

United Nations Headquarters
Home of the international organization

Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Vast greenspace with World's Fair relics

New York Hall Of Science
Hands-on science & technology museum

Liberty Science Center
Hundreds of hands-on exhibits

Neue Galerie New York
German & Austrian art in a 1914 mansion

The Noguchi Museum
Showcase for the art of Isamu Noguchi

New York Aquarium
Marine wildlife boardwalk attraction

Manhattan Bridge
Linking Manhattan & Brooklyn since 1909

Roosevelt Island
City skyline views & historical sites

Brooklyn Children's Museum
Interactive displays & exhibits

American Folk Art Museum
Traditional folk art musuem

Katz's Delicatessen
Iconic Jewish deli for classic eats

Children's Museum Of Manhattan
Hands-on exhibits & activities for kids

International Center of Photography Museum
Shows of innovative photo exhibits

George Washington Bridge
Span connecting Manhattan & New Jersey

The Green-Wood Cemetery
Historic battlefield & burial ground

Trinity Church
Episcopal parish founded in 1697

Liberty State Park
Green refuge with Statue of Liberty view

David Zwirner
Modern art gallery

Riverside Park
Expansive historic park & playgrounds

The Loeb Boathouse Central Park
Lakeside eatery & bar in Central Park

Wollman Rink
Ice skating rink in Central Park

Conservatory Garden
Formal garden in lush surroundings

Bow Bridge
Pedestrian bridge with a romantic vibe

Fraunces Tavern
Landmark tavern for pub grub & music

The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine
Huge church housing concerts & services

African Burial Ground National Monument
Monument to free & enslaved Africans

New York City Hall
Grand complex housing the mayor's office

South Street Seaport Museum
Galleries devoted to sea trade & ships

Hudson River Park Trust
Multi-activity waterfront greenspace

Columbus Circle
Monument, shopping, park and garden, sculpture and history

Apollo Theater
Legendary Harlem performance hall

Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden
Events in 19th-century sailors' home

Gantry Plaza State Park
Renovated piers offering skyline views
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