Top 50 Best Things to Do in New York
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Top 50 Best Things to Do in New York

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  • Statue of Libertytop_1
    󰺂10
    41251
    New York4.3 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    Climb to the Crown and Overlook New York Harbor
    󰀆Climb Crown & view NYC skyline
    󱨠Saved by 1387 users󱨠1442 positive reviews
    4.7/5
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    Thr trip was perfect and i booked ticket from trip. Com its very easy and get price offer via app

  • Empire State Buildingtop_2
    󰺂10
    65931
    New York.Gramercy4.2 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󰋄360° view from 86th floor
    󱨟24 hours, bars and restaurants for a drink
    󱨠Saved by 1520 users󱨠1189 positive reviews
    4.7/5
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    As I ascended the Empire State Building observation deck, the lights of Manhattan gradually illuminated the twilight, like a galaxy inverted on the earth. The cold wind jingled the love locks on the railings, and the streaks of light from the yellow taxis below reminded me of the time-traveling encounter in "Sleepless in Seattle." On the 86th floor, in a corner, I spotted an elderly couple, their wrinkled wool scarves billowing like gentle sails in the night breeze, quietly embracing through binoculars. As neon signs flashed in the distance, I suddenly understood why this city forever attracts dreamers—not because of its height, but because behind every window lies an untamed yearning.

  • The Metropolitan Museum of Arttop_3
    󰺂9.8
    95514
    New York.Upper East Side8.1 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱓊Virtual experience beyond borders
    Rooftop garden with Manhattan views
    󱨠Saved by 1202 users󱨠1329 positive reviews
    4.8/5
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    Getting lost at the Metropolitan Museum of Art is a kind of bliss—turning past Roman columns, you suddenly stumble upon the Temple of Dendur, the Nile's mist seemingly still condensed on the sandstone. Lingering for a long time before "Riverside Scene" in the Chinese gallery, one can almost hear the pine trees whispering in Fan Kuan's ink-wash landscape. Most wondrously, in the European armor gallery, a knight's visor still bears the marks of 1547, while a Giacometti sculpture in the adjacent modern gallery speaks to it with a similarly rugged posture. Sitting in the tiered lobby at closing time, listening to an impromptu piano performance, twilight streaming through the glass dome onto Rodin's "The Gates of Hell," you suddenly feel that the entire museum is like an ark carrying human civilization, with each exhibit an anchor point for its journey.

  • The Museum of Modern Art
    4
    󰺂9.3
    36863
    New York.Midtown West5.8 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    New nighttime art appreciation experience
    󱨜Admire masterpieces by Monet, Van Gogh, and Picasso
    󱨠Saved by 1080 users󱨠372 positive reviews
    4.7/5
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    Upon first seeing the original "Starry Night" on the fifth floor of MoMA, Van Gogh's swirling eddies were more turbulent than I had imagined; I could almost hear the paint roaring across the canvas. Passing through the installation art area, I was engulfed by Yayoi Kusama's Infinity Mirror Room—millions of my own reflections floated and sank in points of light, instantly disorienting me. In the contemporary art gallery, Duchamp's urinal remained playfully placed, next to which lay apple cores left by visitors. Most movingly, in the rest area, I saw an elderly man with white hair copying Mondrian; his trembling brushstrokes held the lingering warmth of the 20th century.

  • Central Park
    5
    󰺂9.2
    New York.Upper West Side8.3 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱓊Park tour by carriage, 30min
    󱓊Castle overlooking panoramic autumn park views
    󱨠Saved by 1073 users󱨠846 positive reviews
    4.8/5
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    Jogging along the long paths of Central Park, every step feels like stepping to the city's rhythm. A boy plays guitar by the Bethesda Fountain, the melody of "Imagine" flowing from the strings, blending wonderfully with the clatter of horse-drawn carriages. In front of the star-shaped mosaic at Strawberry Fields, someone always leaves behind a dew-kissed rose, the air filled with the scent of onion hot dogs and fresh grass. My favorite spot is the skating rink near Bow Bridge, watching beginners tumble and fall like snowballs, while the skyline silhouettes silently behind the treetops—in this steel jungle, there lies a heart-warming oasis.

  • Rockefeller Center
    6
    󰺂9.1
    56858
    New York.Midtown Manhattan5.4 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoRockefeller Center Unveils 2025 Christmas Tree | Dec 2025-Jan 2026
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱓊69th-floor 360° NYC view
    󱤎Top of the Rock overlooks New York's night lights
    󱨠Saved by 752 users󱨠329 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    KIEU HAI YENKIEU HAI YEN

    Easy check in with viucher QR code, magnificent view of New York from Top of the Rock 👍

  • SUMMIT One Vanderbilt
    7
    󰺂9.0
    71671
    New York.New York City Center4.9 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoSUMMIT One Vanderbilt: A multi-sensory experience in New York
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱨜Overlooking New York's unique city skyline
    󰀆Immersive, interactive exhibit challenging the senses
    󱨠Saved by 934 users󱨠151 positive reviews
    4.7/5
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    Visiting SUMMIT One Vanderbilt was one of the best experiences of our New York trip. The views of Manhattan were absolutely breathtaking, and the mirrored art installations made the whole visit feel magical. We chose to come here during our honeymoon, and it truly added unforgettable memories to our special trip. The staff were friendly, the atmosphere was unique, and the sunset view was spectacular. Highly recommend this place to anyone visiting NYC—it’s a must!

  • American Museum of Natural History
    8
    󰺂8.9
    43884
    New York.Upper West Side7.9 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoAmerican Museum of Natural History: New York’s Treasure Trove
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    Immersive cosmic exploration experience
    See giant dinosaur models in the Fossil Hall
    󱨠Saved by 675 users󱨠438 positive reviews
    4.7/5
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    Stepping into the American Museum of Natural History, my gaze was instantly drawn to the enormous blue whale model—suspended from the dome of the ocean exhibit, it seemed to float like a ghost through humanity's imagination of the deep sea. In the evolutionary biology hall, I touched the tailbone of a Diplodocus fossil; the sandstone's texture seemed to hold the whispers of the Jurassic era. The most intriguing area was the primitive tribe exhibit, where children were using AR devices to simulate hunting beside Inuit elk canoes, the electronic glow and ancient harpoons creating a wondrous interplay within the glass display case. Hiding in a corner of the gem hall to see the amethyst geode, the clusters of crystals glowing softly in the darkness, like a dream from Earth's slumber.

  • Broadway Shows New York
    9
    󰺂8.8
    87928
    New York.Harlem11.6 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoBroadway Shows New York
    trip best small logoAchieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱨜Near Times Square & Central Park
    󱨜41 theaters in 12 blocks
    󱨠Saved by 286 users󱨠96% positive reviews
    4.7/5
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    The musical "Aladdin" was a fantastic performance, with humorous and comedic content and excellent singing and dancing. It's definitely worth a visit. However, when I booked my tickets on Ctrip, I couldn't find my e-ticket, which wasted a lot of time. I had to go to the theater early and ask the ticket counter to help me find it. It turned out to be OK. The seats in the large theater are close together, so it felt a bit cramped. Photography is not allowed during the show.

  • Statue Of Liberty Cruises With Landing
    10
    󰺂8.5
    41251
    New York.Wall Street/Financial District1.6 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󰋄Statue's top & harbor view
    󱨜Capture Statue & view NYC
    󱨠Saved by 661 users󱨠130 positive reviews
    4.6/5
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    The Statue of Liberty cruise with landing is an unforgettable experience! Enjoy breathtaking views of NYC, explore Liberty Island, and visit the museum. A must-do for history and sightseeing lovers! #StatueOfLiberty #Cruise #NYC #Travel #History

What Best Things to Do are there in New York?
These are all Best Things to Do in New York:Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Museum of Modern Art, Central Park
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in New York?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in New York include:Statue of Liberty:4.7, Empire State Building:4.7, The Metropolitan Museum of Art:4.8, The Museum of Modern Art:4.7, Central Park:4.8
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:Statue of Liberty:New York, Empire State Building:New York, The Metropolitan Museum of Art:New York, The Museum of Modern Art:New York, Central Park:New York
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