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Trip.Best Popular Best Things to Do in New York [2024]

Explore the best things to do in New York! Uncover top activities and experiences for an unforgettable visit.
Updated Jun 2024
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    4.8/5
    2151 Review
    From940
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 55255 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 Side
    8.1km from downtown
    Featured in 2024 Trip.Best Global 100
    Highlights: • 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.
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    4.7/5
    2299 Review
    From233
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 44109 reviews
    "The Statue of Liberty, located on Liberty Island in New York Harbor, is an iconic symbol of freedom and democracy. Gifted by France in 1886, the statue was designed by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi and features a robed female figure representing Libertas, the Roman goddess of liberty. It stands as a welcoming sight to immigrants arriving by sea."
    Jersey City
    4.3km from downtown
    Featured in 2024 Trip.Best Global 100
    Highlights: • 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.
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    4.7/5
    2089 Review
    From1514
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 95471 reviews
    "This is rightfully such an iconic place to visit. If you’re in New York you just have to see it. It seems to follow you around the city so hard to avoid! So imposing and beautiful."
    New York.Gramercy
    4.2km from downtown
    Featured in 2024 Trip.Best Global 100
    Highlights: • 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.
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    4.8/5
    1526 Review
    Free
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 134018 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 Side
    8.3km from downtown
    Featured in 2024 Trip.Best Global 100
    Highlights: 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.
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    4.6/5
    1682 Review
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    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 56855 reviews
    "New York at night with Times Square being a buzzing and dazzling points of business and culture"
    New York.Times Square
    5.1km from downtown
    No. 3 of Night Attractions
    Highlights: 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.
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    󰺂9.1
    4.7/5
    458 Review
    From911
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 18407 reviews
    "Visiting The Museum of Art in NYC was awe-inspiring, with its vast collections spanning centuries of creativity and cultural richness. Recommended to visit! A good place for relaxing and heartwarming :))"
    New York.Midtown Manhattan
    5.8km from downtown
    Highlights: ▴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 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.
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    󰺂9.0
    4.7/5
    560 Review
    From1245
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 25627 reviews
    "10/10 recommending this place! Rockefeller centre is so grand and amazing. love the ice skating rink in the middle, so lively with pop songs and visitors! would love to revisit!"
    New York.Times Square
    5.4km from downtown
    Featured in 2024 Trip.Best Global 100
    Highlights: ▴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 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.
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    󰺂8.8
    4.7/5
    263 Review
    From1513
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 1033 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 Manhattan
    624m from downtown
    Highlights: • 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.
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    4.7/5
    701 Review
    From911
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 26266 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 Side
    7.9km from downtown
    Featured in 2024 Trip.Best Global 100
    Highlights: ▴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.▴Explore permanent exhibits with different themes in the museum, such as human origin and dinosaurs▴Visit special exhibitions. Explore nature’s hidden realms, and discover how all life on Earth is connected in this new immersive experience.
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    󰺂8.6
    4.7/5
    109 Review
    From233
    "Buy tickets in advance and make an appointment, and there is no need to arrive strictly according to the appointment time, as long as you arrive before 12 am on the same day. To the dock of Fort Park, you can see the tourists waiting for the security check to board the ship. The queue is quite long, but the queue is quite orderly. We started to queue at the pier around 9:30, and boarded at close to 11 o'clock, and then ferryed to the island where the goddess of freedom is located. After landing on the island, the museum introduced the entire process of the construction of the Statue of Liberty, which was designed and built by the French and presented to the United States. There are actually many versions before the final production is completed. This historical process is quite interesting to see. After visiting the museum, take a close photo at the foot of the Statue of Liberty. The Statue of Liberty is a symbol of the United States, and it is quite commemorative to take pictures at the foot of the Statue of Liberty. After a round, buy souvenirs at the visitor center, sit on the stool at the door and rest in the sun for a while, then take another Ellis Island on the boat, which is mainly a museum of immigration-related history, and then board the boat from Ellis Island, returning to the Fort Park at about 3:30 pm. When I went to the cloudy day, when I came back, the sun was shining, and when the sun was good, I took pictures and made movies. There is a spiral staircase inside the Statue of Liberty, you can go to the crown of the Statue of Liberty to play, but this needs to be reserved 30 days in advance, very popular, I made an appointment late, did not make an appointment to the ticket to the crown, unfortunately, look forward to coming again next time."
    New York.Lower Manhattan
    1.6km from downtown
    Highlights: 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.
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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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