Top 50 Best Things to Do in New York
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Statue of Liberty
Opens at 09:00

1. Statue of Liberty

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4.7/5
2,946 reviews
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_TI***gr_TI***grWas a great experience, although was so cold out on the boat we didn’t get off and came straight back as we got near enough to the statue without all the crowds! Would recommend!
New York
4.3 km from downtown
From 46.51
Empire State Building
Opens at 10:00

2. Empire State Building

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4.7/5
2,513 reviews
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_TI***gr_TI***grFabulous!! Second visit for me after 30 years, but was as good and didn’t disappoint! Queues were quick as were the lifts and so many cool things to see and do on the way up. Interesting facts and information about the building and history. Great views even on a cloudy day!
New York
4.2 km from downtown
10% off
66.1
From 59.49
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Opens at 10:00

3. The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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4.8/5
2,343 reviews
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iQOO🐮iQOO🐮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.
New York
8.1 km from downtown
From 89.66
The Museum of Modern Art
Opens at 10:30

4. The Museum of Modern Art

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4.7/5
679 reviews
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iQOO🐮iQOO🐮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.
New York
5.8 km from downtown
9% off
41.39
From 37.26
Central Park

5. Central Park

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4.8/5
1,788 reviews
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iQOO🐮iQOO🐮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.
New York
8.3 km from downtown
Free entry
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt
Opens at 08:00

6. SUMMIT One Vanderbilt

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4.7/5
182 reviews
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D31***41D31***41Summit One Vanderbilt offers a one-of-a-kind perspective of New York City. Immersive, stunning, and thoughtfully designed an experience I’d happily pay for again.
New York
4.9 km from downtown
10% off
66.1
From 59.49
Rockefeller Center
Opens at 09:00

7. Rockefeller Center

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4.7/5
725 reviews
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好香好香女侠好香好香女侠I happened to be there during NYC Must Week, so I got a 50% discount to go to the top floor. It wasn't crowded, no need to queue, and I just took the elevator to the 67th floor. The 67th floor is indoors, and the escalator leads up to the outdoor area. The view of the greater New York City skyline at night was absolutely breathtaking, both soothing and exhilarating.
New York
5.5 km from downtown
From 63.09
Broadway Shows New York
Opens at 09:00

8. Broadway Shows New York

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4.7/5
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M2b***bhM2b***bhThe 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.
New York
11.6 km from downtown
From 82.94
American Museum of Natural History
Opens at 10:00

9. American Museum of Natural History

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iQOO🐮iQOO🐮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.
New York
7.9 km from downtown
From 51.05
Statue Of Liberty Cruises With Landing
Opens at 09:00

10. Statue Of Liberty Cruises With Landing

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Boat tour
MelsidaMelsidaThe 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
New York
1.6 km from downtown
From 46.51
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