TOP 10 Things to do in NEW YORK CITY | NYC Travel Guide
Discover the iconic landmarks and hidden gems of New York City with this curated guide to the Big Apple. From the dazzling lights of Times Square to the historic halls of Ellis Island, explore diverse attractions offering culture, history, and breathtaking views in the United States.
Times Square
A busy pedestrian area in Manhattan known for its electrified ads, theaters, shopping, and the New Year's Eve ball drop.
One World Observatory
An observation deck on top of One World Trade Center, offering panoramic views of New York City.
9/11 Memorial
A memorial located where the World Trade Center twin towers once stood, featuring two square reflecting pools and the 9/11 Museum.
The Oculus
An impressive terminal station on the PATH system, part of the World Trade Center complex.
High Line
An elevated park built on a former railroad spur, featuring green areas, food vendors, and public art.
Central Park
A large urban park in Manhattan with lakes, meadows, buildings, and recreational areas.
Sheep Meadow
A great place for a picnic in Central Park.
Bethesda Terrace and Fountain
Overlooking The Lake in Central Park.
The Lake
A lake in Central Park.
Bow Bridge
A famous bridge featured in many movies, located in Central Park.
Belvedere castle
An impressive castle in Central Park.
Cleopatra's Needle
An ancient Egyptian obelisk located in Central Park.
Upper 5th Avenue
Avenue that runs alongside Central Park, nicknamed The Millionaires Row.
Bryant Park
A smaller park in Midtown Manhattan, located between 5th and 6th avenue.
The Vessel
A 16-stories-high interactive artwork located in the Hudson Yards Redevelopment Project.
Hudson Yards Redevelopment Project
A redevelopment project in New York City.
Flatiron Building
An iconic skyscraper known for its unusual triangular shape.
Chrysler Building
An Art Deco skyscraper that was once the tallest building in the world.
Empire State Building
A famous skyscraper with an observation deck, named after the nickname for New York.
30 Rockefeller Plaza
Home to NBC headquarters and an observation deck called "Top of the Rock."
Rockefeller Center
A 19-building center and plaza built by the Rockefeller family, popular during Christmas.
Little Italy
A neighborhood in lower Manhattan with Italian restaurants and cafés.
Chinatown
Home to the largest ethnic Chinese population in the Western Hemisphere, with Chinese restaurants and shops.
Guggenheim Museum
A museum known for its modern and contemporary art and incredible architecture.
MoMA
Museum of Modern Art offering a collection of modern and contemporary art, film and design displays and performances.
Museum of Modern Art
Offers a collection of modern and contemporary art and is also home to film and design displays and performances.
New York Transit Museum
A museum in Brooklyn offering a glimpse of the history of New York’s transit system.
Grand Central Terminal
A world-famous commuter train terminal in Midtown Manhattan with shops and restaurants.
Main Concourse
Features an iconic clock in the middle and is a popular meeting place in Grand Central Terminal.
Brooklyn Bridge
A suspension bridge connecting Brooklyn and Manhattan, open to cars, pedestrians, and cyclists.
Wall Street
A street in Manhattan's financial district, synonymous with American financial markets.
New York Stock Exchange
A recognizable building on Wall Street.
Federal Hall
An impressive building in the Wall Street area.
Trinity Church
An impressive building in the Wall Street area.
Fearless Girl
A statue in front of the stock exchange.
Charging Bull
Located in Bowling Green park nearby the stock exchange.
Bowling Green park
A park located nearby the Charging Bull statue.
Statue of Liberty
A statue on Liberty Island, a gift from France, representing freedom and democracy.
Ellis Island
An island with a museum dedicated to the former immigration inspection station.
Liberty Island
The island where the Statue of Liberty is located.
Statue of Liberty Museum
A museum on Liberty Island where the original torch is displayed.
Ellis Island Immigrant Hospital Complex
A hospital complex on the south side of Ellis Island.
Chelsea Market
A paradise for foodies, offering an array of restaurants from all over the world in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood.