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New York Attractions

Your guide to the top things to do in New York, United States, from parks to iconic towers.

Things to do in New York – top New York must-see attractions

New York City's landmarks are some of the most recognized structures in the world, representing the power of human ambition and cultural storytelling. The city's skyline shifts dramatically from 19th-century suspension bridges and neoclassical monuments to sleek modern towers and glass observatories. Walk across the Brooklyn Bridge, stare up at the Empire State Building, or pay tribute at the 9/11 Memorial - things to do in New York, United States don't get more iconic than these. Ready to explore? Here's your go-to list of the top spots to hit.

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Panorama
Panorama
Museums
Museums
Historic Site
Historic Site
Architectural Buildings
Architectural Buildings
Towers
Towers
Monuments
Monuments
Central Park
Families
Central Park
Why visit?
  • 843-acre urban park
  • Free zoo & conservatory
  • Iconic Bethesda Fountain
Times Square
Photography Enthusiasts
Times Square
Why visit?
  • Massive LED billboards
  • Broadway theater district
  • TKTS discount ticket booth
Brooklyn Bridge
Architecture Enthusiasts
Brooklyn Bridge
Why visit?
  • Gothic stone towers
  • 1.1-mile pedestrian walkway
  • East River panoramic views
Empire State Building
Architecture Enthusiasts
Empire State Building
Why visit?
  • Art Deco facade details
  • 102nd-floor observation deck
  • Views spanning 80 miles
Statue of Liberty National Monument
History Geeks
Statue of Liberty National Monument
Why visit?
  • Statue stands 305 ft tall
  • Ferry ride to Liberty Island
  • Ellis Island immigration museum
Rockefeller Center
Architecture Enthusiasts
Rockefeller Center
Why visit?
  • 19 landmark Art Deco buildings
  • Top of the Rock observatory
  • NBC Studio tours available
Art & Culture Lovers
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Why visit?
  • 5,000+ years of art history
  • Egyptian Temple of Dendur
  • Over 2 million artworks held
American Museum of Natural History
Families
American Museum of Natural History
Why visit?
  • Full dinosaur fossil halls
  • Rose Center planetarium dome
  • 4 floors of natural exhibits
9/11 Memorial & Museum
History Geeks
9/11 Memorial & Museum
Why visit?
  • Twin reflecting pool memorials
  • 7 World Trade Center museum
  • Original artifacts from the site
One World Observatory
Photography Enthusiasts
One World Observatory
Why visit?
  • 1,776-ft tower height
  • 360-degree NYC views
  • Sky Pod elevator experience
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