Things to do in New York City

Ride to the 86th-floor open-air deck of the world's most famous skyscraper for sweeping 360° views of the city.

Ferry out to Lady Liberty and walk the halls where 12 million immigrants first set foot in America.

Dinosaurs, the great blue whale and a planetarium under one roof, one of the world's great museums, beloved by kids.

5,000 years of art, Egyptian temples, European masters and rooftop skyline views, on Fifth Avenue's Museum Mile.

Rockefeller Center's three-tiered deck serves the best view in town, Central Park one way, the Empire State the other.

The classic NYC boat tour, cruise past the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge and skyline with live narration.

Hop-on, hop-off double-decker loops past Times Square, the Empire State and downtown, sightseeing on your own schedule.

843 acres of lakes, lawns and leafy paths in the heart of Manhattan, rowboats, Bethesda Terrace, the Mall and more.

An elevated freight rail line reborn as a garden-lined park floating over Manhattan's West Side, with art and city views.

One of the world's largest urban zoos, gorillas, tigers, sea lions and more across 265 wild acres in the Bronx.

Climb aboard a real WWII aircraft carrier, plus a space shuttle, a Concorde and a submarine, on the Hudson River.

Twin reflecting pools and a profoundly moving museum honor the lives lost at the World Trade Center.

A block-long food hall in a former Nabisco factory, tacos, lobster, fresh pasta and quirky shops under one brick roof.

Score same-day Broadway tickets at up to 50% off under the glowing red steps in the heart of Times Square.

Ride to the top of the Western Hemisphere's tallest tower for 360-degree views from floors 100–102 of One World Trade Center.

Mirrored infinity rooms, glass skyboxes, and Midtown views from 1,000+ feet above Grand Central, one of NYC's most photographed observation decks.

Van Gogh's Starry Night, Monet's Water Lilies, and the world's defining modern art collection across six Midtown floors.

Frank Lloyd Wright's spiraling white rotunda on Fifth Avenue, a UNESCO-listed building as famous as the art inside it.

The Art Deco 'Showplace of the Nation', home of the Rockettes, the Great Stage, and marquee concerts at Rockefeller Center.

Walk the 1883 granite-and-steel icon between Manhattan and Brooklyn, 1.1 miles of skyline, harbor, and gothic arches. Free, always.

The 1913 Beaux-Arts landmark with a starry celestial ceiling, the famous opal clock, and a Whispering Gallery, free to wander.

NYC's oldest deli, slinging hand-carved pastrami on rye since 1888, and home of the famous 'When Harry Met Sally' table.

An interactive Times Square museum tracing Broadway from its beginnings to tonight's marquees, packed with costumes, props, and photo-ready sets.

Canoe, kayak, and raft rentals for trips down the Delaware River in the Poconos.

Boutique extended-stay hotel residences with locations across Manhattan.

The historic financial district and waterfront neighborhood at Manhattan's southern tip.

A massive entertainment and retail complex in the Meadowlands with an indoor water park, ski slope, and theme park.

A Hudson Valley county of river towns, historic estates, and farm country north of the city.

A classic Jersey Shore boardwalk with an amusement park, aquarium, arcades, and mini golf steps from the beach.

The five-borough metropolis behind Broadway, world-class museums, and some of the country's densest sightseeing per block.

The long-running Kander and Ebb musical of murder, fame, and jazz-age Chicago, still playing on Broadway.

Lin-Manuel Miranda's hip-hop retelling of Alexander Hamilton's life, still one of Broadway's hottest tickets a decade in.

The Tony Award-winning Broadway musical adaptation of S.E. Hinton's classic novel of Greasers and Socs.

The untold story of the witches of Oz, one of Broadway's longest-running and most beloved musicals.

A self-guided wine, spirits, and cider trail through the Hudson Valley beneath the Shawangunk Ridge.

Disney's Broadway musical brings the magic carpet, the Genie, and Agrabah to life on stage.

Disney's Tony-winning musical, famous for its hand-crafted puppetry, has played Broadway since 1997.

The Tony Award-winning satirical musical from the creators of South Park, following two mismatched Mormon missionaries in Uganda.

A Tony-winning folk-opera retelling of the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, set in a Depression-era underworld.

A high-energy jukebox musical bringing Bobby Darin's life and songbook to Circle in the Square Theatre.

A campy, puppet-driven revival of the cult musical about a man-eating plant, running Off-Broadway since 2019.

A Tony-winning jukebox musical built around Michael Jackson's music and electrifying choreography.

Roundabout Theatre Company's campy 2026 Broadway revival of the cult sci-fi horror musical comedy.

A lavish Jazz Age musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel of love and excess.

A coastal Connecticut town with five miles of Long Island Sound shoreline and a walkable downtown, about 50 miles from NYC.

A new Broadway musical adaptation of the 1987 vampire cult film, playing at the Palace Theatre.

Award winning Broadway musical comedy about a true World War II British deception operation, at the John Golden Theatre.

Tony Award winning concert style musical reimagining the six wives of Henry VIII as a pop girl group, at the Lena Horne Theatre.

Observation deck and multimedia exhibits in the historic building famous for the New Year's Eve ball drop.

Off-kilter Broadway comedy musical retelling the story of Titanic through Celine Dion songs.

Official visitor guide to Somerset County, New Jersey, covering local attractions, dining, lodging and events.

Bilingual bus and van sightseeing tours across NYC's five boroughs plus day trips to nearby cities.

A 250-seat performance venue and cultural center in the Bronx hosting live music, dance and theater.

Locally led walking and food tours exploring Newark's history, galleries, shops and eateries.

Guided one hour horseback trail rides through Allaire State Park, suitable for beginners.

Long Island amusement park with over 30 rides including three roller coasters, open seasonally since 1962.

Nonprofit waterfront center in Oyster Bay offering sailing, kayaking, paddleboarding and harbor tours.

Official tourism guide to Westchester County, NY, covering outdoor trails, historic sites, and Hudson Valley attractions.

Family entertainment center in the Hudson Valley with go-karts, laser tag, mini golf, bowling and an arcade.

Broadway musical following two strangers through three life-changing days together in New York City.

Military and space history museum aboard the retired aircraft carrier USS Intrepid on the Hudson River.

An indoor-to-outdoor observation experience at Hudson Yards with the highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere.

A fast-paced comedy about an amateur troupe whose stage production keeps disastrously falling apart, playing Off-Broadway.

Guided walkthroughs of Yankee Stadium covering Monument Park, the Yankees Museum, and behind-the-scenes stadium areas.

Wax museum in Times Square featuring 200+ celebrity and pop-culture figures across interactive themed galleries.

The world's largest repertory opera house, staging opera at Lincoln Center in New York City.

A family run ski and snowboard area near Warwick, New York, about an hour from New York City.

County agency promoting Passaic County's historic sites, including Lambert Castle and the Dey Mansion.

Regional tourism office for the Pocono Mountains with trip-planning help and visitor guides.

Historic 83-acre arts campus on Staten Island with botanical gardens, museums and a contemporary art center.