Top 50 Best Things to Do in New York
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Top 50 Best Things to Do in New York

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  • Statue of Libertytop_1
    4.7/5
    󰺂10
    1660
    New York4.3 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    Climb to the Crown and Overlook New York Harbor
    󰀆Climb Crown & view NYC skyline
    󱨠Saved by 1319 users󱨠1448 positive reviews
  • Empire State Buildingtop_2
    4.7/5
    󰺂10
    2538.21
    New York.Gramercy4.2 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󰋄360° view from 86th floor
    󱨟24 hours, bars and restaurants for a drink
    󱨠Saved by 1458 users󱨠1198 positive reviews
  • The Metropolitan Museum of Arttop_3
    4.8/5
    󰺂9.9
    3816.64
    New York.Upper East Side8.1 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱓊Virtual experience beyond borders
    Rooftop garden with Manhattan views
    󱨠Saved by 1167 users󱨠1351 positive reviews
  • The Museum of Modern Art
    4
    4.7/5
    󰺂9.3
    1483.41
    New York.Midtown West5.8 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    New nighttime art appreciation experience
    󱨜Admire masterpieces by Monet, Van Gogh, and Picasso
    󱨠Saved by 1023 users󱨠369 positive reviews
  • Central Park
    5
    4.8/5
    󰺂9.2
    New York.Upper West Side8.3 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱓊Park tour by carriage, 30min
    󱓊Castle overlooking panoramic autumn park views
    󱨠Saved by 1021 users󱨠851 positive reviews
  • Rockefeller Center
    6
    4.7/5
    󰺂9.2
    2288.05
    New York.Midtown Manhattan5.4 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱓊69th-floor 360° NYC view
    󱤎Top of the Rock overlooks New York's night lights
    󱨠Saved by 705 users󱨠324 positive reviews
  • SUMMIT One Vanderbilt
    7
    4.7/5
    󰺂9.1
    2820.04
    New York.New York City Center4.9 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoSUMMIT One Vanderbilt: A multi-sensory experience in New York
    trip best small logoAchieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱨜Overlooking New York's unique city skyline
    󰀆Immersive, interactive exhibit challenging the senses
    󱨠Saved by 883 users󱨠141 positive reviews
  • American Museum of Natural History
    8
    4.7/5
    󰺂8.9
    1765.96
    New York.Upper West Side7.9 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoA Night at the Museum Sleepover returns to the American Museum of Natural History | Oct 24, 2025-Jun 5, 2026
    trip best small logoAchieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    Immersive cosmic exploration experience
    See giant dinosaur models in the Fossil Hall
    󱨠Saved by 650 users󱨠437 positive reviews
  • Broadway Shows New York
    9
    4.7/5
    󰺂8.9
    3538.38
    New York.Harlem11.6 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoBroadway Shows New York
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2025 Americas 50 - Family-friendly Attractions
    Highlights:
    󱨜Near Times Square & Central Park
    󱨜41 theaters in 12 blocks
    󱨠Saved by 264 users󱨠96% positive reviews
  • Statue Of Liberty Cruises With Landing
    10
    4.7/5
    󰺂8.6
    1660
    New York.Wall Street/Financial District1.6 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󰋄Statue's top & harbor view
    󱨜Capture Statue & view NYC
    󱨠Saved by 644 users󱨠130 positive reviews

What Best Things to Do are there in New York?
These are all Best Things to Do in New York:Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Museum of Modern Art, Central Park
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in New York?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in New York include:Statue of Liberty:4.7, Empire State Building:4.7, The Metropolitan Museum of Art:4.8, The Museum of Modern Art:4.7, Central Park:4.8
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:Statue of Liberty:New York, Empire State Building:New York, The Metropolitan Museum of Art:New York, The Museum of Modern Art:New York, Central Park:New York
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