Things to Do in New York City

The challenge in New York City isn't finding things to do, it's narrowing down your options. Our top picks: Wave to Lady Liberty, get lost in the West Village, and ride a bike through Central Park.
picture of the signature red awning and flag of Strand Bookstore in New york city
The 12 Best Bookstores in New York City
Art gallery walls covered in small color photographs with "APRIL" "JULY" and "AUGUST" written on the wall
The 10 Best Photography Museums, Galleries, and Shops in NYC
The Museum of Modern Art (MoMa) in NYC
The Complete Guide to the Museum of Modern Art in New York City
Museum of Sex in New York City
A Complete Guide to the Museum of Sex in New York City
Green-Wood Cemetery with Manhattan in background
Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn: The Complete Guide
aerial panoramic view of Governors island and Brooklyn. New York. USA
Top 8 Things to Do on Governors Island
TAI Jewelry
Jewelry Designer Tai Rittichai Shares the SoHo Spots She Loves
Queens Botanical Garden Visitor & Admin Building
Queens Botanical Garden: The Complete Guide
Mirrored cube in Socrates Sculpture Park reflecting the trees and greenery
Socrates Sculpture Park: The Complete Guide
The High Line in New York City, NY
The Top 8 Things to Do in New York City's Meatpacking District
The High Line in New York City, New York
The Top 8 Things to Do in Manhattan's Chelsea Neighborhood
Financial District in Downtown Manhattan, New York City, USA
The Top 8 Things to Do in Manhattan's Financial District
Grand Army Plaza in Prospect Park
The 8 Best Things to Do in Brooklyn's Prospect Park
Lower Manhattan & Brooklyn Bridge
The Coolest Bridges in New York City
Wave Hill, Riverdale, The Bronx
Wave Hill in Bronx: The Complete Guide
Haupt Conservatory New York Botanical Garden
New York Botanical Garden: The Complete Guide
Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree
Christmas in New York City: Best Events & Things to See
Coney Island beach
10 Cheap or Free Things to Do in Coney Island
People walking and sitting in waterside park
Carl Schurz Park: The Complete Guide
USA, New York City, Aerial photograph of Roosevelt Island in the East River
Roosevelt Island Guide: Planning Your Visit
Flatiron Building lit up at night
Top 8 Things to Do in NYC's Flatiron District
Bed Stuy street lined with shops
The Top 10 Things to Do in Bed Stuy, Brooklyn
Dumbo, Brooklyn
The 20 Best Things to Do in Brooklyn
Yoga at Industry City
The Complete Guide to Industry City in Brooklyn
crowds of people shopping at food vendors tents in East River Park with Manhattan skyline in the background
Smorgasburg Brooklyn: The Complete Guide
The High Line in NYC
The High Line: The Complete Guide
Monk’s Café, Seinfeld, Iconic TV Destinations in NYC
7 Iconic TV Destinations to See in NYC
Union Square: The Compete Guide
Union Square Park: The Complete Guide
Washington Square Park
Washington Square Park: The Complete Guide
Tompkins Square Park
Tompkins Square Park: The Complete Guide
Benches on the Brooklyn heights promenade with the Brooklyn bridge and Manhattan in the background
Brooklyn Bridge Park and Brooklyn Heights Promenade: Planning Your Visit
The Four Horsemen
The Best 15 Wine Bars and Wineries in Brooklyn
People running and biking down the promenade by brooklyn bridge park
The Top 9 Things to Do in Brooklyn Heights
A rose placed in a name on the 9/11 memorial
Visiting the 9/11 Memorial in New York City
A view of the BK bridge from the brooklyn side
5 Great Walks to Explore Brooklyn
Wonder wheel at Coney island amusement park aerial view
Deno's Wonder Wheel Amusement Park: The Complete Guide
View of the Coney Island Boardwalk
Coney Island, New York: The Complete Guide
People walking and cycling on the Williamsburg Bridge
Tips for Walking and Biking Across the Williamsburg Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge
The Best Things to Do in Brooklyn in the Winter
Brooklyn and the Brooklyn Bridge
10 Best Things to Do in Bushwick, Brooklyn
One World Trade Center behind autumnal tree
The Best Places to See Fall Colors in New York City
Brooklyn Flea Fort Greene
The Best Shopping Experiences in Brooklyn
The Brooklyn Bridge
How to Walk the Brooklyn Bridge
Gapstow Bridge and Pond in Central Park, NYC
5 Great Walks in Manhattan
The New York Botanical Garden
7 Things to Do in the Bronx (Besides the Zoo)
Central Park in New York City, NY
20 Fun Places to Take the Kids in NYC
Attending the US Open Tennis Tournament
The U.S. Open Tennis Tournament in Flushing Meadows
How to get tickets for Saturday Night Live infographic
Where to Get Saturday Night Live Tickets
Central Park in New York City
Central Park Visitors Guide
Times Square New York City
5 Best Bus Tours in New York City
Officers Club building
Discover Fort Totten in Bayside, NY
NYC skyline
10 Empire State Building Visitor Tips
Unisphere, Queens, New York
Best Parks in Queens
Central Park, New York City
9 Places You Need to See in Central Park
Interior of New York Public Library, Manhattan, New York City, USA
NYC for Free: Free Boat Ride, Museums, and Walking Tours
Verrazano Bridge
Can You Walk From Brooklyn to Staten Island on Verrazano Bridge?
New York Stock Exchange
Visiting the New York Stock Exchange
On the set of Good Morning America
How to See the Good Morning America Show in New York City
"The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon"
How to Get Jimmy Fallon Tonight Show Tickets
Central Park in New York City
Top 10 Romantic Places in New York City
Ellis Island Museum
5 Fascinating Historical Tours of New York City
Bow Bridge in Central Park, NYC
12 Things to Do in Central Park
Tourists on Brooklyn Bridge
Free New York City Walking Tours