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What to see and do in New York

Parks, museums and neighborhoods of many cultures to discover a city that changes atmosphere with each tour.

Manhattan from Rockefeller Center, New York, United States
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YOUR JOURNEY, AT YOUR RHYTHM

Places to visit in New York

Combine Central Park with a Manhattan museum chosen by your interests.

Explore the surroundings of the Brooklyn Bridge and the streets of DUMBO to see the city from the river.

TOURS AND EXPERIENCES

New York Guides: What to See and Do

Choose an area or destination to see places, activities, tips and itineraries. The length and budget of each guide are editorial suggestions.

Lower Manhattan skyline, seen from Little Island
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Manhattan Memory and port

Lower Manhattan

A route through the southern tip of Manhattan that combines the 9/11 Memorial, the gardens of The Battery and a separate day to Liberty Island if you organize the authorized ferry.

2 days suggested · Flexible budget

What to see and do in Lower Manhattan →
High Line Skywalk · Chelsea
Jakub Hałun · Original photography · CC BY 4.0 · Reduced version of Wikimedia; without editing the content. The website may show a frame crop.

Manhattan · Neighborhoods and elevated promenade

Greenwich Village and Chelsea

A walking route with transportation between sectors that brings together the atmosphere of Washington Square Park, the elevated landscape of the High Line and the food stalls of Chelsea Market.

2 days suggested · Moderate budget

What to see and do in Greenwich Village and Chelsea →
Brooklyn Bridge, seen from Brooklyn Bridge Park
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Brooklyn · Riverside, art and park

Brooklyn

Divide the visit between the Brooklyn Bridge Park riverfront and the Brooklyn Museum and Prospect Park area. They are two areas of the same borough, with art and outdoor experiences.

2 days suggested · Moderate budget

What to see and do in Brooklyn →
Unisphere Flushing Meadows Corona Park
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Queens · Parks and audiovisual culture

Queens

Two days to get to know different sectors of Queens: the World's Fair Park and the Queens Museum, followed by film and television at the Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria.

2 days suggested · Moderate budget

What to see and do in Queens →
New York Botanical Garden Conservatory and Pond · Bronx
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Bronx · Gardens, cuisine and sports history

Bronx

A proposal that combines the New York Botanical Garden with the gastronomic tradition of Arthur Avenue and reserves another day for the surroundings of Yankee Stadium.

2 days suggested · Flexible budget

What to see and do in Bronx →
St. George Terminal · Staten Island, seen from the ferry
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Staten Island · Bay, gardens and fortifications

Staten Island

Cross the bay to St. George and continue overland to see the gardens of Snug Harbor and the historic landscape of Fort Wadsworth. Spread out visits to leave room for transfers.

2 days suggested · Moderate budget

What to see and do in Staten Island →

LOCAL FLAVORS

What to eat in New York

A city that is also discovered by eating: pizza by the slice, bagel breakfasts and delis classics.

Triangular slice of thin crust pizza with melted cheese on a shovel
A slice of New York-style thin crust pizza. Hungry Dudes · Original photography · CC BY 2.0

Pizzerias in the city

New York style pizza

A large portion of thin dough with tomato and cheese. The classic slice is a simple break between walks through the neighborhoods of New York.

Reference: I LOVE NY · New York Tourism

Half round bagel topped with a layer of cream cheese
Open bagel with cream cheese. Renee Comet (Photographer) · Original photography · Public domain

Bagel shops and breakfasts

Bagel with cream cheese

Ring-shaped bread served with cream cheese. You can also find versions with cured or smoked salmon, a combination linked to New York gastronomic tradition.

Reference: I LOVE NY · New York Tourism

Two hot dogs in soft bun on a paper plate, with mustard and drink in the background
Hot dogs photographed at Papaya King, New York. Simon Law Original photography · CC BY-SA 2.0

Fast food and street stalls

New York hot dog

Sausage in soft bread, with the seasonings you prefer. It is part of the city's street stall landscape and Coney Island tradition.

Reference: I LOVE NY · New York Tourism

Slice of New York cheesecake with blueberry topping on a white plate
New York style cheesecake with blueberry topping. EvanProdromou · Original photography · CC BY-SA 4.0

Pastry shops and cafes

New York style cheesecake

Cheesecake with a dense and creamy texture. Try it alone or with a fruit topping for a sweet break during your ride.

Reference: I LOVE NY · New York Tourism

Two golden pretzels with coarse salt served on a plate with mustard
Mustard pretzels photographed in Times Square, New York. Jazz Guy from New Jersey, United States · Original photography · CC BY 2.0

A classic for the break

Salted soft pretzel

Braided bread with a soft interior and golden crust with salt. It's a classic street cart snack; mustard is a common accompaniment.

Reference: I LOVE NY · New York Tourism

BEFORE YOU LEAVE

Tips for traveling to New York

Check the metro changes

Before each trip, check the route, direction of the train and service notices with the MTA. Changes may affect the planned route.

MTA · How to use the subway

Check the access you need

If you need elevators or an accessible route, check their status with the MTA before leaving and also check the access points of the facility you are going to visit.

MTA · Elevator notices and status

Organize tickets by venue

Distinguish outdoor walks from museums and ticketed activities. For Liberty Island, use the authorized ferry linked by NPS; pedestal and crown access require specific reservations.

NPS · Statue of Liberty

Distinguish the two ferry trips

NYC DOT's Staten Island Ferry connects Lower Manhattan with St. George. To disembark at Liberty Island another service is needed; check the route when organizing your day.

NYC DOT Staten Island Ferry

Official tourism sources in New York

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