New York City guide
Things to do in New York City
Things to do in New York City: start with Birdland Jazz Club, Blue Note Jazz Club, and Brooklyn Bridge. Use the 346 places below to build a plan around this theme; each place has source-backed details behind its description.
346 places
Places to start with
Source-backed place · Museums
Museum of Jewish Heritage
A poignant living memorial and historical museum in Battery Park City, dedicated to the history of Jewish life and the memory of…
Source-backed place · Theaters and music
Music Hall of Williamsburg
A chic, tri-level industrial music venue in Brooklyn known for its intimate atmosphere, hosting a rotating schedule of live conce…
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Source-backed place · Theaters and music
National Black Theatre
Born from the civil rights movement, this landmark Harlem institution is a pioneering home for Black artists, dedicated to authen…
Source-backed place · Museums
National Jazz Museum in Harlem
A vibrant cultural hub in Central Harlem dedicated to the preservation and celebration of jazz history, featuring curated exhibit…
Source-backed place · Landmarks
Naumburg Bandshell
A historic Neoclassical outdoor concert venue in Central Park, home to one of the world's oldest free outdoor classical concert s…
Source-backed place · Museums
New York City Fire Museum
Housed in a historic 1904 firehouse, this museum honors the FDNY through a vast collection of firefighting artifacts, apparatus,…
Source-backed place · Public art
New York Earth Room
A monumental interior sculpture by Walter De Maria, this tucked-away SoHo loft contains 250 cubic yards of earth, creating a quie…
Source-backed place · History
New York Federal Reserve Bank
Located at 33 Liberty Street, this institution is the most influential of the twelve Federal Reserve Banks, serving as a critical…
Source-backed place · History
New York Marble Cemetery
A hidden 19th-century oasis of peace, this is New York City's oldest public non-denominational cemetery, enclosed by towering mar…
Source-backed place · Museums
New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
A world-renowned archive of dance, drama, and music located in the heart of Lincoln Center, offering free access to an extensive…
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Source-backed place · Theaters and music
New York Theatre Workshop
An influential Off-Broadway theater in the East Village dedicated to producing new works and world premiere productions by bold,…
Source-backed place · Theaters and music
Nitehawk Cinema Williamsburg
A pioneering dine-in cinema in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, combining first-run and repertory films with full tableside food and bever…
Source-backed place · Theaters and music
Nuyorican Poets Cafe
A legendary Lower East Side bastion of Nuyorican art, poetry, and hip-hop, currently undergoing a major three-year reconstruction…
Source-backed place · Museums
Pace Gallery
A powerhouse of modern and contemporary art, Pace Gallery represents major 20th and 21st-century artists across a massive Chelsea…
Source-backed place · Parks and outdoors
Paley Park
A serene Midtown oasis and the original "vest-pocket park," Paley Park features a stunning 20-foot waterwall that masks the urban…
Source-backed place · Theaters and music
Park Avenue Armory
A Gothic Revival landmark on the Upper East Side, this former military headquarters now hosts unconventional performing and visua…
Source-backed place · History
Patchin Place
A secluded, gated cul-de-sac in Greenwich Village featuring ten 19th-century brick row houses and one of the city's last remainin…
Source-backed place · Museums
Paul Kasmin Gallery
A premier New York contemporary art gallery founded in 1989, showcasing a rigorous program that bridges the gap between historic…
Source-backed place · Theaters and music
Provincetown Playhouse
An icon of American theater and a cradle of the Off-Off-Broadway movement, this historic venue transformed a former stable into a…
Source-backed place · History
Puck Building
A striking Romanesque Revival landmark in SoHo and Nolita, originally built for the satirical Puck magazine and the J. Ottmann Li…
Source-backed place · History
Riverside-West End Historic District
A prestigious Manhattan enclave featuring a dense collection of historic row houses and elegant apartment buildings, reflecting t…
Source-backed place · Museums
Rubin Museum of Art
A global museum dedicated to the art and insights of the Himalayan region, formerly located at 150 West 17th Street in New York C…
Source-backed place · Museums
Salmagundi Club
A historic fine arts center and non-profit organization founded in 1871, housed in a grand brownstone mansion in Greenwich Villag…
Source-backed place · Museums
Sean Kelly
An internationally regarded contemporary art gallery founded in 1991, specializing in intellectually driven programs and works fo…
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