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 · History
The Otto H. Kahn House
A Gilded Age masterpiece at the corner of Fifth Avenue and 91st Street, this four-story neo-Italian Renaissance mansion was once…
Source-backed place · History
The Payne Whitney House
A Gilded Age masterpiece by Stanford White, this five-story mansion at 972 Fifth Avenue now serves as the French Embassy's cultur…
Source-backed place · Theaters and music
Theatre 80 St. Marks
A historic Off-Broadway venue at 80 St. Mark's Place, this 180-year-old building evolved from a Prohibition-era speakeasy into a…
Source-backed place · History
Tompkins Square Lodging House for Boys and Industrial School
A High Victorian Gothic landmark in the East Village, this former 1887 sanctuary for destitute newsboys and bootblacks is the old…
Source-backed place · Public art
Untermyer Fountain
A graceful bronze sculpture of three dancing girls, this memorial fountain brings a touch of German artistry and French garden de…
Source-backed place · Parks and outdoors
Washington Market Park
A 1.61-acre community sanctuary in TriBeCa, Washington Market Park blends athletic courts, inclusive playgrounds, and lush garden…
Source-backed place · Museums
White Columns
Founded in 1970, White Columns is New York City's oldest alternative art space, dedicated to showcasing emerging artists who lack…
Source-backed place · History
Williamsburg Art & Historical Center
Housed in a landmark 1867 bank building, this nonprofit cultural hub showcases multicultural art exhibitions, theatrical producti…
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Source-backed place · Public art
Woody De Othello: Guardian Spirit
A striking outdoor exhibition by Woody De Othello featuring oversized bronze and totemic redwood sculptures that blend everyday o…
Source-backed place · Museums
Yancey Richardson Gallery
A preeminent Chelsea gallery specializing in fine art photography, film, and lens-based media, founded by Yancey Richardson in 19…
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