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 at Eldridge Street
A breathtaking National Historic Landmark and restored 1887 synagogue, this museum serves as a powerful symbol of the Eastern Eur…
Source-backed place · Theaters and music
The Red Lion
A legendary Greenwich Village fixture since 1984, The Red Lion is a spirited live music and soccer bar known for its authentic at…
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African Burial Ground National Monument
A sacred space in Lower Manhattan honoring the oldest and largest known excavated burial ground in North America for free and ens…
Source-backed place · Theaters and music
Alice Tully Hall
A premier concert venue at Lincoln Center, Alice Tully Hall is renowned for its world-class chamber music, the New York Film Fest…
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Andrew Carnegie Mansion
A palatial 64-room Georgian Revival estate built for steel magnate Andrew Carnegie, now serving as the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian…
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Apollo Theater
A legendary Harlem landmark and cultural treasure, the Apollo Theater is world-renowned as a launchpad for Black American perform…
Source-backed place · Public art
Atlas (statue)
A colossal bronze Art Deco masterpiece in Rockefeller Center, depicting the Greek Titan Atlas holding the celestial vault on his…
Source-backed place · Parks and outdoors
Battery Park
A 25-acre historic public park at the southern tip of Manhattan, offering stunning views of the Statue of Liberty and the SeaGlas…
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Source-backed place · Theaters and music
Beacon Theatre
An Upper West Side icon, the Beacon Theatre is a historic movie palace from 1929, renowned for its lavish Renaissance and Rococo-…
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Source-backed place · Landmarks
Belvedere Castle
A Victorian Gothic folly perched atop Vista Rock, this iconic landmark offers sweeping vistas of Central Park's Great Lawn and Tu…
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Bethesda Terrace and Fountain
Known as the heart of Central Park, this sandstone masterpiece features a grand two-level plaza, an ornate arcade, and the iconic…
Source-backed place · Landmarks
Bow Bridge
An iconic Victorian-era cast-iron pedestrian bridge in Central Park, renowned for its romantic atmosphere and elegant architectur…
Source-backed place · Landmarks
Bowling Green
Discover New York City's oldest public park, a historic wedge of land in the Financial District home to the iconic Charging Bull…
Source-backed place · Parks and outdoors
Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 1
The largest pier in Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 1 offers sweeping views of Lower Manhattan and the East River, featuring expansive…
Source-backed place · Parks and outdoors
Brooklyn Bridge Park edges near Brooklyn Heights
An 85-acre waterfront sanctuary spanning the East River, offering breathtaking panoramic views of Lower Manhattan's skyline and t…
Source-backed place · History
Brooklyn Heights Historic District
Explore New York City's first designated historic district, a 140-acre sanctuary of 19th-century elegance featuring immaculate br…
Source-backed place · Viewpoints
Brooklyn Heights Promenade
A stunning 1,826-foot pedestrian walkway cantilevered over the BQE, offering unmatched panoramic views of the Brooklyn Bridge, Lo…
Source-backed place · Parks and outdoors
Bryant Park
A 9.6-acre urban oasis in Midtown Manhattan, serving as the city's town square with seasonal gardens, a free ice skating rink, an…
Source-backed place · History
Castle Clinton National Monument
A historic circular fort at the southern tip of Manhattan that evolved from a War of 1812 defense post into a bustling immigrant…
Source-backed place · Landmarks
Central Park Zoo
Located in the heart of Manhattan, the Central Park Zoo is a wildlife haven operated by the Wildlife Conservation Society, featur…
Source-backed place · Public art
Charging Bull
A massive bronze symbol of financial optimism and resilience, this iconic sculpture stands as a bold landmark of Manhattan's Fina…
Source-backed place · History
Chelsea Hotel
A legendary 12-story bastion of bohemian culture, the Hotel Chelsea is a designated New York City landmark known as an unofficial…
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Chrysler Building
A masterpiece of Art Deco design, the 1,046-foot Chrysler Building is an iconic New York City landmark known for its gleaming sta…
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Columbia University
An Ivy League powerhouse and the oldest institution of higher education in New York, Columbia University blends centuries of acad…
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