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
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
The only museum in the United States devoted exclusively to historical and contemporary design, housed in the landmark Andrew Car…
Source-backed place · Theaters and music
Dance Theatre of Harlem
A pioneering trailblazer in the arts, the Dance Theatre of Harlem is the first Black classical ballet company and a professional…
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David Geffen Hall
The prestigious home of the New York Philharmonic, this 2,200-seat concert hall at Lincoln Center blends mid-century history with…
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David H. Koch Theater
A premier venue for ballet and dance at Lincoln Center, the David H. Koch Theater is the home of the New York City Ballet and a l…
Source-backed place · Landmarks
Duffy Square
A vibrant plaza in the northern triangle of Times Square, home to the iconic TKTS discount booth and statues of Father Duffy and…
Source-backed place · History
East Village/Lower East Side Historic District
A storied Manhattan neighborhood synonymous with the American immigrant experience, featuring a rich tapestry of 19th-century ten…
Source-backed place · Viewpoints
Edge
Experience the highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere, suspended 1,100 feet above Manhattan with breathtaking 360-deg…
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Source-backed place · Museums
El Museo del Barrio
The oldest museum in the United States dedicated to Latino art, showcasing a vast collection of Latin American and Caribbean work…
Source-backed place · History
Federal Hall National Memorial
The birthplace of American government, this Greek Revival memorial commemorates the site where George Washington took the oath of…
Source-backed place · Landmarks
Greystone Knoll (Cleopatra's Needle)
An ancient Egyptian obelisk from 1475 B.C., gifted to the United States and standing as the oldest man-made object in Central Par…
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Hayden Planetarium
A state-of-the-art astronomical theater within the American Museum of Natural History, featuring a massive dome screen and immers…
Source-backed place · History
Hook & Ladder 8
An iconic FDNY fire station in Tribeca, internationally recognized as the real-life exterior for the 1984 Ghostbusters headquarte…
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Hotel Theresa
Once known as the 'Waldorf of Harlem,' this historic 13-story landmark is a testament to African American social and political li…
Source-backed place · Parks and outdoors
Hudson River Park
A sprawling 4.5-mile linear waterfront park and marine reserve stretching along Manhattan's west side, featuring scenic biking pa…
Source-backed place · Landmarks
Hudson Yards
Explore New York City's newest neighborhood, a futuristic mixed-use district featuring the architectural marvel Vessel, the panor…
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International Center of Photography
A premier global institution dedicated to photography and visual culture, combining a world-class museum with a professional scho…
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Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
Explore the legendary USS Intrepid, a World War II aircraft carrier and National Historic Landmark, featuring the space shuttle E…
Source-backed place · Viewpoints
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir
A massive 106-acre man-made lake in Central Park, renowned for its 1.58-mile jogging track and stunning panoramic skyline views o…
Source-backed place · Theaters and music
Jazz at Lincoln Center
A premier global destination for jazz, featuring the legendary leadership of Wynton Marsalis and the stunning, high-altitude vist…
Source-backed place · Museums
Jewish Museum
Housed in the landmarked Felix M. Warburg House, this pioneering institution explores over 4,000 years of global Jewish experienc…
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La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club
A world-renowned Off-Off-Broadway pioneer founded in 1961 by Ellen Stewart, this experimental theatre club serves as a global hub…
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Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
A world-leading performing arts campus in Manhattan's Lincoln Square, hosting iconic organizations like the Metropolitan Opera an…
Source-backed place · Parks and outdoors
Little Island
An architectural wonder of an artificial island park, Little Island blends nature and art on the Hudson River, featuring rolling…
Source-backed place · Landmarks
Manhattan Bridge
An iconic double-decker suspension bridge connecting Lower Manhattan and Downtown Brooklyn, offering pedestrians and cyclists swe…
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