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 · Parks and outdoors
Harlem Meer
A serene man-made lake in the northeast corner of Central Park, the Harlem Meer offers a peaceful escape for wildlife viewing, ca…
Source-backed place · Theaters and music
Harlem Stage
A dynamic hub of artistic experimentation located in a restored 1890s water facility, dedicated to empowering artists of the Glob…
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Source-backed place · Public art
Harriet Tubman Memorial
A powerful, over-lifesize bronze and granite portrait honoring Harriet Tubman, the legendary abolitionist and Underground Railroa…
Source-backed place · History
Haughwout Building
A cast-iron architectural masterpiece in SoHo, this 1857 landmark is world-famous for housing the first successful commercial pas…
Source-backed place · Landmarks
Jane's Carousel
A stunning 1922 wooden carousel featuring 48 hand-carved horses, housed within a modern glass pavilion overlooking the East River…
Source-backed place · Museums
Japan Society Gallery
A premier U.S. institution for Japanese art, this gallery offers world-class exhibitions ranging from classical Buddhist sculptur…
Source-backed place · History
Jefferson Market Library
A National Historic Landmark in Greenwich Village, this stunning Victorian Gothic building evolved from a 19th-century courthouse…
Source-backed place · Theaters and music
Joyce Theater
A premier Manhattan dance venue built by dancers for dancers, hosted in a former 1941 movie house in Chelsea.
Source-backed place · History
Ladies' Mile Historic District
Once the heart of the Gilded Age, this historic district is a treasure trove of lavish cast-iron architecture and former posh dep…
Source-backed place · Museums
Langston Hughes House
Visit the former home of James Langston Hughes, a towering figure of the Harlem Renaissance. This historic Italianate brownstone…
Source-backed place · Museums
Lehmann Maupin
A leading contemporary art gallery co-founded in 1996, known for introducing visionary international artists to New York and mana…
Source-backed place · Museums
Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art
The world's only museum dedicated exclusively to the LGBTQ experience, featuring a massive collection of queer art spanning three…
Source-backed place · History
MacDougal Street
A legendary one-way artery of Greenwich Village and SoHo, this street served as the bohemian heart of New York City, hosting the…
Source-backed place · History
Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Educational Center
A powerful memorial and educational hub located in the historic Audubon Ballroom, dedicated to the legacies of Malcolm X and Dr.…
Source-backed place · Parks and outdoors
McCarren Park
A bustling 36-acre urban oasis on the border of Williamsburg and Greenpoint, featuring sports fields, a year-round farmers market…
Source-backed place · Landmarks
MetLife Building
A towering International Style skyscraper at 200 Park Avenue, once the Pan Am Building, known for its massive scale and controver…
Source-backed place · Museums
Morris-Jumel Mansion
Manhattan's oldest surviving residence, this 1765 colonial estate served as George Washington's headquarters during the American…
Source-backed place · Museums
Museum at Eldridge Street
A stunning National Historic Landmark housed in an 1887 synagogue, this museum celebrates the aspirations and history of Eastern…
Source-backed place · Museums
Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology
New York City's only museum dedicated solely to the art of fashion, featuring award-winning exhibitions and a massive permanent c…
Source-backed place · Museums
Museum of Arts and Design
A Manhattan museum dedicated to the intersection of craft, art, and design, celebrating the creative process and the transformati…
Source-backed place · Museums
Museum of Chinese in America
A nonprofit cultural institution in Manhattan dedicated to preserving and celebrating the rich history, heritage, and diverse exp…
Source-backed place · Museums
Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts (MoCADA)
Brooklyn's first contemporary art museum dedicated to the African diaspora, MoCADA blends visual arts, education, and social just…
Source-backed place · Museums
Museum of Food and Drink
Located in DUMBO's Empire Stores, the Museum of Food and Drink (MOFAD) is a sensory exploration of culinary culture, featuring ex…
Source-backed place · Museums
Museum of Ice Cream
A sensory wonderland in SoHo, this permanent installation invites all ages to explore interactive exhibits and enjoy unlimited ic…
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