Place
Brooklyn Bridge
An architectural marvel connecting Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn Heights, this iconic suspension bridge offers a signature pedestr…
1 min
DUMBO
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What to do in New York City today
Plan what to do in New York City today with source-backed places, free Gyde walks, verified events, and clearly labeled bookable partner experiences.
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Empire State Building
An Art Deco masterpiece in Midtown Manhattan, this 102-story skyscraper offers legendary 360-degree views of New York City from i…
1 min
Midtown Manhattan
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Blue Note Jazz Club
A legendary flagship jazz club and restaurant in the heart of Greenwich Village, offering world-class live music and contemporary…
2 min
Greenwich Village
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Brooklyn Bridge Park
A stunning 85-acre waterfront destination in Brooklyn, offering breathtaking views of Lower Manhattan and the New York Harbor acr…
2 min
Brooklyn Heights
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Central Park
The first landscaped park in the United States, this iconic Manhattan oasis stretches from 59th to 110th Street, offering a seren…
2 min
Central Park
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Dia Beacon
A massive contemporary art museum housed in a former Nabisco box printing factory, featuring a world-class collection of art from…
Route map for DUMBO & Brooklyn Bridge
Free walk
DUMBO & Brooklyn Bridge
A roughly two-and-a-half-kilometer riverside walk through DUMBO, tracing the Brooklyn waterfront from Brooklyn Bridge Park up to…
53 min
Route map for Greenwich Village & SoHo
Free walk
Greenwich Village & SoHo
A roughly 2.4-kilometer cultural walk south through Greenwich Village and into SoHo, with eight stops covering historic architect…
54 min
Route map for Financial District & 9/11 Memorial
Free walk
Financial District & 9/11 Memorial
A roughly three-kilometer walk through the southern tip of Manhattan, with eight stops spanning the 9/11 Memorial and rebuilt Wor…
60 min
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Best things to do today in New York City
Source-backed place · Theaters and music
Blue Note Jazz Club
A legendary flagship jazz club and restaurant in the heart of Greenwich Village, offering world-class live music and contemporary…
Legendary jazz room where first-timers can hear world-class sets in an intimate, polished setting.
Source-backed place · Food and drink
Katz's Delicatessen
New York City's oldest deli, famous for its legendary pastrami on rye and deep roots in the Lower East Side's immigrant history.
A monumental rye-cured pastrami sandwich cured up to 30 days, famous for the 'When Harry Met Sally' filming spot table.
Source-backed place · Food and drink
Veselka
An East Village landmark since 1954, Veselka serves authentic Ukrainian soul food in a classic diner atmosphere, famous for its b…
Ukrainian comfort food that stays reliably open for post-bar pierogi and borscht runs.
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Source-backed place · Theaters and music
Village Vanguard
The oldest operating jazz club in New York City, this legendary basement venue has hosted musical giants since 1935, evolving fro…
The classic basement jazz club that feels like a rite of passage for any serious music visitor.
Source-backed place · Bars and nightlife
Angel's Share
A legendary Japanese-style cocktail bar that pioneered the New York City cocktail renaissance, now reborn in the West Village at…
A tiny, hushed Japanese-style cocktail room that feels like a secret even when you know it exists.
Source-backed place · Food and drink
Birria-Landia
A legendary New York City food truck specializing in Tijuana-style birria tacos, founded by brothers José and Jesús Moreno and fa…
Birria tacos with rich consommé and late-night energy in a no-frills truck.
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