Your complete guide to New York
Verified itineraries, honest advice, and no-fluff tips on Times Square, Central Park, and the Empire State Building, plus day trips across the region, from Fifth Avenue to the boardwalk at Coney Island.
Top-rated activities in New York City
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Top destinations in and around New York City
From Times Square and Central Park to the Statue of Liberty and Brooklyn Bridge, plus day trips to the Hudson Valley and Long Island further afield.
Lower Manhattan's Historic District
Stone Street, South Street Seaport and the Wall Street canyon — reshaped many times since the 1600s, not a single preserved historic quarter.
Coney Island Boardwalk
The boardwalk, Luna Park's rides and Nathan's original hot dog stand — plus a cold Atlantic Ocean for much of the year, not a warm swimming beach.
Chelsea and the High Line
The High Line is a former elevated railway converted into a 2.3-kilometer park above 10th Avenue, with Chelsea Market housing food vendors directly beneath its southern end.
DUMBO, Brooklyn's Waterfront Neighborhood
DUMBO sits beneath the Manhattan Bridge with cobblestone streets and converted warehouses, and Washington Street offers the neighborhood's famous framed view of the bridge itself.
The Hudson Valley Day Trip
An hour north of the city by Metro-North train, the Hudson Valley covers Sleepy Hollow, riverside estates, and peak fall foliage color that typically arrives in October.
Brooklyn, New York's Largest Borough
Brooklyn is the most populous of New York's five boroughs, stretching from Brooklyn Heights to Coney Island and connected to Manhattan by subway lines and the Brooklyn Bridge.
Things to do in New York City
A view from the Empire State Building, a walk through Central Park, a cruise around the harbor, and more — the best activities in New York City.
Manhattan Walking Tours
Guided routes through Lower Manhattan and the main landmarks, from short first-timer introductions to longer deep-dive tours.
New York Harbor Cruises
From 45-minute sightseeing trips to sunset sails and party boats, all viewing the Manhattan skyline and the Statue of Liberty from the water.
Day Trips From New York City
Popular day trips from the city include Niagara Falls, Washington DC, Philadelphia, Boston, and the Hudson Valley, with coach or private transfers, tickets, and guides included depending on the package.
Food and Dining Tours
Guided tastings of the city's pizza, bagels and food-cart classics, plus rooftop dinners overlooking the skyline for a local edge.
Essential travel guides
Our most popular guides to help you prepare.
Walking Tour of Central Park
Central Park's 843 acres were designed by Olmsted and Vaux, and a two-hour guided walk covers only a fraction of the park, leaving most of the north end unexplored.
Statue of Liberty Crown Ticket
Access to the Statue of Liberty's crown requires a separate ticket from the standard ferry pass, released in very limited quantity and best booked several months in advance.
Empire State Building Observatories
The Empire State Building has two separate observatories with their own pricing: an open-air deck on the 86th floor, and a pricier, glass-enclosed deck on the 102nd floor.
Walking Across the Brooklyn Bridge
The walk between City Hall and DUMBO covers about 1.8 kilometers on a shared pedestrian and bike path, and the direction you choose and time of day change the experience considerably.
Day Trips by Train, No Car Needed
Several destinations outside the city are genuinely reachable by train alone, using Metro-North, the Long Island Rail Road, or Amtrak, without ever needing to rent a car.
Greenwich Village Food Tour
A guided food tour through Greenwich Village combines a handful of tasting stops with walking commentary over a couple of hours, and the ticket price typically covers all food tastings.
Suggested itineraries
Tested routes to make the most of your time.
One Day in Manhattan, the Essentials
A single day in New York only allows time for one extended neighborhood rather than the whole city, so this itinerary moves through Times Square, Midtown, and then Lower Manhattan.
Three Days of Classic New York
This three-day itinerary covers one neighborhood per day: Midtown and Times Square first, Central Park on the second day, and Lower Manhattan on the third.
Seven Days for a First US Trip
This seven-day itinerary stays entirely within New York City with no day trips outside it, aimed at travelers on their first visit to the United States.
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