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While there are dozens of reasons to fall in love with New York, it’s the city’s invigorating energy that’ll sweep you off your feet. Spread across five boroughs, New York City teems with ambition, creativity, and worldly inspiration. It’s one of the only places on earth that makes you feel like you’re on every continent, all at same time. The people, the food, the art - it’s a city that captivates and inspires.
Gaze up at the grand architecture and historical landmarks, explore the colorful neighborhoods and let yourself be transported to another country at the swipe a metrocard, indulge in tantalizing cuisine, head into a bar and experience the thriving nightlife - it truly is a city that never sleeps, and nor should you! To spend every minute in New York City like a true traveler, here's a curation of the 'Best New York City Attractions'
This pocket guide to the 'Best New York City Attractions' will help you take in all the best sites and experience as much life and culture as possible.
Best New York Attractions at a Glance
Narrowing down 10 Best New York Attractions is perhaps the hardest thing to do, simply because there are way too many 'interesting things' in the Big Apple. From museums to galleries to broadway to parks, NYC is brimming with things to do. So, pick a category and see the 5 - 10 Best New York City Attractions and add the most intriguing ones to your itinerary!
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Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty was a beacon of hope and an relief of welcome to the million immigrants who were fleeing from their motherlands in search of refuge. In 2009, TIME called it “a fixture of New York City and a symbol for the nation.”
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Empire State Building
Climb 1,050-ft into the sky and witness the beauty of Manhattan’s skyline and water bodies. Wake up early and watch the sun rise over lady liberty or time your visit for a stunning sunset over Times Square.
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9/11 Memorial & Museum
This iconic landmark, located on the original site of the twin towers pays homage to the victims of 9/11. Memorabilia, multimedia exhibits and artefacts adorn the museum, taking you deep into the history of the towers and the tragic events that led to their fall.
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Top of the Rock
Soar 70 floors into the sky and take in stunning 360-degree views. From the Top of the Rock, you’ll have the best vantage point of iconic NYC monuments including Freedom Tower, Empire State Building, Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty and more.
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One World Observatory
Enter the One World Trade Center, a.k.a. The Freedom Tower, and climb aboard the out-of-the-world Sky Pod elevators to ascend a whopping 1,254 feet in just 60 seconds! The views will make you feel like you’re floating above the city.
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New York Public Library
The cavernous rooms of the NYPL make for a regal setting to catch up on some reading. Two massive Tennessee-marble lions, dubbed Patience and Fortitude, flanking the main portal have become the institution’s mascot. The Periodicals Room holds 10,000 magazines.
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Rockefeller Center
Home to the world famous Christmas Tree, ice skating rink, NBC Studios, The Associated Press, and much more, explore one of NYC’s most iconic buildings. Marvel at the magnificent Art Deco architecture at this landmark.
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Brooklyn Bridge
The Brooklyn Bridge is one of the most recognizable landmarks of NYC. It spans from the East River from Manhattan to Brooklyn and is the world's first steel suspension bridge. The best way to experience the bridge is to take a guided walking tour across the Brooklyn Bridge.
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Broadway Theatre
Flashy billboards, high energy, neon green lights - no other theater district in the world compares to New York’s Broadway scene. Witness the finest productions of classics like the Lion King & Phantom of the Opera come to life.
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Bronx Zoo
Home to over 4,000 animals, the Bronx zoo is spread across 265 acres of lush green terrain. Enjoy rides and attractions, explore the butterfly garden, spot the lions, feed the penguins and ride the Wild Asia Monorail to see elephants, antelopes and rhinos.
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Top 10 NYC Museums Tickets
Museum of Modern Art
Spanning 6 floors, MoMA’s collection numbers more than 150,000 works of art, along with a substantial film and photography collection. See world famous art, including Vincent Van Gogh’s The Starry Night & Andy Warhol's Campbell's Soup Cans.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art
Explore over 2 million works of art at NYC’s MET, the largest art museum in the country. With collections spanning over 5,000 years of history, the museum showcases incredible creativity from across the globe.
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American Museum of Natural History
Founded in 1869, this museum is one of the largest and oldest in the world. See dinosaur bones, explore distant galaxies, check out the colossal Hayden Sphere at the Rose Center for Earth and Space, and much more.
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Frick's Collection
This exquisite museum hosts a unique collection of paintings with visiting exhibitions nestled in a heritage house. This museum is small enough one can explore and study the art in an uplifting, quiet environment which lends itself to reflection.
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Guggenheim Museum
A work of art itself, the spiraling Guggenheim building houses some of the world’s most renowned works of art. Impressionism, post-Impressionism, early modern art, and contemporary art - discover artists from the past and present.
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Whitney Museum of American Art
Spread over 220,000 square-feet, browse over 21,000 paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints, photographs, films, videos, and artifacts by more than 3,000 brilliant artists like Louise Bourgeois, Man Ray, Jasper Johns and Andy Warhol.
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Gulliver's Gate
Occupying an entire city block, this massive, 50,000 sq.f display of miniatures is one of the world’s most unique creations. Gulliver’s Gate boasts of being the most technologically advanced and interactive museum of miniature replicas on Earth.
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Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum
Learn about the USS Intrepid and its brave missions from World War II, discover the role early space missions played in today’s achievements, and immerse yourself in the science and history of the Enterprise.
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Tenement Museum
Dive into this intimate exploration of NYC’s immigration history. Through personal accounts and stories from the working class of late 1800’s, the Tenement Museum celebrates the role immigrants have played in shaping America’s identity.
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The Morgan Library & Museum
This museum takes you on a journey of literary excellence; showcasing some of the best artwork from across the globe. It is known as the only museum to hold 23 copies of the Declaration of Independence, and some of the oldest copies of the Bible
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Top 5 NYC Neighbourhoods
Times Square
Manhattan’s mega entertainment center, Times Square thrives with energy and life. From musicians to street performers, neon flashing lights to Broadway marquees, a visit to this popular intersection will without doubt put you in that ‘empire state of mind’.
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5th Avenue
One of the most famous shopping streets in America, Fifth Avenue is New York's luxury shopping street, where many top designers - Cartier, Tiffany, Bergdorf-Goodman, Apple and Saks have their flagship outelets
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Wall Street
8 city blocks from Broadway to South Street is home to some of the most important exchanges in the world - the famous Wall Street on Financial District. Look out for the bronze statue of Charging Bull at Bowling Green while you're here.
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Highline
The Highline is a 1½-mile-long landscaped park stretching over 3 of NYC's most vibrant neighborhoods: the Meatpacking District, West Chelsea and Hell's Kitchen. To take a break from the city's hustle and consume views of the "urban oasis", there's no better place.
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Greenwich Village
Greenwich Village on the west side of Lower Manhattan was known in the 20th century to be an artists' haven, the Bohemian capital and the cradle of the modern LGBT movement. The Village retains this charm till date and walking around this graffiti town is liberating.
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Top 5 NYC Parks
Central Park
Movies and TV Series have made valiant efforts to capture the essence of Central Park. And while they do share a taste of the iconic NYC spot with the rest of the world, there’s nothing quite like experiencing it for yourself.
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Bryant Park
From outdoor sports to juggling classes and knitting sessions, this park is bustling with fun things to do. From June to August, it has free outdoor movie screenings as well. And in winter, you can ice skate at The Pond!
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Battery Park
Adorned with monuments, gardens, sculptures and memorials, the Battery Park is not just a recreational space, but a historical center and public art museum. Make sure to visit the Castle Clinton and SeaGlass Carousel while you're here.
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Washington Square Park
The Washington Square Park is popular meeting spot in NYC, well known for its arch honoring George Washington. It has served various roles over the years, a marsh, a cemetery, a parade ground and even a chess tournament ground.
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Brooklyn Bridge Park
Flaunting spellbinding views of the Lower Manhattan skyline, this bridge is famous for its great waterfront views and activity ground for roller skating rink, basketball, kayaking, dance, aerobics, and much more. At night, taking a stroll by this park is other-worldly.
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