38 Best Things to Do in NYC in 2025

New York City, known for landmarks like the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, and Broadway, captivates visitors with its vibrant culture, diverse cuisine, and thriving arts scene.

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Have a family fun day at Coney Island

#38 in Best Things To Do in New York City

1208 Surf Ave.

2 hours to Half Day

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24/7 daily

Enjoy a walk in Battery Park

#37 in Best Things To Do in New York City

1 to 2 hours

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Ticket prices vary

See the Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall

#36 in Best Things To Do in New York City

1260 Sixth Ave.

1 to 2 hours

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Showtimes and ticket prices vary by performanc...

Metropolitan Opera House

#35 in Best Things To Do in New York City

Lincoln Center Plaza

2 hours to Half Day

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Showtimes and ticket prices vary

Take a tour of the historic Apollo Theater

#34 in Best Things To Do in New York City

253 West 125th St.

1 to 2 hours

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Free; tram ride has fees

Pop over to Roosevelt Island

#33 in Best Things To Do in New York City

Roosevelt Island

1 to 2 hours

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Adults from $38.20; kids from $28.20

See the animals at the Bronx Zoo

#32 in Best Things To Do in New York City

2300 Southern Blvd.

2 hours to Half Day

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Prices vary by store

Window-shop along Fifth Avenue

#31 in Best Things To Do in New York City

Fifth Avenue, Between 34th and 59th Streets

1 to 2 hours

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Eat pizza in Little Italy

#29 in Best Things To Do in New York City

1 to 2 hours

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6:45 a.m.-8:45 p.m. daily

St. Patrick's Cathedral

#28 in Best Things To Do in New York City

14 East 51st St.

Less than 1 hour

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Free

Admire the sunset from Little Island

#27 in Best Things To Do in New York City

Pier 55 in Hudson River Park at W. 13th St.

1 to 2 hours

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Adults from $40; kids from $34

Rockefeller Center and Top of the Rock Observation Deck

#26 in Best Things To Do in New York City

30 Rockefeller Plaza

2 hours to Half Day

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Ticket prices vary

See an innovative performance Off Broadway

#25 in Best Things To Do in New York City

2 hours to Half Day

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$25 for adults; free for kids 12 and younger

The Morgan Library & Museum

#24 in Best Things To Do in New York City

225 Madison Ave.

2 hours to Half Day

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$30 for adults; free for kids 11 and younger

The Guggenheim

#23 in Best Things To Do in New York City

1071 Fifth Ave.

1 to 2 hours

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6 a.m.-1 a.m. daily

Brooklyn Bridge Park

#22 in Best Things To Do in New York City

334 Furman St.

1 to 2 hours

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$22 for adults; free for kids 11 and younger

Take a stroll through the Brooklyn Botanic Garden

#21 in Best Things To Do in New York City

1000 Washington Ave.

1 to 2 hours

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$30 for adults; $18 for kids 3-12

American Museum of Natural History

#20 in Best Things To Do in New York City

79th Street and Central Park West

2 hours to Half Day

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Mon-Sun 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

Discover the Strand Book Store

#19 in Best Things To Do in New York City

828 Broadway, New York, NY 10003

1 to 2 hours

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Mon, Thurs-Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Tues-Wed 10 a.m.-8 p.m. | Sun 1-5 p.m.

Visit the New York Public Library flagship

#18 in Best Things To Do in New York City

Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street

Less than 1 hour

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$30 for adults; free for kids 16 and younger

See iconic exhibits at the Museum of Modern Art

#17 in Best Things To Do in New York City

11 West 53rd St.

2 hours to Half Day

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24/7 daily

Enjoy a free boat tour on the Staten Island Ferry

#16 in Best Things To Do in New York City

4 Whitehall St.

Less than 1 hour

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7 a.m.-11 p.m. daily

Bryant Park

#15 in Best Things To Do in New York City

SIxth Avenue between West 40th and West 42nd Streets

2 hours to Half Day

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$38 for adults; $28 for kids 5-12

Take the kids to the Intrepid Museum

#14 in Best Things To Do in New York City

Pier 86, W 46th St.

2 hours to Half Day

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5:30 a.m.-2 a.m. daily; shop and restaurant hours vary

Shop and stroll around Grand Central Terminal

#13 in Best Things To Do in New York City

42nd Street and Park Avenue

2 hours to Half Day

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Show tickets start at $20; food prices vary

Catch a comedy show at The Stand

#12 in Best Things To Do in New York City

116 E. 16th St.

1 to 2 hours

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Adults from $44; kids from $38

Take in 360-degree views from One World Observatory

#11 in Best Things To Do in New York City

117 West St.

Less than 1 hour

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Attend a Broadway performance

#10 in Best Things To Do in New York City

Mid-40s, Between Sixth and Eighth Avenues

2 hours to Half Day

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Free

Wander through Washington Square Park

#9 in Best Things To Do in New York City

Washington Square

1 to 2 hours

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Sample iconic dishes on a Foods of NY tour

#8 in Best Things To Do in New York City

Greenwich Village, Chelsea Market, Chinatown, Nolita

2 hours to Half Day

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Free

Relax at the High Line

#7 in Best Things To Do in New York City

Gansevoort Street to West 34th Street, between 10th and 11th Avenues

1 to 2 hours

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24/7 daily

Walk across the Brooklyn Bridge

#6 in Best Things To Do in New York City

City Hall Park

Less than 1 hour

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$25.50 for adults; $16.50 for kids 4-12

Take the ferry to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island

#5 in Best Things To Do in New York City

Liberty Island

Half Day to Full Day

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$30 for adults; free for kids 11 and younger

Metropolitan Museum of Art

#4 in Best Things To Do in New York City

1000 Fifth Ave.

Half Day to Full Day

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$44 for adults; $38 for kids 6-12

Admire the views from the Empire State Building

#3 in Best Things To Do in New York City

350 Fifth Ave.

1 to 2 hours

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$36 for adults; $24 for kids 7-12

Pay your respects at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum

#2 in Best Things To Do in New York City

90 West Street

1 to 2 hours

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6 a.m.-1 a.m. daily

Explore Central Park

#1 in Best Things To Do in New York City

59th to 110th Streets

Half Day to Full Day

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Times Square

#39 in Best Things To Do in New York City

Between West 42nd and West 47th Streets

Less than 1 hour

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38 Best Things to Do in NYC in 2025

All Things To Do

Have a family fun day at Coney Island

Enjoy a walk in Battery Park

See the Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall

Metropolitan Opera House

Take a tour of the historic Apollo Theater

Pop over to Roosevelt Island

See the animals at the Bronx Zoo

Window-shop along Fifth Avenue

Eat pizza in Little Italy

St. Patrick's Cathedral

Admire the sunset from Little Island

Rockefeller Center and Top of the Rock Observation Deck

See an innovative performance Off Broadway

The Morgan Library & Museum

The Guggenheim

Brooklyn Bridge Park

Take a stroll through the Brooklyn Botanic Garden

American Museum of Natural History

Discover the Strand Book Store

Visit the New York Public Library flagship

See iconic exhibits at the Museum of Modern Art

Enjoy a free boat tour on the Staten Island Ferry

Bryant Park

Take the kids to the Intrepid Museum

Shop and stroll around Grand Central Terminal

Catch a comedy show at The Stand

Take in 360-degree views from One World Observatory

Attend a Broadway performance

Wander through Washington Square Park

Sample iconic dishes on a Foods of NY tour

Relax at the High Line

Walk across the Brooklyn Bridge

Take the ferry to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island

Metropolitan Museum of Art

Admire the views from the Empire State Building

Pay your respects at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum

Explore Central Park

Times Square

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