It’s no secret that New York City is one of the busiest, most unique places in the USA and the world, but many of New York’s best places are still a bit under the radar. From iconic places to lesser-known spaces, this list contains 51+ things to do on your first time or returning trip to the Big Apple.

Please note that some of these activities are outside Manhattan, but all are within New York City limits.

Places to See

• See the Statue of Liberty. An icon of NYC and America itself, stop by Lady Liberty either to take a

New York is such a big city that even after a few times of visiting, there’s always more to do. If you’ve already visited once before and have done the essentials, then here’s a list of things to do when you return.

See (more) Museums

There’s no shortage of tourist sites in NYC. Some good art museums include the Frick Collection, American Folk Art Museum, the Cloisters (another one of my favourites), the Bronx Museum of the Arts, and the Van Cortlandt House for those into decorative arts. Of course there are so many different types … Continue reading

New York City is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world and rightfully so. The huge city has so much to offer from shopping to museums to events to food. So if you’re coming to New York – specifically Manhattan – and you have only a few days, what should you prioritise?

See the Sights

Of course you need to go to Central Park, which is great for a nice walk or you could even rent a bike in a nearby shop to get around more quickly. Here you can see the zoo, Belvedere Castle… Continue reading