About New York City
New York City is one of United States's major cities, home to around 8,804,190 people.
Best time
Late spring and early autumn for pleasant temperatures
Weather
Diverse — temperate to subtropical
Experiences
Things to do in New York City
1
Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
2
Central Park
3
Times Square
4
Metropolitan Museum of Art
5
Empire State Building or Top of the Rock
6
Brooklyn Bridge walk
7
9/11 Memorial & Museum
8
High Line and Chelsea Market
Budget travel
Free things to do in New York City
Central Park
Times Square
Brooklyn Bridge walk
9/11 Memorial & Museum
High Line and Chelsea Market
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
- Visit Central Park
- Visit Times Square
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Visit Empire State Building or Top of the Rock
- Visit Brooklyn Bridge walk
- 3
Day 3
More highlights
- Visit 9/11 Memorial & Museum
- Visit High Line and Chelsea Market
Where to eat
Local favourites
- $$
Katz's Delicatessen
Jewish deli · Pastrami institution since 1888
- $
Joe's Pizza
Pizza · Classic NY slice — locals' pick
- $
Xi'an Famous Foods
Chinese · Hand-ripped noodles citywide favourite
- $$
Russ & Daughters Café
Appetizing · Century-old smoked-fish counter
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
- $$$$
The Plaza
Fifth Avenue · Belle Époque landmark at Central Park
- $$$$
The Beekman
Financial District · Atrium hotel in a historic building
- $$$
The Standard High Line
Meatpacking · Design hotel straddling the High Line
- $$
Pod Hotels
Multiple · Top-rated compact rooms for city visits
In pictures
New York City gallery
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