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With so much packed into a small area, first time visitors often have trouble deciding what to see and where to go. Let us help make your decisions easier with this list of NYC's most famous.
Structure · Midtown Manhattan, New York, NY · 1172 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: The iconic New York skyscraper features breathtaking views of the entire city. Be sure to dress appropriately as it can get cold that high up!
New York Habitat: The iconic “Lady Liberty” stands over 300 feet tall from the ground. Make sure to get to Battery Park early as the lines for the ferry get very long very fast.
Rockefeller Plaza (btwn W 49th & W 50th St), New York, NY
Plaza · Rockefeller Center · 846 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: Go to the Top of the Rock observation deck for magnificent views over Central Park. Also, get there early for the famous “lighting of the tree” in early December!
59th to 110th St (btwn 5th Ave & Central Park W), New York, NY
Park · Central Park · 1837 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: One of the most well known parks in the U.S., Central Park is a great place to get away from the fast paced NYC streets. See a concert or movie here in the summer for an unforgettable experience!
Broadway & 7th Ave (btwn W 42nd & 47th St), New York, NY
Plaza · Theater District · 2355 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: The bright lights and crowds of people can be overwhelming at first to newcomers. Go at night to get the full experience of this extravagant area.
180 Greenwich St (btwn Liberty & Fulton St), New York, NY
Memorial Site · Financial District · 868 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: In the footsteps of the original Twin Towers lie two reflecting pools where visitors can pay their respects and see the bronze inscribed names of those who lost their lives.
11 Wall St (btwn Broadway & Broad St), New York, NY
Financial Service · Financial District · 114 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: In the heart of the financial district, visit the NYSE to see the world's premiere financial center along with its spectacular architecture.
New York Habitat: Brooklyn Bridge is just a short 20-30 minute walk from end to end, but don’t forget to take a couple minutes and stop in the middle for breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline.
Harbor or Marina · Financial District · 225 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: The port now features many shops and restaurants but we recommend the South Street Seaport Museum for an in depth look at what was once one of the busiest seaports in America.
New York Habitat: Step into Chinatown, a world of its own, where more than 2 million NYC residents live. There is great authentic Chinese food here and street vendors are all over.
Sandwich Spot · Lower East Side · 1449 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: It's all about the pastrami on rye at this famous deli. Take your ticket stub, walk to the right counter, get your food, and chow down. Don't lose that ticket stub though or it'll cost ya!
New York Habitat: Home to the NY Knicks and Rangers sports teams, MSG also serves as a venue for concerts & political rallies. You can enter the arena from Penn Station underground without even taking a step outside!
87 E 42nd St (btwn Vanderbilt & Park Ave), New York, NY
Rail Station · 1469 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: Wide open spaces, sweeping high ceilings with beautiful artwork, and incredible architecture. Find and test out the whispering gallery in front of the Oyster Bar, a fascinating architectural oddity.
151 W 34th St (btwn 7th Ave & Broadway), New York, NY
Department Store · Garment District · 1064 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: The world's largest department store, Macy's flagship store on 34th St. Ride the unique wooden escalators up and down its 11 floors and find anything you can think of.
Union Sq E/W & Broadway (btwn E 14th & E 17th St), New York, NY
Park · 565 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: One of the City's best spots to people watch. Go on a Saturday afternoon, check out the busy Farmer's Market, and chuckle at some of the interesting characters you're bound to see.
New York Habitat: You can catch a breather while walking around and sit on the steps out front but we recommend venturing inside to see the simply spectacular Reading Room.
Madison Ave (btwn E 23rd & E 26th St), New York, NY
Park · 479 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: This is a beautiful park no doubt, but there's a reason it's crowded - Shake Shack. Endure the wait for one of the city's best burgers and chow down in the park for a fun lunch.
E 8th St & Lafayette St (Astor Place Traffic Island), New York, NY
Public Art · NoHo · 40 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: Who doesn't love the satisfaction you get from moving huge objects? Come to Cooper Square and push this cube around to show off your superhuman strength!
Concert Hall · Theater District · 111 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: One of the most prestigious venues in the world, the 120+ year old Carnegie Hall combines spectacular architecture with the world's most distinguished artists and composers.
W 4th St (btwn MacDougal St & University Pl), New York, NY
Park · Greenwich Village · 710 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: A beautiful park and a must see for any visitor. It's perfect when you just want to sit on a bench and read a book or do some people watching. On nice days you can find all sorts of live music too.
New York Habitat: One of the most famous streets in NYC, this prestigious street is home to some of the world’s best shopping. This is a great ave to walk and explore but it’s especially beautiful during the holidays!
btwn Gansevoort & W 34th St (btwn 10th & 12th Ave), New York, NY
Park · Chelsea · 1495 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: Walking across the old train tracks you will get an amazing panoramic view of Manhattan. Don’t forget to look towards the Hudson River as well: at one point you can even see the Statue of Liberty!
New York Habitat: A lovely place to take a break from bustling Midtown. If you can’t be away from your computer too long note that there’s free WiFi internet too!
New York Habitat: Unfortunately this beautiful Art Deco building’s observation deck has been closed since 1945. The marble lobby is open to visitors though, and it’s free!
Art Museum · Upper East Side · 212 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: This art museum gets overshadowed by the nearby Met, but it has an impressive art collection! Check out the paintings by Bellini, Rembrandt, Turner and Vermeer!
233 Broadway (btwn Park Pl & Barclay St), New York, NY
Structure · Tribeca · 28 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: You can admire the beautiful architecture in this building. It is known for its gothic structures, so make sure and look up to the ceiling ;-)
Baseball Stadium · Concourse Village · 1155 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: One of the most famous landmarks in the Bronx, the Yankee Stadium is a great place to visit in the spring during the baseball season!