Things to Do in New York City NY -- Best Activities and Attractions

Big Apple Greeter

We cannot praise this service enough. Our Travel Agent told us about Big Apple Greeter and we completed the simple form on the website.... more on Tripadvisor

The Big Apple Greeter service is a must if you're visiting NYC, our greeter Ben took us to... more on Tripadvisor

Got feedback?

Metropolitan Museum of Art

AVERAGE RATING

5.0

125+ reviews

Yahoo! Travel

5

125+ reviews

This is a wonderful place to get away from the city's hustle and just enjoy a stroll at... more on Tripadvisor

The collection is the best in the world. Being surrounded by such... more on Yahoo

Found a bug?

Lower East Side Tenement Museum

guided tours

Thanks to Tripadvisor, this was a "must see" on our recent trip. We impressed at the passion and knowledge of the young tour guide.... more on Tripadvisor

This museum was certainly worth the visit. I went with my extended family, including 3 young boys, each over 5 years... more on Tripadvisor

Is something missing?

Central Park

AVERAGE RATING

5.0

143+ reviews

Yahoo! Travel

5

143+ reviews

I absolutely love Central Park, in all its glory, it depicts a more subtle New York City. In the summer, relaxing in... more on Yahoo

The different pieces of art was wonderful, and even if you got lost, it didn't... more on Yahoo

Does this item belong in these results?

Ellis Island

I enjoyed going to Ellis Island with some of my college friends. Make sure you get a tour guide. You'll... more on Go City Kids

It's worth doing a little bit of family research before arriving (or ducking outside to make a quick cellphone call to the older family member, as I did) to help lookup records of your family members... more on Go City Kids

Have a suggestion?

Harlem Heritage Tours

The Harlem Heritage Tours' Harlem Walking Tour was magnificent. The initial meeting with Neal Shoemaker (our tour guide and owner of Harlem Heritage Tours), who has a captivating smile and stately demeanor, made my daughter and me feel immediately... more on Tripadvisor

If you want to find out what Harlem's really about - Neil Shoemaker is the man! We had a fantastic half day... more on Tripadvisor

Tell us what you think.

Staten Island Ferry

The ferry is a great fun FREE ride right past the statue of liberty. GREAT... more on Go City Kids

Went on this ferry just after dark first week of January 07. Weather was great this week;... more on Tripadvisor

I love this! Here's why.

Top of the Rock Observation Deck

It's been pointed out in many of the reviews how "The Top of the Rock" has much shorter wait times than the Empire State building. This is true; however, I think the best reason to visit is that it offers the... more on Tripadvisor

We went just before dark on Sunday, June 25th. Nice time and not crowded at all. Be sure to go to Rockafeller Center and get tickets to take the elevator up to... more on Tripadvisor