With famous New York landmarks like the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center or the Brooklyn Bridge around every corner, it can be hard picking the attractions that you want to see on your trip to NYC.
Below you will find a list of our favorite attractions that we think you have to see in New York City. In addition to that, I’ve included really beautiful and unique places that you should definitely visit! Further down, you will find the 👉 best New York attractions on a map.
TOP Attractions in New York
New York has so much to offer! If you don’t have much time, you should visit these eight TOP attractions in New York:
- Summit One Vanderbilt
- Edge Hudson Yards
- Central Park
- Brooklyn Bridge
- Times Square
- Statue of Liberty
- The 9/11 Memorial
- High Line Park
You can easily do these in two days. My list of the best sights in New York below in the article is ideal for a visit of 5 days to a week.
Buy New York sightseeing tickets online
New York City is just as busy as it was before the pandemic – in fact, it feels a little busier now that many are taking their postponed New York trips. Many of New York’s attractions require you to book time slots in order to visit them. Therefore, you should buy your ticket online in advance! These are the most visited attractions in NYC:
My budget tip: many attractions are included in the New York sightseeing passes – so you can save a lot of money on tickets. Which New York Pass is the best for you, I show you in my New York Pass comparison.
New York Attractions Map
These are my favorite NYC attractions
While the mention of NYC undoubtedly brings to mind many of its famous buildings and attractions, it can be very difficult picking which ones you want to visit during your trip. Our list below of the best attractions in New York is in no particular order and is based on our experiences with each attraction as well as what we think makes for a good trip to the Big Apple!
My favorite New York neighborhoods
Each neighborhood of New York has its own unique character and is worth exploring. However, if I had to limit myself to the most important neighborhoods that best showcase the city’s diversity, it’s these:
The best attractions of New York on a map
A map with all attractions of New York City with a View can be found here – just click on “FULL MAP” if you want to see more. You can click on each attraction on the map to find out everything you need to know!