The 16 best places to visit in New York will help you organize your trip to this iconic city, without missing anything important.
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Fascinating, the city that never sleeps, leaves you speechless from the first step you take on its smoking asphalt and you look up at its imposing skyscrapers, each one higher.
Although there is no set time to enjoy all that New York has to offer, from our experience we believe that for the first time, having between 7 and 10 days allows you to get a general idea, although it is important to know that New York is an addictive city. and we are sure that you will want to return many more times.
In addition to visiting its most emblematic points such as Times Square, the Empire State Building or the Statue of Liberty, we recommend you enjoy international cuisine and its delicious hamburgers, visit more authentic neighborhoods such as Harlem or Queens, go up to the incredible viewpoints, visit free museums, walk through Central Park, go shopping on Grand Avenue, see a Broadway show and above all, feel like another New Yorker.
Any time is perfect to visit New York, although we would opt for spring or autumn with the beautiful colors of the parks or Christmas, when the city shows off its best decoration.
Times Square
Times Square is the heart and the most touristic place to visit in New York. All of us who visit this city pass through this crossroads several times, either during the day or at night, to be fascinated by its advertising signs and neon lights.
To take the best photos of this place, we recommend you go up the red stairs of the TKTS, from where you will get a fantastic view of all of Times Square. This site is also perfect for purchasing same-day Broadway show tickets at incredible discounts.
If what you want is to enjoy the atmosphere, a good option is to have a long coffee and sit in one of its red chairs and tables, simply to watch life go by. If we also tell you that it is one of the free things in New York, the plan is even more delicious, right?
Brooklyn Bridge
The Brooklyn Bridge, built in 1883, joins the island of Manhattan with the borough of Brooklyn, and is the most photogenic and cinematic bridge to see in New York.
Crossing the East River at sunset for almost 2 kilometers of this suspension bridge is also one of the best experiences you can have in this city. In addition, from several points you will be able to take some of the best photos of New York, both while you cross the bridge, and afterwards, in the Brooklyn Heights Promenade and the Empire Fulton Ferry Park, two spectacular viewpoints from where you will have unique perspectives of the bridge from the Brooklyn.
When crossing you just have to be careful to walk in the pedestrian lane and not invade the bike lane, as you can cause an accident.
Central Park
Relaxing, taking a walk, having a picnic or playing sports are just some of the many things you can do in Central Park, the best place to disconnect from the stressful and noisy New York times.
This park is the green lung of Manhattan and is immense, full of lakes, viewpoints, statues and gardens, so it is advisable to take your time to complete this list of essential places to see in Central Park. We recommend visiting it on a Sunday, which is when there is more atmosphere and New Yorkers take the opportunity to practice sports such as baseball or have a family picnic. Another good option to tour this 4-kilometer-long park is to rent a bike on your own or take this bike tour with a guide in Spanish, so you don't miss any interesting point.
Central Park has also been the scene of numerous movies such as "Home Alone 2", "When Harry Met Sally" or "Breakfast at Tiffany's" that you can remember by booking this film tour in Spanish through the park.
Museums of New York
Another of the best things to do in New York is to visit one of its fantastic museums, most of which are free, although they have a fairly reasonable suggested price.
Natural History Museum: located among the best science museums in the world, it stands out for its excellent collection of reproductions of dinosaurs and that of the blue whale. Open every day from 10 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Although it was free before, now you have to buy this ticket.
Metropolitan Museum (MET): it is one of the most important art museums in the world with works by Monet, Cézanne or Rembrandt, although its most popular collections are those of Egypt and Romana. Open from Tuesday to Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday until 9:00 p.m. You can enter with one of the tourist cards or book this skip-the-line ticket in advance.
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MoMA: It is the most important museum of modern art in the world with masterpieces by Picasso, Dalí, Van Gogh, Pollock and Andy Warhol. Open from Saturday to Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; on Fridays it closes at 8:00 p.m. and is free for the last 4 hours.
Fifth Avenue
Fifth Avenue is the most famous and commercial street to visit in New York. This large avenue, which crosses the city from north to south, is full of stores, some luxurious such as Tiffany & Co, known for the "Breakfast at Tiffany's" scene, and others more popular such as the Apple or Disney stores. These more exclusive stores are concentrated between 34th Street and 59th Street, which is the section we recommend visiting, even if it's just to see the windows.
Among the most prominent buildings on Fifth Avenue, in addition to the Plaza Hotel and Trump Tower, is St. Patrick's Cathedral, located right across from Rockefeller Center and considered the largest Gothic Revival-style Catholic church in North America. It is worth going inside this white marble church to see its huge organs and the sculpture of the Pietà. You will take the best photo of this building from the Atlas sculpture in Rockefeller Center, where you can appreciate the architectural contrast of the Cathedral with the skyscrapers that surround it.
Empire State Building
The Empire State Building is the most famous skyscraper in the world, as well as being the tallest building on the planet for many years, and another of the most essential places to see in New York.
This 102-story building with a height of 381 meters has two of the best viewpoints in New York, one on the 86th floor and the other on the 102nd, both with fantastic views of Manhattan.
To avoid the long queues that form at the entrance, especially at sunset rush hour, we recommend you book this ticket in advance.
Another option is to have one of the tourist cards in which the entrance is included.
Harlem
Harlem neighborhood, one of the places to see in New York
Crossing Central Park you will arrive at the Harlem neighborhood, a multicultural neighborhood that over the years has become another of the best places to visit in New York.
With a large African-American community and a somewhat tumultuous history, the neighborhood's tourist area is today very quiet and safe, so you can walk around it without any problem. In addition to completing this list of the best things to see and do in Harlem, we recommend that you listen to a good live jazz concert in a traditional venue and attend a Gospel mass in one of its numerous churches. Also, don't forget to try southern food like fried chicken and waffles at the highly recommended Amy Ruth's and Sylvia's Restaurant.
An interesting way to attend a gospel mass and learn about the history of this neighborhood is to book this tour with a guide in Spanish or this offer that also includes the contrasts tour.
Broadway
Broadway, with almost 33 kilometers, is the longest and most famous street next to Fifth Avenue, to see in New York. The best-known part is the one that crosses Times Square, where the vast majority of theaters are concentrated, where many Hollywood actors began their careers and where some of them still perform.
Musicals are their star show and one of the things to book in New York, especially if you want to ensure a good seat and, on many occasions, take advantage of good offers. The most famous are: The Lion King, The Phantom of the Opera, Hamilton, Chicago, and Aladdin, which was the one we saw and which left us impressed, so we can only recommend it.
SoHo
SoHo, short for “South of Houston Street”, is one of the most charming neighborhoods to see in New York.
This area, where former freed slaves lived, has become over the years one of the most popular neighborhoods in the city, dominated by art galleries, charming shops, restaurants and the latest cafes. design and cast iron lofts at a golden price.
Thanks to its old architecture of low buildings with colorful facades and fire-fighting stairs on the outside, without any skyscrapers nearby, it is widely used as a setting for movies and television series.
During our stay in the city it was one of our favorite neighborhoods and we came several times to walk through streets like Spring Street, Prince Street or Broadway and look for some original gift.
One of the best ways to have a good first contact with this endless city and learn about its history is to book this free tour, considered one of the best free tours in New York, or this private tour, both with a guide in Spanish and with the point meeting point located in this area.
Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty is one of the best-known monuments in the world and the most famous to visit in New York.
This 46-meter-tall statue, turned into an icon of freedom and located on a small island south of Manhattan, was a gift from the French in 1886 to commemorate the centennial of the United States Declaration of Independence.
You get the best views of the statue from the Hudson River on one of the many cruise ships that surround it or on the free Staten Island ferry that leaves from Whitehall Terminal.
To visit the statue you have to take the subway to Battery Park, where the departure dock for the boats that take you to the Statue of Liberty and Liberty Island is, an island that was the gateway for millions of immigrants and that It has an interesting museum.
Before starting the visit, you have to take into account that it is one of the most visited attractions in the city and it is advisable to arrive at the pier first thing in the morning or book this tour of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island in advance.
If, in addition to seeing the statue from the island, you want to go up to the crown, you have to book this ticket in advance, as they usually sell out quickly.
Other good and romantic options to see the statue from the river are to book this cruise through New York at night that includes dinner or this boat trip at sunset.
Flatiron Building
The Flatiron Building, originally the Fuller Building, is one of the most iconic buildings to see in New York. Located next to Madison Square Park, this 97-meter-tall centennial building has an architecture that will not leave you indifferent with its triangular shape and with one end only 2 meters wide. Also the setting for scenes from movies like Spiderman or Armageddon, New Yorkers dubbed it "the flatiron" due to its resemblance to the plates of the time.
In addition to taking several photos from different perspectives, this area is also a good place to eat since you have Eataly right next door, an Italian shopping center full of quality products and restaurants.
9/11 Area
The area of the old World Trade Center building complex with its two famous Twin Towers, has become a tribute to the victims of the savage attacks of September 11, 2001 that caused the death of more than 3,000 people, 2,753 in this place.
At the 9/11 Memorial, located right where the towers used to be, you will find two large fountains inscribed with the names of the deceased, as well as a tree that survived the fall of the towers.
In the 9/11 Museum you can see objects from the victims, material that was recovered from the towers, parts of the planes, testimonies from survivors, among many other details and objects, as well as explanations.
Although we understand that it is an overwhelming place, we believe that it is one of the most essential places to visit in New York, so as not to forget history and pay tribute to the victims.
If you do not have a tourist card that includes the ticket, you can save yourself from the longest queue by reserving this ticket in advance.
In the place occupied by the twin towers, in addition to the monuments and the museum, the tallest building in the city, One World Trade Center, has been built.
On floors 100, 101 and 102 of this skyscraper is One World Observatory, a 360-degree panoramic viewpoint with incredible views of Manhattan Island and the bay. On our last trip we went up to this viewpoint and we can confirm that it is well worth it.
To go up to the viewpoint it is advisable to book this skip-the-line ticket in advance so as not to run out of space. For more information you can consult this post on how to go up to One World Observatory.
To get to this area, there is nothing better than taking the metro to The Oculus, a futuristic station and shopping center designed by the Spanish Santiago Calatrava.
Queens
Queens is not the most touristic neighborhood or district to see in New York, but it is worth spending some time if you want to get to know one of the essences that characterize this city, multiculturalism.
In this neighborhood you can see with the naked eye how the inhabitants of each area of the neighborhood are from a different area of the world. In addition, the neighborhood is full of good restaurants and shops of all these nationalities, so that, in addition to walking, it can be a perfect destination to taste good gastronomy and do some shopping. Some of the areas to visit in Queens are Jackson Heights, Forest Hills, Rockaway Beach, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Jamaica and Astoria.
If you don't feel like getting here by subway on your own, one of the best ways to get a feel for this neighborhood is to book the famous New York Contrasts Tour or this VIP Contrasts tour which takes place in a minibus with a maximum of 15 people, in which in addition to knowing Queens with a guide in Spanish, you will get closer to the Bronx.
After doing the New York contrasts tour on our first trip, we believe that it is the best way to get to know the other, less touristy side of the city, learning its history and most curious anecdotes. We recommend booking the tour in advance as it is the best-selling tour in New York in Spanish.
Madison Square Garden
Madison Square Garden, a mythical stadium where the New York Knicks of the NBA and the New York Rangers of ice hockey play, is another essential place to see in New York.
To visit this five-story stadium with a capacity of more than
20,000 people, you can buy a ticket to watch a game or book this guided tour in
Spanish that will take you through the most interesting places in this
emblematic sports hall.
If you prefer to watch a game (option we recommend) and have good seats, it is best to reserve tickets in advance, especially in games with a good rival. Just to see the spectacle that takes place at the beginning and in the timeouts is already worth the money spent and that is that in the end, even if you are not a big fan of this sport, the experience in general, we assure you that you will not forget it. Also, with a bit of luck you will always be able to see a famous actor or singer watching the game in the main stands.
Grand Central Terminal
Grand Central Terminal, the city's main train station, is another of the architectural wonders to see in New York. With one of the most beautiful halls in the world, which has been the scene of some scenes from famous Hollywood movies such as "Near Death" or "Superman", this more than 100-year-old station will make you fall in love.
Some of its most outstanding elements are the emblematic clock located in the central part and surrounded by screens with the routes of each train, the three large windows, the vault in the main hall and the marble floors.
On the ground floor there are all kinds of fast food restaurants like Shake Shack, one of the best places to eat in New York for cheap, and cafeterias like Magnolia Bakery.
Public Library
Bryant Park is one of the most beautiful parks to visit in New York and also one of the most central. On one side of this green space full of atmosphere in summer, is the New York Public Library and, how could it be otherwise, it is worth a visit in silence. Its beautiful Astor Hall welcomes us with white marble walls, ceilings and stairs and the Rose Main Reading Room, the main reading room that has appeared in numerous films, surrounded by bookshelves, tables and oak chairs, is one of those places that you cannot miss and where you would stay for hours and hours.
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