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38 Awesome Things to do in New York City

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We know that planning a trip to NYC can be overwhelming. It is the largest city in the United States with a population of more than 8 million people. It can be exhausting choosing where to start on a visit to the Big Apple. There are just so many things to do in New York from visiting all of the famous attractions to taking in a Broadway show or venturing out to its five boroughs. That is why we wanted to make planning your trip to New York easy.

Best Things to do in New York City

We love New York City, to us, it is the most exciting city in the world! We’ve visited the Big Apple many times over the past decade and always find something new to see and do. Whether you are a first-time visitor to New York or this is your 5th time visiting, this list of the ultimate things to do in New York City will make your next trip unforgettable. Visiting New York this holiday season? Check out our guide to Christmas in New York – What to do in NYC for the Holidays

We decided to sort this list of what to do in New York City by the “wow” factor. Putting the must-see things to do at the top (especially if you are visiting for the first time) and the things we feel you can leave for a second or third visit near the bottom. We also give prices and Google map coordinates to help you find each attraction. So happy browsing!

1. Empire State Building at Night

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Not many cities in the world compare to the NYC Skyline at night and the most famous of all the observation decks in New York City is definitely at the top of the Empire State Building. One of the coolest things to do in New York is to up the Empire State Building at night. It used to be the tallest building in New York but that title is now held by the new building at 1 World Trade Center. Still, the view of the city from here is incredible. Read: 30 Best New York Views – Where to See the Manhattan Skyline

Our favorite time to visit is at night. The observation deck is open until 12 am in the summertime. Going late at night helps means less crowds while taking in the neon lights igniting the city skyline. If you do want to visit the Empire State Building during the day we recommend heading there early to avoid the lines. But it really is more beautiful at night.

2. Go Up to the Top of the Rock

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View from the Top of the Rock

You’ll notice that we mention a lot of views in this New York City guide and that is because New York has such a beautiful skyline. One of New York’s best skyline views can be…

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