New York City Things To Do

So, without any further ado, let’s talk about our top choices here at JF Public Adjusters for things to do in New York City.

The Statue of Liberty is literally the most popular site people love visiting the City of New York. Your trip to New York City would be incomplete if you didn’t visit this site. The Staten Island Ferry is the most common option people choose to visit the statue of liberty (because it’s free). It brings you so close to the iconic statue that you can easily take some photographs for your memory bank.

You won’t even have to buy a ticket to get on the ferry because it’s totally free. However, if you’ve got enough time and a healthy budget, you can take a tour of the Statue of liberty to get a closer look.

Visit Central Park

Visiting Central Park is one of the cheapest things to do in New York City. In this park, most of the tourist attractions are offered for free. The Central Park Zoo, Strawberry Fields, Belvedere Castle, and the Lake are some important places you’d love visiting here.

You can even glide across Wollman Rink if you’re visiting the city during winter. You can pick up a map from the visitor center and then plan your trip accordingly.

See the City from the Top

It’s almost impossible to explore the entire city on your first trip. But there are several buildings and rooftop bars where you can go to get a good view of the Big Apple. The Empire State Building and the Top of the Rock offer spectacular views of the city.

If you don’t have enough time to visit both the buildings, you should prefer going to the Top of the Rock because it offers an iconic view of the city along with the Empire State Building in the skyline.

Visiting the Museum

It’s impossible to visit all the museums in this city because there are more than 80 museums operating in different parts of the city. In this situation, you’re bound to choose only one or two of them.

Based on our experience, the American Museum of Natural History and the Metropolitan Museum of Art are the best options for first-time travellers as they offer a detailed view of American culture. However, if you don’t like visiting museums or don’t have enough time to visit both of them, you should head to the American Museum of Natural History because it’s the ideal option for families.

Also, if you’re a history buff, be sure to visit our New York City Historic Sites page where we go over some of our top historic places to visit in New York City.

High Line

Want to explore the city from a different perspective?

Well, you should head to this 1.5-mile path and parkway located near the Hudson River. This site remains operational throughout the year. We recommend coming early to the high line because it often gets crowded by visitors. You’d even get a chance to visit Chelsea Market because it’s quite close to the High Line.

Brooklyn Bridge

Wouldn’t you like taking a visit to one of the most iconic bridges in the world?

It takes only 20 minutes to walk through the bridge. But you get to see incredible views at every step of the way. We recommend visiting the bridge early in the morning because it’s not usually crowded with visitors in the morning.

You can even rent a bike to ride across the bridge. But we won’t recommend doing it during the rush hours because you’d have to press the brakes every few seconds. It gets pretty stressful because there are plenty of people crossing the bridge. Therefore, you should prefer crossing on foot if the bridge is crowded.

Times Square

Times Square is one of the best places to visit in New York City. Although you can visit this site at any time of the day, we recommend going there in the evening. Times Square is normally crowded with people because it’s a busy market but it has its own unique appeal. It’s one of the best places for filming a Vlog in New York City.

Fifth Avenue

How can we forget the premier shopping area of the city when exploring the most important parts of the city?

Many top brands like Bergdorf-Goodman, Tiffany, and Cartier have their flagship stores on Fifth Avenue. Even if you aren’t interested in buying anything, you must visit this shopping area to explore the premium stores of international brands.

Governors Island

Want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city?

You should go to the Governors Island that is just a few meters from the tip o flower Manhattan. You’d see several bike trails, parks, and art exhibitions in this 172-acre island. The local administration organizes several events and festivals in this island during the summer.

The tourists can visit the island for some fun and entertainment from April to October. Make sure that you check their schedule before planning your visit.

The New York City is an exciting tourist destination where you can enjoy lots of amazing activities throughout the year. The city offers lots of entertainment opportunities for tourists. We’ve listed some of the best things you can do in the New York City within a few days. We hope you’d enjoy a great visit to this beautiful city.

Also, be sure to check out the Guide to New York City site which offers a huge number of incredible things to do and experience while in New York City.