What’s the city that never sleep? New York is known as the city that never sleep, which means at anytime of the day, you can find out something to do in the city.
You can stay up late to hang out with some friends, or you can sleep early and find out some activities that you can enjoy.
New York has things to do for every taste and every age, so be ready to explore the city that never sleep, and have an amazing time with your friends and family.
While it is possible to visit at any time of the year, there are times that are better than others. Find out a find out about the best time to visit New York in this article.
List Of The Best Places To Visit In New York, USA (The City That Never Sleep):
New York has many places to discover and explore. In this article, we made a list of the best places to visit in New York with the help of the video below, so we can make a stress-free journey for you without worrying about planning your trip.
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1. Time Square:
Time square is one of the busiest pedestrian places in the world that located in the heart of Manhattan. The time square is known for its entertainment.
There are 39 Broadway theaters that give shows all year long such as, Broadway theater, AMC Empire Theater, and the Time Square theater. You can also find arts galleries empiric all throughout the street of Broadway and 7th streets.
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Not to forget the New York Times Tower that have a significant value when it comes to advertisement. As a matter of fact, one time square is one of the most valuable advertisements in the world, and it is the reason why time square is called by this name.
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If you happen to be there during new year, you should definitely attend the New Year Eve’s Ball Drop celebration. It is the most famous new year celebration in the world.
2. One World Observatory (Freedom Tower):
In One World Observatory, you can have a beautiful view of New York’s Skyline from 100 stories building. That is about 1250 feet above the ground. It is the tallest building in the west hemisphere. It costs $43 to enter the building and have a panoramic view of New York’s most iconic buildings.
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It is also know is the one world trading center that rebuilt after the 9/11 attack. Down below is the 9/11 memorial center right next to the survival tree. It is called by this name because the tree survived the 9/11 attack. You can also see the 9/11 museum.
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The terminal station known as Oculus can give you an amazing view as part of the world trading center complex.
3. The High Line Park:
The High line Park is 1.45 Mile (2.33 Km) in Length. It is a railroad that went out of use in 1980, and transformed into a walkway. It is the place where you can enjoy nature and art at the same time while also watching some entertainment shows.
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You can notice the white flowers covering the walkway called Queen Anne’s Lace (Daucus Carota) plus, other greeneries. It is an amazing walk that gives you a beautiful view of New York’s Skyline.
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An example of art is the Julia Philips’ binoculars at 26th street that allow you to see the surrounding buildings and streets. The freedom’s stand and windy are another amazing arts that shows in the High Line Park.
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The High Line Park is free to the public from 7 am to 10 pm. The best entrance is at 30th street near Hudson Yards where you can find available parking.
4. New York Central Park:
New York Central Park is the most famous park in the world and designated as UNESCO World Heritage Site. It features some beautiful lakes and meadows that can take your breath away. You must visit this iconic place to simply relax and enjoy nature.
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The Sheep Meadow region is a great place to have a picnic with your kids, where you can watch them play around the park. After relaxing, you should visit Bnethesda Terrace and fountain that overlook the lake. It is an amazing view that worth capturing in a camera.
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If you are a photographer, I am sure you will enjoy the place with other attractions, such as the famous Bow bridge, Belvedere Castle, and Cleopatra’s needle.
5. The Vessel:
The Vessel is one of the New York newest development as part of the Hudson Yard Development project in 2019. It is 16 stories tall and offers an amazing view of New York Skyline.
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The spiral staircase can give you a bet of exercise where you can see New York from a different perspective. It is only a few blocks from the High Line Park, so you can hit two stones by one rock.
6. Little Italy And Chinatown:
The two neighboring towns plays an important role in cultural history of New York. The little Italy used to be a settlement of Italians immigrants and still one of the one of the best places to visit in New York.
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The china town is no different. It is the places where Chinese immigrants lives for many years. I would highly recommend it for a tasty and inexpensive authentic Chinese food and amazing shops in its narrow streets.
7. Museum Mile:
You can enjoy culture and art at the 5th avenue in Manhattan. The street, called the ”Museum Mile,” because of the abundance of museums in every corner. There are museums for every age and every taste.
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Visiting the Guggenheim museum would be a fun experience with kids, where you can enjoy fine arts and learn at the same time.
The building itself is a fine art and with its performing art makes it a popular tourist attraction. The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is another amazing museum that you should visit.
8. Grand Central Terminal:
Grand Central Terminal is not only a train terminal, but also a popular a shopping and dinning area. The main concourse of the 42nd terminal featured in several movies. You probably recognize it with the clock on it.
This concourse considered as a national historical landmark. As a matter of fact, it is the ten most visited place in the world, so expect it to be busy.
9. Brooklyn Bridge:
The Brooklyn Bridge connects Manhattan with Brooklyn. It earned the name of the world’s largest bridge that passes through the east river. It was opened in 1883, and it is 1596 feet in length and 277 feet tall.
There is a pedestrian side where you can walk among many tourists to enjoy a beautiful view of Manhattan in one side and Brooklyn in the other side.
10. Statue Of Liberty National Monument And Ellis Island:
The Statue of Liberty is 151 ft (46 m). It is a gift from France to the United States in 1886. It illustrates the figure of Liberties that is known as the liberty goddess in Roman back in the days.
Furthermore, it represents freedom and democracy. While you are in Ellis island, do not forget to visit the Liberty Museum.
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The Ellis island behold another museum for immigrations that illustrates how immigrants struggle and come to the United States in search for freedom and better life.
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Inside tip: You can book a ticket at statue cruises to get to Ellis Island.
Other Tours In New York And Near New York:
New York is well known as a tourist destination that carries an important rule as far as tourism in the United States. It is famous for the Statue of Liberty and Broadway shows.
Not to forget the amazing museums that scattered all over the city of New York. I hope our list of the best places to visit in New York are helpful for you, and I hope you’re an amazing journey.
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Out of the best places to visit in New York, which places have you been to?
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