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The 6 Best Things to Do in New York City
Skyline views, Broadway lights, and a bite from everywhere
New York is the city that has it all — museums, Broadway, parks, and a food scene spanning the globe, block by block. Loud, fast, and unforgettable.
BEST TIME
April–June and September–November
TYPICAL BUDGET
$1,500–$2,900 per person for a week
6 best things to do in New York City
1
Central Park and the Met
2
Top of the Rock or Empire State views
4
Walk the High Line to Chelsea Market
5
Brooklyn Bridge at sunset
6
Neighborhood food crawl (bagels to dumplings)
How to fit it into a day
Central Park and the Met
Spend the morning on the highlight, then in the afternoon or evening: top of the rock or empire state views.
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LOCAL TIP
Take the subway — it’s faster than cabs in Manhattan traffic.
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