Best Thing To Do In New York City

Best Thing To Do In New York City

Discover the many wonders that make New York one of the most desirable vacation destinations in the country, and enjoy something fun and interesting here.

Experience the unique treasures that New York State offers. Landscaping Consider the thrill of parasailing several hundred feet up horseback on the shores of Lake George or Long Island. Letworth State Park, "View of the Grand Canyon in the East," can provide just a hot-air balloon ride Experience the exhilaration of white water rafts on the unique Adirondacks, enjoy the natural landscapes, peaceful forests and mountains of Catskill, or in one of our charming villages or relevant homes. Take a trip Like good food? Get out on state wine or craft beverage trails or snacks in the Hudson Valley.

Immerse yourself in many of New York State's most renowned museums and cultural institutions and celebrate our proud history along the way. We pay tribute to the great achievements of our country's heroes by visiting one or all of our 15 Hall of Fame.


Here are some of the awesome activities to choose from on your next New York vacation!

Take a sightseeing tour



Many people in NYC will be on the lookout for bus tours, especially hop-on-hop-off tours, but there are different options.

Take a look at our comparison guide on the NYC Bus Tour to see which one might be right for you. We offer about 40 different tours, including free, self-guided, guided and GPS-enabled audio tours of the neighborhood that you will probably find in NYC as a tourist. Take a tour


Watch the Broadway show

There are dozens and dozens of Broadway and off-Broadway musicals and plays to name a few. See what you're playing while you're in town. Learn how to save money on Broadway tickets through lottery and other discount options. We explain them in all detail. You might even consider taking a Disney tour on Broadway, as it has the opportunity to watch behind the scenes at a theater and try out real props and costumes for significant musicals!


Check out the stunning New York skyline

For incredible vista and panoramic views, you'll want to visit one of three observation decks: the Empire State Building, the One World Observatory (Freedom Tower) or the Rockefeller Center at the top of the Rock. Each has its own vantage point, as well as different admission prices, waiting times, and opening / closing times. Read about what is broken down in our post about optimum and each cons you choose which view is right for you.

If you prefer to stay close to the ground or not pay the entrance fee of 3 views, you can still get incredible views of the city and in some cases free.


Attend a sports event

NYC has several major sports teams. In fact, the Big Apple has 2 teams for each sport - from April to October you can enjoy the Yankees and Mets (you can even tour at Yankee Stadium).

From August to December (and possibly January), the New York Giants and Jets are playing just across the Hudson River in New Jersey.

The Brooklyn Nets and New York Knicks win their footwear between October and April (if they play in June).

NYC has 3 hockey teams, the Rangers, Devils and Islanders take on the ice at the same time as basketball teams.

NYC is home to the NYC Marathon, the US Open Tennis Championship, and many other smaller events.




Enjoy a boat cruise around Manhattan

You can choose between single-ride tourist boats, hop-on-hop all-day boats, speedboats and sailboats. There is also a nighttime ride and dinner and a music cruise. If you are on a budget, there are a number of free boat ferries, including the Staten Island Ferry.


Eat Real New York Meals

New York City has a lot of great food places and you don't have to spend a lot of money on some of the world's most delicious food.
We recommend finding New York national foods such as pizza, bagels, pastrami or puppies as well as restaurants that fit your mood, budget, and location.
You might also consider taking one of our favorite food tours in NYC.

If you want to find out more about the city's great cuisine and the cultural history behind these dishes, consider a Secret Food Tour in Greenwich Village or Brooklyn.



Adirondack Experience, Visit the Museum of Blue Mountain Lake


Adirondack Park is the largest protected area in the United States with 6 million acres of Kim Knox Bacchus. And historically and wildly, there are endless stories of this homogeneous land of high peaks and dense forests, and from the experience of the Adirondack, there is no better place to get acquainted with it (formerly known as the Adirondack Museum). This 121-acre complex has 23 buildings and you can spend a whole day exploring what makes the New York area significant.

The focus of this museum is on those whose lives are embedded in this vast wilderness. Learn about logging and furniture making, see artisans, watch the raincoat Teddy Roosevelt sail through the darkness of the Adirondack to become President of the United States and wander among the beautifully crafted boats: the museum has the country's largest shipyard. In 2017, in celebration of its 60th anniversary, the museum debuted 19,000 square feet of life, sinking into the Adirondacks exhibit.



Mohawk Mountain House (New Paltz)

Mohawk Mountain House is a historic treasure that dates back to 1869, when a modest house was built on a small mountain top near Mohonk Lake, in New Paltz, less than two hours from New York City.

Today, the 266-room Victorian hotel is still surrounded by thousands of acres of forest with 85 miles of hiking trails through its doors. The rooms are small but there are 124 fireplaces. Included with your room rate, you will be treated to snacks in a great dining room and practice classes at the resort's gym.

Enjoy tennis, golf, lake swimming, boat skiing, ice skating, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and kids programs while you are at the Mohawk House the Depending on the season. Year-round, you can enjoy a 30,000-square-foot Victorian-style spa, with 16 treatment rooms, couples' homes with a fireplace, and a co-solarium.







Buttermilk Falls Inn & Spa (Milton)

The Buttermilk Falls Inn & Spa is an attractive bed and breakfast with a total of 19 rooms and guest rooms on 75 acres of land in the main garden of the Hudson Valley. Located near New Paltz on the west side of the Hudson River, hours away from New York City, it makes it a great commute.

The site also houses Henry's restaurant Sarai's organic garden and bee dishes. The modern-looking spa uses attractive, solar and geothermal energy to heat its saunas, steam houses and mineral pools.




Copperhood Inn & Spa (ShadowCan)

Copperhood Inn & Spa is a small 15-room spa in Catskill that has developed the following for its own customized weight loss, detox, juice-fast and raw food programs that range from one month to three days.

Geographically not too far from Emerson, it's more modest in style - don't expect a luxurious environment. However, it does have a modest but well-equipped spa (including a wet house with a shower, Scotch tube, and hydrotherapy tub) with healthy food, yoga classes, hiking and six treatment rooms. It has a sauna, hot tub, steam room, 60-foot indoor pool and full gym.




Walking through Central Park

Escape from the hustle and bustle of the city's streets is all you can imagine. There is plenty to do in Central Park, including extensive open spaces, rides, zoos, sculptures, shade trees, ponds and lakes.


Get a tourist discount pass

A tourist discount pass gives you access to some of NYC's most popular attractions. Passes aren't free on your own, if you plan your itineraries well, you'll get one or two fascinating freebies every day.