10 TOP Things to Do in New York (2025 Activity Guide)

Downtown Brooklyn featuring a bridge and heritage elements

Brooklyn Bridge Park showing a city, a skyscraper and a sunset

The Oculus featuring interior views as well as a small group of people

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Little Shop Of Horrors Off-Broadway

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Times Square

Brash, bold and flashy – there is something truly captivating about the bright lights and hypnotic hubbub of Times Square.

Central Park

Escape the shadow of the crowded skyscrapers for an all-American afternoon enjoying the sights and sounds of Central Park.

Grand Central Terminal

With sweeping marble staircases, world-renowned artworks and chandeliers gracing its elegant colonnades, Grand Central Terminal is more than just a train station.

Ed Sullivan Theater which includes a city and signage as well as a large group of people

Broadway

Visit the dazzling theater district of one of the world’s most exciting cities. Enjoy the shopping, dining and street entertainment as well.

Statue of Liberty

A welcome sight for generations of immigrants as they arrived in New York Harbor, Lady Liberty stands as a beacon of hope and freedom to all who lay eyes on her.

Madison Square Garden

Whether you’re performing here, watching your favorite sports team or entertainer or touring the venue, you’re in for an exciting event.

Manhattan Cruise Terminal

Explore the waterfront in New York with a trip to Manhattan Cruise Terminal. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.

Empire State Building

Rising regally above the city, the Empire State Building is the ultimate symbol of New York glitz and glamour.

Rockefeller Center

Nothing epitomises the American dream like the Rockefeller Center, a gleaming complex that effortlessly mixes business and pleasure.

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