20 interesting places to visit in New York

1. Statue of Liberty

Of course, this is the main symbol not only of New York, but of all of America. To get inside, you need to take a ferry.

How to get there:

They operate daily from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

Ticket price for the Statue of Liberty:

• $24.50 for adults
• $12 for children.
• Free for children under 4 years old.

2. Empire State Building

You have probably seen this skyscraper in American movies. Construction began in 1929, and since then the building has been considered one of New York's most recognizable landmarks and the "heart" of the city. There are two observation decks open for visiting, where you can see all of New York at your feet.

• $44 for adults,
• $38 for children.

• $79 for adults,
• $73 for children.

You can book tickets in advance on the official website.

3. Rockefeller Center

To visit the observation deck of this skyscraper, it is best to come at sunset. At this time, you get a view of the mentioned Empire State Building and all of New York bathed in the setting sun's rays. The deck is equipped with convenient city binoculars.

Entrance prices:

• $40 for adults,
• $34 for children.

You can book tickets in advance on the official website.

4. High Line Park

This unusual urban park was opened in 2009. It is built 10 meters above ground level on the site of a former railway line. Covering an area of 160 hectares, there are many secluded spots with benches, loungers, and tables where you can relax and have a snack.

5. Metropolitan Museum

One of the largest art museums in the world is located in the center of Manhattan. It would probably take more than a month to see the entire exhibition, but it is definitely worth visiting for at least a couple of hours.

Museum hours of the Metropolitan Museum:

• Sunday–Thursday — from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM,
• Friday and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

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6. World Trade Center

The construction of this skyscraper was completed only in 2014. The building has become a new symbol of freedom and was erected near the site of the September 11 tragedy. The One World Observatory, located at a height of 381 meters above ground level, recently opened for visitors.

Entrance to One World Trade Center costs $39.

7. The Museum of Modern Art

Not far from the Metropolitan Museum is another interesting museum in New York. It houses modern masterpieces of painting, sculpture, and design.

Ticket prices for the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York:

• $25 for adults,
• $14 for students,
• free for children under 16.

Tickets here should be booked for a specific time. You can do this on the official website.

8. Central Park

Among New York's concrete jungle lies a real oasis — a huge park covering 3.41 km². You have probably seen in movies how locals go for morning runs or leisurely evening walks here. It is indeed "the meeting place you can't change". Be sure to visit it.

You can book a hotel with a discount of up to 65% on the website.

If you visit New York in warm weather, be sure to take a boat ride on the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir. You can also take a bike ride and visit the zoo. In winter, an ice rink opens in the park. Various events are held year-round, and the schedule can be found here.

9. Times Square

One of the most famous squares in New York that you must visit, named after The New York Times newspaper, whose office has been located here since 1904. Skyscrapers, neon signs, and people bustling around like ants, all have a special magnetism. When standing in the middle of Times Square, it feels like all the world's hustle and bustle is concentrated here.

10. Brooklyn Bridge

The most beautiful, oldest, iconic — many epithets can be used for the Brooklyn Bridge, but it is better to just take a walk on it. Bridges in New York are a separate category of attractions. This unique suspension bridge was built in 1883 and connects Manhattan with Brooklyn.

11. The Met Cloisters

Tourists visit this place much less frequently, but they shouldn't — it stands out sharply among other significant attractions in New York. Located in the Upper West Side, in a beautiful building styled like a medieval abbey, is a branch of the Metropolitan Museum. In the cloisters (covered galleries), there is a unique collection of medieval Christian art, and in the inner courtyard, you can sit at a café table and watch the spray of an elegant fountain.

12. National September 11 Memorial & Museum

If you want to honor the memory of those who died on September 11, visit the museum located at the site of the Twin Towers. More precisely, two unique pools and a small park are now located on the site of the destroyed buildings, and the museum itself is beneath them.

Entrance fee:

• $29 for adults,
• free for children under 6.

Buy tickets and book a tour in advance online.

13. Broadway Theatre

Dedicate one of your New York evenings to seeing a Broadway show. You don't even need to study the repertoire. Usually, the concierge at your hotel can suggest what to see today and order a ticket for you. If you're worried about not understanding much of the performance, don't worry, Broadway musicals are understandable to everyone, so definitely go.

14. Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

The museum building itself is akin to a work of art, not to mention the collection housed within. If you want to admire unusual masterpieces of contemporary art, you need to visit this place when in New York. Be aware, the exhibition often changes, and the museum closes for visits during the preparation of a new exhibition. You can follow this on the official website. The ticket price should also be checked there.

15. Brooklyn Botanic Garden

If you are in New York in the spring or summer, be sure to visit the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. The most beautiful place, the gardens are open for visits every day except Monday. Although entry is usually paid, it is free on Tuesdays. You can also enter for free on Saturday from 10 PM to midnight if you want to arrange a romantic night walk.

16. Coney Island

Not sure what to do in New York? The island of entertainment in the ocean of New York's business life. The first fast food, the first roller coaster, and the first children's attraction — all of these first appeared on Coney Island. Be sure to walk along the Riegelmann Boardwalk and the famous Brighton Beach, relax on the beach, test your nerves on the roller coaster, and try the local hot dog.

17. Wall Street

Include Wall Street in your route of interesting and iconic places in New York — the financial center of the world, where you can learn how and what business America lives by, and at the same time, see one of the strangest symbols of the Big Apple — the "Charging Bull" statue, which, according to the architect's idea, symbolizes the strength of the American people.

18. Grand Central Terminal

You don't need to go anywhere or walk around in New York, just look at the beauty of the Grand Central Terminal building. The ceiling of the main hall is decorated with an amazing fresco depicting the zodiac signs and 2,500 stars, 60 of which are illuminated. Also, it's at the terminal where you can try the tastiest bagel in New York.

19. Soho District

Once filled with factories and plants, this Manhattan district was taken over by the bohemian crowd in the mid-80s, who created many galleries and atmospheric establishments. Today, Soho has turned into a residential area where tourists come to visit local shops and cafés.

20. New York Public Library

If you have time, visit the New York Public Library. Not to read, of course, but to appreciate the monumental architecture of its building, which can, without exaggeration, be called a temple of science.

Library hours:

• Tuesday-Wednesday — from 10:00 to 20:00;
• Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday — from 10:00 to 18:00;
• Sunday — from 13:00 to 17:00.

Admission is free.