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10 Things to Do in New York City, From a Native New Yorker
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items Here are 10 Things to Do in New York City, from a native New Yorker. Get the most of the of city that doesn't sleep.
Skip the Uber. Lace up and walk from Brooklyn to Manhattan. You’ll get skyline views that look like a movie scene — and you’ll feel like a local by the time you’ve dodged three cyclists and a selfie stick.
1. Walk the Brooklyn Bridge (and earn your carbs)
New Yorkers affectionately call it a “dirty slice”. If it folds, drips grease, and costs under five bucks, you’ve found gold. Joe’s Pizza in Greenwich Village or Prince Street Pizza in SoHo? Fuggetaboutit.
Grab a "dirty slice" from Joe’s Pizza
Even if musicals aren’t your thing, the talent will blow you away. Pro tip: grab same-day tickets at TKTS in Times Square. This is the one time it’s okay to linger there.
3. Catch a Broadway show
There’s more to Central Park than pigeons, squirrels, and horse carriages. Rent a rowboat at the Loeb Boathouse or take a walk through The Ramble. It’s the city’s breathing space so make good use of it.
4. Visit Central Park, then brag about it
The Met, MoMA, or the Whitney, pick your poison. Stare thoughtfully at a painting, nod, and say, “interesting use of color.” Works every time.
5. Hit a museum, pretend you “get” modern art
Dim sum in the morning, dumplings for lunch, hand-pulled noodles for dinner. The smells alone are worth the trip. Don’t ask for fortune cookies, real restaurants won’t have 'em.
6. Explore Chinatown, and show up hungry
Everyone wants the Statue of Liberty pic. This is the hack: free ferry, skyline views, and a breeze that’ll wake you up faster than espresso.
7. Take the Staten Island Ferry (It's FREE baby!)
Rooting for the wrong team can start an argument that lasts generations. Yankees fans have history. Mets fans have heart. Grab a hot dog and argue about baseball like a native.
8. See a Yankees or Mets game (choose wisely)
If you want the best views of New York City's skyline, visit the Top of the Rock. It's the only place where you can stare at the Empire State Building until it feels awkward. It offers three levels of unobstructed outdoor decks, which is perfect for ...
9. Visit the Top of The Rock observation deck
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt is not for the faint of heart. This sky-high, multi-sensory observatory combines mirrored art installations, immersive light effects, and floor-to-ceiling glass. It's basically a high-altitude playground for adults, complete wit...
10. SUMMIT One Vanderbilt (if you dare)