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First-Time NYC Bucket List
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By
Alise Dawn
From landmarks to activities to sips and bites — everything you should do on your first trip to NYC.
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Sightseeing
Activities + Things to Do
Eat + Drink
Sightseeing
The most iconic sites and landmarks in NYC
Take the free Staten Island Ferry from the Whitehall Terminal! Opt for morning or evening for best views, avoiding rush hour times.
Statue of Liberty
Explore Brooklyn Bridge and surrounding DUMBO area
Brooklyn Bridge
Experience Central Park and ride boats, bikes, and visit the Central Park Zoo
Central Park
See the infamous Times Square… but don't stay too long
Times Square
Visit the World Trade Center & Twin Tours Memorial
World Trade Center
Visit the most iconic building in the NYC skyline and get an unforgettable view on the Observation Deck (tickets required)
Empire State Building
Activities + Things to Do
See a broadway show! The Great Gatsby, Wicked, and The Lion King are great options
The Great Gatsby Broadway
See some of the world's most iconic art and visit the rooftop
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Get around the city with ease and view all the sites on a sightseeing bus tour
TopView
If you're a history or nature nerd, this is a must see!
American Museum of Natural History
Window shop (or actually shop) on Broadway in the famous streets of SoHo!
Shopping in Soho
The best zoo in the city!
Bronx Zoo
Experience the unmatched energy of a NY Liberty game
New York Liberty
Cheer on the Knicks at the iconic Madison Square Garden
New York Knicks
Watch the Brooklyn Nets at the Barclay Center
Brooklyn Nets
Eat + Drink
Try specialty NY-style pizza like oxtail, lack truffle alfredo, and jerk BBQ
Cuts & Slices
Go to a nearby deli and get a NYC bagel
NYC Bagel
Get iconic soul food in Harlem
Sylvia's Restaurant
Try authentic Chinese food In Chinatown
E Noodle Chinatown
Grab a drink and get amazing city views in the Lower East Side
The Highlight Room
Get almost any dessert and you won't be disappointed
Martha's Country Bakery
