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Things to Do in NYC
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Museums
Tours
Theatre
Places to Eat
Places to Shop
Museums
If you're in the mood to spend a few hours wandering around a museum, the Museum of Natural History should be a contender. From huge dinosaur fossils to a planetarium, this museum is perfect for the family, a date, or a solo adventure.
American Museum of Natural History | New York City
The Museum of Broadway is an extremely cool venue filled with set pieces, costumes, props, and histories of beloved (and not-so-beloved) Broadway shows. They even have exhibits from currently-running shows!
The Museum of Broadway
Art lovers can't miss the Museum of Modern Art in New York City!
The Museum of Modern Art, New York City
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is another can't-miss for art lovers visiting NYC!
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Tours
For a first-time visitor I definitely recommend checking out Central Park! It is beautiful to walk through, but if you're wanting a more guided experience, definitely consider booking a horse carriage or pedi-cab tour!
Central Park Tours
Imagine sipping champagne on a yacht while the sun sets over the NYC skyline!
New York City Sunset Cruise on a Yacht
NYC has a few different observation decks but SUMMIT combines three floors of art exhibits, a bar, and panoramic city views. Gorgeous at sunset!
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience
If your goal in NYC is to hit all the tourist spots, you can't miss the Statue of Liberty!
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour with Reserved Ferry Entry
This tour's a little bit different - you'll sail on a 1920s yacht as you learn about how climate change has affected NYC. You'll pass by sustainable parks, recycling plants, renewable energy sites, and even a planned offshore wind turbine farm.
AIANY Climate Change Tour
Theatre
Masquerade NYC is one of the best pieces of theatre I have ever experienced. 2.5 hours of an interactive Phantom of the Opera show where you yourself are part of the story. The best way I can describe it is like going through a haunted house while on...
Masquerade New York City
I went into Hadestown almost completely blind and was enthralled the entire time. Combine New Orleans-style jazz with Greek mythology and you have a spellbinding, award-winning show that's extremely popular for a reason.
Hadestown
Death Becomes Her was the first Broadway show I ever saw and it set the bar extremely high. Every single song is extremely catchy, and the technical effects were extremely impressive. Not to mention the high-energy dancing, including a tap number fea...
Death Becomes Her
I've loved Heathers since its YouTube slime tutorial days, so I knew I had to experience the off-Broadway Heathers revival. SUCH a fun show with upbeat music and edgy humor (rated probably PG-13). Tickets weren't super expensive and the merch is cute...
Heathers The Musical
You can't visit Broadway without seeing a classic like Wicked. If you loved the movie, I promise the stage version is even better!
Wicked the Musical
Places to Eat
SO good. The pasta and desserts here are just incredible, and the atmosphere is so cozy!
Serafina | Italian Dining New York City
Had some of the best tapas at a Boqueria a few blocks from Times Square - close enough to walk, but not so close that you're caught in all the business. I loved the charcuterie board and wine before a show!
Spanish Tapas Bar & Restaurant | Boqueria
There are a few Le Pain Quotidien locations across NYC, but if you're near Central Park, the location next to the Magnolia Bakery has the best croissants and coffee.
Le Pain Quotidien
Don't want to sit in a restaurant? Book a hands-on pasta class and dinner in Greenwich Village, hosted by an authentic Italian grandma.
Pasta Cooking Class & Dinner in Greenwich Village
Group sizes are capped at 12 for this food tour of Little Italy and Chinatown, meaning you'll get a very intimate experience of family-owned food stops. You can choose from dinner or lunchtime!
Mom and Pop Food Tour in Chinatown and Little Italy
Places to Shop
Tik-Tok viral for a reason!! All the NYC baddies shop here for their Blair Waldorf headbands and skincare goodies.
C.O. Bigelow – The Oldest Apothecary in America
Don't miss the iconic stores of 5th Avenue, including the famous Saks!
Saks Fifth Avenue