Union Square Park
Manhattan
Tourist attraction, City park, Park
The park is a meeting place, hangout spot, subway hub & home to a bustling greenmarket.
Astor Place Plaza
Manhattan
Tourist attraction
Joey Ramone Place
Manhattan
Tourist attraction
Flatiron Building
Manhattan
Tourist attraction, Historical place
Architect Daniel Burnham’s iconic 1902 triangular tower nicknamed for its clothes iron look.
Washington Square Arch
Manhattan
Tourist attraction, Historical landmark
Marble triumphal arch, dedicated in 1895, with statues of George Washington added in the 1910s.
Washington Square Fountain
Manhattan
Tourist attraction
Museum of Sex
Manhattan
Tourist attraction, Adult entertainment store, Bar, Event venue, Exhibit, Gift shop, Museum
Intimate museum chronicling the evolution of human sexuality in ever-changing exhibits.
Tenement Museum
Manhattan
Tourist attraction, Museum, History museum
1863 preserved tenement building brings Lower East Side immigrant stories to life with guided tours.
Empire State Building
Manhattan
Tourist attraction, Historical place museum, Observation deck, Historical landmark
Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.
WNYC Transmitter Park
Greenpoint
Tourist attraction, Fishing pier, Park
Once the site of a radio tower, this waterfront park offers Manhattan views & a recreational pier.
The Escape Game NYC
Manhattan
Tourist attraction, Escape room center
Tudor City Greens
Manhattan
Tourist attraction, Park
Picturesque urban oasis offering manicured gardens, park benches, seasonal concerts & events.
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt
Manhattan
Tourist attraction, Art museum, Observatory
Pier 54
Manhattan
Tourist attraction, Scenic spot, Historical landmark
Bryant Park
Manhattan
Tourist attraction, Park
Green space behind the NY Public Library’s main branch, with 4 acres, a cafe and other food kiosks.
Williamsburg Bridge
Bridge, Tourist attraction
Historic suspension bridge connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn for cars, a subway, bikers & pedestrians.
The Five Points
Manhattan
Tourist attraction, Historical place
Staple Street Skybridge
Manhattan
Tourist attraction
One Times Square
Manhattan
Plaza, Tourist attraction
Designed by Cyrus L. W. Eidlitz, this landmark building is perhaps best known for its billboards.
Madame Tussauds New York
Manhattan
Tourist attraction, Wax museum
Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous Americans & historic icons in themed galleries.
Pier 25 Playground
Manhattan
Tourist attraction, Playground
Edge
Manhattan
Tourist attraction, Observation deck
Protruding 100-stories-high observation deck, with a glass floor, bar & 360-degree NYC views.
The Ride NYC
Manhattan
Tourist attraction, Bus tour agency, Entertainment agency, Performing arts theater, Sightseeing tour agency
75-minute interactive tour & show of Midtown Manhattan & Times Square in a custom-built theater bus.
The Pier 62 Carousel
Manhattan
Tourist attraction, Event venue
Hudson River Park’s waterfront carousel features 33 hand-carved animals, LED lights & a chariot.
Gantry Plaza State Park
Hunters Point
Tourist attraction, Park
12-acre park on four piers along the East River offering restored gantries & Manhattan views.
Times Square
Manhattan
Plaza, Tourist attraction
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
Manhattan Bridge
Manhattan
Bridge, Tourist attraction
Opened in 1909, this suspension bridge between Brooklyn & Manhattan is known for its ornate portal.
George M. Cohan Statue
Manhattan
Tourist attraction, Sculpture
The Channel Gardens
Manhattan
Tourist attraction
Themed, seasonal landscaped gardens around a water feature at the foot of a landmark skyscraper.
Rockefeller Center
Manhattan
Tourist attraction, Historical landmark
Famous complex that’s home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Manhattan
Tourist attraction, Catholic church, Cathedral
Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.
Teardrop Park
Manhattan
Tourist attraction, Park
Sustainability-minded public park with natural stone accents, a water play area & plenty of shade.
Silverstein Family Park
Manhattan
Tourist attraction, Park
Small triangular park featuring tree-shaded benches, a fountain & flower-filled planters.
Brooklyn Bridge
Manhattan
Bridge, Landmark, Tourist attraction
Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.
McCarren Park
Williamsburg
Tourist attraction, Park
Public park with playgrounds, sports fields & courts, plus an Olympic-sized pool & a running track.
Southpoint Park
Manhattan
Tourist attraction, Park
Main Street Park
Dumbo
Tourist attraction, Park, City park
This 3.5-acre greenspace features a nautically themed play area, plus a dog run & water views.
Pebble Beach
Dumbo
Tourist attraction
Rock-strewn, riverside beach popular for sunset views of Brooklyn Bridge & the Manhattan skyline.
Rockefeller Park
Manhattan
Tourist attraction, Park
Bustling park beside the Hudson River with lawns, gardens, public artwork & a playground.
Empire Fulton Ferry
Dumbo
Tourist attraction, Park
Riverside park offering picnic areas, a playground & renovated carousel, plus urban views.
The City Reliquary Museum
Williamsburg
Tourist attraction, Event venue, Local history museum, Non-profit organization, Museum
Quirky storefront museum that’s filled with New York City artifacts & hosts annual cultural events.
Newtown Creek Nature Walk
Greenpoint
Tourist attraction, City government office, Park
Quarter-mile creekside path features foliage & sitting areas amid views of a water treatment plant.
South Street Seaport Museum
Manhattan
Tourist attraction, Cultural center, Education center, Event venue, Historical landmark, Historical place museum, History museum, Maritime museum
Institution housing paintings, ship models, scrimshaw & more with vintage ships docked outside.
NYC ATTRACTIONS TOURISM LLC
Manhattan
Tourist attraction
Liberty Park
Manhattan
Tourist attraction, Park
Rooftop public space with tree-shaded seating areas, sculptures in remembrance of 9/11 & a church.
Trinity Place Skybridge
Manhattan
Tourist attraction
Sybil’s Cave
Tourist attraction, Historical place
Excavated in 1832, this cave features a natural spring & a Gothic-style arch at the entrance.
1 WTC/Brookfield Place Viewpoint
Battery Park City
Tourist attraction
Brooklyn Bridge Park
Brooklyn Heights
Tourist attraction, City park, Park
This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.
Pier C Park
Tourist attraction, Park
This park with scenic views of NYC features a fishing pier, playground, water play area & promenade.
Hoboken Riverside Park
Tourist attraction, Park
Hudson River Waterfront Walkway
Tourist attraction, Park, Scenic spot
Long, paved riverside cycling & walking path offering dramatic views of the Manhattan skyline.
Squibb Park
Brooklyn Heights
Tourist attraction, Park, City park
Space includes a play area & a springy zigzagging pedestrian bridge with views of the city skyline.
Walt Whitman Park
Downtown Brooklyn
Tourist attraction, City park, Park
This landscaped park with paths, benches & game tables honors the namesake poet & New Yorker.
Gapstow Bridge
Manhattan
Bridge, Scenic spot, Tourist attraction
Ornamental arched bridge over the Pond, with views of Central Park South buildings & Wollman Rink.
Hoboken Historical Museum
Tourist attraction, Art gallery, History museum
Exhibits, tours & events focusing on the history & people of the \
South Cove Park
Manhattan
Tourist attraction, Park
Dog-free waterfront park featuring walkways & quays with scenic harbor views & a relaxed atmosphere.
Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust
Manhattan
Tourist attraction, Heritage museum, Museum, History museum
Exhibits & public programs on Jewish history, life & culture in the 20th & 21st centuries.
Umpire Rock
Manhattan
Tourist attraction, Scenic spot
Brooklyn Heights Promenade
Brooklyn Heights
Tourist attraction, Promenade, Park
Tree-lined walkway offers views of the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge & Manhattan skyline.
The Battery
Battery Park City
Tourist attraction, Park
Historic park with Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty views, plus ferry service to both islands.
SeaGlass Carousel
Manhattan
Tourist attraction, Amusem*nt park ride
Unique carousel featuring large, iridescent fiberglass fish & undersea-inspired light effects.
Balto Statue
Manhattan
Tourist attraction, Historical landmark, Scenic spot, Sculpture
Sculpture of lead sled dog that raced to deliver medicine saving Alaska’s children from diphtheria.
J Owen Grundy Park
Downtown Jersey City
Tourist attraction, Park
Riverfront pier facing the NYC skyline features game tables & a pavilion with festivals & shows.
Statue of Liberty Vista Point
Manhattan
Tourist attraction, Scenic spot
Bayside observation point looking toward the iconic Lady Liberty statue, with benches & a walkway.
Katyń Memorial
The Waterfront
Tourist attraction, Monument
Bronze statue memorializing 1940 massacre of Polish soldiers, with views of river & NYC skyline.
The Mall and Literary Walk
Manhattan
Tourist attraction, Historical landmark, Sculpture museum, Scenic spot
Statues of Shakespeare, Robert Burns & other writers dot this wide promenade shaded by elm trees.
Colgate Clock
The Waterfront
Tourist attraction, Historical landmark
Huge, long-running riverfront clock near the former site of the Colgate-Palmolive headquarters.
New York Transit Museum
Downtown Brooklyn
Tourist attraction, Gift shop, Non-profit organization, Rail museum, Museum
Housed in a 1936 subway station, this museum features interactive exhibits like vintage trains.
Pilgrim Hill
Manhattan
Tourist attraction, Park
This hillside attracts seasonal picnickers & sledders & is known for picturesque views of the park.
Bethesda Terrace
Manhattan
Tourist attraction, Scenic spot, Historical landmark
Bi-level, lakeside terrace with a large fountain & carvings representing the seasons & times of day.
Cherry Hill
Manhattan
Tourist attraction, Scenic spot
Round stone water fountain originally designed in the Victorian era as a horse watering trough.
Strawberry Fields
Manhattan
Tourist attraction, Historical landmark, Scenic spot
Quiet, shady patch of Central Park with black-&-white tile mosaic honoring Beatle John Lennon.
Conservatory Water
Manhattan
Tourist attraction
Man-made pond for sailing (& renting) model boats, with fairy-tale statues & summer readings nearby.
Bow Bridge
Manhattan
Bridge, Historical landmark, Park, Scenic spot, Tourist attraction
This scenic, 1862 pedestrian bridge with a decorative banister is a well-known romantic spot.
Empty Sky Memorial
Tourist attraction, Monument
Steel walls pointing towards Ground Zero, inscribed with the names of New Jersey’s 9/11 victims.
Hamilton Park
Tourist attraction, Park
Grassy areas, floral gardens, benches, summer concerts & NYC skyline views from waterside cliffs.
Hernshead
Manhattan
Tourist attraction, Scenic spot
Liberty State Park
Tourist attraction, Park, State park
Waterfront views of Manhattan, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, plus miles of tree-lined walkways.
Belvedere Castle
Manhattan
Tourist attraction, Historical landmark, Scenic spot, Castle
Gothic & Romanesque 1872 castle set on Vista Rock (the park’s 2nd highest point) with park views.
Shakespeare Garden
Manhattan
Tourist attraction, Park, Garden
Four-acre garden resembling an English countryside with flowers & plants from Shakespeare’s works.
Governors Island National Monument
Manhattan
Tourist attraction, Historical landmark, Monument
From 1794 to 1966, the US Army was found on Governors Island which is now a National monument.
The Obelisk
Manhattan
Tourist attraction, Historical landmark, Sculpture
Erected in the park in 1881, this landmark, granite obelisk is inscribed with Egyptian hieroglyphs.
Temple of Dendur
Manhattan
Tourist attraction, Exhibit, Museum
The Old Glory Park
Tourist attraction, Park
Hammock Grove
Brooklyn
Tourist attraction, Park
Grassy area with views of the city skyline & numerous hammocks strung between wooden poles.
Lighthouse Park
Manhattan
Tourist attraction, Park
Waterfront park with city views centered around a 50-ft.-tall stone lighthouse built in 1872.
Central Park
Manhattan
Tourist attraction, Garden, Park
Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.
Museum of the Moving Image
Astoria
Tourist attraction, Arts organization, Event venue, Movie theater, Museum
The history of film, television & digital media told via interactive displays, plus screenings.
Liberty Science Center
Tourist attraction, Museum, Non-profit organization, Science museum
4 floors & 12 galleries with interactive science exhibits, a planetarium & a 3D theater.
Statue of Liberty
Manhattan
Tourist attraction, Monument, Historical landmark
Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.
Brooklyn Museum
Tourist attraction, Museum, Art museum
Beaux Arts landmark famed for ancient & modern art collections & world-class temporary exhibitions.
The Loch
Manhattan
Tourist attraction, Park
Picturesque Central Park stream running from the Pool, under bridges, to the Harlem Meer.
Astoria Park
Astoria
Tourist attraction, Park
Amenities at this nearly 60-acre park include a large pool, bocce courts, trails, & playgrounds.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Tourist attraction, Environmental organization, Garden, Botanical garden, Wedding venue
A kid-friendly annual cherry blossom festival, a Japanese garden & more, spread across 52 acres.
Graffiti Hall of Fame
Manhattan
Tourist attraction, Park
A longtime site where many well-known street artists show their skills on schoolyard walls.
Great Hill
Manhattan
Tourist attraction, Park
Hilly meadow at the north end of Central Park, lined by trees and popular for picnics & ball games.
Flag Plaza
Tourist attraction, Park, Scenic spot
Picnic spot in a state park, with US flags flying & views over the Statue of Liberty to Manhattan.
Harlem Meer
Manhattan
Tourist attraction, Nature preserve
Man-made body of water in Central Park with fishing, a seasonal ice skating rink & a visitor center.
The Blockhouse
Manhattan
Tourist attraction, Historical landmark
