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Things to see in New York City (United States): 142 places and when to go

New York City is a major city in United States with around 19,040,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 142 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (43), History (42), Nature (18). The best known are Empire State Building, Brooklyn Bridge and Metropolitan Museum of Art. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 06. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

Reviewed on October 8, 2026 6 min read

In a nutshell

Where: United States · 40.7519, -73.982
Population: About 19,040,000
Places: 142 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for: Food and drink (43) · History (42) · Nature (18) · With kids (18) · Architecture (12) · Wildlife (11)
Best time: March to October.
Also possible: November to February.
Nearest airport: EWR Newark, 17 km as the crow flies

What to see in New York City

The places in and around New York City, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

And the other 118, by what you come to do:

Architecture: Queensboro Bridge, Marine Parkway–Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge, Brooklyn Heights Promenade, Bow Bridge, Gapstow Bridge
Nature: High Line, Bryant Park, New York Botanical Garden, Jamaica Bay, Floyd Bennett Field, Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, Wallabout Bay, Jacob Riis Park, Fort Tilden, Coney Island Creek, Eastchester Bay, Pelham Bay, Sylvan Place, Vista Rock, Dead Horse Bay
Museums and art: Morgan Library & Museum, The Cloisters
History: USS Intrepid, The Dakota, Castle Clinton, Grant's Tomb, St. Paul's Chapel, Washington Square Arch, New York Public Library Main Branch, Colgate Clock, John J. Harvey, Blackwell House, Blockhouse No. 1, Coney Island Cyclone, Execution Rocks Light, Fort Jay, United States lightship Frying Pan, Parachute Jump, Wavertree, United States lightship Ambrose, Association Residence Nursing Home, Hotel Wolcott, Delacorte Clock, Fort Clinton, Nutter's Battery, Cleopatra's Needles
Temples: Cathedral of St. John the Divine, Riverside Church, Abyssinian Baptist Church
With kids: Central Park Zoo, Queens Zoo, New York Aquarium, Prospect Park Zoo, Luna Park, Deno's Wonder Wheel Amusement Park, Jane's Carousel, Bed-Stuy Aquarium, Central Park Carousel, DreamWorks Water Park, Adventurer’s Park, SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium, Substance Skatepark, The Carousel, Urban Air
Beaches: Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk, Orchard Beach, Transfer Bridge
Food and drink: La Marqueta, Union Square Greenmarket, Alternate Ending Beer Co, Big Alice Brewing, Bolero Snort, Breuckelen Distilling, Bridge and Tunnel Brewery, Bronx Brewery, Brooklyn Kura, Brooklyn Winery, Evil Twin Brewery, Fifth Hammer Brewing Company, Finback Brewery, Finback Brooklyn, Five Boroughs Brewing Co., Great Jones Distilling Co, Greenhook Ginsmiths, Grimm Artisanal Ales, Hana Makgeoli, Honey's, Keg & Lantern Brewery, Kings Country Distillery, Kings County Brewers Collective, Mikkeller NYC, Other Half Brewing, Other Half Brewing, Queens Brewery, Randolph Beer DUMBO, Rockaway Brewing Company, SingleCut Beersmiths, Sixpoint Brewery at Brookfield Place, Sixpoint Corporate Office, Strong Rope Brewery, The Porterhouse at Fraunces Tavern, The Red Hook Distillery, The Red Hook Winery, The Test Brewery, Threes Brewing, Transmitter Brewing, Tribeca Wine Merchants, Van Brunt Stillhouse, Widow Jane Distillery, Wild East Brewing Company
Diving: Quester I
Snow: Big Snow American Dream
Hot springs: Aire Ancient Baths, Akari Sauna, Brooklyn Bathhouse, Citywell, Lift Floats, Sojo Spa

When to go to New York City

The best time to visit New York City is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

JanPossible9:23
FebPossible10:26
MarBest time11:41
AprBest time13:06
MayBest time14:16
JunBest time14:54
JulBest time14:39
AugBest time13:38
SepBest time12:15
OctBest time10:53
NovPossible9:41
DecPossible9:06

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In June there are 14 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 06. In June, 142 of the 142 places are at their best.

When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to New York City

The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, Newark), 17 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

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Other towns nearby

And all of United States, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in New York City?

The best known: Empire State Building, Brooklyn Bridge, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Central Park, Chrysler Building. In all, 142 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit New York City?

March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 06.

How do you get to New York City?

The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 17 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with New York City as the destination and these 142 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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