9/11 Tribute Center

The 9/11 Tribute Center tells the devastating story of the tragic events that occurred in New York on September 11, 2001. Many of the volunteer guides who work at the Center were directly involved in the events - some lost family members, while others helped deal with the mortifying aftermath of the attacks. Hearing their first-hand narratives is an emotionally overwhelming experience that is made possible by the project of the September 11th Families Association.

• Web:

  www.tributewtc.org

• Address:

  92 Greenwich St, New York

Broadway Shows

The selection of world-class musicals and performances available in New York's most famous theater strip is unparalleled in the world. If you’re willing to stand in line for up to an hour, you can get theater and musical tickets for 25-50% off the box office price for shows the same day. Just visit the TKTS office on Times Square.

• Web:

  www.broadway.com

• E-mail:

  info@broadway.com

• Address:

  729 7th Ave, New York

• Phone:

  +1 212 541 8457

• More info:

  6th Floor

Bronx Zoo

With over 650 different species, this 250-acre zoo, the largest metropolitan zoo in the United States, gives visitors the chance to admire and experience a huge variety of wildlife. Popular exhibits and sections include the Wild Asia Monorail safari, Congo Gorilla Forest, and of course, everything to do with big cats.

• Web:

  www.bronxzoo.com

• E-mail:

  guestrelations@wcs.org

• Address:

  2300 South Blvd, Bronx, New York

• Phone:

  +1 718 220 5100

Bryant Park

This small but ideally located (in the heart of Midtown, between Grand Central Station and Times Square) green space is a favorite among locals for its pleasant, laid-back atmosphere and for the countless activities hosted there year-round. Concerts, film festivals and theater performances are all on the menu. The beautiful New York Public Library, located right in the park, is also worth a visit.

• Web:

  www.bryantpark.org

• E-mail:

  events@urbanmgt.com

• Address:

  Bryant Park, New York

• Phone:

  +1 212 768 4242

• Subway:

  Subway: 42nd Street/Bryant Park, 5th Avenue

Carnegie Hall

This world-famous concert venue is a New York City landmark and must-see music attraction. Carnegie Hall presents classical, jazz, folk, world and popular music with breakthrough and veteran performers. Since its opening in 1891, this concert hall has become the emblem of musical achievement around the world and has showcased the world’s finest artists—from Tchaikovsky to Mahler, Horowitz and Callas to Bernstein, and even Judy Garland and the Beatles.

• Web:

  www.carnegiehall.org

• Address:

  881 Seventh Ave, New York

• Phone:

  +1 212 247 7800

• Opening hours:

  Box office: Mon-Sat 11am-6pm, Sun 12pm-6pm

Central Park

This iconic 843-acre park was planned to give New Yorkers a respite from the hustle and bustle of the big city, and the designers did such a good job that when relaxing on one of the huge lawns, or picnicking by a lake, or strolling along its miles of biking and walking paths, it's often hard to believe you're right in the middle of Manhattan. The park also contains world-class museums and hosts countless activities and concerts, especially in the summer months.

• Web:

  www.centralparknyc.org

• E-mail:

  comm@centralparknyc.org

• Phone:

  +1 212 310 6600

Biking

Bike-friendly New York City offers many resources for those who want to journey the boroughs on wheels. The Citi Bike program is a convenient and flexible way to get around. Buy a short-term or multi-day pass to explore Central Park, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Prospect Park, the Hudson River Greenway or car-free Governors Island. While traveling on your bike, you can take in the views of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge from the Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk on Staten Island. Pedal the paved trail at the Bronx River Path, or bike to the Rockaways in Queens for a beachside ride and views of the city across the water.

• More info:

  Source: www.visittheusa.com/experience/new-york-city-4-activities-urban-adventurers

Boating

New York is a coastal city with water in all directions. Rent a rowboat at the Loeb Boathouse to cruise the lake in Central Park from April through October. In Queens, Flushing Meadows Corona Park is where the U.S. Tennis Open is held. It’s the site of two World’s Fairs and a hub of outdoor activity. Rent a paddleboat and enjoy the scenery. Beachgoers can head to Midland or South Beach on Staten Island for canoeing, kayaking, sunbathing, swimming and fishing.

• More info:

  Source: www.visittheusa.com/experience/new-york-citys-parks-5-ways-see-nature-city

Botanical Gardens

Find an array of beautiful botanical gardens across New York City. Take in the small, lovely Queens Botanical Garden in Flushing, where visitors can follow a walkway that winds through unique floral gardens. On Staten Island, at the Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden, visit the popular Chinese Scholar’s Garden, where the landscaping is inspired by Taoist, Confucian and Buddhist poetry. In the Bronx, the New York Botanical Garden is a can’t-miss stop for its stunning and expansive flora – the narrated tram tour is a great way to see it all. Try to schedule a spring visit to the historic Brooklyn Botanic Garden, which is absolutely glorious during Sakura Matsuri, the annual cherry blossom festival.

• More info:

  Source: www.visittheusa.com/experience/new-york-citys-parks-5-ways-see-nature-city

Bridge Crossing

Walk the city’s unique collection of bridges for a different perspective. Make sure you have plenty of storage on your camera for a stroll across the famous Brooklyn Bridge – this is a great spot for picture-taking. Cars and trucks rumble underneath while pedestrians can take gorgeous photos of the cityscape and the East River below. Crossing from Manhattan into Brooklyn, you can easily spend several hours exploring Brooklyn Bridge Park’s playgrounds, outdoor sports, kayaking, bicycling and a small beach. On a smaller scale, walk across Gapstow Bridge and Bow Bridge in Central Park. Snap some photos, and get inspired by lush views of the park with the city skyline in the background.

• More info:

  Source: www.visittheusa.com/experience/new-york-citys-parks-5-ways-see-nature-city

City Parks

A picnic in one of New York City’s parks is practically a rite of passage for all New Yorkers. When the weather is nice, head to the Great Lawn in Central Park. Dotted with sunbathers, picnickers and families, this iconic green space is Manhattan’s own version of the great outdoors, complete with a backdrop of gleaming skyscrapers. Farther downtown on a scenic stretch of elevated railway, the High Line in Manhattan is a popular pedestrian park with casual cafes and fantastic views of the city. Over in Brooklyn, plan for an afternoon barbecue at Prospect Park, visiting the zoo and the Audubon Center while you’re there.

• More info:

  Source: www.visittheusa.com/experience/new-york-citys-parks-5-ways-see-nature-city

High Line

A park built on a former railroad stretching over 1.45 miles (2.33 km) from Gansevoort Street to 34th Street St. Hudson Yards. The stretch is a beautiful area colonized by trees and plants and equipped with spots for a break or a get together with friends.

• Web:

  www.thehighline.org/

• Phone:

  +1 212 500 603 5

BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! (June-August)

BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival, which runs June through August, features free music, theater performances and multimedia shows from both acclaimed and emerging artists at the Prospect Park Bandshell.

• Web:

  www.bricartsmedia.org/events-performances/bric-celebrate-brooklyn-festival

• More info:

  Learn more at: www.visittheusa.se/destination/new-york-city

Columbus Day Parade (October)

In October, the Columbus Day Parade on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan celebrates the Italian explorer Christopher Columbus and the contributions of Italian-Americans in the USA. It is considered to be one of the largest celebrations of Italian-American culture in the country.

• More info:

  Learn more at: www.visittheusa.se/destination/new-york-city

Food Festivals

The annual Taste of Times Square in June offers up small dishes from dozens of restaurants around the city, with flavors of just about every cuisine imaginable. Held every September in the Belmont Little Italy section of the Bronx, the Ferragosto food festival celebrates all things Italian. A taste of the Southern USA comes to Manhattan in January with the Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival. In February, Manhattan’s Chinatown rings in the Lunar New Year with colorful street celebrations, a parade and samples of some of the best Chinese food around. April brings the Bacon and Beer Classic to Queens, an event featuring craft beer and unique pork-centric dishes along with contests, music and games. During the winter and summer seasons, participating eateries from all over the city create special prix fixe menus for NYC Restaurant Week. For a discounted rate, you can try an appetizer, main dish and dessert at hundreds of the city’s most popular upscale restaurants.

• More info:

  Learn more at: www.visittheusa.com/experience/new-york-citys-year-round-foodie-festivals

Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival (August)

In August, bring the whole family to the exciting boat races at the Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival. The event takes place in Flushing Meadows Park in Queens where families can expect delicious food, family activities, music and dancing.

• Web:

  www.hkdbf-ny.org

• More info:

  Learn more at: www.visittheusa.se/destination/new-york-city

Major League Baseball (April)

Local sports fans go crazy for Major League Baseball’s opening day in April. Catch the New York Yankees playing at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx or the New York Mets at Citi Field in Queens.

• More info:

  Learn more at: www.visittheusa.se/destination/new-york-city

New York City Marathon (November)

The biggest marathon in the world, the TCS New York City Marathon, takes place in November. Participants run through all five boroughs, starting at Staten Island and culminating at Central Park in Manhattan.

• Web:

  www.tcsnycmarathon.org

• More info:

  Learn more at: www.visittheusa.se/destination/new-york-city