Fun things to do in New York City (US)
Best and most fun things to do in New York City : Follow the crowd or avoid the queues by visiting the most popular attractions during the quiet hours as indicated below.
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Central Park (Park)
New York, NYRockefeller Center (Historical)
45 Rockefeller PlazaRockefeller Center is most popular around 5 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 1.5 hours here. It's most quiet on Mondays.
Located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, Rockefeller Center is a global destination for culture, art, events, dining, and shopping.
For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.
Empire State Building (Historical)
20 W 34th St.Empire State Building is most popular around 12 PM on Fridays. Visitors usually stay up to 2 hours here. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.
The Empire State Building, one of the world's most iconic skyscrapers,
stands 1,454 feet tall in Midtown Manhattan. Built in 1931, it offers
breathtaking views from its 86th and 102nd-floor observation decks.
With 102 stories, visitors can explore its unique Art Deco architecture
and enjoy world-class dining, live entertainment, shopping, and
educational exhibits. A must-visit for tourists and locals, it's been
named the #1 tourist attraction by Tripadvisor.
For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.
Statue of Liberty (Historical)
New York, NY 10004Bryant Park (Park)
New York, NY 10018Visitors usually stay up to 1,5 hours here.
Bryant Park is a beloved, year-round New York City destination. Known as Manhattan's Town Square, the park is famous for its lush seasonal gardens, free activities, world class restrooms, and al fresco dining. Located adjacent to the New York Public Library and surrounded by iconic skyscrapers, Bryant Park is visited by more than 12 million people each year and is one of the busiest public spaces in the world.
For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art (Museum)
1000 5th AveVisitors usually stay up to 3 hours here.
The Met presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world for everyone to experience and enjoy. The Museum lives in two iconic sites in New York City—The Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Cloisters.
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