Fun things to do New York City on Friday evening (US)

Visitors 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.

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The High Line is most popular around 4 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 1 hour here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

The High Line is more than a park. It’s a public space where you can view art, walk through gardens, experience a performance, savor delicious food, or just connect with friends and neighbors—while enjoying a unique perspective of the city. Built on a historic, elevated freight line, the High Line has become a world-renowned inspiration for how cities can transform industrial infrastructure into beautiful, hybrid public spaces.

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Top of The Rock is most popular around 5 PM on Wednesdays. It's most quiet on Sundays.

The Top of the Rock Observation Deck at Rockefeller Center offers breathtaking 360-degree views of New York City. Explore three levels of indoor and outdoor viewing areas as you admire unforgettable sights of Central Park, Midtown, and iconic landmarks and skyscrapers. Experience the best views of Manhattan—70 floors above the city.

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Washington Square Park is most popular around 4 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 1 hour here. It's most quiet on Sundays.

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Madame Tussauds New York is most popular around 6 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 2 hours here. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.

Slay center stage and mix, mingle and marvel with the stars at the World's Greatest Wax Museum! Grab your guest seat on Jimmy Fallon's Tonight Show. And, make those celebrity selfies sparkle next to Audrey Hepburn, Lady Gaga, Brad Pitt and the Kardashians. Times Square’s #1 Attraction materializes those magical New York moments!

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TopView is most popular around 2 PM on Thursdays.

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