22 places to visit in New York

In this article, you will find out which places to go in New York are worth visiting while traveling in the USA. You can choose interesting locations for yourself, find out how to get there and make a walking route.

Top 22 New York City Landmarks

1. Central Station

The most beautiful and the most popular places in New York begin with Grand Central Station. Arriving in the city by train, you will immediately get to the largest railway station in the world! It is located in Manhattan and is one of the main pearls of the district due to its size and solemn architecture. Many films were shot here — the environment looks like the perfect scenery: an old clock in the hall, an unusual Tiffany clock on the facade, decorated with sculptures and bas-reliefs, a ceiling with images of constellations, statues of Hercules, Minerva and Mercury on the roof. You could see footage from the Central Station in the films "The Avengers", "Armageddon", "Men in Black-2" and in the cartoon "Madagascar".

The kids will love to visit these places in NY too. In the lower hall there is a "whispering gallery" — 4 arches connected by a curved ceiling. If you stand in one corner near the column and whisper something, you will hear it at the other end of the hall, at a distance of 15 meters!

If you want to get to the station from another part of the city, you can take the subway and get off at 42-St — Grand Central Station. There are also many buses running nearby.

2. District of Manhattan

After visiting the station, you can continue your walk in this prestigious area. The popular places in New York are concentrated here — the famous Broadway, Fifth Avenue, Central Park, Wall Street and Times Square. Walking through such popular locations and taking pictures against the background of skyscrapers will be interesting for adults and children. If you want to admire the urban jungle from the outside, you can go on a three-hour walk around the island on a sea tram.

You can get to Manhattan from New York La Guardia Airport by bus in about an hour, and by car in 13 minutes.

3. Central Park

The city's most famous and picturesque park is located between Eighth and Fifth Avenues. You could see this place in such movies as Breakfast at Tiffany's, Home Alone 2, Die Hard 3. Retribution” and read about it in books. There is Central Avenue, Bethesda Terrace with a fountain, Great Picnic Lawn, Belvedere Castle, Jacqueline Kennedy-Onassis Reservoir and 38 bridges!

If you are tired, you can ride through the park on a carriage or stagecoach. A beautiful and cozy park is a suitable location for families with children. Take them to the local zoo (Central Park Zoo) to see live where the action from the cartoon "Madagascar" began.

Zoo opening hours:

• winter: from 13:00 to 16:00;
• summer: from 10:00 to 17:00.

Ticket price:

• adult — $12;
• children from 3 years old — $7;
• children under 3 years old — free of charge.

If you feel hungry, stop by Loeb Boathouse, a restaurant with an outdoor terrace. There you can eat delicious food and rent a boat or gondola to ride on the lake.

You can get to the park by metro. The nearest stations are 59-Street-Columbus Circle, 72-, 81-, 86-, 96-, 103-, 110-Street. You can walk 15–20 minutes up Broadway to the Park from Times Square.

4. Statue of Liberty

The symbol of American freedom and independence, the statue of the goddess Libertas, is located in Upper New York Bay near Manhattan. You will need at least three hours to visit the sights. To get to its top, where there is an observation deck, you need to overcome 356 steps. The panoramic views of the city open from the crown of the Goddess: New York Harbor, islands and suspension bridges. There are webcams on the statue, thanks to which you can view individual fragments of the sculpture and the bay in more detail.

This monument, 93 meters high, was presented to America by the people of France on the centenary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The date of signing is inscribed on the tablet held by the goddess.

The entrance to the territory of Liberty Island is free, but to get to it, you need to pay for a ferry ticket. Ferries depart from Battery Park at the southernmost point of Manhattan. It is better to take tickets in advance on the official website so as not to waste time waiting in a long queue. When boarding, be prepared for obligatory screening, just as at airports. The ferry ride takes approximately 15 minutes.

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5. Times Square

A must-see place on the list of the most beautiful places to go in New York. The main square of the city is located in the middle part of Manhattan Island, at the intersection of 7th Avenue and Broadway Street. Here you will find famous shops, music halls, hotels, cinemas, restaurants and cafés, such as the legendary Hard Rock Cafe. It is bright and noisy, there are a lot of people day and night. What else is there in Times Square? Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, Red Staircase made of high-strength glass with Broadway ticket office, One Times Square skyscraper, which once housed the headquarters of the New York Times.

From the Central Station you will reach here in 3 minutes by metro, and in 10 minutes by bus.

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6. Broadway

This is both a unique street five minutes from Times Square and a common name for a group of dozens of theaters. It is difficult to tell their exact number: there are more than 40 large ones, and it is impossible to count small ones. The musical is the symbol of all these scenes. Musical performances that you have definitely heard of are "Cats", "Phantom of the Opera", "Hamilton". By the way, the best show to visit with children is The Lion King. Ticket prices for Broadway musicals range from $80 to $350.

If you're interested in history, visit the National Museum of the American Indian. It is located in the former customs building.

It is unusual to see the Church of the Holy Trinity, which was built in 1846, in such a flashy neon atmosphere. The Neo-Gothic building is decorated with a spire with a cross. Once the cathedral was the highest building in the city and served as a landmark for ships.

To get here is easy, as Broadway crosses the entire island of Manhattan. The nearest subway stations are 42nd Street-Times Square, 49th Street or 52nd Street.

7. Brooklyn Bridge

A suspension bridge across the East River connects Manhattan with Brooklyn. This engineering structure was opened on May 24, 1883 and still symbolizes America's technological progress. The length of the bridge is 1825 m, the width is 26 m, and the maximum height above the river is 41 m. It has 6 car lanes and a wide footway above the carriageway level.

In movies, the most popular place in New York serves as a luxurious decoration and a certain symbol. For example, in "Kate and Leo" the Brooklyn Bridge is a link between the past and the present.

Be sure to walk along this ancient giant to take beautiful photos, admire the view of the two largest districts of New York at the same time, and watch how ships move. Allow at least 45 minutes for this walk.

Free admission. You can get here by metro in half an hour.

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8. Rockefeller Center

The complex of skyscrapers in the Art Deco style, decorated with high reliefs, decorative panels and sculptures, is another architectural landmark of New York. Look for it between 6th and 5th Avenue. There are more than 100 pieces of original art here, such as the famous mural "American Progress" by artist José María Serta, a gilded bronze figure of Prometheus, and a 4.5-meter Atlant by sculptor Lee Laurie. These 19 buildings house shops, restaurants, offices, television studios and an observation deck overlooking Central Park and the Empire State Building.

The most famous companies in the world also work in the center: the headquarters of the NBC channel, the largest news agency Associated Press, the Radio City theater and concert hall, the Christie's auction house and the headquarters of the Rockefeller family.

Observation deck ticket price:

• adults — $37;
• children — $30.

Tours run daily from 8:00 to 24:00.

The nearest metro stops are 47–50 Streets — Rockefeller Center (B, D, F, M), 49 Street (N, Q, R).

9. Empire State Building

The main sights of New York are the Empire State Building skyscraper in art Deco style, the construction of which was overseen by the whole world. Located in Midtown Manhattan at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and 34th Street. The highest building in the city (443 meters) has 102 floors and is the office center for various companies. It employs more than 20,000 people.

Inside there is a hall, 30 meters long and 3 floors high, a panel showing 7 wonders of the world and another Empire State Building. The observation deck is located on the 86th floor. It is better to climb there in the evening, when New York is completely illuminated. The building has a spire-television tower, which distributes television and radio signals of local channels throughout the city.

The standard entrance ticket to the observation deck costs $42. Buying a Premium ticket worth $161, you will receive a guided tour for an hour and a half and a souvenir photo to remember.

You can walk from Times Square to the skyscraper in 10–15 minutes, and by subway you will reach it in 3 minutes.

10. Flatiron Building or Iron Building

You can find this architectural marvel at the intersection of Broadway, Fifth Avenue and East 23rd Street. The Beaux Arts building was built in 1902 on a complex triangular site, and it consists of 22 floors. It is a prestigious office center, where not everyone can afford to rent. The object has such a name because its facades diverge in different directions and form a sharp frontal angle. But if you look at the Flatiron Building from other angles, you can see a ship, a column or a flat wall. A little imagination — and everyone will make their own description of this unusual object.

Times Square is a 10-minute drive or a 25-minute walk.

11. Bryant Park

One of the parks in Manhattan, which is distinguished by its lawn— the largest green space in this part of the city. Concerts, film festivals and even fashion shows are held here. That is probably why this is the most visited park in the world by number of guests per acre. Instead of ordinary benches in the park, there are chairs that serve as a source of income for the park. You can buy them in the park's online store or order a name plate for a chair.

Here you can have fun and spend time actively: play table tennis, do yoga or fencing. About 600 free events and various lessons are held in the park every year. In summer, you can watch a movie on a big screen in the open air, and in winter you can go ice skating.

The park is located at the 42nd Street–Bryant Park subway station.

12. New York Public Library

Famous places to go in New York are very diverse. The second-largest library in the United States was founded in 1895. This national landmark can be found at the intersection of 41st Street and Fifth Avenue. It contains the original letter of Christopher Columbus, the Declaration of Independence by Thomas Jefferson and the 15th century Gutenberg Bible. In total there are more than 15 million books and more than 30 million videos, maps, photographs, manuscripts.

If a visitor wants to borrow a book from one of the 142-kilometer-long bookshelves in the basement, he needs to fill in a special form, which is sent by a pneumatic tube to a librarian downstairs. A librarian, in his turn, finds a book and sends it up through a special elevator. The whole process takes very little time.

The ceiling height in the main reading room is 15 meters. The entrance to the library is guarded by stone lions. Many people come here to see the magnificent frescoes by Richard Haas.

The attraction also impresses children. There is a Children's Center in the northern part of the building. The atmosphere there resembles a school classroom: tables, play areas, children's hum and a couple of strict teachers. Favorite childhood characters live in the same room — the original toys of Winnie the Pooh, Piglet, Eeyore, Tigers and Kangaroos.

Library opening hours:

• Mon from 10:00 to 18:00;
• Tue-Wed from 10:00 to 20:00;
• Thu-Sat from 10:00 to 18:00;
• Sun from 13:00 to 17:00.

Free entrance.

Located within a walking distance of Bryant Park.

13. Madison Square Garden

Would you like to visit the world's most famous venue for sports, music and entertainment events? To see one of the main attractions of New York, head to the central part of Manhattan, between 7th and 8th Avenues. Here, each of the members of The Beatles performed separately as well as Madonna, Elton John and Michael Jackson, Muhammad Ali fought here, and Grammy ceremonies were held. It is home to the New York Knicks basketball team and the New York Rangers hockey team. It also has a cinema, a theater, a restaurant, conference rooms and a TV studio. To go behind the scenes of this giant, visit the dressing rooms, locker rooms and exhibition, you need to sign up for a special tour. The all-access full tour runs daily from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm and costs about $35.

What is the architecture of Madison Square Garden? A concrete cylinder without any fancy, but at the same time this is a very modern building with a lot of cool modern technologies. Directly above the arena, there are 2 suspended bridges, about 70 m long, almost 7 m wide and weighing 325 tons each. The stadium can hold about 20 thousand spectators.

It is located directly above the Pennsylvania Station. You can easily reach the arena from the 34th Street— Pennsylvania Station subway station. From LaGuardia Airport to MSG is half an hour by car.

14. Metropolitan Opera

In New York, you have the opportunity to visit one of the leading opera houses in the world. The building with five arches in neo-Italian style provides perfect acoustics. The five-tiered auditorium can accommodate almost 4,000 people. Enrico Caruso, Montserrat Caballe and other legendary artists once performed within these walls. And among the spectators were presidents, kings and sheikhs. The performance season lasts from September to April, and in May and June the troupe is on tour. In July, the theater organizes a festival with free performances in city parks.

A ceiling covered with gold leaf, 11 crystal chandeliers, a curtain embroidered with silk and gold. The foyer of the theater is decorated with huge frescoes by Marc Chagall, sculptures by famous authors, as well as portraits of artists and patrons who donated to the development of the theater.

Opening hours:

• Mon-Sat from 10:00 to 20:00;
• Sun from 12:00 to 18:00.

The nearest station: 66th Street, Lincoln Center Station.

15. Chinatown

Fans of Asian things will be interested to look into this picturesque Manhattan district, where there is a whole cluster of oriental cultures from all over Asia. It began to form in the 19th century.

First, people come here for exotic food. Here you will find restaurants of Chinese, Vietnamese, Indonesian and Filipino cuisines. Would you like to try a real Peking duck? Go to Peking Duck House, the most popular place in New York where dishes are served with a show from the chef. And if you want to have a snack at a fast pace, then a portion of 5 Chinese dumplings at Fried Dumpling will cost you only $1.25. Don't miss a chance to taste an Asian lychee or black sesame ice cream at The Original Chinatown Ice Cream Factory.

Also in Chinatown, you can buy authentic interior items, try traditional oriental medicine treatment and visit the Museum of the History of Chinese Immigration where various documents, photographs and artifacts are exhibited.

From Times Square by subway or taxi, you will reach it in 8 minutes.

16. Little Italy

The old ethnic Manhattan district, which was home to about 10,000 immigrants from Naples, Calabria and Sicily in the 19th century. Looking at the old houses in the Neapolitan style, cozy cobbled streets and alleys, old Italian cafes and shops, one unwittingly recalls scenes from the movie "The Godfather". By the way, it was here that Martin Scorsese grew up, who later became famous for his gangster films. .

Here you can try the best Neapolitan pizza in one of the family restaurants and pop into shops with authentic products. On Fridays and Saturdays, trays with Italian pastries, desserts and gelato are placed right on the streets.

The nearest metro stations are Spring Street (line 6), Canal Street (lines N, Q, J).

17. Soho

New York's famous places also include the prestigious Soho Historic District, which is located in Lower Manhattan. Many of its buildings have the status of architectural monuments. This is the only place in America where cast-iron houses are preserved. The most authentic street here is Green Street, which has not changed in 150 years. Also pay attention to the Haughwout Building, which was built in 1857 in the likeness of the Venetian library building.

You should allocate enough time for a walk to see different places to visit in NY — art galleries, try local coffee and see designer boutiques, whose prices are about 20% lower than in Europe. A glass of red wine and delicious pasta in the French restaurant-pastry Balthazar will help to restore strength and secure a pleasant impression of Soho.

Times Square is a 10-minute subway ride.

18. Hotel Plaza

Another cinematic place. This popular five-star hotel on Fifth Avenue has been operating since 1907. You may have seen it in Crocodile Dundee, Home Alone 2, The Great Gatsby and Bride Wars. There are 282 hotel rooms and 152 private apartments.

The hotel is considered an architectural monument, although free access for tourists is prohibited. But to evaluate from the outside, feel its atmosphere and take a few shots of such a cult place is still worth doing when you plan to go to New York.

By bus from Central Park, you will reach it in 10 minutes.

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19. Metropolitan Museum of Art

The main attractions of New York for history lovers are museums. The main Metropolitan Museum of Art and the largest gallery in the United States was founded in 1870 at the expense of business patrons. To fully explore the museum, you need to go there several times, because it contains about 2 million exhibits— from the times of Ancient Egypt and Antiquity to the present time. There is also an exhibition of 31,000 items of clothing that traces the history of fashion. It belongs to the Anna Wintour Costume Institute, which hosts the Met Gala every year. The museum stands in line with the Prado in Madrid and the Louvre in Paris.

Opening hours:

• Sun-Thu from 10:00 to 17.30;
• Fri-Sat from 10:00 to 21:00.

The Metropolitan works on the principle of Suggested Admission— there is a certain price for entry ($25), but residents of the state can pay $1 as an entrance fee.

The attraction is within a walking distance of Central Park.

20. Museum of Modern Art

The Museum of Modern Art, also known as MoMA, is located between 5th and 6th Avenue in Manhattan. This is the first museum that began to collect the latest works. It is the third most visited museum in the United States and is one of the twenty most popular museums in the world.

Here you will see Van Gogh's "Starry Night" live, as well as works by Picasso, Chagall, Malevich, Monet, Salvador Dalí and a whole list of other great masters. In total, more than 150,000 works of painting, sculpture, photography, architecture and design. On the lower floors, you can see the permanent exhibitions, and if you go upstairs you can appreciate the temporary exhibitions. There are also 2 underground floors where a cinema is located.

Opening hours:

• Sun-Fri from 10:30 to 17:30;
• Sat from 10:30 to 19:00.

Ticket price $25

The nearest subway station is 5th Avenue — 53rd Street (lines E, M).

21. Coney Island

An atmospheric peninsula in southern Brooklyn which is one of the particularly interesting places to visit in NY for families with children. There are ocean beaches, various attractions, a 1920 Ferris wheel, an aquarium, restaurants, bars and snack bars. By the way, Nathan's Famous, founded back in 1916, still makes hot dogs according to the original recipe. You should agree that even such small craft establishments can be attributed to the sights of New York ! The world's first roller coaster appeared on this island.

In the summer, Coney Island hosts a mermaid parade, where everyone wears original costumes in the marine theme. The program of the event is as follows: first, a hot dog eating championship, then a procession of mermaids, and a demonstration of decorated retro cars at the end.

Working hours: around the clock.

The journey from Manhattan by subway or bus will take about an hour.

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22. Botanical Garden

The main attraction of New York — the Botanical Garden is located in the Bronx. This fragrant island in the stone jungle of the city is a suitable location for leisurely walks. On an area of more than 101 hectares there is a large rose garden, a relict forest, a coniferous arboretum, an azalea garden, a rocky sector and a zone of North American plants. The total number of "inhabitants" is more than 1 million. The garden's greenhouse was opened in 1902. Palm trees, cacti, tropical, predatory and aquatic plants create a beautiful symphony of different shades of green. There are also places to go in New York, where the Bronx River flows, so you can continue the walk in canoes, which are rented.

Take the kids to the Adventure Garden where they can play outdoor games, run mazes, climb rocks and examine plants under a microscope.

Ticket price:

• children under 2 years free;
• children from 2 to 12 years old — $15;
• adults — $35.

Opening hours: daily from 10:00 to 17:00, closed on Mondays.

The journey from Manhattan to the Bronx takes 20 minutes by train and about an hour by subway or bus.

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