New York City Things to Do
Dining, Shopping, Sports and Nightlife
Many New York City things to do are FREE, discounted, bargains or just really cheap! If your timing is right, you can eat a three-course dinner at the best restaurants in New York for $35! Or have a world famous facial at Elizabeth Arden's Red Door Spa for $50.
Things To Do
Many events, sales and activities are held at the same time(s) every year. Note the dates of past events. If your favorite New York City things to do have not been announced, check back frequently, because it will be soon.
The list of New York City things to do is almost too long - every minute of the year there is something to do - eating, drinking, shopping, sightseeing, shows, museums, touring, cheering on a sports team, bar and club hopping....even children can be kept busy all the time, if you let them.
In addition to all the wonderful sightseeing, tourism, museums and world-famous restaurants, New York is filled with special one-of-a-kind events you most likely won't find anywhere else.
These are highlights of some of my favorite New York City things to do- some are one time and many are annual. So even if you can't make Restaurant Week this summer, check back in the winter or same time next year for the next one.
See more New York City Things to Do by month and see what's going on during your vacation.
New York City Things to Do - Sightseeing |
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Details on all the popular New York City Tourist Attractions such as Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Top of the Rock, Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, American Museum of Natural History, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Museum of Modern Art, Ground Zero Museum Workshop, The Highline, Rockefeller Center and more New York City Things to Do. |
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New York City Things to Do - Shopping |
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Learn more about Shopping in New York City with reviews on large department stores, high end boutiques, specialty stores, flagship stores of most every brand, discount stores and our really cool resale shops. Then, go for the bargain by learning about how New York fashionistas really shop, at our famous NYC Sample Sales, one of the best New York City Things to Do. |
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New York City Things to Do - Events by Month |
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New York City Events during your visit. See a TimesTalk, street fair, the hottest Broadway shows or catch a Movie Premiere! Catch the Philharmonic in Central Park NY, Fashion Week, Restaurant Week, Spa Week, Martini Week, the Rockettes, Botanical Gardens Orchid Show and dozens more cool and fun, many free, adult and kids activities all year round in New York City. |
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New York City Things to Do - Broadway Theater |
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Find out why there are only 39 New York Broadway Shows, how to get half price Broadway tickets, cheap tickets and access to last minute specials. Find out which celebrities are starring this month: Denzel Washington, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Nathan Lane, Bebe Neuwirth, James Spader, Scarlett Johanssonn are all performing in 2010. |
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New York City Things to Do - Sports Events |
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Manhattan often hosts World Championship Sport events, such as the Golf US Open and Tennis US Open, NYC Marathon and NIT Basketball Tournament. Plus, there's always our New York Yankees, Mets, Giants, Knicks and other NY Sports teams. |
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New York City Things to Do - Movie Screenings |
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Movie screenings are offered long before movie releases, for Producers want to test audience reaction, or 2 different endings. You may even be asked to fill out a questionnaire. It's always fun to say "I saw a preview of that months ago" on opening night of a blockbuster! Most of the screenings are list only, but subscribe to the NYC Insider Scoop or try CinemaSource or NYCMovieScreenings. |
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New York City Things to Do - TV Show Tickets |
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Attending live tapings of TV shows is fun and free. The ticket wait is often months long, so write in for tickets as far in advance as possible. See The Today Show, The Early Show, Good Morning America, Live with Regis and Kelly, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, Late Show and many more. If you can't get tickets to a TV taping, a great alternative, is an NBC Studio Tour, combined with your Top of the Rock ticket. |
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NYC Insider Tip - How Long is a TV Taping?
While watching a live taping is a fun experience, even if you have tickets in hand for a live TV Show taping, it is a very long and slow process. Sometimes, tickets and reservations do not even guarantee you admission. You must arrive at the theater and wait in line for at least an hour, go through an audience warm up (30-60 min), and they often shoot additional footage at the end of the show...so if this is a must-see for you, go for it. Just remember how many other amazing New York City things to do there are! Fodors and NYCGo have details.
Central Park NY
One of NYC's best and free New York City things to do, Central Park has been showcased for decades in movies, film and books. Check out things to do in Central Park and download our Free Printable NYC Guide including a Central Park Map.
Top of the Rock
What a treat to get a private tour of the Top of the Rock NYC!!! I honestly didn't think I was going to be impressed, but WOW...see the Insider's Guide to the Top of the Rock NYC and learn where the hidden animals are buried.
Statue of Liberty Tickets
The most exclusive ticket in NYC are Statue of Liberty tickets for INSIDE the Statue of Liberty Museum and there is only ONE way to get this reservation.
NYC Museums
Learn the difference between admission and "suggested contribution" when visiting NYC museums. With several hundred NYC Museums to choose from, where do you start?
Madame Tussauds Wax Museum NYC
Originally from London, and recently opened in NYC, Madame Tussauds Wax Museum NYC is a tourist favorite! Take pictures with your favorite celebrities.
New York City Bus Tour
Read why NYC Tourists and locals alike think a Bus Tour is a great New York City thing to do! See photos and learn how to manage your sightseeing time.
New York City Pass Discounts
In MOST cases, a New York City Attractions Pass can offer a savings. See my review of the three main New York City Pass Discounts, New York Pass, New York City Explorer Pass and New York CityPass.
New York City Coupons
There are two Visitor Centers in NYC with hundreds of New York City Things to Do Coupons and discounts. They are worth a visit, especially if you are staying near Midtown or Times Square.
New York City Things to Do by Month
Check out the New York City Things to Do real New Yorkers do every month. See a TimesTalk, walk a street fair, see the hottest Broadway shows, catch a Movie Premiere!
If I had ONE more day in New York City
Real, life-long New Yorkers share their "must-see" and "must-do" lists if they had only one day left of New York City Things to do - where to eat and shop, what to do and see. All our NYC secrets revealed!
Things to Do in NYC
Find the best things to do in NYC, get the steepest discounts, free calendars and tools, learn all our New York Tourism discount secrets and get the hottest tickets in NYC.
New York City Tourist Attractions
See all the New York City Tourist Attractions with tips on the NYC Insider Way of seeing them. Learn when Museums are free and which view is better, Top of the Rock or Empire State Building?
New York Tours
Top picks for FREE New York Tours! Guided tours to Central Park, top Movie and TV filmed spots, Greenwich Village, East Village, Wall Street, Ground Zero and more. Get a free tour to anywhere in NYC!
New York Tourism
See more of NYC Insider Guides' suggested list of top attractions all with tips on the NYC Insider Way of doing them. Learn when Museums are free and which view is better, Top of the Rock or Empire State Building?
NYC Vacation Itineraries
See what secrets other NYC Insider Guide visitors have shared in their NYC Vacation Itineraries. Check out Walt's NYC Architecture Tour, Jean's Art Lover's Tour, Lauren's wonderfully inspiring story about Very Special Travel and Kim's NYC Vacation for young girls.
NYC Insider Printable Guide
Tired of printing your own custom guide book from the dozens of internet sites about NYC? Get first hand, practical New York City information you can download and print with one click immediately.
Detailed Map of Manhattan
A good, detailed map of Manhattan online can be a challenge to find. So the NYC Insider Guide created one that includes NYC Manhattan Street Maps and Manhattan neighborhood maps.
NYC Subway Map
The subway is the easiest and fastest way to get around Manhattan and is very safe. Learn how to get a Metrocard, get directions and use the subway.
Map of Manhattan NY
Getting a free map of Manhattan NY is easy. Here are dozens of printable detailed maps of Manhattan, NYC street maps and Manhattan neighborhood maps.
New York City Street Map
New York City Street Map and Subway Map of New York. The top picks and ways to get around by a NYC Insider. Use the Free Maps, Pocket Maps, Online Maps and HopStop Maps to get around New York City.
Manhattan Monthly
Subscribe to our FREE New York City Newsletter and get a FREE Map of Manhattan NY. Manhattan Monthly brings you the latest on everything you need to plan and experience New York City like a native New Yorker!
Shopping in New York City
New York City Shopping, see reviews on large department stores, high end boutiques, specialty stores, flagship stores of most every brand, discount stores and our really cool resale shops.
New York City Shopping and Sample Sales
New York City Shopping and Sales. A real New Yorker's top picks to the best events, sample sales, discounts in New York City. Discounts, coupons and secret sales.
NYC Sample Sale
A NYC Sample Sale is one of our best hidden gems. New Yorkers can get almost ANYTHING at a major discount off the retail price! As a visitor, it is nearly impossible to get the inside scoop on NYC Sample Sales.
New York Broadway Shows
Find out why there are only 39 New York Broadway Shows and how to get half price Broadway tickets, cheap tickets and access to last minute specials.
New York City Theater Tickets
Find out why there are only 39 Broadway Shows and how to get half price tickets, cheap tickets and access to last minute specials.
New York City Broadway Tickets
Learn about the 39 New York Broadway Shows and how to get half price New York City Broadway tickets and discount Broadways tickets.
Half Price Broadway Tickets
Getting half price Broadway tickets, New York Yankees tickets and US Open Tickets is easy. You just have to know where to look.
Broadway Musical Wicked
When it comes to the Broadway Musical Wicked, I am totally biased, since I saw it on opening night and went to school with Idina Menzel, but...
Rock of Ages Broadway
In 1987 on the Sunset Strip, a small town girl met a big city rocker and in LA’s most famous rock club, they fell in love to the greatest songs of the 80's. Read the NYC Insider Guide review and see a video of Rock of Ages on Broadway.
In the Heights Broadway
In the Heights Broadway musical, winner of four Tony Awards, tells the universal story of a vibrant community in Manhattan's Washington Heights. Read the NYC Insider Guide review and see a video of In the Heights.
Cheap Flights to New York
Before you book your NY Flight make sure to note the hidden costs of each airport. Flights to New York are not that cheap when they charge you round trip tolls and a $15 fee just to leave NYC...
New York City Vacation
New York City Vacation Planning Guide with NYC Insider tips, maps, calendars, where to spend and save money, secret ways of getting discounts. Learn how to plan in the exact order to get the most of your New York City Vacation.
NYC Vacation Package
The NYC Vacation Package is the best of the best mailed directly to your home! Our package can be delivered right to your door, usually in a few days.
New York City Hotel Deals
New York City hotel deals can be hard to find - but they are out there! Check out the top picks, starting at $25 per night.
Discount NYC Hotels
One of the best discount NYC Hotels is reserved for a certain group and their eligible dependents and spouses. If you fall into any of these categories, rooms start from $25 per night.
NYC Limos
Upon arriving in New York, you can use public transit, taxi, shuttle or NYC Limos to get to Manhattan. Check NYC Insider Guide tips about NYC Limos and save.
New York City Sports Teams
Information about New York City Sports Teams, Giants, Jets, Yankees, Mets, Insider Ways to Get Tickets, Citifield, Yankee Stadium, Giants Stadium.
New York Yankee Tickets
There are plenty of options for getting New York Yankee Tickets to see the 2009 World Series Champions in action. See the Yankee Insider Guide.
New York Yankees Stadium
Heading to New York Yankees Stadium is one of my all time favorite things to do in NYC! Learn how easy it is to get there and how much fun you will have at New York Yankees Stadium!
New York Tourism Guide
Get the best New York Tourism Guides and don't spend money on NYC vacation guides you don't need.
NYC Insider Guide
NYC Insider Guide is a NYC Vacation Guide from a real New Yorker. See the top picks and secrets of real New Yorkers for restaurants, tourist attraction secrets, retail shopping, sample sales, sports and more. Vacation and see NYC the way real New Yorkers do!
Best New York City Websites
NYC Insider Guides' Top Picks for the Best New York City Websites for what to do, where to eat and what's going on in NYC right now.
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