New York Attractions
New York City boasts the most awesome tourist attractions in the world – so while visiting our marvelous city, why not take advantage of seeing all the attractions New York has to offer?!
For your convenience and to help guide you, New York Vacation Club has compiled a list for you to get started seeing and experiencing as many New York attractions as you can while on your next New York vacation!
New York City Attractions
Whether it’s a famous New York landmark like the Statue of Liberty or a world-class museum, New York attractions are not only plentiful, but an absolute must for any New York vacation or holiday.
New York City Attractions
Some of the most famous New York attractions are the landmarks that make New York City popular!
- Statue of Liberty
- Empire State Building
- Carnegie Hall
- Ground Zero
- Rockefeller Center
- Times Square
- Central Park
- Ellis Island
Statue of Liberty
Learn how this National Monument was given by the people of France as a gift of International friendship. Reservations for tickets and tours are available online or in-person. You can also purchase the combo package to Ellis Island at the same time.
Empire State Building
Plan your visit with the best views of Manhattan by visiting a true New York City icon. The Observation Deck views will not only take your breath away, but give you awesome picture and video opportunities like no other New York attraction.
Carnegie Hall
Located at 7th Avenue and 57th Street, visit an architectural wonder of New York City attractions and experience the history, artistry and beauty that only Carnegie Hall can not only offer a New York tourist, but any New York resident!
Ground Zero
Where the World Trade Center towers once stood, pay tribute and honor the devastating loss of September 11, 2001. There are multiple offerings of respectful Ground Zero walking tours with historical and educational aspects, the Ground Zero Museum Workshop and the Tribute Center located across the street – to name a few.
Rockefeller Center
A Midtown Manhattan Must-See. Tour and explore the NBC Studios, Radio City Music Hall (maybe you’ll even see or meet the Rockettes!) and take your best pictures / videos of New York City from the Top of the Rock Observation Deck. Tour tickets are available online or in-person.
Times Square
At the junction of Broadway and Seventh Avenue – stretching from West 42nd to West 47th Streets – Times Square is the hustle-bustle of classic New York City with all the shopping, restaurants, entertainment and theater that a New York tourist attraction can offer. Visit the newly renovated Times Square Visitor Center for tourist information, Broadway tickets, New York sightseeing tours and much more.
Central Park
Ok, you can’t even think about a New York vacation and not include a historical landmark New York attraction like Central Park! Central Park truly has something for everyone – at any age. Experience and discover recreation at its finest with guided tours, sightseeing, sports programs, history – or just sit on a park bench while people-watching and relax.
Ellis Island
Search for family ancestors and discover who and when walked on American soil starting at Ellis Island as their gateway. The Immigration Museum – part of the Statue of Liberty – is rich with history and genealogical facts. A definite New York attraction for history lovers.
New York Museums
Part of visiting New York City is including the rich art of its world-class museums. The best museums of the world are right at your fingertips in NYC- so while planning what attractions to see in New York, experience the BEST of the BEST New York Museums:
American Museum of Natural History
A New York attraction where more than four million people a year visit to enjoy the life-size dioramas of animal life, dinosaurs, and other natural wonders. Exhibits of fossils, mammals, ocean life, meteorites, human biology, birds of the world, and more will keep you captivated. Central Park West, between 77th and 81st streets.
Brooklyn Museum
The second largest art museum in the United States, the Brooklyn Museum is considered by many to be one of the premier art institutions in the world. You’ll find a comprehensive collection of more than 1.5 million works of art – from Ancient Egyptian masterpieces to contemporary painting and sculpture – representing almost every culture and corner of the world. 200 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn.
Ellis Island Immigration Museum
400 years of American’s immigrant history are on display and honored here. You can access passenger arrival records of more than 22 million people entering New York between 1892 and 1924. And even listen to the voices of actual immigrants. Don’t miss the American Immigration Wall of Honor – the world’s largest wall of names, with more than 600,000. Catch the ferry at Broadway and Battery Pl., lower Manhattan.
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
This 900-foot aircraft carrier, which served in World War II and Vietnam, is Manhattan’s only floating museum. You’ll see the A-12 Blackbird spy plane, a Concorde, numerous helicopters, and two dozen other aircraft. Other exhibits in this popular New York attraction include the Growler guided-missile submarine, an Apollo space capsule, and the 900-foot destroyer Edson. Hudson River, Pier 86, 12th Ave. at W. 46th St.
Madame Tussaud’s New York
The worlds of film, TV, music, sports, history, and politics come alive as more than 200 celebrities – from President Obama to Miley Cyrus – appear in all their wax glory. 234 W. 42nd St.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
It’s actually a collection of museums you could spend your entire vacation enjoying. Best to pick your favorites from European paintings, Egyptian art, Renaissance masters, American glass, Asian art, French sculpture, and the list goes on. 1000 5th Ave. at 82nd St.
Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
With its permanent collection of more than 150,000 paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints, photographs, and film, MoMA is the finest collection of late 19th and 20th century art in the world. Van Gogh, Boccioni, Malevich, Picasso, Lichtenstein, and many more are all here in one New York tourist attraction. If you’ve ever wanted to see Warhol’s famous soup cans, this is the place. 11 W. 53rd St.
Museum of the City of New York
Discover the often-quirky history of New York in this engaging showcase of architecture, fashion, history, and politics. Don’t miss the toy collection and the exhibits celebrating entertainment, cultural identity, and ethnic traditions. 1220 5th Ave. at 103rd St.
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
The unmistakable spiral design of Frank Lloyd Wright houses a core collection of Abstract art. Works by Brancusi, Calder, Klee, Chagall, Leger, Mondrian, Picasso, Oldenberg, and more. Start by taking the elevator to the top and spiral your way down. It’s the only “downhill” museum tour in New York. And if you want a richer understanding of the works, take advantage of the museum’s free tours. 1071 5th Ave., between E. 88th and E. 89th streets.
Whitney Museum of American Art
Its permanent collection contains more than 18,000 works of 20th- and 21st-century American art. Impressive displays from Jackson Pollock, Jasper Johns, Chuck Close, and Cindy Sherman will capture your imagination. You’ll also find such notable works as Hopper’s Early Sunday Morning, Bellow’s Dempsey and Firpo, and Alexander Calder’s Circus. 945 Madison Ave. at 75th St.
Keep checking back as we add more FAVORITE and FUN-FILLED New York attractions that the whole family can experience and enjoy.
