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New York City Travel Articles
- Touring the Arts
- Things to Do in New York City
- Harlem in Focus
Attractions & Tours
Whether an iconic landmark or a little-known neighborhood, pretty much everywhere you turn in New York City, you’ll find must-see attractions. If you need assistance, there are professional guides who offer multilingual tours. And in addition to the overview excursions that stop at major landmarks, there are tours for just about every interest, from music and culture to art and history — and even food. So no matter whether you wish to explore New York City by walking or by subway, bus, ferry, taxi, limousine, and helicopter, the opportunities are endless — around the clock.
Dining
You can travel the world and experience every cuisine, right here in New York City where there are more than 18,000 eating establishments. Taste Afghani, Creole, Ethiopian, Hawaiian, Jamaican, Lebanese, Mongolian, Tibetan and more. Go traditional, continental, Mediterranean, New American. Be yourself and nosh on vegan, kosher, deli or caviar. Feast—day or night—at an upscale restaurant or in the cheapest eats in town. Dress up or down, on the waterfront or on a rooftop. Have breakfast at dinner or dinner for breakfast. Whatever your mood, taste or budget, this is the city that serves it.
Museums & Galleries
New York City lives and breathes all things artistic, cultural, and historic. The city is known for its incredible wealth of art institutions. Masterful, extensive collections representing famous and emerging artists can be found in all five boroughs. Holdings feature everything from ancient Earthly and cosmic artifacts to modern marvels of art. There are always fresh, exciting exhibits on view, as well as an extensive number of new and restyled museums and galleries.
Nightlife
As night falls, relax with a drink and soak up the day’s memories at one of New York City’s many bars, lounges, clubs and dens. Offerings run the gamut, from late-night cappuccino cafes, karaoke lounges, billiards and dart joints to piano bars, cigar bars, gay bars and wine bars. Consider catching a jazz set or a late-night dinner or simply dance until the next day. Even go out solo — comfortably — whether it’s laughing it up at a comedy club or watching a game at a sports bar. Whatever you choose to do, you can do it until the sun comes up. Explore nycvisit.com or clubplanet.com.
Performing Arts
New York City takes center stage when it comes to the top performing arts. You can choose from acclaimed shows featuring modern dance troupes, opera, philharmonic orchestras, theater and more. The marquees in the Times Square Theater District draw crowds with musicals, comedies and dramatic theater—many with star-name performers. And there are also stimulating Off-Broadway performances that push the boundaries of creative expression. This city is filled with entertainment that brings audiences to their feet. Several major theater houses offer ShowTrans translation systems (as well as infrared devices for hearing impaired) to help audiences follow productions in their native language.
Shopping
New York City is where the world comes to shop. Top designer names provide the wardrobes for celebrities and define current style trends. Flagship stores are larger than life attractions in themselves. Discover an endless array of unique finds around almost every corner, from rare books to custom-designed jewelry. And trendy boutique shops in neighborhoods throughout the five boroughs bring entice shoppers with special one-of-a-kind items.
Sports
New York City has no shortage of fun venues to keep fit year-round. There are public parks, playgrounds, golf courses, riverfront recreation tracks, indoor sports arenas and daily sign-up clubs. Activities include kayaking, fishing, swimming, gymnastics, rock climbing, horseback riding, ice skating, bicycling and much more. There’s ample opportunity to see professional tennis, hockey, basketball, football and baseball, too. See big-name players such as Derek Jeter and Hideki Matsui of the Yankees play at New York’s fabled sports stadium (before the all-new Yankee Stadium opens in 2009).
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