Top five attractions in New York City!

One of the most popular locations in North America has to be New York City!

New York is a city like no other, it never sleeps, has tons of entertainment and ‘If you can make it there you can make it anywhere’ as Frank Sinatra sang.

With its giant billboards, the never ending skyscrapers and its endless list of attractions, planning a visit to the Big Apple can be overwhelming. To make sure you get the most out of your visit and don’t miss out on any must-see attractions, we have put together the top 5 attractions in New York City! 

Liberty Island & Statue of Liberty

In the old days the Statue of Liberty was New York City’s welcome mat to visitors from abroad. It was a gift to the United States from the people of France in 1886, as a symbol of freedom.

These days Liberty Island and the Statue of Liberty are one of the main attractions in New York City. Liberty Island, where the Statue of Liberty stands, lies in the New York Harbor and can only be reached by boat. Boats leave daily from Battery Park in Lower Manhattan to Liberty Island. Because of the attraction’s popularity there are always long queues for the boats to Liberty Island and the Statue of Liberty.

In order to skip the long queues but still take a great photo of Lady Liberty, take the free Staten Island Ferry. The ferry runs around the clock, 24/7. On the ferry you’ll get a great view of Lady Liberty and also be able to take some beautiful photos of the Manhattan Skyline.

Top of The Rock

You have seen the New York Skyline, now it’s time to see New York from above!

The Empire State Building used to be the must-go-to observation deck in New York. In 2005 ‘Top of the Rock’ observation-deck reopened after extensive renovations starting in 1986, now a lot of tourists visit the new Top of The Rock observation-deck.

What makes Top of the Rock a nicer observation deck is that it has a beautiful view of Central Park which you don’t have from the Empire State Building. Besides that you also get to see the Empire State Building and can take a breath taking picture of the iconic Empire State Building.

Visit a Sports Game

Going to a sports game when you visit New York should be on your must-do list. New York has some great teams in football, basketball and of course baseball.

One of the number one sport teams in New York is the New York Yankees. This Major League Baseball team from the Bronx has been one of the most famous and successful teams in American sports since the 1920s! What makes visiting a New York Yankees great is not only the players and the game itself, but also the fans and the atmosphere in Yankee Stadium.

You can get New York Yankees Tickets from $5 a piece, but if you really want to have a good seat you’ll pay between 25 and 75 dollars per ticket. To be sure you have a ticket for a game, always buy them online ahead of time. This can be cheaper and is safe if you use the correct websites.

Museums

Some of the most famous museums in the world can be found in New York. In Manhattan alone there are over 50 museums: small, big, free or with an admission price. So which museum is worth your visit if you are in New York?

If you are a fan of modern art you have to visit the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) at least once in your lifetime. The museum has a beautiful permanent collection, but the temporary exhibitions are what makes MoMA extraordinary. For some exhibitions people will stand in line for hours!

The museum that is a favorite among people of all ages is the American Museum of Natural History. It’s a family friendly museum, which had a major role in the 2006 movie ‘Night at the Museum’ with Ben Stiller.

 

Broadway Musical

What to do at night in New York? Go to a Broadway musical of course!

New York City is the place to be when it comes to theater. There are all sorts of Broadway musicals in New York: shows for the whole family (The Lion King), action packed musicals (Spiderman), comedies (The Book of Mormon) and Broadway classics (The Phantom of the Opera). So if you want a great New York night just go to a Broadway Musical and you will surely be entertained.

If you plan on going to New York the best advice is to always plan what you want to see ahead of time. If you know what you want to see, a great addition to have for your trip may be the New York CityPASS. The pass gives you access to 6 must-see attractions in New York like Top of the Rock and MoMA. It will also save you some money and also time when it comes to waiting in those long queues at the attractions.