New York – Top 5 Places to Visit in 2023

New York – Top 5 Places to Visit in 2023

New York is the most populated city in the United States, and whether you are visiting from other States or abroad, there is so much to see and do, that it is impossible to pick just a few places that you have to see.

Whether you are a culture vulture who is looking for the best theatre experience, you are a foodie who wants to visit the top celebrity chef restaurants, or you just want to soak in the sights and sounds of the Big Apple, you’ll find something to do every minute of the day of your vacation in the bright lights.

To make it easier to decide what to do in the cosmopolitan, charming, and diverse city, here is a list of five things you need to do while you are in the city that never sleeps.

Theater

Every theater buff knows Broadway – the home of musicals and other theater shows in New York. This is where you want to go if you want to see the greatest shows in the world, with top-class performers, stunning scenery, and non-stop action that you won’t find anywhere else.

Immerse yourself in the Emerald City with Wicked, sing and dance with Rock of Ages and Jersey Boys, or enjoy the ultimate sensations of Phantom of the Opera and Hamilton.

The best place to go to get tickets is the ticket booth on Times Square or at Lincoln Center – you can buy tickets for shows for the same day at steeply discounted prices.

Madison Square Garden

One of the most famous sports and music arenas in the world is Madison Square Garden located right in midtown.

Tourists can watch some of the best music artists perform or see the New York Knicks in action at a game, and with New York sports betting laws recently changing, you can even place a bet on the team. The WynnBet NY Promo gets center court attention during NBA Playoffs with the sportsbook offering punters a variety of NBA playoff sports bets.

Restaurants

Everywhere you turn in New York, you will find amazing food. As it is such a diverse city, you can try food from all around the world – but there are a few things you have to try.

Get on board with the New York-style hand-tossed, thin-crust pizza from Joe’s Pizza, get some bagels from a street vendor, or go upmarket with some of the biggest names in the industry, like Eleven Madison Park. Marc Forgione, Scarpetta, or Le Bernadin.

Sightseeing

One of the most obvious places to go in New York is Central Park. Covering 843 acres of green space, Central Park has playgrounds, fountains, and sculptures, as well as being the location for shows, concerts, and even fitness classes. The Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis reservoir is a popular place for a jog. If you visit, get a map – because Central Park is absolutely huge.

The Statue of Liberty is a global icon, and you can get a ferry from Battery Park to see her up close, and with advance tickets, you can either go up onto the pedestal or climb the 162 steps to take in the view from her crown.

Other things you need to see include:

• Brooklyn Bridge
• Grand Central Station
• Staten Island Ferry
• Rockefeller Center
• Empire State Building
• Museums

If you are after a bit of culture, then you will love the museums in New York.

Of course, the National September 11 Memorial and Museum is a sobering and moving monument to the tragedy of 2001.

Twin pools reflect the sky, surrounded by bronze plaques commemorating the names of those who lost their lives, while the museum tells the story of that day through interactive and multimedia exhibits that include authentic artifacts and real-time recordings.

The Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art affectionately referred to as The Met, has floor after floor of permanent collections from Egyptian, Roman, Greek, and Islamic history, as well as a calendar of exhibitions that make every visit different.

The American Museum of Natural History is enormous. Covering a space the size of four city blocks, there are 26 buildings and 45 exhibition halls displaying the 34 million artifacts that they have.

You can visit the interactive exhibitions about life on land, in the sea, in the air, and even in space – with the dinosaurs, and the butterflies as a popular choice, especially for families. You’ll need multiple visits to see everything – it’s not something you can get through in one day.

If you love pop culture and you are a 20th-century history nerd, then the Museum of Modern Art will suit you well. Featuring some of the biggest names in the world of art – from Warhol to Monet – you don’t have to be an art aficionado to enjoy this gallery.