Things to Do
No matter what you’re into, you’ll find the best of it in New York City. Read on to make the most of your stay in the five boroughs.
SEASONAL HIGHLIGHTS
FIFA World Cup Comes to NYC
Mark your calendars and get ready to join the global celebration.
10 NYC Hotel Rooftops
Prepare for 360-views and mouthwatering cocktails atop these swanky accommodations.
Off-Broadway Shows to Add to Your Must-See List
Discover bold new plays, campy musicals and interactive theater.
A Local's Guide to the East Village
For more than 50 years, pioneering photographer Alex Harsley has documented downtown life. Now he talks about the spots that keep him rooted.
Fall 2025 Broadway Guide
Check out West End favorites, star turns and much-awaited revivals—included two involving Abba—on Broadway this season.
5 Broadway Musicals Making NYC History
Discover why Hamilton, Chicago, The Lion King, The Book of Mormon and Wicked keep bringing in audiences and breaking new ground.
NYC's Sky-High Observation Decks
See the skyline from a bird’s-eye view at these towering attractions.
TV Show Tapings
Want to join the live audience of TV shows taped in New York City? Use our guide to find free tickets.
Things to Do in Times Square
Eat, drink, shop, sightsee and find surprises in Manhattan’s best-known entertainment district.
Yara Herrera’s Guide to Ridgewood, Queens
The chef of Hellbender discusses her top neighborhood places to eat, go out at night, take a yoga class and get a new do.
Top NYC Walking Tours
Explore neighborhood history, famous cuisine and NYC landmarks up close in these walking tours across the City.
Explore New York City with Big Apple Greeter
This free NYC service shows off a different side of the City while making lasting connections between visitors and volunteers.
Luxury Spas in NYC
From thermal baths to saunas, facials to full-body scrubs, NYC has world-class spas that will restore your mind and body.
NYC Arts and Entertainment on a Budget
Find the best free and low-cost things for culture lovers to do in NYC.
Halloween in the NYC Subway
Our photographer captured costumed subway riders displaying their creative side on Halloween.
A Guide to the Tenement Museum
This Lower East Side institution highlights New York City’s immigrant heritage through illuminating tours of restored apartments, amplified by artifacts and recordings.
BROADWAY & PERFORMING ARTS
Broadway is the bright beating heart of the NYC’s performing arts scene. No visit to the City is complete without experiencing the rousing entertainment available in Midtown Manhattan’s Theatre District.
Broadway Guide 2025
Plan out your Broadway season with our guide to the newest productions.
Guide to Off-Broadway
Find out everything you want to know about Off-Broadway theater, shows and history.
Family-Friendly Broadway
If you want to bring the whole family to a Broadway show, look to one of these.
NYC Theater 101
Get the inside scoop on NYC theater, whether you are looking for a hit musical or a daring Off-Broadway play.
Get to Know Broadway's Scariest Urban Legends
Welcome to Broadway’s most haunted theaters.
2025 Tony Award Winners
Find out who took home the hardware for Broadway's best this year—and then book tickets for your favorite.
Explore NYC’s inspiring Arts and Culture
Reimagine your NYC adventure with Bloomberg Connects. The free arts and culture app offers fresh insights into the city's art, history, and nature, making discovery across the five boroughs effortless.
MUSEUMS & GALLERIES
Museums and galleries in NYC are some of the City’s most powerful draws. Destinations like the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Brooklyn Museum put on spectacular exhibitions.
Fall 2025 Arts Guide
Discover this season’s best arts and culture exhibits and performances throughout the five boroughs.
A Guide to the Tenement Museum
This Lower East Side institution highlights New York City’s immigrant heritage through illuminating tours of restored apartments, amplified by artifacts and recordings.
Artists Revisit the World’s Fair at the Queens Museum
Solo exhibitions by artists in residence Umber Majeed and Abang-guard reflect on the 1964–65 World’s Fair at Flushing Meadows Corona Park.
NYC Art Guide
Check out our roundup of New York City’s major museums, galleries and fairs.
Summer 2025 Arts Guide
Discover exhibits and performances throughout the five boroughs this summer.
Curated in Downtown Brooklyn and Fort Greene
Find arts and cultural institutions in these adjacent Brooklyn neighborhoods.
Guide to MoMA PS1
Here’s everything you need to know about this innovative art institution in Long Island City.
TOURS & ATTRACTIONS
Breathtaking views from the City's amazing observation decks. Exhibits from throughout history at museums across the five boroughs. Thrilling performances at world-renowned theaters. Attractions in NYC suit all tastes.
NYC's Sky-High Observation Decks
See the skyline from a bird’s-eye view at these towering attractions.
28 Fun Central Park Activities
Find the top sights, activities and locations in New York City's best-known green space.
Accessible Guide to the Met
Here is everything you can expect when visiting the Met, including highlights of the collections and accessibility tips.
EVENTS & FESTIVALS
Some of the world’s most famous events take place right here in New York City. Whether you’re planning a visit next week or next year, our guide makes it easy to find out what’s going on during your stay and gives you the lowdown on each happening.
George Balanchine's The Nutcracker
New York City Ballet mounts its annual holiday performance of Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable melodies.
Three Kings Day Parade
Celebrate the tradition with a parade, live music and gift giveaways.
Winter Jazzfest
Scores of musicians perform jazz at venues all around the City.
SHOPPING
Whatever your retail pleasure, you’ll find it in NYC. Stores across the five boroughs carry the finest in luxury apparel, plus gourmet goods, books, tech, gear and much more. With so many possibilities, there’s just one problem—where to begin? Start by narrowing your search here.
The Comprehensive Guide to Shopping in New York City
From malls to boutiques, here’s the only NYC shopping guide you’ll need.
Top Vintage, Thrift and Flea Market Shopping
Explore the best in preloved fashion, vintage finds and artisanal wares.
21 Essential Soho Shops
This downtown Manhattan neighborhood has been a haven for fashionable boutiques for years.
South Bronx Small Business Owners
These entrepreneurs in the South Bronx are reinvigorating the borough.
SPORTS
New York City is the world’s undisputed sports champion, with professional teams playing in every type of game you could want to watch. It’s also the place where the world’s best athletes compete in marquee annual events like the US Open Tennis Championships and the New York City Marathon.
Soccer Bars in NYC
Support your side, whether it’s a national or club team, at these sports-loving venues in the five boroughs.
Watch New York City Soccer Fans in Action
Fans of New York City Football Club and Inter Miami CF came to cheer for their teams at Citi Field, Queens.
NYC Soccer History
From soccer’s stateside introduction to the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026™ final, New York City and the region have served as the American cradle of the sport.
Watching Copa America at La Roja de Todos
Soccer fans in NYC’s Chilean community came to this College Point restaurant to wear their colors and show their support for the national team.
New York City Football Club Soccer
The Major League Soccer club shares a stadium with baseball's Yankees.
Meet the Staten Island FerryHawks
The Staten Island FerryHawks, a new independent league baseball team, are the comeback story that the borough—and City—needs.
Q&A with the New York Liberty
WNBA players Betnijah Laney and DiDi Richards take their Brooklyn pride beyond Barclays Center.
NIGHTLIFE
NYC is rightfully known for its nightlife, and the City’s after-dark entertainment is just as electrifying as ever. In this section, find out where to drink, dance and listen to music—all around the five boroughs.
All-Ages Venues in NYC
Check out these music, comedy and performance spots that are good for families or older kids looking for a bit of independence.
Top Jazz Clubs in Manhattan
Head to these classic nightspots to hear great live music and see jazz legends up close.
ON A BUDGET
There are always a host of free and affordable attractions, events and activities to enjoy in the City—you just need to know where to look.
Free NYC Museums
These NYC museums, monuments and art-filled attractions are either free today, on specific days or at certain times during the week. Find one near you.
28 Fun Central Park Activities
Find the top sights, activities and locations in New York City's best-known green space.
Best Pizza Slices
Who makes the best slice of pizza in the five boroughs? Read an expert’s roundup of New York City pizzerias to find out.
BROWSE BY SEASON
No matter when you’re coming to New York City, the guides here will help you plan to make the most of the season. Read on for details.
Holiday Guide
Find everything you need to know about the most wonderful time of the year in NYC.
Winter Guide
Once you’ve seen Central Park under a fresh coat of snow, you’ll get the allure of winter here.
Spring in NYC
Blossoms, baseball, outdoor festivals—you're spoiled for reasons to visit in spring.
Summer Guide
There is something exciting happening every day of the summer in New York City.