New York It is an essential destination in a trip to the united states, where you will have to spend several days to discover the attractions of this great city in the world.
But for your trip, it is essential that you are clear in advance about which places in the city you should not miss, taking into account your availability of days.
To help you prepare your own plan trip to New York, below you have a list of recommended visits and interesting topics to take into account for said trip.
All the information in detail
- 1 Best tips for traveling to New York
- 2 The best things to see and visit in New York
- 2.1 Statue of Liberty
- 2.2 Ellis Island
- 2.3 Central Park
- 2.4 5th Avenue of New York
- 2.5 St. Patrick's Cathedral
- 2.6 Top of the Rock
- 2.7 Chrysler Building in New York
- 2.8 Brand stores on Fifth Avenue
- 2.9 Empire State Skyscraper
- 2.10 Broadway in Manhattan
- 2.11 Times Square in Manhattan
- 2.12 TOURS and EXCURSIONS in NEW YORK
- 2.13 Brooklyn bridge
- 2.14 One World Observatory in new World Trade Center
- 2.15 11/XNUMX Memorial at World Trade Center
- 2.16 Wall Street and Financial District
- 2.17 Free Staten Island Ferry
- 2.18 Metropolitan Museum
- 2.19 MOMA from New York
- 2.20 American Museum of Natural History
- 2.21 Sorolla in the Hispanic Society of America
- 2.22 Gospel in the Harlem Neighborhood
- 2.23 Tours and tourist activities in New York
- 2.24 Public transportation in New York
Best tips for traveling to New York
Before selecting the places that you are going to include in your route through New York, here is basic information to start planning it, with useful tips, interesting curiosities and essential visits.
The best things to see and visit in New York
Below you have a list with topics dedicated to the main places that you should take into account to see in New YorkYes, depending on the time available for your visit.
Statue of Liberty
The boat excursion to Liberty Island, where its famous statue is located, is one of the essential visits on a first trip to New York.
- How to take the ferry and visit Statue of Liberty Island
- How to climb the pedestal and crown of the Statue of Liberty monument
- Virtual Tour of the Statue of Liberty
Ellis Island
This excursion also includes a visit to the historic Ellis Island, a place where immigrants who wanted to reach New York City initially passed through.
Central Park
The large urban park Central Park is the heart of the island of Manhattan and a walk through this very popular park should always be part of a trip to New York.
5New York Avenue
5th Avenue is the most famous of the avenues that cross the island, and there you will find some of the essential places for a trip to New York, such as the Rockefeller Center, with its Top of The Rock viewpoint or the Catholic cathedral of Saint Patrick .
St. Patrick's Cathedral
St. Patrick's Catholic Cathedral, with its neo-Gothic architectural style, is one of the essential visits on a walk along Manhattan's Fifth Avenue.
Top of the Rock
At the Top of the Rock observation deck at Rockefeller Center you have an excellent alternative to the very famous and busy terrace of the Empire State Building.
Chrysler Building in New York
The Chrysler Building is considered the most beautiful skyscraper on the island of Manhattan in New York.
Brand stores on Fifth Avenue
On 5th Avenue you will also find the most lavish brand stores, both fashion and other more popular products.
Empire State Skyscraper
In the center of the island of Manhattan you can visit iconic places of New York City, such as the famous Empire State Building skyscraper or the Broadway area where the great shows that the city offers are concentrated.
Broadway in Manhattan
The Broadway neighborhood in the central part of the island of Manhattan is famous for its theaters where great musicals and theatrical shows are performed.
Times Square in Manhattan
The central axis of the Broadway neighborhood, known as the theater district, is Times Square, one of the hearts of life in New York City.
TOURS and EXCURSIONS in NEW YORK
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- Tour to Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
- Transfers in New York
Brooklyn bridge
On your walk through the south of the island of Manhattan you will be able to see other famous places in New York, such as the Brooklyn Bridge, which is one of the iconic images of the city.
One World Observatory in new World Trade Center
In the south of Manhattan you find the new World Trade Center skyscraper complex, where you can go up to the new observation deck of the One World Observatory.
11/XNUMX Memorial at World Trade Center
In the area of the new World Trade Center complex you can visit the memorial dedicated to the victims of the terrorist attack that New York suffered and that led to the fall of the Twin Towers.
Wall Street and Financial District
In the area of the Financial District of New York, south of the island of Manhattan, and with the main axis of Wall Street, there are several interesting places to see.
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So in Battery Park you can board the boats that take you to Liberty Island or that take you to Staten Island for free.
For its part, the one known as Wall Street bull It is a curious and enormous sculpture in front of which tourists and visitors to New York usually take a souvenir photo.
And one of the most popular leisure areas south of Manhattan is Pier 17, from where you have good panoramic views of the Brooklyn Bridge.
Free Staten Island Ferry
A popular way for tourists to cruise through southern Manhattan and see the Statue of Liberty is to take the free ferry to Staten Island.
Metropolitan Museum
The Metropolitan Museum is the great museum in New York City, with the largest and most varied collection of artistic works.
MOMA from New York
If you are passionate about modern art, on your trip to New York you have an appointment with the MOMA, considered the largest museum of modern art in the world.
American Museum of Natural History
One of the most curious and popular museums in New York is, without a doubt, the American Museum of Natural History, the protagonist of several films.
Sorolla in the Hispanic Society of America
Much less known, but a must if you are passionate about the work of Sorolla, In the Hispanic Society of America you can see his famous collection Vision of Spain.
Gospel in the Harlem Neighborhood
Harlem It is one of the most charismatic neighborhoods in New York City, and today it has become a highly visited place by tourists to attend a religious service with gospel choirs.
Here you have the information for, for example, sign up for a tour in Spanish through Harlem with Gospel.
But if you prefer to go on your own, here are tips for attend a gospel mass, and it will also be useful for you to know the Baptist churches where these religious services that are common on Sundays are held, with their schedules.
Likewise, you can know what are the Harlem churches with gospel on Wednesdays and other days of the week.
Tours and tourist activities in New York
As a complement, here is a list of articles with extensive information on tours and tourist activities to enjoy in New York.
- 11 Tours and excursions in Spanish in New York and surroundings
- New York Explorer Pass discount card
- New York Pass
- City Pass New York, discount card for tourist attractions
- Sightseeing helicopter flight over New York
- Contrasts of New York Tour to visit Bronx, Queens and Brooklyn
- Shopping at Woodbury Common outlet near New York
- Buying tickets for the NBA
- Limousine rental to visit Manhattan or go to the airport
Public transportation in New York
The most useful information for getting around New York by public transportation.
- New York Subway Subway Map
- Metrocard for subways and buses in New York
- Transportation from JFK Kennedy Airport to Manhattan
- Shuttle transportation from the airport to Manhattan