01Landmark
Empire State Building
Office skyscraper in Manhattan, New York.
+150 XPNORTHEAST · NY
20 places to explore in New York
Discover historic landmarks, coastlines, museums, mountain escapes, and compact road-trip stops across New York. These 20 highlights offer a balanced starting point for your next adventure.
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02Park & Recreation
Central Park
Public park in Manhattan, New York.
+125 XP03Family Attraction
Coney Island
Neighborhood in New York City.
+150 XP04Landmark
Chrysler Building
Office skyscraper in Manhattan, New York.
+150 XP05Landmark
African Burial Ground National Monument
Memorial in Manhattan, New York.
+150 XP06History & Culture
National September 11 Memorial & Museum
Memorial and museum in New York City.
+150 XP07Family Attraction
Staten Island Zoo
Zoo in Staten Island, New York.
+150 XP08State Park
Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve
Public park in Staten Island, New York.
+250 XP09History & Culture
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
Art museum in Manhattan, New York.
+150 XP10Family Attraction
New York Botanical Garden
Botanical garden in the Bronx, New York.
+150 XP11Family Attraction
Bronx Zoo
Metropolitan zoo in the Bronx, New York.
+150 XP12History & Culture
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Art museum in New York City.
+150 XP13Landmark
Federal Hall
Memorial in Manhattan, New York.
+150 XP14History & Culture
Front Room Gallery
Front Room Gallery is a notable history & culture highlight in New York.
+150 XP15History & Culture
Associated American Artists
American art gallery.
+150 XP16Park & Recreation
Woodlawn Cemetery (Bronx, New York)
Cemetery in New York City.
+125 XP17Park & Recreation
Statue of Liberty
Colossal sculpture in New York Harbor.
+125 XP18Park & Recreation
Riverside Park (Manhattan)
Public park in New York City.
+125 XP19Park & Recreation
New York City Hall
Seat of New York City's government.
+125 XP20Landmark
New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission
New York City agency.
+150 XPKEEP EXPLORING
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