Things to do in New York | Tourism

The most famous city in the world is the star of so many movies that you might feel like you've already visited. But to experience the true excitement and exhilaration of New York, you’ll have to come and see it for yourself.

The Statue of Liberty on Ellis Island, New York

Colourful billboards, people and a taxi in Times Square New York

View into Central Park, surrounded by skyscrapers in New York

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Take in the whole of New York City from the observation deck of the Empire State Building

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Sail across New York Harbour to Ellis Island, and enjoy views of Lady Liberty holding her torch aloft

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Find out why New York is called the City That Never Sleeps at the eternally bustling Times Square

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Explore Central Park, New York’s world-famous 843-acre front garden

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New York City's Chinatown in Lower Manhattan is one of the city's most exciting neighbourhoods

New York Mets

For years, the Mets played in the shadow of the Yankees but the atmosphere at the team's fantastic new ballpark is far more electric these days as the team from Queens becomes competitive again.

Location

Citi Field, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, Flushing. Subway stop: Mets/Willets Point Station

Phone

+ 1 512 434 1542+ 1 512 434 1542

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The Noguchi Museum

While the contemporary art museum PS1 is the biggest draw on this side of the East River, this peaceful sanctuary dedicated to the sculptures and other artwork of Isamu Noguchi is an only-in-New York gem - unless you count the artist's studio back in Japan.

Location

9-01 33rd Road, Long Island City

Phone

+1 718 204 7088+1 718 204 7088

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Drink

Sweetleaf

The past few years have seen an artisanal coffee boom, and Long Island City's best place for an artfully drawn espresso is just a few steps from the 7 train. Recharge yourself with a pepper pear goat cheese scone washed down with Iced Rocket Fuel – chilled coffee with chicory and maple syrup.

Location

10-93 Jackson Avenue, Long Island City

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Flushing Meadows-Corona Park

Built over the "valley of ashes" cinder dump described in The Great Gatsby, this sprawling park offers a fascinating look at the changing history of New York. Twice host to the World's Fair, it is now home to major sporting events as well as cultural and outdoor attractions.

Location

Grand Central Parkway, Flushing

Phone

+1 718 760 6565+1 718 760 6565

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Streetwise New York

Food-lovers can certainly wander the streets of Queens looking for food trucks, but tour company Streetwise New York can take you directly to the best ethnic eats Roosevelt Avenue has to offer.

Location

Roosevelt Avenue, Jackson Heights

Phone

+1 917 693 5491+1 917 693 5491

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SriPraPhai

Amateur foodies and professional chefs alike make pilgrimages to this phenomenal Thai restaurant, regarded by many as the best in New York City – if not the country. The décor isn't fancy but the duck curry, drunken noodles and fried soft-shell crab are so good that it hardly matters.

Location

64-13 39th Avenue, Woodside

Phone

+1 718 899 9599+1 718 899 9599

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ARTBOOK @ MoMA PS1

The bookstore of the Museum of Modern Art's contemporary location oozes cool and has a stunning selection of art, culture and photography books, as well as some of the chicest postcards in the city.

Location

22-25 Jackson Avenue, Long Island City

Phone

+1 718 433 1088+1 718 433 1088

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