New York City is one of the most iconic cities in the world. Home to some of the best restaurants, landmarks, attractions, entertainment and events in the world. As you stroll through different neighborhoods you can enter different worlds, complete with authentic cuisine and culture. With easy access to just about anywhere, you are free to explore anything you desire. But be prepared to come back, because with New York City every time you visit will be an entirely different experience. So, get ready to be put into a "New York State of Mind", and check out some of the not-to-be-missed events in Manhattan and beyond.
Music and Concerts
With all the great venues this city boasts, it is next to impossible to not find every type of music imaginable. Below are some links to some popular music venues both in Manhattan and the boroughs.
Brooklyn Bowl
The Bowery Presents
Birdland
Blue Note
Alice Tully Hal
Avery Fisher Hall
Radio City Music Hall
The Beacon Theatre
Click here to find out detail information
Bryant Park Free Film Series
Enjoy classic films under the stars June through August at the HBO Bryant Park Summer Film Festival. It's always a great scene -- lots of New Yorkers picnicking and enjoying summer in the city
Central Park Film Festival
Each year Central Park host a week of of evening film during the Central Park Film Festival. This event happens in the month of August. Summer 2011 marks the 9th annual of the festival.
River Flicks
Every Wednesday and Friday in July and August, enjoy free movies under the stars. Movies begin at dusk (approximately 8-8:30 p.m.) and there is even free popcorn available (beverages and other snacks are for sale).
Summer on the Hudson
Movies Under the Stars - Free movies are being shown in Riverside Park South on Wednesday evenings in July and August.
Movies with a View
Brooklyn Bridge Park Summer Film Series
This free series features films and music on Thursdays from July - September 2.
Rooftop Films
This eclectic series runs from May through September and includes everything from independently produced animation to documentary films about New Yorkers.
Movie Theaters
Some of the largest, most state of the art movie theaters are in New York featuring all the new releases, sometimes before everyone else!!
Sporting Events
Some of the best and most historical sports teams reside in NYC. While visiting be sure to check out a game or two at one of our many brand new stadiums.
- Baseball
The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of the Bronx, in New York City, New York. They belong to Major League Baseball's American League East Division. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Baltimore, Maryland in 1901 as the Baltimore Orioles and moved to New York City in 1903, becoming known as the New York Highlanders before being officially renamed the "Yankees" in 1913. Visit the official site
The New York Mets are a professional baseball team based in the borough of Queens in New York City. The Mets are a member of the East Division of Major League Baseball's National League. Visit the official site
Basketball
The New York Knickerbockers, prominently known as the Knicks, are a professional basketball team based in New York City. They are part of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The organization was a founding member of the Basketball Association of America in 1946 and joined the NBA after the BAA and National Basketball League merged. Visit the official site
Football
The New York Giants are an American football team based in East Rutherford, New Jersey, representing the New York City metropolitan area. The Giants are currently members of the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference (NFC) in the National Football League (NFL). The team plays their games at New Meadowlands Stadium, which it shares with the New York Jets in a unique arrangement. Visit the official site
The New York Jets are a professional American football team headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, representing the New York metropolitan area. The team is a member of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference (AFC) in the National Football League (NFL). In a unique arrangement for the league, the Jets share New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey with the New York Giants. at Meadowlands Stadium. Visit the official site
Hockey
The New York Rangers are an ice hockey team based in New York, New York, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL). Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the oldest teams in the NHL, having joined in 1926 as an expansion franchise, and are part of the group of teams referred to as the Original Six. Visit the official site
Soccer
The New York Red Bulls are an American professional soccer club based in Harrison, New Jersey which competes in Major League Soccer (MLS), the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, having competed in the league since its inception. Visit the official site
Talk Shows and Live Tapings
One of the best things to do while visiting NYC is to check out all of the live tapings that are happening in and around the city. Some tickets are harder to come by than others, but they are definitely worth checking out because who knows what celebrities you may see!
The following is the list of the most popular talk shows. To find out more details about any of this shows please visit our Live TV Shows Page under the culture section.
- The Early Show (CBS)
- The Early Show (CBS)
- Good Morning America (ABC)
- Live! with Regis and Kelly
- The Rachael Ray Show
- The Wendy Williams Show
- The View (ABC)
- The Martha Stewart Show
- Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
- The People's Court
- Late Show with David Letterman (CBS)
- Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (NBC)
- The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (Comedy Central)
- The Colbert Report (Comedy Central)
- Saturday Night Live (NBC)
- Inside the Actors Studio (Bravo)
Museums
With well over 100 different museums in Manhattan and the boroughs, even native New Yorkers have yet to see them all. Here are some museums that are a little off the beaten path, but definitely not to be missed!
American Museum of Natural History
Central Park West at
79th Street
New York, NY 10024
Brooklyn Botanical Gardens
900 Washington Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11225
2, 3 to Eastern Pkwy./Brooklyn Museum; B, Q to Prospect Park
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern Pkwy.
Brooklyn, NY 11238
2, 3 to Eastern Pkwy/Brooklyn Museum; 2, 3, 4, 5 to Franklin Ave.
Museum of the Moving Image
35th Avenue at 36th Street
Astoria, NY 11106
For more detail information about museums please visit our Museums Page under the culture section.
There are so many ways to check out this amazing city; by bus, bike, foot, water or even by helicopter. Below you will find some of the best tours in the city.
Here is a list of the most popular in the city. For more detail about any of these tours and others please visit our Tour Page under our culture our travel information section.
- Top 25 Best Tours in NYC
- A Taste of NY
- Adirondack Sunset Sail
- Brooklyn Brewery
- Central Park Bicycle Tour
- The Elegant Tightwad Tour
- The Enthusiastic Gourmet
- Harlem and The Heights Cultural Tour
- Holiday Lights Tour
- John J. Harvey Fireboat
- New York TV and Movie Tour
- The Sopranos Tour
- Sound Walk Tours
- Times Square Tour
- NYC Discovery Tours
Parades and Festivals
In New York City, major cultural holidays are celebrated with parades and festivals . The city takes get together's very seriously. Almost every large ethnic group in the city holds an annual parade or festival, often using Fifth Avenue as the main drag. Originating in religious or politcal roots, these festivals and parades are now just as much an excuse for music, food and dance. Whatever your flavor, chances are your stay will coincide with at least one such celebration.
For more details and exact dates, phone 1-800/NYC-VISIT, or go to www.nycvisit.com . Also, look at listings in New York magazine's "CUE" section, the New Yorker magazine's "Goings on About Town," the Village Voice 's "Cheap Thrills," or the weekly "Obsessive guide to impulsive entertainment," in Time Out New York magazine.