YOU COULD SPEND A LIFETIME IN New York and still only see a tiny fraction of what the city has to offer. You probably don’t have that much time to give to the city that never sleeps, so we dipped into our new travelstoke app and pulled out 11 of the absolute, can’t-miss experiences everyone should have in NYC.
11 Must-Do Experiences in New York
The Museum of Modern Art
New York, United States
The starry night at Museum of Modern Art
2. Read and people-watch in the Conservatory Garden
The Conservatory Garden
New York, United States
Northeast in Cental Park, just south of Harlem Meer, check out this formally manicured garden. #free #bringabook
3. Get your Teddy Roosevelt on at the Explorer’s Club
Explorers Club
New York, United States
It’s like waking into “The Most Dangerous Game” minus the rich guy who tries to hunt people. This place houses the artifacts from every important expedition in history such as the sled used to get to the North Pole in 1908. FYI, in 30 years when I’m a member of this place, this will be my chair. #dibs #history
(It’s a private club, but they do occasionally host public events)
4. Buy something cool at Bushwick Flea
Bushwick Flea
Brooklyn, United States
Quaint little flea market in a pretty untouched neghborhood. Kind of pricey, but I found snazzy sunglasses for a decent price. Check out some street art on your walk from the L train!
5. Take in the Street Art on Canal Street
Canal Street NYC
New York, United States
Best of NYC street art: Garcia Lorca mural directly off of Canal Street heading west from Little Italy
#street-art
#free #gallery #history
6. Stock up on travel books at Idlewild Bookshop
Idlewild Books
New York, United States
My go-to spot when I want to fan the flames of my #wanderlust :) #bookstore #hideaway #calm #nyc #escape # #free #travel #worldliterature #literature
7. Walk the High Line
The High Line
New York, United States
If the weather is nice, a walk along the High Line is a great way to spend a day in NYC. Lots of food and shops along the way, and the new Whitney is at the southern end. #free
8. Pay your respects at the World Trade Center
World Trade Center
New York, United States
The new, rebuilt Twin Towers 15 years later. Impressive. #memorial #history
9. Walk across one of the great engineering wonders of the world
Brooklyn Bridge
New York, United States
Walk across this bridge that connects Manhattan and Brooklyn. Completed in 1883, and took 13 years to build, it’s one of the oldest hybrid cable stayed / suspension bridges In the USA.
10. Imagine a better world at the UN Headquarters
United Nations Headquarters
New York, United States
#history
11. Be a tourist atop the greatest building in the world
Empire State Building
New York, United States
Heading to Mew York? One of several places to snag a stellar view of NYC is the classic Empire State Building.
Although it is a “touristy” thing t do, the question you have to ask yourself is “when was the last time you did something I your own city?”
Honestly, the best time to visit the building is in off season. No waiting and no lineups.
Oh!!! And bring your camera! Happy shooting.
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