What to see in New York City? -20 must-see places you should visit

Central Park, the Empire State Building and the Statue of Liberty are a must in NYC

Frank (Sinatra) and Alicia (Keys) have it pretty clear: ain’t no place like NY, probably the most iconic city in the world. But sometimes the most is not enough, so today we are having a look at the most famous places in NY, the most iconic and filmed place itself. People planning to travel to New York often arrange visits to emblematic and characteristic sites such as Central Park, the Empire State Building, the Brooklyn Bridge, 5th Avenue or Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty. It's no surprise that these are among the top attractions for all those setting foot in this city for the first time. Hence our particular top 20:

1. Times Square. Considered the epicenter of the city, it's one of the favorite areas in New York for tourists. It is the most visited placed in the USA (45 million visitors a year). It doesn't matter if you go there during the day or at night, you'll be fascinated by flashing lights. 

2. Top of the Rock. Without a doubt this is the best vantage point in New York, and you'll love the spectacular views from here. 

3. Rockefeller Center. A complex of shopping centers in the heart of the city, full of all kinds of stores and restaurants. 

4. Brooklyn bridge. Connecting Manhattan with the neighborhood of Brooklyn it's approximately two kilometers long and one of the most photographed bridges in the city if not the world.

5. Central Park. The great lungs of this city, it’s an ideal place to go for a walk or to play sports. 

6. Fifth Avenue. The city’s main artery, and without a doubt the most famous avenue of New York. It is also known as Millionaires’ Row. 

7. Empire State Building. An icon of the city offering an impressive vantage point. 

8. Museum of Natural History. One of the best science museums in New York and in the world, perfect for the younger and older travelers alike 

9. Saint Patrick's Cathedral. Next to the Rockefeller Center, it owes its name to the patron saint of Ireland. 

10. Harlem. A very special neighborhood where you can listen to the best jazz of New York or attend a Gospel Mass. 

11. Broadway. Next to 5th Avenue, this is one of the longest streets in the city, famous for the host of prestigious theaters to be found there. It is where the best things to do in New York can happen, concrete jungle where dreams are made of.

12. Flatiron. One of the most emblematic buildings in the city, located next to Madison Square Park.

13. Madison Square Garden. Legendary arena where the NBA Nicks and the NY Rangers play. 

14. Statue of Liberty. Without a doubt, the icon of New York City. Absolutely the most famous statue in the world, the Statue of Liberty is nowadays the symbol of America and a must visit in NY. It is known it was a present from the French government in 1886, to commemorate the first century of American independence. Its full name is Liberty Enlightening the World, hence the torch in her right arm. The liberty part comes from the tablet she’s holding, in which it’s written the date of American Declaration of Independence (4th July, 1776), and a broken chain around her feet. When kings were still being authoritarians in Europe, immigrants to America first saw liberty as their new destination.

15. High Line. A very characteristic park built on an old elevated railway line. 

16. 9/11 Memorial and Museum. Built in remembrance for the victims of the terrible 2001 attack. 

17. Bryant Park. One of the most beautiful and centrally-located parks in New York. 

18. Wall Street. Famous for being the home of the New York Stock Exchange. Near Wall Street lies a big bronze statue, the Charging Bull, tourist’s choice since 1989. This statue depicts the fierce and strength of financial optimism and aggressive prosperity -with its head lowered, it seems it is about to charge against any financial problem. Actually it was installed after 1987 stock market crash, but now ordered by NY City. It was an act of guerilla art and home to many New York film locations.

19. Queens. A multicultural neighborhood worth discovering. 

20. Metropolitan Art Museum. The museum is particularly well-known for its Egyptian and Roman sections. 

Do you want to wake up in a city that doesn’t sleep? Our hotel NH Collection New York Madison Avenue, dressed in exquisite art deco and modern facilities, is right there waiting for you to live the iconic New York holidays. Close to Grand Central Station, the Empiere State building, the MoMA and Bryant Park. 

Now you know what to see in NYC. Make a note of our suggestions and enjoy your trip to one of the best and most important cities in the world. 

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