Top Things to do in New York
Top Hotels in New York
- 1. Motto by Hilton New York City Chelsea
- 2. Margaritaville Resort- Times Square
- 3. The Draper, Ascend Hotel Collection
- 4. Arlo Midtown
- 5. Pod Times Square
- 6. Homewood Suites by Hilton New York/Midtown Manhattan Times Square-South, NY
- 7. Arlo NoMad
- 8. Artezen Hotel
- 9. Park Central Hotel New York
- 10. PUBLIC Hotel
Things to do in New York, United States: The Best Bridges
New York State has it all – booming metropolises, majestic waterfalls, mountains, wine country, chicken wings. Yes, NYC is a magnet for tourists, but an exploration of the rest of the state can be equally thrilling. The Finger Lakes Wine Region is a vision of serene waters, quaint B&Bs, and pretty vineyards. Movie buffs will love Rochester, home of the George Eastman House and one of the world’s most comprehensive film archives. On your way to Niagara Falls, stop in Buffalo to fuel up on spicy wings.
Restaurants in New York
1. Wanakena Footbridge
2. Salisbury Center Covered Bridge
3. Perrine's Bridge
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By debrasP8472AN - Rochester, United States
We'll maintained covered bridge, over 150 yrs old. It is the 2 nd oldest covered bridge in NY state, and is the only remaining Burr Arch Truss design remaining in the state.
4. Stone Arch Bridge Historical Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By zodreb - New York City, United States
A beautiful small park with a neat grass covered bridge. There is trail but we only went down it a little. The main issue is this is a relatively busy intersection for the area so you are hearing a car go by at least once per minute, and it's close enough to be a bothersome noise. Going down the trail you are still hearing those cars, so this is hardly a place for quiet. However, it's got a playground and a place to grill, I think this would be a great place to have a bbq with friends, but all of that is closed due to covid. Bathroom also closed due to covid. Only gets 5 stars because of the beautiful bridge, otherwise the road noise and the trail would warrant 3 stars. Really, the bridge is the only reason to come if you are a tourist but it's a fantastic stop nonetheless. Spend about 10 minutes here to experience the bridge and go on your way. The trail isn't anything super interesting and there was a short area through woods that was not marked with blazes. We turned back after 15 minutes of walking.
5. Brooklyn Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25,207 reviews
Opened in 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge provides passage between Brooklyn and Manhattan for motorists, trains, bicycles and pedestrians. One of the primary symbols of New York City, it is a marvel of design and provides spectacular views of the city's skyline.
Reviewed By PAVMAN70 - Ashford, United Kingdom
Great walk across the epic/iconic bridge great views of the sky line also Ellis island n Statue of Liberty about 30 minute walk each way dress warmly as the wind can be very “biting”
6. New York City Fire Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 260 reviews
The New York City Fire Museum is the official museum of the FDNY.Occupying a renovated 1904 Beaux‐Arts firehouse at 278 Spring Street in Hudson Square, west of SoHo, the museum is home to a renowned collection of fire‐related art and artifacts from the 18th century to the present; including hand‐pumped fire engines, horse‐drawn vehicles, early motorized apparatus and firefighting tools and equipment.
Reviewed By christopherbO9687MP - Acton, United States
This museum provides an excellent overview of both the NYC Fire Department and its history within the city. There are lots of meticulously restored historic fire engines dating back to the 19th century, and a collection of artifacts related to the various volunteer and eventually professional firefighting organizations that have existed in the city (even before the merger with Brooklyn and other boroughs). There are also specialized displays related to the horses and even the mascot dogs that have populated the fire stations at various times. The 9/11 memorial is poignant, as other the summaries of other major fires that led to losses of life. The museums also coves the social aspects of firefighting organizations; such as how they also served as social clubs and some of the rivalries between them. Also covered is how the desire for better firefighting equipment and even city water pressure led to major civic improvements. A must for anyone interested in NYC's history, as well as firefighting fans.
7. Manhattan Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,214 reviews
This major bridge opened in 1909 linking Brooklyn and Manhattan.
Reviewed By vacationmanic
Great views of lower Manhattan and the Brooklyn Bridge. The westbound walk across the bridge is more dramatic than the eastbound walk due to the views of lower Manhattan. The pedestrian and bicycle paths are completely separate (separated by subway tracks), with the pedestrian path being along the southern edge of bridge and bicycle path being along the northern edge of bridge. Pedestrian path is about twice as wide as the pedestrian path on the Brooklyn Bridge, even though the Manhattan bridge has only a small fraction of the pedestrians of the Brooklyn Bridge. Both pedestrian and bicycle paths are at the same level as the tracks for the B, D, N and Q subway, which is below the vehicle deck. It is fun to watch the subway go by. Unfortunately the view of Manhattan north of Manhattan Bridge is mostly blocked by the girders that support the vehicle deck, and the fence to prevent access to the subway tracks. The fence on the edge of the pedestrian path is about 7' tall and makes it harder to take pictures to the south. Although the Brooklyn Bridge is more iconic and prettier than Manhattan Bridge, the latter is far less crowded, which leads to a much more leisurely walk. And the views are almost as good as the Brooklyn Bridge.
8. Verrazano Narrows Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 326 reviews
The second longest suspension bridge in the world has historic Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn on one end, and Fort Wadsworth in Staten Island on the other.
Reviewed By richardl234 - Llandovery, United Kingdom
Passed into New York Harbour on Queen Mary 2, a majestic ship for a majestic bridge. Left New York Harbour one week later on Norwegian Getaway, the less said about that ship in a family media outlet the better. I nearly forgot to say what a beautiful bridge it is!
9. Thousand Islands Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 218 reviews
Reviewed By burr6013 - Mississauga, Canada
Thousand Islands Bridge system links Canada and the United States across the St. Lawrence River between the communities of Ivy Lea in Ontario and Collins Landing in New York State. It opened on August 15, 1938 in a ceremony attended by William Lyon Mackenzie King, Prime Minister of Canada, and Franklin Delano Roosevelt, President of the United States. Financed and constructed by a public body in New York State known as the Thousand Islands Bridge Authority, the 13.7-kilometre system consists of five bridges (American mainland to Wellesley Island, Wellesley Island to Hill Island, Hill Island to Constance Island, Constance Island to Georgina Island, and Georgina Island to the Canadian mainland) of four different types (continuous truss, steel arch, concrete rigid frame, and suspension). It took 16 months (10 weeks less than expected) and $3,050,000 to build the five green bridges. All bridges carry a lane of traffic in each direction (Interstate 81 from the south and Highway 137 from the north) and pedestrian sidewalks. Fun fact: The bridge linking Wellesley Island to Hill Island is the actual span that crosses the international border. The main span (American mainland to Wellesley Island) is 240 metres long and has 37 metres of underclearance above the river. Mockingly called “the bridge from nowhere to nowhere” by critics in the early years, in excess of two million vehicles now cross the Thousand Islands Bridge system each year. Note that it currently costs $4.00 for a one-way crossing ($3.00 if paid in American currency). Operations of the Thousand Islands Bridge system are shared under a joint agreement between the Thousand Islands Bridge Authority and the Federal Bridge Corporation Limited, a Crown corporation in Canada responsible for international bridges and related structures.
10. Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,305 reviews
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park is a 19th century railroad bridge transformed into the world's longest elevated pedestrian park.
Reviewed By cdoe6281 - Poughkeepsie, United States
It is so nice to walk over the bridge! People go solo, for a romantic date, or with families of all ages! Beautiful views and make sure to take a ride on the glass elevator. ???? Also, have you kids use the toilets before you get on the actual bride. ????there are some porta-potties before you get on.
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