Location: New York City
Top Things to do in New York City
Top 10 Neighborhoods in New York City, New York (NY)
Conquering New York in one visit is impossible. Instead, hit the must-sees – the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, the Metropolitan Museum of Art – and then explore off the beaten path with visits to The Cloisters or one of the city’s libraries. Indulge in the bohemian shops of the West Village or the fine dining of the Upper West Side. The bustling marketplace inside of Grand Central Station gives you a literal taste of the best the city has to offer.
Restaurants in New York City
1. Times Square
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 55,987 reviews
Central area in NYC that has many shops, restaurants, office buildings and flashing billboards around it.
Reviewed By 920paigea
Amazing place to visit and so different from everything I am used to, great to see in the day as well as at night, with lots of street performers to make the experience even more enjoyable!
2. Meatpacking District
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 686 reviews
Located on the outskirts of the West Village, this area is becoming more upscale and gentrified.
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
In NYC, nothing stands still. Up until the 1970s, the main industry in the Meatpacking District was slaughtering animals . Now its a mega trendy neighbourhood, full of top-end boutiques and fancy bars. The Whitney American art museum is a notable addition to the area. A fun way to get to the Meatpacking District is to take the High Line linear park, an old elevated railway line. The Meatpacking District is in the far west of Manhattan. It runs from the Hudson River east to Hudson Street, and West 14th St south to Gansevoort Street.
3. Upper East Side
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 265 reviews
High-rent neighborhood of New York City located along one side of Central Park, which is predominately residential with town homes and apartment buildings along with pricey shops, restaurants, and architectural gems such as the Guggenheim Museum and the Cooper-Hewitt.
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
The Upper East Side contains many of New York City's most desirable residences. The leafy streets are not crowded and it contains some of the world's best high-end shopping. The Upper East Side contains Museum Mile, home to institutions such as the Guggenheim and the Met. The Upper East Side is the home of New York's elite. The neighbourhood is bounded by 96th St in the North, and 59th St in the South; with the East River on one side and by Central Park and 5th Avenue in the West
4. Union Square
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,444 reviews
Union Square has a year-round greenmarket, where you can sample goods from local farmers. It also has several playgrounds, a lively holiday market, and benches where you can watch a slice of New York go by.
Reviewed By Dxerri2 - Center Moriches, United States
This is a beautiful park located in lower Manhattan it connects the East and West sides, with a lot of stores and restaurants
5. SoHo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,832 reviews
Reviewed By efexinteriors - New York City, United States
SoHo (an acronym for South of Houston Street) So you can grab coffee and a pastry from one of the many Instagrammable cafes and eateries .Walk back in time, along the cobblestone streets. The city’s most fashionable neighborhood has no shortage of trendy spots for shopping and dining, but careful explorers will find Soho’s true charm in the cobblestone streets, cast-iron architecture, and sweeping lofts and galleries. A creative vibe established by the neighborhood’s resident artists and the pulse of downtown NYC at your fingertips. A NYC MUST !!!!!!!!
6. Greenwich Village
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,791 reviews
Like a small town within Manhattan, the Village has narrow tree-lined streets and brick townhouses.
Reviewed By HappyLouTraveler
A trip to NYC is not complete without visiting Greenwich Village. So much to see, depending upon the weather, of course. Great cafes and unusual little stores, Christopher St, “Alphabet City” to the East, NYU’s campus buildings, Washington Square Park and the grand archway, outstanding comedy clubs, great restaurants, nice boutiques, historic buildings, delightful brownstones, superb falafel, and great people watching! Just take the subway to Christopher St and start zigzag-wandering east... so much to see! Enjoy!
7. Upper West Side
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 870 reviews
Trendy area with cafes, restaurants and fashionable shops.
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
Our son, who works on Wall Street, lives on the Upper West Side. It's a family-friendly neighborhood. It's said that when you have children, you leave Manhattan Island for the suburbs, but the Upper West Side is a good option for families. Apart from Central Park West, there are a host of community facilities, including shops and museums. Many well-known people have lived on the Upper West Side, including the late Beatle John Lennon. We walked everywhere and never felt threatened.
8. Lower East Side
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 157 reviews
This section of Manhattan once inhabited by Jewish immigrants has undergone a rebirth in recent years.
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
Manhattan's Lower East Side has traditionally been populated by poor immigants. In the 2000s the Lower East Side began a process of rapid gentrification. Now it is best known for its nightlife eating, drinking, dancing and live music. The Lower East Side's immigrant history can be seen in the Tenement Museum. Delancey Street and Hester Street are still the geographic heart of the Lower East Side, though most Jewish people have moved elsewhere..
9. Chelsea
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 507 reviews
Trendy New York City neighborhood, especially popular with the gay community.
Reviewed By christosorl - Thessaloniki, Greece
Great area in the middle of the High Line attraction.Is safe with police and very clean.You can visit the unique market and go back to High Line again.
10. Rockaways
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Seaside area of New York.
Reviewed By paulsW2155LP - New York City, United States
TIP: Clear weather can be key to having a beautiful experience. With social distancing rules and staying indoors so much in 2020 it was a real treat to have an instant "Vacation" day with this scenic ferry ride. We left from pier 11 at the East River. --just below the Wall Street intersection. The fare is so affordable at $2.75 per adult. The waterway was beautiful ....seeing the tip of Manhattan, passing Governor's Island, seeing the NY skyline the Statue of Liberty off to our side, passing various parts of Brooklyn, going under the Verrazzano- Narrow's Bridge, passing by the amusements at Coney Island. Then one later we pulled n to the dock at Rockaway. Straight ahead from the Ferry Terminal was the beautiful beach (restrooms are along the walkway there). If we had chosen to walk too our right of the Ferry dock there would be some shops to see in a commercial section. Apparently there are also little jitney-shuttles that can take you to other parts of the beach or town. We simply headed for the beach itself. Fist we sat on the benches just enjoying the sea views. Next we moved down to the beach itself to watch some of our friends swim. It was a beautiful day and it really felt like a vacation (so close to Manhattan but it felt so far).
