Things to Do in Manhattan
From iconic rooftops in Midtown to hidden cocktail bars in the West Village, Manhattan packs the city's most legendary restaurants, museums, and after-dark spots into one electric island. Our editors round up where to eat, drink, and explore.
Top Experiences in Manhattan
Editor-picked things to do across Manhattan.
The High Line
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Met Cloisters
Elizabeth Street Garden
Top of the Rock
Governors Island
Central Park Fall Foliage Walk
Whispering Gallery at Grand Central Terminal
Little Island at Pier 55 NYC
Restaurants & Rooftops in Manhattan
The dining and drinking spots locals actually love in Manhattan.
Katz's Delicatessen
Magic Hour Rooftop
Joe's Pizza
Carbone
Rooftop Cinema Club NYC
Tatiana by Kwame Onwuachi
Upcoming Events in Manhattan
What's on this week and beyond in Manhattan.
Bryant Park Choir Festival
Bryant Park Emerging Music Festival
Little Caribbean Open Streets
Summer on the Hudson: Star Gaze
Summer Streets: Brooklyn & The Bronx
Late Nite Cruise
Angélique Kidjo at SummerStage
US Open Fan Week / Arthur Ashe Kids' Day
Heat Wave Experience at HK Hall | Labor Day Weekend
This Weekend in NYC
Long-form editorial itineraries from our team.
7 Free Things to Do in NYC This Weekend (August 21–23, 2026)
Free things to do in NYC this weekend (August 21–23, 2026): US Open Fan Week, Angélique Kidjo at SummerStage, car-free Summer Streets in Brooklyn and the Bronx, Hudson River stargazing, Bryant Park concerts and Little Caribbean Open Streets.
5 Free Things to Do in NYC This Weekend (August 14–16, 2026)
Free things to do in NYC this weekend (August 14–16, 2026): Summer Streets, Blues BBQ, New York Guitar Festival, Jazz in the Park and Taiwanese Waves.
12 Free Things to Do in NYC This Weekend (August 7–9, 2026)
Looking for free things to do in NYC this weekend (August 7–9, 2026)? HARLEM WEEK, the Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival, free outdoor movies, Bryant Park performances, Governors Island, free kayaking, night markets and more — all free to attend.
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