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.
Empire State Building Observatory
Mercer Labs Museum of Art and Technology
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
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.
NYC Veterans Day Parade 2026
Dave Matthews Band
Dave Matthews Band
Mojo Brookzz: Outta Pocket Comedy Tour
Stevie Wonder
sombr with Dove Cameron and Hannah Jadagu
Victoria Monét
sombr with Dove Cameron and Hannah Jadagu
Friendsgiving NYC | Party Now Eat Later | Complimentary Drinks Until 11pm
This Weekend in NYC
Long-form editorial itineraries from our team.
10 Free Things to Do in NYC This Weekend: November 6–8, 2026
10 free NYC picks for November 6–8, 2026: the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree arrival, two Diwali celebrations, Bryant Park's Winter Village, free Whitney Museum days and more across all five boroughs.
6 Free Things to Do in NYC This Weekend: October 30 – November 1, 2026
6 free NYC picks for Halloween weekend, Oct 30–Nov 1: the Village Halloween Parade, Dumboween, the NYC Marathon, free skating at Bryant Park and more.
Free Things to Do in NYC This Weekend: Oct 23–25, 2026
10 free NYC events Oct 23–25: Halloween parades, Pumpkin Point on Governors Island, free concerts, a Brooklyn street fair and the Queens Night Market.
Day Trips From NYC
When you need to leave the city behind, start here.
Explore More Locations
Every Thursday. NYC's week, distilled.
New openings, hidden gems, weekend plans — the only NYC email worth opening. Free, forever.
Follow @7Days7Nights for daily NYC discoveries.
Behind-the-scenes finds, last-minute pop-ups & local secrets.