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
Tatiana by Kwame Onwuachi
Carbone
Rooftop Cinema Club NYC
Upcoming Events in Manhattan
What's on this week and beyond in Manhattan.
Summer on the Hudson North Park Yoga
2026 Queensboro Dance Festival
movie night
Shape Up NYC: Running Group
FRIDAY ADULT FITNESS
ENCORE Jay Z Weekend After Party
Grass Roots Farmers Market
Classical Theatre of Harlem
Yoga
This Weekend in NYC
Long-form editorial itineraries from our team.
The Best Brunches in NYC This Weekend
Sunlit corner cafes, lemon ricotta pancakes, and bottomless mimosas worth the wait.
Free Things To Do in NYC This Weekend
Governors Island ferries, Brooklyn Bridge Park, a secret garden in Nolita — $0 required.
Family Activities in NYC This Weekend
Kid-approved, parent-approved — from Brooklyn Bridge Park to The Met to a Brooklyn food festival.
Day Trips From NYC
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