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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.

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Mercer Labs Museum of Art and Technology — Attractions in Financial District, Manhattan
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Mercer Labs Museum of Art and Technology

Financial District · Manhattan
The High Line — Parks in Chelsea, Manhattan
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The High Line

Chelsea · Manhattan
The Metropolitan Museum of Art — Museums in Upper East Side, Manhattan
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Upper East Side · Manhattan
The Met Cloisters — Hidden Gems in Fort Tryon, Manhattan
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The Met Cloisters

Fort Tryon · Manhattan
Elizabeth Street Garden — Hidden Gems in Nolita, Manhattan
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Elizabeth Street Garden

Nolita · Manhattan
Top of the Rock — Attractions in Midtown, Manhattan
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Top of the Rock

Midtown · Manhattan
Governors Island — Parks in New York Harbor, Manhattan
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Governors Island

New York Harbor · Manhattan
Central Park Fall Foliage Walk — Seasonal Activities in Central Park, Manhattan
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Central Park Fall Foliage Walk

Central Park · Manhattan
ARTECHOUSE NYC: Twilight Zone — Attractions in Chelsea, Manhattan
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ARTECHOUSE NYC: Twilight Zone

Chelsea · Manhattan

Restaurants & Rooftops in Manhattan

The dining and drinking spots locals actually love in Manhattan.

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Katz's Delicatessen — Restaurants in Lower East Side, Manhattan
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Katz's Delicatessen

Lower East Side · Manhattan
Magic Hour Rooftop — Rooftops in Midtown, Manhattan
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Magic Hour Rooftop

Midtown · Manhattan
Joe's Pizza — Restaurants in Greenwich Village, Manhattan
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Joe's Pizza

Greenwich Village · Manhattan
Carbone — Restaurants in Greenwich Village, Manhattan
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Carbone

Greenwich Village · Manhattan
Rooftop Cinema Club NYC — Rooftops in Midtown, Manhattan
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Rooftop Cinema Club NYC

Midtown · Manhattan
Tatiana by Kwame Onwuachi — Restaurants in Lincoln Center / Upper West Side, Manhattan
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Tatiana by Kwame Onwuachi

Lincoln Center / Upper West Side · Manhattan

Upcoming Events in Manhattan

What's on this week and beyond in Manhattan.

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New York Comic Con 2026 — Festivals event at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, Manhattan
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Oct
8

New York Comic Con 2026

Thu, Oct 8 – Sun, Oct 11, 2026
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York
Steve Lacy: Oh Yeah? Tour — Concerts event at Radio City Music Hall, Manhattan
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Oct
10

Steve Lacy: Oh Yeah? Tour

Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 8:00 PM ET
Radio City Music Hall, New York
The Chicks — Concerts event at Beacon Theatre, Manhattan
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Oct
10

The Chicks

Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 8:00 PM ET
Beacon Theatre, New York
Pangea: Unleashed — Festivals event at KnJ Theater at Peridance, New York
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Oct
10

Pangea: Unleashed

Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 7:30 PM ET
KnJ Theater at Peridance, New York
The Chicks — Concerts event at Beacon Theatre, Manhattan
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Oct
12

The Chicks

Mon, Oct 12, 2026 · 8:00 PM ET
Beacon Theatre, New York
The Chicks — Concerts event at Beacon Theatre, Manhattan
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Oct
13

The Chicks

Tue, Oct 13, 2026 · 8:00 PM ET
Beacon Theatre, New York
Open House New York Weekend 2026 — Arts & Culture event at Citywide, Citywide
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Oct
16

Open House New York Weekend 2026

Fri, Oct 16 – Sun, Oct 18, 2026
Citywide, New York
New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers — Sports event at Madison Square Garden, Manhattan
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Oct
20

New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers

Tue, Oct 20, 2026
Madison Square Garden, New York
NYC Village Halloween Parade 2026 — Seasonal Events event at Sixth Avenue, Manhattan
Seasonal EventsNew Free
Oct
31

NYC Village Halloween Parade 2026

Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 7:00 PM ET
Sixth Avenue, New York

This Weekend in NYC

Long-form editorial itineraries from our team.

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9 Best FREE Things to Do in NYC This Weekend: September 26–27, 2026 — 7Days7Nights weekend guide

9 Best FREE Things to Do in NYC This Weekend: September 26–27, 2026

Nine verified free NYC events this weekend, from a sunrise-to-sunset Brooklyn waterfront festival and Global Citizen in Central Park to the Atlantic Antic and the Brooklyn Book Festival.

10 Best FREE Things to Do in NYC This Week: September 15–20, 2026 — 7Days7Nights weekend guide

10 Best FREE Things to Do in NYC This Week: September 15–20, 2026

Ten verified free NYC events for September 15–20, from San Gennaro and Harlem’s parade to waterfront DJs, light art, outdoor movies and fashion.

September 11 in NYC: 25th Anniversary Memorials, Tribute in Light & What to Know — 7Days7Nights weekend guide

September 11 in NYC: 25th Anniversary Memorials, Tribute in Light & What to Know

What is verified for the 25th anniversary of September 11 in New York City: the commemoration ceremony, Tribute in Light, memorial access, and where members of the public can pay their respects.

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