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.
This Weekend in NYC
Long-form editorial itineraries from our team.
4 Free Things to Do in NYC This Labor Day Weekend (September 4–6, 2026)
Free things to do in NYC this Labor Day weekend (September 4–6, 2026): a brass festival at Bryant Park, Junior Carnival in Crown Heights, two days of the NYC Unicycle Festival in Queens and a free Met Opera screening at Lincoln Center.
5 Free Things to Do in NYC This Week (August 25–30, 2026)
Free things to do in NYC this weekend (August 25–30, 2026): a waterfront dance party at Pier 6, the free Charlie Parker Jazz Festival, Movies With A View, the Bryant Park Accordion Festival, Sazón Latin Food Festival and a free Bryant Park circus.
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.
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