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.
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
ARTECHOUSE NYC: Twilight Zone
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.
New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers
Late Nite R&B Presents The Midnight Halloween Masquerade
NYC Village Halloween Parade 2026
The Freak Show: NYC Halloween Day Party 2026 | Big Apple Brunch
TCS New York City Marathon 2026
New York Rangers vs. St. Louis Blues
Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes
New York Comedy Festival 2026
Dave Chappelle: Karmageddon
This Weekend in NYC
Long-form editorial itineraries from our team.
Free Things to Do in NYC This Weekend: Oct 16–18, 2026
The best free things to do in NYC this weekend, October 16–18, 2026: Open House New York Weekend, the Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade, Brooklyn Bridge Park's Harvest Festival, Queens Night Market and Whitney Free Friday Night.
Free Things to Do in NYC This Weekend: October 9–11, 2026
The best free things to do in NYC this weekend, October 9–11, 2026: Daybreaker's ALIVE festival, the African Restaurant Week Festival, Kréol Fest, the NYC Fungus Festival and Back to the Future at Hudson Yards.
Best Things to Do in NYC This Weekend: October 2–4, 2026
The best things to do in NYC this weekend, October 2–4, 2026: Harry Styles at MSG, Teddy Swims, Shaboozey, the Smashing Pumpkins, the rescheduled Atlantic Antic and the top free events.
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