Things to do in New York

Attractions, tours and experiences in New York, United States, ordered by how much they are worth your time — and flagged where you should book ahead.

• MetLife Stadium — stadium. FIFA 26 FINAL host venue (July 19). 8 matches total including the Final. 82,500 capacity — biggest in the tournament.
• Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island — landmark. Take the ferry from Battery Park or Liberty State Park (NJ). Crown access requires reservation months ahead.
• Central Park — park. 843-acre urban park — Bethesda Fountain, Bow Bridge, Belvedere Castle, the Met on the east side.
• Brooklyn Bridge — landmark. Walk across at sunrise or sunset for the iconic NYC photo. ~30 min one-way. Lower Manhattan to DUMBO.
• Times Square / Liberty State Park — fan_zone. Planned FIFA Fan Festival sites. Times Square watch parties + Liberty State Park (NJ side, with stadium views).
• Empire State Building / Top of the Rock — viewpoint. Best Manhattan views. Empire State Building has Art Deco interior; Top of the Rock has unobstructed panoramic.
• High Line — park. 1.5-mile elevated park on a former rail line. Art installations, food vendors, garden views. Free entry.
• MoMA / The Met — museum. Two of the world's greatest museums. MoMA for modern; The Met for everything else (huge — allow a full day).

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