See the Dinosaurs (especially T-Rex) and the Blue Whale Read more.
The best museum to spend the day in boasts unparalleled holdings in 20th- and 21st-century art, the Sette MoMA restaurant, a plush movie theater and the MoMA Design Store. Read more.
The best touristy venue, this 80-year-old landmark is simply stunning. Check out the Art Deco flourishes in the lobby, restored to its original gilded splendor in 2009. Read more.
The best spa for pampering on the fly has aestheticians ready to primp and polish at a moment’s notice. Plus, buy three best-selling products to get a complimentary makeup application. Read more.
The best view of NYC offers a stunning panorama. From the midpoint of the massive suspension bridge, there are spectacular sight lines of Brooklyn Heights, Dumbo and lower Manhattan. Read more.
The best spot to discover your new favorite hobby gives you an up-close view of its artisans-in-residence during its daily open studio. Interactive workshops offer hands-on training from the experts. Read more.
Per Se is one of the NYT restaurant critic Sam Sifton’s 50 favorite NYC restaurants. To see the full list, get The Scoop iPhone app, an inside guide to New York: NYTimes.com/thescoop
The best place to remember why you love Manhattan takes you above the city while keeping you rooted in urban life. Walk through a field of wildflowers as cabs zoom along the street beneath you. Read more.
Our fav view of this city, dusk makes for a brilliant photo-op while the lights of the city come alive!
There'll be a line, deal with it and jump in - this is the best pizza you'll have in NYC.
If you're there in summer, Warm Up is the most fun you could handle in an afternoon. Amazing bands and DJs, a killer crowd to dance with and great art. What more could you want?
Grab a honey and cardamom iced tea from the grilled cheese stall, and a fresh donut that will blow your mind. Mill around the markets before lying down in the park to enjoy the sun.
Don't forget to bring your quarters! Frogger is a lot harder than imagined and Tapper is a fun favourite.
P.S.1 holds an enormous dance party in their courtyard every Saturday this summer. Arrive around 7 to skip the heat and see the best bands and DJs perform. Read more.
Get in free with a MoMA admission ticket that’s less than 30 days old.
