Highest-rated things to do in New York by visitors

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Indeed, even if you've lived in New York your whole life, you might be surprised by just how many top-rated things you've yet to cross off your list. From architectural wonders and picturesque views to historical museums and other must-see sights, you'll find your appreciation for New York reignited just by reading through this list of top-rated things to do.

compiled a list of the highest-rated things to do in New York using data from . Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, an activity with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Data is as of Aug. 15, 2025.

Whether you're a family of five traveling in a recreational vehicle or a duo of friends looking for a quick getaway in New York, read on for a list of sights you could easily plan a trip around.

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#30. Morgan Library

- Rating: 4.7/5 (2,185 reviews)
- City: New
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#29. Letchworth State Park

- Rating: 4.7/5 (1,696 reviews)
- City: Castile New
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#28. Corning Museum of Glass

- Rating: 4.8/5 (4,058 reviews)
- City: Corning Finger Lakes New
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#27. Radio City Music Hall

- Rating: 4.6/5 (9,363 reviews)
- City: New
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#26. Dumbo

- Rating: 4.6/5 (2,985 reviews)
- City: Brooklyn New
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#25. Museum of Sex New York City

- Rating: 4.6/5 (992 reviews)
- City: New
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#24. Manhattan Skyline

- Rating: 4.8/5 (21,511 reviews)
- City: New
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#23. The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)

- Rating: 4.4/5 (18,582 reviews)
- City: New
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#22. Niagara Falls

- Rating: 4.7/5 (8,267 reviews)
- City: Niagara Falls New
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#21. One World Observatory

- Rating: 4.5/5 (29,252 reviews)
- City: New
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#20. The Cloisters

- Rating: 4.7/5 (5,194 reviews)
- City: New
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#19. Cave of the Winds

- Rating: 4.8/5 (6,501 reviews)
- City: Niagara Falls New
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#18. SUMMIT One Vanderbilt

- Rating: 4.6/5 (3,748 reviews)
- City: New
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#17. Bryant Park

- Rating: 4.6/5 (24,003 reviews)
- City: New
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#16. Rockefeller Center

- Rating: 4.5/5 (25,697 reviews)
- City: New
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#15. American Museum of Natural History

- Rating: 4.3/5 (26,503 reviews)
- City: New
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#14. Staten Island Ferry

- Rating: 4.6/5 (23,123 reviews)
- City: New
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#13. New York Public Library

- Rating: 4.6/5 (14,738 reviews)
- City: New
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#12. Broadway

- Rating: 4.6/5 (32,402 reviews)
- City: New
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#11. Watkins Glen State Park

- Rating: 4.8/5 (4,905 reviews)
- City: Watkins Glen Finger Lakes New
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#10. Grand Central Terminal

- Rating: 4.6/5 (44,847 reviews)
- City: New
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#9. Brooklyn Bridge

- Rating: 4.7/5 (26,275 reviews)
- City: New
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#8. Times Square

- Rating: 4.3/5 (57,099 reviews)
- City: New
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#7. Statue of Liberty

- Rating: 4.5/5 (44,290 reviews)
- City: New
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#6. The High Line

- Rating: 4.5/5 (63,340 reviews)
- City: New
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#5. Top of the Rock

- Rating: 4.6/5 (80,976 reviews)
- City: New
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#4. Empire State Building

- Rating: 4.5/5 (96,859 reviews)
- City: New
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#3. The Metropolitan Museum of Art

- Rating: 4.8/5 (55,445 reviews)
- City: New
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#2. The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum

- Rating: 4.7/5 (98,901 reviews)
- City: New
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#1. Central Park

- Rating: 4.7/5 (134,333 reviews)
- City: New
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 51 states.

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