Have you ever planned a trip to NYC with friends but hate the planning process? Well, there’s no need to do further research! As a frequent visitor to the city, I am providing you a list of my favorite tourist attractions, activities, and hidden gems that are a must-do.
Location/Activities
- Hudson Yards
- The Vessel
- The Winter Village
- Rockefeller
- Ice Skating
- Christmas Tree
- Times Square
- Broadway
- Line Friends Store
- Nintendo Store
- Jollibees
- Statue of Liberty
- Staten Island Ferry
- MoMA
- KTown
- SoHo
- The Highline
- Chelsea Market
- Chinatown
- Elizabeth Mall
- Da Shop
- Pier17
- Central Park
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Whitney Museum
- Brooklyn Botanic Garden
- Flushing – arcades; Sweet Cats Cafe/ Playdate Cafe
- Coney Island
- St. Patrick’s Cathedral
- The Color Factory
- Washington Square Park
- Seaport
- Walk the Brooklyn Bridge
Food Places
- Ichiran
- Ruby’s
- Chinatown Ice Cream Factory
- Jeju Restaurant
- The Food Gallery
- New Arping
- Pho Grand

