The Top 20 Attractions around New York
There are plenty of places to see and visit around New York. Whether you love hiking or cycling, New York is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: October 5, 2025
Times Square in New York is undoubtedly one of the most famous sights in New York City. Named after the famous New York Times newspaper (previously known as Longacre Square), …
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September 11, 2001 was a beautiful late summer day in New York – until at 08:46 a plane flew into the north tower of the World Trade Center.
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Beautiful bridge, it really is a sublime feeling to walk on it
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In between, make an excursion to Chelsea Market.
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Saint Patrick’s Cathedral is considered one of the landmarks of New York. It's on Fifth Avenue and across from Rockefeller Center.
St. Patrick’s dates back to the 19th century and is the largest neo-Gothic cathedral in North America.
St. Patrick’s dates back to the 19th century and is the largest neo-Gothic cathedral in North America.
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One World Trade Center is located on Ground Zero - the same area where the September 2001 attacks on the Twin Towers took place. The building was originally called the …
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One of NY's most beautiful buildings. Even if it is not the highest for a long time, it can be seen from many places as a striking eye-catcher. Great pictures …
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Running, biking, skating, rain or shine: there's always something going on here. Whether you're out and about doing sports, having a picnic with the family or reading a book in the afternoon, there's something for everyone.
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A beautiful walkway park on the old upper Westside railway line closed in the 1980s and upgraded to the park in 2009-2016. There is plenty of seating and all kinds …
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Historic metro station, which is amazingly beautiful inside. In the rush hour it is almost impossible to admire the architecture as you more or less get pushed into a random …
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