Heading to New York City? Regardless of how much time you'll be staying, be sure to check out New York’s diverse selection of attractions! Too many to choose from? Make sure these ten attractions are on your bucket list!
1. Ellen’s Stardust Diner
Ellen’s Stardust Diner is a restaurant that takes you back to the 1950s. This cute, retro diner containing a large collection of '50s memorabilia is a family friendly restaurant where everyone will leave smiling. The very talented and singing wait staff will have you on your feet singing along to the music in no time!
2. Empire State Building
An incredible 102-story skyscraper, the Empire State Building is located in mid-town Manhattan and serves as an American icon. The 86th floor contains an observation deck for the over 3.5 million tourists who visit the building each year.
3. Manhattan’s Chinatown
Manhattan’s Chinatown, a large, populated town is home to between 90,000-100,000 people. Tourist sites include various shops and restaurants, as well as the Museum of China in the Americas, the Mahayana Buddhist Temple, Columbus Park, Chatham Square, the Five Pointe and the First Shearith Israel Cemetery. There are many additional festivities during Chinese New Year in Manhattan’s Chinatown.
4. M&M World
Known to be New York City’s largest candy store, M&M World sells every color M&M, as well as M&M apparel anyone could dream of. The store is a must-see for any M&M enthusiast, especially as it contains a wall of 72 two-story high tubes filled to the brink with M&Ms.
5. Hershey World
Do you love Hershey’s Chocolate? Hershey’s Chocolate World, located on Broadway in Times Square, is the place for you! Find all of your favorite Hershey candies, as well as apparel, accessories and other fun gadgets! Don’t forget to personalize your own Hershey bar before you check out!
6. Little Italy
Located in Lower Manhattan, Little Italy is well known for its large Italian-American population and consists of small Italian restaurants and shops.
7. Madame Tussauds
Located in Times Square, Madame Tussauds is a wax museum, which currently holds over 200 figures.
8. The Metropolitan Opera
The Metropolitan Opera House is located on Broadway in Lincoln Center. It is a part of Lincoln center for the Performing Arts and hosts the Metropolitan Opera Company as well as presents the American Ballet Theater’s productions throughout the summer. This grand theater holds 3,800 audience members at a time.
9. Dance/Theater Performances
Whether you wish to see a Broadway show, American Ballet Theater, New York City Ballet, Paul Taylor American Dance Company, Alvin Ailey, Martha Graham Dance Company, or another dance/theater company, you will always leave wanting to see more.
10. Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, also known as “the Met,” is the largest art museum in the United States. Home to over two million works, the museum is known to be one of the most visited art museums in the world.
