{"id":72321,"date":"2023-01-20T20:24:59","date_gmt":"2023-01-21T00:24:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/?p=72321"},"modified":"2023-02-03T00:33:57","modified_gmt":"2023-02-03T04:33:57","slug":"empire-minded-state-what-to-do-while-you-wander-the-streets-of-new-york","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/72321\/empire-minded-state-what-to-do-while-you-wander-the-streets-of-new-york\/","title":{"rendered":"Empire-Minded State: What To Do While You Wander The Streets Of New York"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New York City is a great place to visit for many reasons. It is home to some of the world&#8217;s most iconic landmarks, such as the Empire State Building and the Statue of Liberty. It also boasts a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/69467\/a-short-guide-to-new-york-nightlife\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vibrant nightlife<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with its many bars, restaurants, and music venues. Additionally, New York City hosts a variety of events and activities throughout the year, such as the Macy&#8217;s Thanksgiving Day Parade, the US Open tennis tournament, and the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/7817\/where-to-watch-nyc-marathon\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New York City Marathon<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re thinking about visiting new york city, take a look at some of these locations.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the Statue of Liberty<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Statue of Liberty is one of the most popular attractions in the city, and for good reason. The Statue of Liberty is one of the most iconic symbols of New York City and America.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Statue of Liberty is located on Liberty Island, which is just outside of New York City. The island is connected to New York City by a walkway, and you can take a ferry ride from Manhattan to Liberty Island.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The island is home to the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and Fort Wood. You can learn more about the history of the island and see how it has changed over the years. You can also visit the museum on the island, which features a collection of artifacts from Ellis Island.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out this walking tour of the Statue of Liberty:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe class=\"lazyload\" title=\"YouTube video player\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GX5r-hhoF30\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to a Mets Game or Yankees Game<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re into baseball, then you can\u2019t miss an opportunity to see a good Mets or Yankees game.&nbsp; The Mets and Yankees are two of the most popular teams in baseball, and they both have their own stadiums. You can take a taxi to the stadiums, or you can take the subway or bus to get there. You can easily <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boxofficeticketsales.com\/sports\/new-york-yankees-tickets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">buy tickets to a Yankees game<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or a Mets game online.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each game has its own unique atmosphere, so it\u2019s worth visiting if you\u2019re into baseball. If you want to keep it cheap and get a good seat, then you can buy tickets ahead of time from <a href=\"https:\/\/capitaloneshopping.com\/s\/ticketmaster.com\/coupon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ticketmaster<\/a>. If you\u2019re visiting during the summer months, then be sure to check out the Mets vs. Yankees game in the afternoon, because it\u2019s one of the most popular games in baseball.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_72323\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-72323\" style=\"width: 741px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72323 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/what-to-do-in-New-York-.jpg\" alt=\"what to do in New York\" width=\"741\" height=\"486\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-72323\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72323 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/what-to-do-in-New-York-.jpg\" alt=\"what to do in New York\" width=\"741\" height=\"486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/what-to-do-in-New-York-.jpg 741w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/what-to-do-in-New-York--350x230.jpg 350w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/what-to-do-in-New-York--696x456.jpg 696w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/what-to-do-in-New-York--640x420.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 741px) 100vw, 741px\" \/><\/noscript> Yankee stadium. Photo by Dan Gold on Unsplash.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walk Through Central Park<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Central Park is one of the most popular attractions in New York City because it\u2019s one of the most beautiful places in the city. Central Park spans 1.2 square miles and includes more than 843 acres of green space. It\u2019s home to many popular attractions including the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.centralparknyc.org\/locations\/bethesda-fountain#:~:text=The%20Fountain%20commemorates%20the%20opening,because%20of%20contaminated%20drinking%20water.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bethesda Fountain<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the Wollman Rink.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Central Park is a great place to enjoy a picnic or spend some time walking through it on your own. There are lots of great restaurants and cafes in Central Park, so it\u2019s worth stopping and having a picnic there if you have time. This isn\u2019t an activity that you can do for just a few hours, so be sure to take plenty of time getting there and exploring.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Watch this video to get some insider tips about Central Park:<\/p>\n<p><iframe class=\"lazyload\" title=\"YouTube video player\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kaoILYFb8cE\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take in a Broadway Show<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2022\/12\/05\/theater\/best-theater-broadway.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">see a Broadway show<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> while you\u2019re in New York City, then you can\u2019t miss a trip to see one of the many Broadway shows playing in New York City. Broadway is home to some of the best musicals in the country, and there are some amazing shows playing every night of the week. If you want to see a musical while you\u2019re in New York City, then a Broadway show is an excellent choice.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_72324\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-72324\" style=\"width: 741px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72324 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/What-To-Do-While-You-Wander-The-Streets-Of-New-York-.jpg\" alt=\"What To Do While You Wander The Streets Of New York\" width=\"741\" height=\"486\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-72324\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-72324 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/What-To-Do-While-You-Wander-The-Streets-Of-New-York-.jpg\" alt=\"What To Do While You Wander The Streets Of New York\" width=\"741\" height=\"486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/What-To-Do-While-You-Wander-The-Streets-Of-New-York-.jpg 741w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/What-To-Do-While-You-Wander-The-Streets-Of-New-York--350x230.jpg 350w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/What-To-Do-While-You-Wander-The-Streets-Of-New-York--696x456.jpg 696w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/What-To-Do-While-You-Wander-The-Streets-Of-New-York--640x420.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 741px) 100vw, 741px\" \/><\/noscript> Broadway. Photo by Christian Lendl on Unsplash.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can visit Broadway at any time of day. The best time to visit Broadway is during the evening hours when shows are playing. You can find out more about what\u2019s playing in New York City by checking out this list of Broadway shows that are playing in New York City right now.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also book tickets for Broadway shows online ahead of time. If you want to make sure that you get great seats for Broadway shows, then check out our guide for how to buy Broadway tickets online.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soak In The Views From The High Line<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most popular attractions in New York City is High Line park. The High Line park runs along an elevated train track that was built in 1934 as part of an elevated railroad that connects Manhattan with Coney Island. The High Line was converted into an elevated park in 2009 using old rail tracks and rails, which makes it one of<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/72298\/7-stunning-rooftop-gardens-in-new-york-city\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the most unique parks in New York City<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The views from High Line park are spectacular, so this is one of the best ways to enjoy views of New York City from an elevated vantage point. You can learn more about what makes High Line park so special by checking out our guide on why people love visiting High Line park. You can also check out our guide on how to hike up to High Line park.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watch this guide to learn more:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe class=\"lazyload\" title=\"YouTube video player\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RyvFc_Aht8Y\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wander Around Times Square<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Times Square is another popular attraction in New York City that is located on Broadway between 42nd Street and 42nd Street between 5th Avenue and 7th Avenue. The area around Times Square is known as Times Square West and East, as these are two different parts of Times Square that have their own unique attractions.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Times Square West features lots of restaurants and hotels, while Times Square East has lots of shopping and attractions for tourists. If you want to see what Times Square looks like at night when there are lots of people around, then check out our guide on how to visit Times Square during the day. If you\u2019re looking for a good restaurant to eat there, check out our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/71597\/visiting-margaritaville-times-square-restaurant-my-first-ever-margarita\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">review of Margaritaville Times Square<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New York City is a huge and fascinating city that is full of amazing things to see and do.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New York City is a great place to visit for many reasons. It is home to some of the world&#8217;s most iconic landmarks, such as the Empire State Building and the Statue of Liberty. It also boasts a vibrant nightlife, with its many bars, restaurants, and music venues. 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