1. Visit the customary historical landmarks

With the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, the Empire State Building, the World Trade Center Memorial, Grand Central Terminal and the other national landmarks in New York. A visit is not complete without seeing part of what makes New York’s landscape so legendary.

2. Join the pizza argument

If you don’t have a position on Chicago vs. New York pizza, a trip to NYC can make all the difference. If you have enough time, consider joining the quest for NYC’s best pizzeria, or choose between famous stops like Grimaldi’s or Lombardi’s.

3. See Times Square

Even if you’re not visiting on New Year’s Eve, Times Square is still the heartbeat of New York City. From here, you can either observe the excitement, or become part of it. It’s one of the best places to start experiencing NYC nightlife too.

4. Stroll through Central Park

Along with being another iconic location in NYC, Central Park always has something going on. The best part about Central Park? It’s free.

5. Go to a concert

Famous venues like the Bowery Ballroom and its affiliates, along with dozens of other venues provide NYC with an almost constant stream of live music. With all of the options at hand, there’s guaranteed to be a show for every kind of music fan.