Things To Do

American Museum of Natural History

Museum of Ice Cream

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Time Out Market New York

Time Out Market in Brooklyn is a food hall located in Dumbo that features a curated selection of New York's best food and drinks, along with cultural events and a rooftop terrace with views of the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges. It is housed in the historic Empire Stores building and provides a space for diverse eateries, multiple bars, and various events

Queens Night Market

The Queens International Night Market is an open-air, seasonal market in Queens, NY, that celebrates global culture through food, art, and music. It features over 100 independent vendors, with a focus on affordable international food from countries around the world, as well as various crafts and live cultural performances. The market is open on Saturday nights from April to October and is known for its vibrant atmosphere and diverse offerings

Roosevelt Island Tramway - Island station

The Roosevelt Island Tramway is an aerial tramway in NYC that connects Roosevelt Island to Manhattan, operating as the first commuter aerial tramway in the U.S. For a fare equivalent to the subway ($2.90 for a single trip, as of November 2025), riders can enjoy unique aerial views of the city. You can pay with a contactless credit/debit card, MetroCard, or OMNY, and the tram runs every 7.5 to 15 minutes, taking about 3 minutes to cross the East River.

Smorgasburg (Williamsburg)

• THURSDAYS & FRIDAYS World Trade Center The Oculus, Fulton St + Church St. 185 Greenwich St, New York • SATURDAYS Williamsburg Marsha P. Johnson State Park, 90 Kent Ave, Brooklyn No Pets Allowed •SUNDAYS Prospect Park Breeze Hill (enter at Lincoln Road), Brooklyn

SPYSCAPE

American Dream

Approximately 30-45 mins outside NYC, American Dream is a massive retail and entertainment complex located in East Rutherford, New Jersey, near MetLife Stadium. It features over 400 stores and attractions, including an indoor theme park, water park, ski slope, and luxury and high-end shops, making it the second-largest mall in the United States

Chinatown

Vibrant Chinatown is a densely populated neighborhood that draws foodies and tourists to its many Chinese and Southeast Asian restaurants for dumplings, pork buns and hand-pulled noodles. The busy sidewalks are packed with souvenir stores, bubble tea shops, and markets selling everything from fresh and dried fish to herbs and spices. Locals hang out in leafy Columbus Park for Tai Chi, chess and mahjong.