1. World Trade Center Memorial/Oculus
So the first place on my list of the best places to see in New York City would be one that I highly recommend, and that is the World Trade Center memorial. When I say memorial I’m including the full development of the 9/11 museum, the new One World Trade Center tower, the Oculus and the new Westfield mall (pictured below), as well as the memorial itself. In this one area you can check out the museum, you can go to the observation deck on top of the Freedom Tower, you can do some shopping or grab food, etc! There’s a ton of stuff to do and look at all within a small radius, so I would allot 4-5 hours to this spot if you really want to see and do everything that I mentioned.
2. Brooklyn Bridge
This one is kind of touristy, but still so fun. Starting from the Brooklyn end of the bridge, walk the length of the entire bridge TOWARD Manhattan. The views of the city are incredible and you will actually feel like you’re on top of the world! As you walk there are literally hundreds of picture opportunities, and the view never gets old.
3. Hudson Yards
Hudson Yards is a brand new $25 BILLION dollar (yes you read that right, billion with a B!) real estate development on the Hudson River overlooking New Jersey.
It is a brand new neighborhood – it just opened in March of 2019 and it features luxury condo and apartment buildings, a super high end mall with New York’s first Neiman Marcus location, and an amazing art structure in the mall’s outdoor courtyard called the Vessel (pictured above) that looks like a giant honeycomb!
You can get tickets to climb the Vessel and they’re completely free – I would allot about 30 minutes for the whole experience as all you need to do is climb the stairs and take any pictures you want. It does have over 100 flights of stairs in total, so make sure to go when you have a lot of energy and not at the end off a day exploring the city.
Hudson Yards also has an amazing observation deck called “The Edge” that opens to the public in early 2020! It totally looks like something out of a Captain America movie haha, it’s legitimately so cool!
To get to Hudson Yards, take the 7 train and get out at the last stop, which will let you out pretty much right in front of the Vessel.
4. Central Park
This is one of my favorite spots in all of New York City because it’s the best escape away from the hustle and bustle and into nature. In the summer, it’s the perfect place to go for a Sunday afternoon picnic or a boat ride on a hot sunny day, and in the winter you have ice skating at Wollman Rink!
5. Soho
Soho is my absolute favorite neighborhood in New York, and it’s the perfect area to spend time in if you’re looking for a more authentic NYC experience. Its original architecture and fire escapes are just so classic New York City, and the cobblestone streets make it just so cute and charming! It’s also my favorite area to shop in in the whole city because of all the amazing boutiques and designers it has to offer.
Bonus: Times Square
Yes this one is super obvious, but I still had to include it because no list of the best places to see in New York City would be complete without it. It is absolutely overloaded with people and if you’ve never been, you should for sure go see it but at a time when you’re ready and in the mood to deal with all of that. You will definitely hear New Yorkers complaining about it because the crowds make it lose its charm over time, but still, Times Square is amazing and if you’re in New York City you definitely have to see it!
Nicole Raithel says
Sounds SO fun! BTW Love your jeans and pictures! Nice work!
Jannine Pampu says
Sounds like you had a fun trip, and great tips for visiting NYC.
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Rach says
NYC is sch a great city! Looks like you guys had a lot of fun and saw a lot!
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Christianne says
Such a fun trip, I love that oculus, such a beautiful architecture, I was there last Christmas.
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Kasi says
Looks like you had a lot of fun! New York is one of my favorite cities!
Julie says
Great pics I felt like i was in NYC! Loved the rose at the 9/11 memorial!!!
Gisel says
Great photos of NY! Did you go to the One World Observatory at WTC? (As a NYer, one of my favorite “touristy” things to do!)
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Caitlin says
Thank you Gisel! I didn’t get to do that but next time it’s #1 on my list!
Emily Soto says
It looks like you had an amazing trip! I can’t wait to visit NYC again!
Gail says
I would love to go to NYC!!
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Nathalie says
Love the pics you took! Love NYC! Was there for NYFW but didn’t have time to do a lot of touristy stuff. Next time…
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Jennifer says
The ShopStyle event sounds amazing! I always try to go to Laduree when I’m in New York!
Cristina says
SOOO jealous that you got to go Juice Press! Glad you had a great time exploring the Big Apple.
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Vanessa says
NYC sounds amazing! It´s definitely on my bucket list
Great post!
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Viola says
Wonderful post, love it! 🙂
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Victoria says
This looks like so much fun! I really wanted to go to the SHOPStyle party too but didn’t get to go this year. hopefully next!
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Radi says
NYE looks dreamy. I’ve got to visit. Will for sure keep these places in mind.
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Laura says
Love the post! Making me miss NY so much!
Laura Mitbrodt says
I would love to go back to NYC, it has been so long
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Kate @ Green Fashionista says
Such an amazing event! And loving all the champs and coffee – my two favs <3
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Lena says
NYC is a dream! Looks like such a fun time during your fashion week travel! 🙂 xo~ Lena
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Azanique says
Looks like you had such a great time girl! I can’t wait to go to NYFW in September 🙂
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Sarah @ Foxy's Domestic Side says
What a fun event. I’m headed to New York next month, I’m so exited, and this just made me get even more excited!
Margot says
I wish i could visit New York one day !
All theses places look amazing.
xx
Margot
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Merel says
I always miss New York!! The pictures look amazing <3
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Kelsey&Kenecha says
Beautiful photos! 🙂
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Mónica Sors - Mes Voyages à Paris says
I love NY! Amazing trips babe!!!
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Brooke says
So many great places to see! The Shopstyle event sounds so fun, I love that they were lending out clothes!
Brooke
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Nicole Lynn says
This sounds like such a fun trip! I love NYC so much and definitely need to visit it more since I’m only about two hours away. Loved all your hot spots to visit too! Thanks so much for sharing 🙂 Loved your outfit shots as well!!
Adriele Dixon says
Such a great post! Love NYC and it looks like you packed a LOT into that trip!
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Adela says
Your pictures are breathtaking darling. Love your story and outfits! 🙂
Adela
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Brooklyn Grace says
Hello dear, i love these kinds of post
thanks for sharing these places and very nice photos
Have a nice day
Best
Joti says
I need to go here if I make it to NYC sometime soon!!!
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Nicole York says
Looks like so much fun!!
Style & Life by Susana says
What an AMAZING day you had!!! My husband and I are planning to go to New York next year. I can’t wait!!! I’m saving you post for shop/travel ideas for next year. Brilliant post and great photos!
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Shelbee on the Edge says
NYC really is a magical place, isn’t it? I appreciate it much more now that I don’t have to travel into the crazy traffic every day! So many beautiful photos here. It looks like you had the most wonderful time. Thank you for joining my #SpreadTheKindness Link Up.
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