Best landmarks in New York
Check out the top landmarks in New York, reviewed and ranked by the city’s locals
1. Apollo Theater
1. Apollo Theater
133 local reviews
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The Apollo Theater is a music hall which is a noted venue for African-American performers. It was the home of…
The Apollo Theater is one of the world's most iconic and enduring cultural landmarks. If you want to spend a s…
The Apollo Theater is one of the world's most iconic and enduring cultural landmarks. If you want to spend a s…
1. Apollo Theater
1. Apollo Theater
133 local reviews
John
The Apollo Theater is a music hall which is a noted venue for African-American performers. It was the home of Showtime at the Apollo, a nat…
Michelangelo
The Apollo Theater is one of the world's most iconic and enduring cultural landmarks. If you want to spend a super fun night in NYC without …
Rossella
The Apollo Theater is one of the world's most iconic and enduring cultural landmarks. If you want to spend a super fun night in NYC without …
2. Union Square
2. Union Square
101 local reviews
Union Square, Manhattan
NeighborhoodPolitical
This is a major landmark and a beautiful square with restaurants, coffee shops, and famous statues. There is a…
This is a major landmark and a beautiful square with restaurants, coffee shops, and famous statues. There is a…
Great farmers market Mon Wed Fri & Sat - Other days cool artists
2. Union Square
2. Union Square
101 local reviews
Union Square, Manhattan
Benjamin
This is a major landmark and a beautiful square with restaurants, coffee shops, and famous statues. There is a great green market every Mon/…
Maayan
This is a major landmark and a beautiful square with restaurants, coffee shops, and famous statues. There is a great green market every Mon/…
Jason
Great farmers market Mon Wed Fri & Sat - Other days cool artists
3. Brooklyn Botanic Garden
3. Brooklyn Botanic Garden
367 local reviews
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Brooklyn Botanic Gardens has incredible architecture, rare plants, flowers, and meticulously cared for gardens…
Brooklyn Botanic Gardens has incredible architecture, rare plants, flowers, and meticulously cared for gardens…
Brooklyn Botanic Gardens has incredible architecture, rare plants, flowers, and meticulously cared for gardens…
3. Brooklyn Botanic Garden
3. Brooklyn Botanic Garden
367 local reviews
Jane
Brooklyn Botanic Gardens has incredible architecture, rare plants, flowers, and meticulously cared for gardens. World famous Cherry Blossom …
Michelangelo
Brooklyn Botanic Gardens has incredible architecture, rare plants, flowers, and meticulously cared for gardens. World famous Cherry Blossom …
Francesco
Brooklyn Botanic Gardens has incredible architecture, rare plants, flowers, and meticulously cared for gardens. World famous Cherry Blossom …
4. Washington Square Park
4. Washington Square Park
117 local reviews
Washington Square Park, New York
Open · Closes 1:00 AM
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Beautiful 9.75-acre (39,500 m2) public park just 5 blocks away with a long tradition of celebrating nonconform…
Washington Square Park is a public park in the Greenwich Village neighborhood of Lower Manhattan, New York Cit…
Legendary NYC landmark. I absolutely enjoy this park on a nice day and love it's history and energetically rel…
4. Washington Square Park
4. Washington Square Park
117 local reviews
Washington Square Park, New York
Open · Closes 1:00 AM
Stephanie
Beautiful 9.75-acre (39,500 m2) public park just 5 blocks away with a long tradition of celebrating nonconformity. It's a landmark as well…
Carla
Washington Square Park is a public park in the Greenwich Village neighborhood of Lower Manhattan, New York City. One of the best known of Ne…
Anthony
Legendary NYC landmark. I absolutely enjoy this park on a nice day and love it's history and energetically relaxed vibe. Take the A or D tra…
5. Roberta's
5. Roberta's
242 local reviews
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Great pizza. Bushwick landmark!
This landmark restaurant pretty much single-handedly made Bushwick a destination. Do yourself a favor and go t…
A Bushwick landmark and staple restaurant.
5. Roberta's
5. Roberta's
242 local reviews
Tommy
Great pizza. Bushwick landmark!
Ehren
This landmark restaurant pretty much single-handedly made Bushwick a destination. Do yourself a favor and go try their pizza!
Ca'mya & Harrison
A Bushwick landmark and staple restaurant.
6. Katz's Delicatessen
6. Katz's Delicatessen
93 local reviews
Meal takeawayStoreRestaurant
A landmark of NYC. And home of the best pastrami in town. A must-go!
The quintessential Jewish delicatessen. A delicious NYC landmark.
Ok not my cup of tea but it is a landmark and the food is BIG and you HAVE to go just to say you did -- brilli…
6. Katz's Delicatessen
6. Katz's Delicatessen
93 local reviews
Shawn
A landmark of NYC. And home of the best pastrami in town. A must-go!
Max
The quintessential Jewish delicatessen. A delicious NYC landmark.
Carol
Ok not my cup of tea but it is a landmark and the food is BIG and you HAVE to go just to say you did -- brilliantly dismissive service too
7. The Cloisters
7. The Cloisters
123 local reviews
99 Margaret Corbin Dr, Manhattan
Closed · Opens Tuesday 10:00 AM
+1 212-923-3700
MuseumPoint of interestEstablishment
Located within Fort Tryon Park just off the Hudson River in upper Manhattan, this New York City Landmark is in…
The Cloisters is a museum, a branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art that exhibits selected works from the mu…
Historical landmark and castle nestled in a lush green landscape, complete with a tour and museum.
7. The Cloisters
7. The Cloisters
123 local reviews
99 Margaret Corbin Dr, Manhattan
Closed · Opens Tuesday 10:00 AM
+1 212-923-3700
Ms. Yvonne
Located within Fort Tryon Park just off the Hudson River in upper Manhattan, this New York City Landmark is incredibly beautiful in any seas…
Anya & Marco
The Cloisters is a museum, a branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art that exhibits selected works from the museum's extensive collection of…
M Elizabeth
Historical landmark and castle nestled in a lush green landscape, complete with a tour and museum.
8. The Museum of Modern Art
8. The Museum of Modern Art
221 local reviews
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The museums in New York are wonderful. Radio City is a landmark and has magnificent shows. New York is a mecca…
The museums in New York are wonderful. Radio City is a landmark and has magnificent shows. New York is a mecca…
The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53 Street, New York, NY 10019, United States
8. The Museum of Modern Art
8. The Museum of Modern Art
221 local reviews
Michelangelo
The museums in New York are wonderful. Radio City is a landmark and has magnificent shows. New York is a mecca for every type of ethnic food…
Nate
The museums in New York are wonderful. Radio City is a landmark and has magnificent shows. New York is a mecca for every type of ethnic food…
Robert & Gaby
The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53 Street, New York, NY 10019, United States
9. Grand Army Plaza
9. Grand Army Plaza
64 local reviews
Grand Army Plaza, New York
Route
Impressive arch landmark with sculpture, fountain, and a bustling Saturday farmers' market. You can enter Pros…
It's a beautiful landmark to start and end your walk through Prospect Park
A Civil War memorial and arch across from the entrance of Prospect Park. Sometimes it is possible to climb up…
9. Grand Army Plaza
9. Grand Army Plaza
64 local reviews
Grand Army Plaza, New York
H. Erin
Impressive arch landmark with sculpture, fountain, and a bustling Saturday farmers' market. You can enter Prospect Park from here.
Shameka
It's a beautiful landmark to start and end your walk through Prospect Park
Niki & Colin
A Civil War memorial and arch across from the entrance of Prospect Park. Sometimes it is possible to climb up to the top for a great view o…
10. The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine
10. The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine
65 local reviews
1047 Amsterdam Ave, Manhattan
Closed · Opens Tuesday 7:30 AM
+1 212-316-7540
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A NYC landmark - the second largest Cathedral in the world. Spectacular, with many unusual programs and live p…
It is a beautiful landmark -- the largest Cathedral in North America -- and an inspirational setting, no matte…
Historic Must-See Landmark. Near Columbia University. Easy walk-along Central Park North at 110th Street.
10. The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine
10. The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine
65 local reviews
1047 Amsterdam Ave, Manhattan
Closed · Opens Tuesday 7:30 AM
+1 212-316-7540
Jorin
A NYC landmark - the second largest Cathedral in the world. Spectacular, with many unusual programs and live performances daily.
Ronnie
It is a beautiful landmark -- the largest Cathedral in North America -- and an inspirational setting, no matter one's religion. I especially…
Mike
Historic Must-See Landmark. Near Columbia University. Easy walk-along Central Park North at 110th Street.
11. General Grant National Memorial
11. General Grant National Memorial
28 local reviews
General Grant National Memorial, New York
Closed · Opens Wednesday 10:00 AM
+1 212-666-1640
ParkPoint of interestEstablishment
One of the great NYC landmarks, a 15 minute walk away, or a 3 minute bus trip.
A beautiful historic landmark just minutes away.
A serene place with park. A historical landmark. Walking distance from apt.
11. General Grant National Memorial
11. General Grant National Memorial
28 local reviews
General Grant National Memorial, New York
Closed · Opens Wednesday 10:00 AM
+1 212-666-1640
Brian
One of the great NYC landmarks, a 15 minute walk away, or a 3 minute bus trip.
Kareem
A beautiful historic landmark just minutes away.
Svjetlana
A serene place with park. A historical landmark. Walking distance from apt.
12. Sylvia's
12. Sylvia's
68 local reviews
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Harlem landmark serving generous helpings of Soul and Southern comfort food since 1962.
Harlem landmark serving generous helpings of Southern comfort food since 1962.
Harlem landmark serving generous helpings of Southern comfort food since 1962.
12. Sylvia's
12. Sylvia's
68 local reviews
Yoni
Harlem landmark serving generous helpings of Soul and Southern comfort food since 1962.
Chito And Xavier
Harlem landmark serving generous helpings of Southern comfort food since 1962.
Shena
Harlem landmark serving generous helpings of Southern comfort food since 1962.