Best landmarks in New York
Check out the top landmarks in New York, reviewed and ranked by the city’s locals
1. Central Park
1. Central Park



1544 local reviews
ParkPoint of interestEstablishment

Located in Manhattan, Central Park is the nation's first major urban public space, attracting 25 million…

Located in Manhattan, Central Park is the nation's first major urban public space, attracting 25 million…

Located in Manhattan, Central Park is the nation's first major urban public space, attracting 25 million…
1. Central Park
1. Central Park



1544 local reviews

Kyle
Located in Manhattan, Central Park is the nation's first major urban public space, attracting 25 million visitors every year. Covering 843…

Mig
Located in Manhattan, Central Park is the nation's first major urban public space, attracting 25 million visitors every year. Covering 843…

Bella (Isabel)
Located in Manhattan, Central Park is the nation's first major urban public space, attracting 25 million visitors every year. Covering 843…
2. Green-Wood Cemetery
2. Green-Wood Cemetery



173 local reviews
CemeteryPoint of interestEstablishment

Within walking distance from the apt. A very cool (and a little creepy) place to get lost in. Founded in 1838…

Founded in 1838 and now a National Historic Landmark, Green-Wood was one of the first rural cemeteries in…

Now a National Historic Landmark, this spectacular cemetery was founded in 1838. By the early 1860s, it had…
2. Green-Wood Cemetery
2. Green-Wood Cemetery



173 local reviews

Valeria
Within walking distance from the apt. A very cool (and a little creepy) place to get lost in. Founded in 1838 and now a National Historic…

Mehdi
Founded in 1838 and now a National Historic Landmark, Green-Wood was one of the first rural cemeteries in America. By the early 1860s, it…

Ellis
Now a National Historic Landmark, this spectacular cemetery was founded in 1838. By the early 1860s, it had earned an international…
3. Empire State Building
3. Empire State Building



711 local reviews
Empire State Building, Manhattan
Premise

The Empire State Building boasts the most spectacular 360 views of the entire city. It’s an immersive…

The Empire State Building is the landmark for the Lincoln Harbor Yacht Club. Sit on your deck and take in the…

Soaring more than a quarter of a mile above the heart of Manhattan, the Empire State Building is the World’s…
3. Empire State Building
3. Empire State Building



711 local reviews
Empire State Building, Manhattan

Fisher
The Empire State Building boasts the most spectacular 360 views of the entire city. It’s an immersive experience inside a world famous…

Spazzino
The Empire State Building is the landmark for the Lincoln Harbor Yacht Club. Sit on your deck and take in the view . The Empire State…

Kathy
Soaring more than a quarter of a mile above the heart of Manhattan, the Empire State Building is the World’s Most Famous Office Building. It…
4. Apollo Theater
4. Apollo Theater



499 local reviews
Point of interestEstablishment

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…

The Apollo Theater is one of the world's most iconic and enduring cultural landmarks. If you want to spend a…
4. Apollo Theater
4. Apollo Theater



499 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…

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…

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…
5. Grand Central Terminal
5. Grand Central Terminal


413 local reviews
Train stationTransit stationPoint of interest

Train station - MetroNorth, regional - Google for schedules/destinations A NYC architectural landmark -…
National Historic Landmark, Grand Central has more than 40 retail stores including Starbucks, Apple Store and…

Grand Central Terminal is one of the nation’s most historical landmarks. It has remained the busiest train…
5. Grand Central Terminal
5. Grand Central Terminal


413 local reviews

Cathy
Train station - MetroNorth, regional - Google for schedules/destinations A NYC architectural landmark - gorgeous inside and has fantastic…
E
National Historic Landmark, Grand Central has more than 40 retail stores including Starbucks, Apple Store and Shake Shack. An 8 minute…

Kathy
Grand Central Terminal is one of the nation’s most historical landmarks. It has remained the busiest train station in the country. People…
6. Brooklyn Bridge
6. Brooklyn Bridge



484 local reviews
Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan
Point of interestEstablishment

No mere river crossing, this span is an elegant reminder of New York’s history of architectural innovation…

One of New York's noblest and most recognized landmarks, the Brooklyn Bridge stretches over the East River,…

Completed in 1883, Brooklyn Bridge has a main span of 1,595.5 feet (486.3 m) and was the first steel-wire…
6. Brooklyn Bridge
6. Brooklyn Bridge



484 local reviews
Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan

Etny
No mere river crossing, this span is an elegant reminder of New York’s history of architectural innovation. When it opened in 1883, the…

Danielle
One of New York's noblest and most recognized landmarks, the Brooklyn Bridge stretches over the East River, connecting Manhattan and…

Nels
Completed in 1883, Brooklyn Bridge has a main span of 1,595.5 feet (486.3 m) and was the first steel-wire suspension bridge constructed…
7. Sylvia's
7. Sylvia's



257 local reviews
BarRestaurantPoint of interest

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.
7. Sylvia's
7. Sylvia's



257 local reviews

Yoni
Harlem landmark serving generous helpings of Soul and Southern comfort food since 1962.

Molly
Harlem landmark serving generous helpings of Southern comfort food since 1962.

Toyin
Harlem landmark serving generous helpings of Southern comfort food since 1962.
8. Flatiron Building
8. Flatiron Building



135 local reviews
175 5th Ave, Manhattan
PremisePoint of interestEstablishment

This 21-story Beaux Arts edifice once dominated midtown. Although it’s now dwarfed by other structures, when…

This 21-story Beaux Arts edifice once dominated midtown. Although it’s now dwarfed by other structures, when…

The Flatiron Building is one of the most famous historic landmarks in New York. The iconic twenty-one story…
8. Flatiron Building
8. Flatiron Building



135 local reviews
175 5th Ave, Manhattan

Etny
This 21-story Beaux Arts edifice once dominated midtown. Although it’s now dwarfed by other structures, when it debuted in 1902, the…

Danielle
This 21-story Beaux Arts edifice once dominated midtown. Although it’s now dwarfed by other structures, when it debuted in 1902, the…

Melissa
The Flatiron Building is one of the most famous historic landmarks in New York. The iconic twenty-one story building, best known for its…
9. St. Patrick's Cathedral
9. St. Patrick's Cathedral



61 local reviews
St. Patrick's Cathedral, Manhattan
PremiseChurchPlace of worship

The Cathedral of St. Patrick (commonly called St. Patrick's Cathedral) is a decorated Neo-Gothic-style Roman…

The Cathedral of St. Patrick (commonly called St. Patrick's Cathedral) is a decorated Neo-Gothic-style Roman…

The Cathedral of St. Patrick is a decorated Neo-Gothic-style Roman Catholic cathedral church in the United…
9. St. Patrick's Cathedral
9. St. Patrick's Cathedral



61 local reviews
St. Patrick's Cathedral, Manhattan

Carter
The Cathedral of St. Patrick (commonly called St. Patrick's Cathedral) is a decorated Neo-Gothic-style Roman Catholic cathedral church in…

Danielle
The Cathedral of St. Patrick (commonly called St. Patrick's Cathedral) is a decorated Neo-Gothic-style Roman Catholic cathedral church in…

Sarah
The Cathedral of St. Patrick is a decorated Neo-Gothic-style Roman Catholic cathedral church in the United States and a prominent landmark…
10. Washington Square Park
10. Washington Square Park



497 local reviews
Washington Square Park, New York
Closed · Opens 6:00 AM
+1 212-639-9675
ParkPoint of interestEstablishment

Washington Square Park is a public park in the Greenwich Village neighborhood of Lower Manhattan, New York…

Beautiful 9.75-acre (39,500 m2) public park just 5 blocks away with a long tradition of celebrating…

One of the best known of New York City's 1,900 public parks, it is a landmark as well as a meeting place and…
10. Washington Square Park
10. Washington Square Park



497 local reviews
Washington Square Park, New York
Closed · Opens 6:00 AM
+1 212-639-9675

Breath Beyond
Washington Square Park is a public park in the Greenwich Village neighborhood of Lower Manhattan, New York City. One of the best known of…

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…

Greg
One of the best known of New York City's 1,900 public parks, it is a landmark as well as a meeting place and center for cultural activity…
11. Katz's Delicatessen
11. Katz's Delicatessen



446 local reviews
Meal takeawayStoreRestaurant

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 --…

A NYC landmark and one of the most well-known delis, made famous by Rob Reiner's film, "When Harry Met Sally"…

Made famous by the movie When Harry Met Sally. A New York landmark known for their corned beef and pastrami…
11. Katz's Delicatessen
11. Katz's Delicatessen



446 local reviews

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

Jonathan
A NYC landmark and one of the most well-known delis, made famous by Rob Reiner's film, "When Harry Met Sally". Yummy matzah ball soup.

Sara
Made famous by the movie When Harry Met Sally. A New York landmark known for their corned beef and pastrami sandwiches
12. Grand Army Plaza
12. Grand Army Plaza



252 local reviews
Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn
Route

Beautiful area of Brooklyn to explore nice architecture, cafes and shops. One of Brooklyn Landmarks and…

Impressive arch landmark with sculpture, fountain, and a bustling Saturday farmers' market. You can enter…

One of my favorite landmarks and just south across the street is Prospect Park and the green market on…
12. Grand Army Plaza
12. Grand Army Plaza



252 local reviews
Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn

Celeste
Beautiful area of Brooklyn to explore nice architecture, cafes and shops. One of Brooklyn Landmarks and Entry Gate to the Prospect Park,…

H. Erin
Impressive arch landmark with sculpture, fountain, and a bustling Saturday farmers' market. You can enter Prospect Park from here.

Aisha
One of my favorite landmarks and just south across the street is Prospect Park and the green market on Saturdays.