The Ultimate Guide to Things to Do in New York: New Landmarks, Exhibitions, and Where to Stay in 2023

The list of things to do in New York has increased considerably with the new landmarks that the city recently launched.

New York is legen… (wait for it) … dary. The longing to wake up in the city that never sleeps is the ideal for just about everyone, whether you know NY or not, there is always a latent desire to wander through its streets and of power be surprised by its architecture.

Central point of pop culture as it is the location of films such as Goodfellas (1990) or the home of a whole pantheon of superheroes like the Avengers of Marvelor the indispensable character for series like Friends, Sex and the City y How I Met Your Motherthe Big Apple invites us to discover and rediscover it constantly.

Much has changed since May 24, 1626when Dutch settlers bought (from the people of the Lenape) the lands of Manhattan to settle down What at first was only 30 families, today is a mega metropolis that shapes today’s civilizationsince being the first capital of the United States of America, until being the cradle of great movements As the Pop Art and the Hip Hop (just this 2023 celebrates 50 years of creation of this musical and cultural movement).

What to do in New York this 2023

When thinking of NY the first thing that comes to mind are their traditional landmarks as the Statue of Libertythe street of Broadway and its iconic theaters that host musicals and legendary plays, Central Parkhe Empire State or the Brooklyn Bridge.

However, being a cordial host to migrants from all over the world, it is a city that is enriched by the diversity of its inhabitants to change its face without losing its essence and character. Proof of this can be Summit One Vanderbilt that offers a 360 degree glass experiencewhere you can have a photo to match with the Empire State Building in the background and all the urban landscape characteristic of the island.

Not to forget the Met (The Metropolitan Museum of Art) that year after year, together with its already renowned gala
houses an exhibition dedicated to great designers and this 2023 is no exception. Under its roof you can enter the cosmos of one of the great geniuses of fashion with the exhibition Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beautyopen from May 5th and until the June 16. An unmissable exhibition for connoisseurs of the Haute Couturefashion enthusiasts and the general public.

If to complete this fashion journal you are not completely satisfied with the department stores and boutiques of renowned brandsyou can also find the legendary flagship store of Tiffany & Co. on Fifth Avenue, a completely remodeled location of the New York high jewelry brand where you will discover interactive installationsa complete variety of csignature choices, all at the same time that you can purchase an exclusive product. very much in the style of Audrey Hepburn in the classic movie Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961), adapted from the literary work of the same name by Truman Capotepublished in 1958.

A walk through Central Park and more exhibits

Speaking of interactive installations, a visit to the Hall Of Lightsa immersive shows permanent that will stimulate your senses with its rooms nourished by artists such as Gustav Klimt and all his bold and majestic mastery appreciated as you never thought to before.

Now, if for your visit a walk through central parka romantic moment surrounded by gardens and trees that never cease to stimulate creativity, it is essential to locate the Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education and Innovation del American Museum of Natural Historya spectacular building that combines the maximum architectural fantasy, composed of large surreal spaces bathed in endless light and shadows that will nest in your memories forever.

A great sample of the New York transmutation driven by its cultural abundance is the construction of The American LGBTQ+ Museumwhich will have as location the Upper West Side in Manhattana museum dedicated to preserve, research and share LGBTQ+ history local, from the United States and from around the world. A meeting point that should be visited and that will open its doors from 2024.

Whether you want to grab a hotdog from a cart on Sixth Avenue or dazzle your taste buds at Atomix (of the Chief JP Park); whether you keep a set agenda or want to venture across the city grid, whether you run the dangerous new york marathon –to be done on November 5th this year – or just cheer on the athletes from the sidelines, this city will never cease to amaze and captivate you. Ultimately and alluding to the words of Carrie Bradshaw –our favorite New Yorker from Sex and the City– when referring to friendship: “They say that nothing lasts forever, dreams change, trends come and go, but New York will never go out of style”.

For more information about NY visit www.nycgo.com.

Where to stay in New York?

To enrich your stay in NY take note of our editor’s pick: Freehand New York Hotel

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It is located in the Flatiron Districtat 23 Lexington Avenue in what was formerly the George Washington Hotel – which once housed great writers, musicians and creatives – and retains that bohemian spirit and of artistic community that characterized that iconic hotel.

He Freehand New York It was designed by the renowned architecture and design studio Roman and Williams. In addition, throughout the hotel you can find artwork commissioned by Bard College studentswhich adds an extra dose of coolness to this atmosphere artsy.

They have rooms of all kinds, from suites until bunk rooms, perfect for sharing on trips with friends or family. The hotel constantly offers interesting recreational activities for its guests such as art workshops and live music in its different common spaces, among which the Broken Shakerand rooftop bar that offers craft cocktails and light snacks.

He Georgia Room and the Calico Bar are other must-sees during your stay to have a drink –both locals and visitors love it–. And for all you foodies out there, the Latin American flavors of Convenient Restaurant they are a fascinating surprise that you must try at Freehand NYC.