Sights · 8 in New York · checked 12 October 2026
The big sights, with the booking rules
Not a top-ten list. The places most visitors plan a day around, and the rules that catch them out: which ones need a timed ticket, who is allowed to sell it, and which days they shut. Read off each official page.
At a glance
| Sight | Open | Price | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statue of LibertyNew York Harbor | Daily | $26 ferry, both islands | statuecitycruises.com only |
| The MetUpper East Side | Sun · Mon · Tue · Thu · Fri · SatClosed Wednesdays | $30 | No booking needed |
| MoMAMidtown | Daily | $30 | Timed tickets at moma.org |
| The High LineWest Side | Daily | Free | No booking needed |
| Brooklyn BridgeLower Manhattan to DUMBO | Daily | Free | No booking needed |
| Central ParkManhattan | Daily | Free | No booking needed |
| 9/11 Memorial & MuseumLower Manhattan | Sun · Mon · Wed · Thu · Fri · SatMuseum closed most Tuesdays (memorial open) | Museum $36 · memorial free | Timed tickets at 911memorial.org |
| Empire State BuildingMidtown | Daily | From $46 | Timed reservation at esbnyc.com |
8 sights in New York
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- Statue of LibertyNew York HarborStatue of LibertyA national monument covering the Statue of Liberty and the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration. One ferry ticket covers both islands.$26 ferry, both islandsBuy from Statue City Cruises only
- The MetUpper East SideThe MetThe Met’s main building on Fifth Avenue, with permanent galleries across many cultures and periods.$30
- MoMAMidtownMoMAA museum of modern and contemporary art across painting, sculpture, design, photography and film.$30Timed ticket
- The High LineWest SideThe High LineA park on a 1.45-mile elevated rail line on Manhattan’s West Side, with planting, seating and public art.Free
- Brooklyn BridgeLower Manhattan to DUMBOBrooklyn BridgeA suspension bridge over the East River, built 1869–1883, with a raised walkway above the traffic.Free
- Central ParkManhattanCentral ParkAn 843-acre public park in the middle of Manhattan, managed by the Central Park Conservancy with NYC Parks.Free
- 9/11 Memorial & MuseumLower Manhattan9/11 Memorial & MuseumAn outdoor memorial with two reflecting pools on the footprints of the Twin Towers, and a museum underneath.Museum $36 · memorial freeMuseum: timed ticket
- Empire State BuildingMidtownEmpire State BuildingObservation decks on the 86th floor (open air) and the 102nd floor (enclosed).From $46Timed reservation required
Book these before you fly
- Statue of Liberty — Statue City Cruises is the only authorized seller: statuecitycruises.com or the office in Castle Clinton. Crown and pedestal tickets sell out first.
- MoMA — MoMA says buying timed tickets online is required to guarantee entry.
- 9/11 Memorial & Museum — Museum tickets are date- and time-specific, sold up to six months ahead. Arrive 15 minutes early.
- Empire State Building — Every visit needs a timed reservation at esbnyc.com. Tickets are non-refundable.
Check the day before you go
- The Met — Closed Wednesdays. Open Sun · Mon · Tue · Thu · Fri · Sat, Fri–Sat 10–9.
- 9/11 Memorial & Museum — Museum closed most Tuesdays (memorial open). Open Sun · Mon · Wed · Thu · Fri · Sat, Museum 9am–7pm.
Holiday closures are not listed here; the official page has them.
Then see what is on in the city that week
The sights are the fixed part of a trip. The calendar is the rest: classes, free shows and walks in New York, each checked against the venue’s own page.
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