New York City skyline viewpoints
Compare free waterfront views and ticketed observation decks, with suggestions for morning, sunset and after dark.
Things to do / Landmarks and views
New York City sightseeing guide
Choose NYC skyline viewpoints, plan a visit to the 9/11 Memorial, or build a sightseeing day around one of New York City’s five boroughs.
Choose a day around what you want to see
9/11 Memorial and Museum
Understand the difference between the outdoor memorial and the museum, and plan a respectful Lower Manhattan visit.
The five boroughs of New York City
Choose a first stop in each borough and find neighborhood maps for the places you want to explore.
Put the stops into an itinerary
For a first visit, pair Lower Manhattan with the Brooklyn waterfront or spend a separate day in Queens. Keep the memorial visit flexible if you also want to spend time in the museum.