10 must-try adventures around New York City
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New York isn't just a city – it's a never-ending playground of art, food, and offbeat fun. Whether it's sipping cocktails in a subway station, diving into ancient pyramids without leaving Midtown, or soaking up sea breeze at a vintage amusement park, there's something unforgettable around every corner. Here's a rundown of what to do right now in NYC – thanks to the editors at Time Out – because you don't want to miss a single moment.
1. Ride the nostalgia wave at Coney Island
Sandy beaches, a classic boardwalk, and vintage rides make this seaside escape feel like a time machine with funnel cake. From fireworks to freak shows, there's no better place to spend a weirdly perfect NYC summer day.
2. See the Met's Rockefeller Wing in a whole new light
The Met's newly revamped galleries spotlight 1,800 stunning pieces from Africa, the Ancient Americas, and Oceania. It's a world tour in a few museum rooms – with plenty of never-before-seen treasures.
3. Watch a movie among the clouds at Rooftop Cinema Club
Catch cult favorites and new hits while perched above the city skyline with a drink in hand. With themed nights and skyline sunsets, it's the ultimate summer date night.
4. Get deep (and leafy) inside the Guggenheim
5. Eat your way through Smorgasburg
Over 70 food vendors sling outrageous global bites, from Ethiopian stews to poutine to deep-fried dreams. It's the kind of place you show up hungry – and still somehow leave hungry.
6. Peek inside the once-private corners of The Frick
7. Go subterranean for cocktails, coffee, and surprise pizza
8. Take a VR trip inside the Great Pyramid
9. Climb aboard the USS Intrepid for a slice of history
This WWII-era aircraft carrier turned museum is stuffed with fighter jets, fascinating relics, and heroic stories. A must for history nerds, plane lovers, or anyone who likes a deck with a view.
10. Go behind the scenes of Friends
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