Fun Things to do in New York City

Is New York City worth visiting?

The city that never sleeps. Its true, but much more. Broadway, Times Square, the Empire State Bldg. 9/11 Memorial, countless museums, Rockefeller. Center, Diversity of everything_and everyone, the Battery, Statue of Liberty, Central Park, Prospect Park, the Bronx Zoo, the Botanical Garden, Coney Island, Brooklyn Bridge, little Italys, Chinatownn, Little Russia, and Ukraine, the Cloisters_ Really, one could go on, and on. The City is worth far more than one short visit. Its expensive, noisy, tiring, fascinating, overwhelming, but also home to millions of people, rich, poor, ordinary and extraordinary, who love and sometimes hate it. But many would live nowhere else.
Richard Moffa - B. A. in International Studies, The Ohio State University

I lived in NYC for 27 years, so Yes, it is worth visiting! There are so many cultural things available, and the Bronx Zoo is fabulous for a days outing! Do not go in the summer when the temperatures and humidity levels are in the 90s F. Add the pollution levels to that, and you will be miserable, especially if you go down to the lower levels of the subway where all three are worse.
Shieley Savva Lived in New York City (1979 2006)

Are two days enough to visit New York City?

Not really. It depends on what your interest are- museums, theater, dining.45 days and you would be able to see and do a crosssececton of a variety of places to go to and see.
Lori Press Lives in Manhattan

As the most populous city in the United States, and the de facto world capital of business, culture, entertainment, fashion and government, it is possible to spend a lifetime here (as most New Yorkers do) and not scratch the surface of all that the city has to offer. Given that, if a lifetime is not enough, two days certainly isnt either. So the best suggestion is to start with how much time you have available, and then try to fill it with the most satisfying things for you. If you only have a couple of hours on a layover, take a helicopter tour. If you have a couple of days, decide if you want to to see only a few tourist sites (Statue of Liberty, Times Square, Circle Line cruise, etc.) or get a feel for one small neighborhood (there are dozens of neighborhoods in NYC where two days would give you only a brief introduction.)
Most visitors would typically allocate at least 57 days which would allow you to do several tourist things, add a few shows and museums, and explore some neighborhoods.
David S. Rose Lives in New York City
I can safely say its not enough time if traveling by plane depending on where you are. It takes 20 to 22 hours to fly one way to New York City from anywhere in east or southeast Asia. So, if youre in Asia, your days are numbered: By the time you get here, youd still have a few hours left before its time for you to fly back to your original destination and dont forget, it might take two to three hours to get to the check-in and through security alone after COVID-19.
Bryan Quach Lives in New York City (1980 Present)
To experience the variety no, 2 days isn't enough in any place. It depends on the experience you want to have. NYC has 5 boroughs each is uniquely different. Maybe 2 weeks to go to events, check out attractions in other boroughs, museums, lounges, live music, the parks, restaurants alone could be a whole trip. Don't just stay in Manhattan.
Kaylia Lives in Brooklyn, NY (1994 Present)

What is New York City most known for?

It is famous as an entry point to the US, as a financial center, as a place where many peoples of the world come to live, as a place of skyscraper buildings, as a place right now with expensive real estate for rent or purchase, as a place for high quality live entertainment dance, theatre, music, opera, symphonies, as a place to see a range of films, as the home of many reputable universities and medical centers, as a!place for striving.
Sarah LaBelle Lives in the United States of America

Do you need a car to visit New York City?

Having lived in NYC for many many years (both with and without a car) my answer here is; having a car in the city is a total pain the neck and extremely expensive. Use public transportation its faster, easier and cheaper. Unless you have special needs for a vehicle do yourself a favor and leave your car at home.
Catalina Montalvo-Meders Lives is New York City

Yes yes and yes. In fact to do otherwise is foolish. Parking is ridiculously expensive and traffic is a nightmare. The transit system is the way to go.
Chirstopher Ducra Lived in New York City

No, stay away from a car - parking is expensive and hard to find- NYC is a very walkable city and subways can get you anywhere. Also Uber and Lyft available.
Claudio Huttick- Lives in New York City (1999 Present)
So, other people have already told you that no, you do not need a car. This is true, but you may need more information. If you are a tourist visiting New York City, you are probably staying in Manhattan and not venturing beyond Manhattan. Thats fine. Thees lots to do and see, including lots of the things that New York is best known for. A car is not only no necessary, but a detriment. Its very congested. Parking is very expensive. The subway will get you where you want to go, and if for some reason it doesnt, its easy enough to take a cab or a Lyft or an Uber.
Eleanor Lang Lives in New York City