New Yorkers are spoiled for choice when it comes to things to do . From massive museums to quirkier options , you’d have to visit a different cultural institution every weekend to scratch the surface. But here at Time Out, it’s our job as professional culture vultures to visit every single one to discover what’s new and what's outstanding.

We’ve journeyed across the five boroughs to bring you our list of New York City’s best attractions , freshly updated for August 2025. And we’re coming at you with a brand-new number one that you must add to your list.

Right now, the top attraction in New York City is The Frick Collection , which houses an awe-inspiring assemblage of art from the 1400s to the 1800s. It's the only NYC attraction where you can see an impressive colle

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