In the morning, go ice-skating in Wollman Rink, followed by a horse-drawn carriage ride in the afternoon. In the evening, attend a festive concert at the Central Park SummerStage.
Start your day by admiring the city skyline from the Empire State Building observation deck. In the afternoon, visit the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum. In the evening, catch an Off-Broadway show at the New World Stages.
Take an early ferry to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. In the afternoon, go on a street art walking tour of Brooklyn. In the evening, join a ghost tour of Greenwich Village.
In the morning, visit the American Museum of Natural History. In the afternoon, explore the Metropolitan Museum of Art. In the evening, attend a live jazz performance at the Blue Note Jazz Club.
Start your day with a walk along the High Line Park. In the afternoon, visit the Chelsea Market for a food tour. In the evening, attend a stand-up comedy show at the Comedy Cellar.
Start your day by walking across the Brooklyn Bridge. In the afternoon, visit the Brooklyn Museum and Brooklyn Botanic Garden. In the evening, catch a live performance at the Barclays Center.
In the morning, visit the Top of the Rock observation deck. In the afternoon, go on a holiday window display walking tour of Fifth Avenue. In the evening, attend a Broadway show.
Other local attractions to consider include the One World Trade Center, the Museum of Modern Art, and the 9/11 Memorial and Museum. For day trips, check out the Hudson Valley wineries or the historic town of Sleepy Hollow. To maximize your fun, consider purchasing a CityPASS or New York Pass for discounted admission to multiple attractions.