New York City

United States

Safety rating
7.8/10
Best time to visit
April–June and September–November offer best weather. December is magical but cold.
Population
8.3M

Overview

NYC is the ultimate urban experience — the skyline, the energy, the food, the culture, the diversity. No city on earth packs more per square mile.

Top attractions

Central Park, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, High Line, Times Square

Getting around

Subway is the backbone of the city. Cabs and Uber available. Walking is often fastest in Midtown.

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