Things to do in Manhattan on your first visit
You'll see the big sights anyway. The quiz helps with the hours in between: where to eat near your hotel, where to get a drink after a show, and what to do when the plan runs out.
Stay close to where you are
Manhattan is easier on foot than it looks on a map, but crossing it twice in a day wears you out. Start the quiz from the neighborhood you're in, or the one you're heading to next, and it looks there first. Midtown and Times Square are full of places built for visitors; a few blocks west in Hell's Kitchen, or south in Chelsea and the Village, you'll find more of the places New Yorkers go.
Use the time of day
Visiting means eating at odd hours. The quiz asks when you're going, from breakfast and brunch to happy hour and late night, and matches places for that time. Places known to be closed at that time are left out, so you're less likely to walk across town to a closed door. After a morning of museums and walking, an afternoon stop for coffee or a drink can be the best part of the day.
Things to do, not only places to eat
Pick activities or entertainment for what you feel like, and the quiz brings in museums, live music, shows and other things to do. Choose outdoors when the weather's good and it favors rooftops and open-air spots. If you'd rather not decide at all, Surprise Me picks for you, and every result comes with directions from wherever you are.
Questions people ask
- What should I do on my first night in NYC?
- Keep it close to where you're staying. Tell the quiz your neighborhood and the kind of evening you want, and it gives you a short list nearby, with directions.
- Is the quiz only for New Yorkers?
- No. It works for anyone in Manhattan, and every result comes with its address and directions.
- Can I find places beyond the tourist spots?
- Yes. Pick a neighborhood next to the big sights, like Hell's Kitchen or Chelsea, and the quiz matches places there that fit your answers.
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