Where to Eat, Stay, and Explore in NYC

The bright lights of New York attract approximately 65 million annual visitors, who come to experience a mix of the culture, food, shopping, and nightlife that make it one of the world’s most dynamic melting pots.

It’s a city constantly on the move, and walking is the way to really get a feel for New York. Just prepare to set daily step count records as you weave between commuters in Midtown, stroll the High Line in Chelsea, museum-hop on the Upper East Side, make your way across the Brooklyn Bridge, and brunch and browse in Williamsburg. If you need a break, catch a scenic ferry ride along the East or Hudson rivers.

A lifetime, let alone one visit, isn’t enough to do justice to New York. The city’s events calendar is packed year-round, from Broadway blockbusters to major sporting events like the US Open in Queens. Every New Yorker has their opinionated favorites—and part of the fun is uncovering your own.

To help you get started, Amex Travel’s local experts have curated some of New York’s greatest hits, including sought-after restaurants available on Resy and Fine Hotels + Resorts® and The Hotel Collection properties for every type of traveler.

Keep in mind that Platinum Card Members get up to $300 in statement credits semi-annually for up to a total of $600 in statement credits per calendar year on prepaid Fine Hotels + Resorts® or prepaid The Hotel Collection^† bookings through American Express Travel using your Platinum Card®.^*

^†The Hotel Collection requires a minimum two-night stay.