One of the mysterious things about New York City is that the closer you look—even at something as minor as a street corner—the more you see. And the longer you look, the more quickly it changes before your eyes. People can live here for 100 years and never run out of places to go or people to meet; deciding what to do first in New York is daunting, which is why we're narrowing your options. Whether you're a local itching to get out of your neighborhood or an out-of-towner who doesn't know The Met from the Mets, these new and classic activities will dazzle you. From wandering Central Park to slurping soup dumplings in Chinatown, these are a few of our very favorite things to do in New York City, from Midtown to Brooklyn.

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