Impress your friends and family with a stunning photo of the Big Apple’s iconic views. New York City has many dedicated photo opportunities for those who seek the best photos for their Instagram feed.
Parks
Although NYC is known as a concrete jungle, you can find many parks that have picturesque views that are perfect for sightseers and photographers.
Central Park
Central Park is the most notable park in NYC. In this famous 843-acre park in the center of Manhattan, you are sure to find the most optimal views of unique attractions to show off to loved ones, such as the Belvedere Castle, Bethesda Fountain, and Azalea Pond. Visitors can learn more about the park’s history, features, and events on the Central Park Conservatory’s website.
High Line
This 1.45-mile-long park stretches past several areas of the city with plenty of access points which makes it ideal for photographers who want to capture different parts of Manhattan. This beautifully landscaped park also features scenic spots, such as the dramatic Tiffany and Co. Foundation Overlook, Diller-von Furstenberg Sundeck and its subtle water feature, and the 10th Avenue Square that overlooks 17th Street. To discover more about the High Line, visit their website here.
Four Freedoms Park
Nestled on Roosevelt Island between Manhattan and Queens, Four Freedoms Park provides visitors with luscious greenery and one-of-a-kind views of both boroughs. Visitors can also get a glimpse of the Smallpox Memorial Hospital, a historical landmark of an abandoned hospital built in the 1850s, as they make their way to the tip of the island. To get to the Four Freedoms Park, visitors can take the Roosevelt Island Tramway, NYC Ferry, or the New York City Subway.
Historical Sites
Various parts of NYC hold a deep history that many overlook today. Not only are these locations educational, but they also offer amazing sights to those who visit.
Carnegie Hall
This famous concert venue in Midtown Manhattan has hosted thousands of classical musicians and composers since its opening in 1891. The grandiose theater continues to amaze the thousands of tourists who visit it each year. On Carnegie Hall’s website, visitors can reserve a seat at one of their extravagant weekly musical events or book an informative guided tour.
Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
Home to the Rose Main Reading Room, this flagship building of the New York Public Library system is known for its symmetry, pillars, murals, and intricately decorated surfaces, which make it perfect for those who seek a sophisticated vibe for their social feed. Open to the public, visitors can walk into the library’s different centers and take a free one-hour tour that highlights its history, architecture, and collections.
The Empire State Building
The Empire State Building, ranked as the #1 Attraction in the World in Tripadvisor’s 2024 Travelers’ Choice Awards: Best of the Best Things to Do, serves unmatched 360-degree views of NYC and a deep-dive into its extensive history. The building’s 102nd Floor Observatory features floor-to-ceiling windows, which offer guests incomparable photo opportunities thousands of feet above the heart of Manhattan. You can find many photos taken on this floor where visitors gaze into the vast sea of NYC buildings. With the floor’s panoramic view, guests can find the perfect angle for their next Instagram photo.
To visit the Empire State Building’s observatories and its reimagined museum experience, click here.
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