The Met’s gorgeous outdoor opera festival is back next month—here's how you can score free tickets is one of our hand-picked Events finds for New York. The beloved Summer HD Festival returns in September with six nights of free screenings and 2,500 seats up for grabs each evening.
Why New York? New York is the ultimate dense, 24-hour city — five boroughs of iconic skyline, world culture and neighborhood-deep diversity. The city is known for the skyline and Times Square, Broadway, museums and global food.
Good to know: Spring and autumn are ideal; December dazzles for holidays; summer is hot and humid. The 24-hour subway is the fastest way around; Manhattan and much of Brooklyn are very walkable.