You can own a piece of MetLife turf from the 2026 World Cup final—here's how much it'll cost you is one of our hand-picked Events finds for New York. The grass from soccer's biggest match is now being turned into collectibles, but the souvenir has sparked a political fight in New Jersey.
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.