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Best Things to Do in New York, solo trip
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is 95% Solo-Friendly
A solo visitor can roam 5,000 years of art at own pace, join free highlight and gallery chats, relax in cafés, and use app audio guides, so the museum offers near-perfect flexibility and depth.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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23 min
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NYC Upper East Side: The Met Museum, Thrift Shopping & Gelato!
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Average price
US$ 64.93
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Central Park is 95% Solo-Friendly
The park’s 58 mi of trails, free concerts, bird-watch kits and car-free jogging loops give solo travelers safe, low-cost ways to exercise or unwind from dawn until late night.
Recommended visit duration: 3-4 hours
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225 min
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10 min
How To See Central Park NYC in A Few Hours!
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NYC Solo Adventures: Memorial Day Street Photography 📸 POV in Central Park: OOTD & Soul Food
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New York Central Park - Full Tour
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Brooklyn Bridge is 94% Solo-Friendly
A solo traveler can cross the 1.3-mile pedestrian deck whenever they wish, pause for skyline photos, join history tours, and exit via nearby subways, so the visit is flexible, safe, and inexpensive.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Broadway is 94% Solo-Friendly
A solo traveler can join lotteries, TKTS, or free park concerts, move between theatres easily, and feel safe in the busy district even late, so Broadway suits independent schedules extremely well.
Recommended visit duration: 2-4 hours
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7 min
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The Museum of Modern Art is 94% Solo-Friendly
The vast modern-art collection, free multilingual audio guide, film screenings, and quiet garden corners let a solo traveler enjoy hours of self-paced exploration with easy elevator access.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Average price
US$ 25.2
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Empire State Building is 92% Solo-Friendly
The open-air 86th-floor deck, QR-code audio tour, and optional Express Pass give solos stunning views and efficient, independent exploration with minimal waiting or logistical hassle.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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15 min
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1.1K views • 1 year ago
Average price
US$ 43.12
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SUMMIT One Vanderbilt is 92% Solo-Friendly
Solo travelers can roam the three immersive floors, capture skyline shots, and leave when ready; smooth timed entry keeps it easy, though peak hours get crowded and tickets are expensive.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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NYC Summit One Vanderbilt Full Tour - Is This The Best Observation Deck?
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Is SUMMIT Worth It? New York City's Best Observation Deck Tour & Review: Immersive & Family Friendly
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1.2K views • 2 years ago
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US$ 43.12
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Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is 91% Solo-Friendly
A solo visitor can move at any pace, use the free app or paid audio guide, join docent tours, and enjoy Saturday pay-what-you-wish hours without worrying about others’ needs.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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16 min
Sarah Sze: Timelapse / Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum New York
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US$ 29.97
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The High Line is 91% Solo-Friendly
The elevated trail is free, safe in daylight, offers art, river views, benches and guided tours, so a solo traveler can linger or exit easily; crowded weekends are the only notable drawback.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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37 min
Can I Stealth Camp on NYC's Iconic High Line?
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The Standard, High Line | Upscale New York City Hotel (Full Tour in 4K)
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NYC Vlog: The High Line With NO PEOPLE!
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NYC’s High Line from Start to Finish | 4K No-Talking Walk
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61 min
The High Line Experience: NYC's Urban Oasis
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St. Patrick's Cathedral is 91% Solo-Friendly
The cathedral welcomes single visitors daily, offers free self-guided exploration, paid audio guides, and safe quiet spaces for reflection, making a flexible 1-2-hour stop ideal for solo plans.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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