Top rated Scenic spots in New York City

Experience the best that New York City has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 42 places from Scenic spot category.

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Dumbo - Manhattan Bridge View
Scenic spot
Street intersection & well-known selfie spot with the iconic Manhattan Bridge as a backdrop.
4.80 (4.1K reviews) (~5.25 km from centre)
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Bow Bridge
Bridge
This scenic, 1862 pedestrian bridge with a decorative banister is a well-known romantic spot.
4.80 (2.5K reviews) (~2.95 km from centre)
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Gapstow Bridge
Bridge
Ornamental arched bridge over the Pond, with views of Central Park South buildings & Wollman Rink.
4.80 (1.6K reviews) (~1.96 km from centre)
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Hudson River Waterfront Walkway
Scenic spot
Long, paved riverside cycling & walking path offering dramatic views of the Manhattan skyline.
4.80 (1.4K reviews) (~4.17 km from centre)
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The Mall and Literary Walk
Scenic spot
Statues of Shakespeare, Robert Burns & other writers dot this wide promenade shaded by elm trees.
4.80 (488 reviews) (~2.59 km from centre)
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Black Tom Island
Historical landmark
👍👍 Had a early morning visit! We truly enjoyed ourselves. The weather was perfect for a morning walk and as a homeschool mom we got some lessons in!
4.80 (372 reviews) (~9.08 km from centre)
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The Granite Prospect
Scenic spot
👍👍 Amazing place to visit in NYC. Beautiful night views of Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridge skyline. It’s one of those places you’ll never forget and is definitely worth the effort ! Bear in mind that if you want to walk across the bridge, you’ll have to walk back to Tillary St where it crosses Adam St. T...
4.80 (291 reviews) (~5.67 km from centre)
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Hernshead
Scenic spot
👍👍 Nice chilled spot on the lake..rocks to sit on, view of Manhattan skyline, rowboats, ducks and turtles.
4.80 (201 reviews) (~3.12 km from centre)
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Engineers' Gate
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Great place to unwind and spend time with nature. Catch epic sunsets with amazing silhouettes of the city scrapers
4.80 (121 reviews) (~4.19 km from centre)
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Burnett Fountain
Historical landmark
👍 Not the best fountain to visit in winter but still pretty nice!
4.80 (71 reviews) (~5.32 km from centre)
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Bethesda Terrace
Historical landmark
Bi-level, lakeside terrace with a large fountain & carvings representing the seasons & times of day.
4.70 (10.2K reviews) (~2.77 km from centre)
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Balto Statue
Tourist attraction
Sculpture of lead sled dog that raced to deliver medicine saving Alaska's children from diphtheria.
4.70 (2.1K reviews) (~2.35 km from centre)
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Flag Plaza
Scenic spot
Picnic spot in a state park, with US flags flying & views over the Statue of Liberty to Manhattan.
4.70 (967 reviews) (~9.06 km from centre)
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Umpire Rock
Scenic spot
👍👍 This's one of the most popular places to visit in NY. I love to come here in spring and autumn. People visiting here seem calm and gentle, so I also can be so relaxed.
4.70 (786 reviews) (~2.14 km from centre)
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Pier 45 at Hudson River Park
Park
850-ft. pier & surrounding green space, offering seasonal events, New Jersey vistas, shade & seats.
4.70 (611 reviews) (~3.32 km from centre)
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Pier I
Fishing pier
👍👍 This pier sticks out so far into the Hudson River that you feel like you're halfway to New Jersey. There is a fantastic view of the George Washington Bridge looking north, and the skyline of New York City looking south. This is a nice, new pier with lots of seats and indirect lighting. It is not a p...
4.70 (429 reviews) (~3.42 km from centre)
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Ladies Pavilion
Historical landmark
Shaded, ornate cast-iron structure built in 1871, with benches overlooking a peaceful lake.
4.70 (300 reviews) (~3.13 km from centre)
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Gothic Bridge
Bridge
👍👍 launch point for notorious "Dead Man's Hill" sledding venue in the 1960's. we all flocked there on our flexible flyers( you had to be able to steer so no "saucers"). Fast, with a jump about half way down, if you couldnt make the turn at the bottom you crashed into the Tennis court fence; or if you w...
4.70 (211 reviews) (~4.59 km from centre)
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Summit Rock
Scenic spot
😐 A very nice place for a picnic. Though I wasn't too happy to hear loud music playing around me and the smell of marijuana coming from some larger groups near me was not enjoyable. Beautiful place, but I would recommend not bringing your kids here.
4.70 (177 reviews) (~3.79 km from centre)
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Wagner Cove
Scenic spot
Secluded cove on Central Park's lake, with a small pavilion for quiet contemplation or weddings.
4.70 (136 reviews) (~2.82 km from centre)
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