16 Cool Things to Do in NYC

End spring with a bang and kick-start the best summer ever with these cool things to do in NYC.

By Kemi Ibeh

Updated on 5/1/2023 at 10:48 AM

Longer days and warmer weather in New York City bring both a pep in our step and eagerness to get out there and enjoy the city. And as we await the unofficial start of summer with Memorial Day Weekend, the months of May and June are already looking top notch with no shortage of events, music festivals, immersive experiences, and of course, food and drink options galore.

Along with the top Upper East Side restaurants with celeb spotting potential for the Met Gala, we've got all the details on how to end spring with a bang and kick-start your best summer ever. Here’s everything cool to do in NYC between now and the end of June.

Pretend you’re at Central Perk with some friends

Ongoing Gramercy

Gather your squad, whip out the vintage 2000s fits, and head to The FRIENDS experience where you can all crowd on the orange sofa, enjoy interactive experiences, wander Rachel and Monica’s apartment, see props like Chandler’s bunny suit, and relive your favorite episodes, characters, and story lines. Could this be any more iconic!?

Cost: $70