Top rated Scenic spots in New York, United States to elevate your visit (Updated December, 2023)

Top rated Scenic spots in New York

Experience the best that New York 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 59 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 (4.3K reviews) (~9.92 km from centre)

Bow Bridge

Bridge

This scenic, 1862 pedestrian bridge with a decorative banister is a well-known romantic spot.

4.80 (2.5K reviews) (~1.84 km from centre)

Gapstow Bridge

Bridge

Ornamental arched bridge over the Pond, with views of Central Park South buildings & Wollman Rink.

4.80 (1.7K reviews) (~2.78 km from centre)

Hudson River Waterfront Walkway

Scenic spot

Long, paved riverside cycling & walking path offering dramatic views of the Manhattan skyline.

4.80 (1.4K reviews) (~8.03 km from centre)

The Mall and Literary Walk

Scenic spot

Statues of Shakespeare, Robert Burns & other writers dot this wide promenade shaded by elm trees.

4.80 (498 reviews) (~2.16 km from centre)

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) (~13.55 km from centre)

Ladies Pavilion

Historical landmark

Shaded, ornate cast-iron structure built in 1871, with benches overlooking a peaceful lake.

4.80 (308 reviews) (~1.73 km from centre)

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 (293 reviews) (~10.37 km from centre)

Hernshead

Scenic spot

👍👍 Nice chilled spot on the lake..rocks to sit on, view of Manhattan skyline, rowboats, ducks and turtles.

4.80 (204 reviews) (~1.74 km from centre)

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 (122 reviews) (~0.63 km from centre)

Burnett Fountain

Historical landmark

👍 Not the best fountain to visit in winter but still pretty nice!

4.80 (74 reviews) (~0.72 km from centre)

Sea Cliff Beach view

Scenic spot

4.80 (54 reviews) (~26.79 km from centre)

Heather Garden

Scenic spot

4.80 (45 reviews) (~8.22 km from centre)

Bethesda Terrace

Historical landmark

Bi-level, lakeside terrace with a large fountain & carvings representing the seasons & times of day.

4.70 (10.3K reviews) (~1.98 km from centre)

Unisphere

Tourist attraction

Spherical stainless steel globe orbited by three rings & commissioned for the 1964 World’s Fair.

4.70 (3.6K reviews) (~10.8 km from centre)

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) (~2.38 km from centre)

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) (~13.5 km from centre)

Alpine Lookout

Scenic spot

👍 Great view of the river and NY. Lots of parking. Nice walk along the edge. Fence looks a bit sketchy. "YOU ARE HERE" information board posted on sidewalk area. Place could use a good cleaning to remove clothes and garbage left behind from disgusting humans.

4.70 (808 reviews) (~15.86 km from centre)

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 (796 reviews) (~2.73 km from centre)

Rockefeller Lookout

Scenic spot

👍 Spent a couple of hours here on a beautiful Saturday at dusk. Had a wonderful time painting the view.

4.70 (756 reviews) (~11.58 km from centre)

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Top rated Scenic spots in New York, United States