NYC Tourism

Hey May! This month, NYC is full of can’t-miss events. Swipe for things to do and save this post for later.⁠ ⁠ Not visiting in May? Hit the link in bio to explore our Annual Events list and plan your trip any time of year.⁠ ⁠ 📷: Christopher Postlewaite for #NYCTourism ⁠ ⁠ Pictured: The trees in Central Park are filled with vibrant leaves in various shades of green.

Get excited NYNJ. 🤩 The lineup of Official NYNJ Fan Events is here with less than 2 months to go until the FIFA World Cup. Swipe for the full view of all upcoming events and locations. 📍🗽 Stay tuned for more information for each venue. #FIFAWorldCup #WeAreNYNJ #Somos26 WeAre26

50 day until New York and New Jersey Harbor becomes the stage for one of the most spectacular celebrations in history. The words tall ships are coming. The skyline will light up. Millions will gather. And this summer, history comes alive on the water. This is more than an event - it’s a once in a generation celebration of Americas 250th anniversary! Where will you be this July 4th? The countdown is ON. #america250 #celebration #fleetweeknyc #nyc #july4th

New York City is one of the few cities in the world with not one, but three Chinatowns — in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens. From pork buns to egg tarts, we've rounded up the best Chinese cuisine the City has to offer. 🥢 Link in bio. Featured spots: ⭐️ @meilaiwahcoffeeshop ⭐️ @wohop17 ⭐️ @pingsnyc ⭐️ @chinatownicecreamfactory ⭐️ @softswervenyc ⭐️ @maxisnoodle ⭐️ @laojiehotpot ⭐️ XinFa Bakery ⭐️ East Harbor Seafood Palace ⭐️ Eight Jane Food ⭐️ White Bear Pictured: Portuguese egg tarts being packed into a box at XinFa Bakery in Flushing, Queens. 📷: Courtesy, XinFa Bakery.

DYK? Corona means "crown" in Spanish, a fitting name for this Queens neighborhood. Home to legends like Louis Armstrong, Cannonball Adderley, and Martin Scorsese, Corona offers Latin cuisine, family-friendly museums, and outdoor fun steps away from the Unisphere. Grab a bite at @chimitosnyc or @empanadascafe , then cool off with an Italian ice (or two) from the @lemonicekingofcorona — a Queens staple since 1944. 🔗 Link in bio to explore the crown of Queens. Photo credits: 1. @mpnrd at @lemonicekingofcorona 2. @illwill215 at @lemonicekingofcorona 3, 7. @s.h.e.l.l.i at the Unisphere and the New York State Pavilion at Flushing Meadows–Corona Park 4. Courtesy, @queensmuseum 5. Courtesy, @queensnightmarket 6. @tyiv_photo at @queensmuseum 8. @victor.llorente at @thequeenszoo

With the World Cup coming to cities across the U.S. this summer, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a new incentive to help residents and visitors explore new, diverse corners of the five boroughs. Starting June 11, participants can pick up specially designed Neighborhood Passports and collect stamps at hundreds of organizations and events across the city, while also contributing to a nationwide World Cup storytelling initiative. 📝By Emily Swanson Images courtesy Team Wonder/Lloyd Mitchell/Street Lab 📰 Read more at BXTimes.com #Bronx #WorldCup #explorenyc #nyctourism #neighborhoodpassport

One Dish: Signature Temaki Set at @naminori.us with Chef Jihan Lee. Nami Nori's Signature Temaki Set features a curated selection of five open-style hand rolls highlighting both classic and creative flavors: tuna poke, X.O. scallop, coconut shrimp, salmon serrano, and cucumber with black sesame. Each roll is served with crisp nori, sushi rice and high-quality ingredients. The contrast of crunchy, fresh, and umami-rich elements is enhanced with toppings like crispy shallots or citrusy accents! 📍 Nami Nori (236 N 12th St, Brooklyn, NY 11211) This is the second season of One Dish—the @nyctourism series that showcases the journey of a dish from the kitchen to table. One Dish S2 is hosted by @hungryartistny . Follow to discover the best-known dishes of these NYC chefs and check out even more behind-the-scenes moments on our site. #OneDish

The countdown is on—@sailgp is making waves in NYC later this month!⛵️💥 The Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix returns to the Hudson on May 30–31 for two days of high-speed racing, unbeatable skyline views and now offering elevated, on-water experiences to bring you closer than ever to the action. ⁠ 🎟 Don't miss out! Tap the link in bio for tickets and info.⁠ ⁠ 📷: Courtesy, SailGP

⚽ Calling all NYC restaurants, bars & #smallbiz — don’t miss your chance to join in the @fifaworldcup festivities. 🥤Sign up to participate in the @nyctourism Five Borough Winners Special by May 15* and get FREE limited-edition borough cups! 📅 Submit World Cup-themed events, offers & $26 specials through July 1 *First 1,500 participating businesses receive two free cases of cups, while supplies last. Learn more: nyctourism.com/wc26toolkit or see World Cup 2026 Business Toolkit at link in bio!

Did you know there’s a history lesson hidden in plain sight on each of NYC’s iconic bright orange boats? Consider this your reminder from @clubforcuriousnewyorkers : next time you ride the Staten Island Ferry, look closely at your vessel’s name—you might just uncover a surprising piece of the borough’s past. 📚 Sources/Recommended Reading 📚 🔎 New York City DOT, “Staten Island Ferry Facts.” 🔎 Michelle Kennedy, “Naming New York Ferries: Looking at some NYC ferries and their namesakes,” South Street Seaport Museum, September 16, 2021. 📝 About this series: @foundedbynyc On the Street reveals the fascinating stories hiding in plain sight among NYC’s urban landscape. It’s part of NYC Tourism’s celebration of NYC history and innovation for #NYC400 and #America250

Spring in NYC is filled with fresh exhibitions, live performances and so much more. 🎨🌸 Tap in to our NYC Spring 2026 Arts Guide to get the scoop on art galleries, cultural institutions, theater and unique experiences. Start planning your arts and culture itinerary now. Link in bio for more. Pictured: 1. New Humans: Memories of the Future. Precious Okoyomon, When the Lambs Rise Up Against the Bird of Prey, 2024. Silicone, stainless steel, wool, fabric, artificial hair and animatronics. Courtesy, Collection Patrizia Sandretto Re Rebaudengo. © Precious Okoyomon. 📷: Benedetta Mascalch, @newmuseum 2. Declaring America: 1776 and Beyond. Alphonse Bigot, Washington’s Grand Entry into New York, Nov. 25th, 1783 (detail), 1860. 📷: Courtesy, @nypl 3. Raphael: Sublime Poetry. Raphael (Raffaello di Giovanni Santi), The Virgin and Child with Infant Saint John the Baptist in a Landscape (The Alba Madonna) (detail), ca. 1509–11. Oil on canvas (transferred from wood). 📷: Courtesy, @metmuseum 4. Dance Theatre of Harlem company artist Alexandra Hutchinson in John Taras’ Firebird. Photo: Nir Arieli. 📷: Courtesy, @dancetheatreofharlem 5. Exterior of the Whitney Museum of American Art. 📷: @whitneymuseum

Celebrate #NYCSmallBusinessMonth with SBS and Mobie in all 5 boroughs and learn how to get your #smallbiz game ready for the @fifaworldcup ! ⚽🗽 Queens – Jackson Heights 📆 5/13 | 2-5pm 📍 77-05 Roosevelt Ave @chhayacdc @queenschamberofcommerce The Bronx – 161st Street 📆 5/15 | 2-5pm 📍 880 River Ave @thenewbxcc @161streetbid Brooklyn – Little Haiti 📆 5/19 | 2-5pm 📍 1681 Nostrand Ave @littlehaitibk @brooklynchamber Staten Island – Port Richmond 📆 5/20 | 2-5pm 📍 297 Port Richmond Ave @lacolmenanyc @sichamber Manhattan – Koreatown 📆 5/26 | 2-5pm 📍 315 5th Ave @manhattanchamberofcommerce Manhattan – Little Senegal 📆 6/4 | 2-5pm 📍 112 W 116th St @boc_wbc