Relax at New York Public Library
This main branch, formally known as the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, draws a sizable number of book lovers, history buffs, and lovers of architecture. The majority of visitors stop by the famous monument in Bryant Park to say hello to Patience and Fortitude, the stone lions guarding the entrance, and to take in the exquisite beaux-arts architecture.
An extensive collection of maps, as well as particular collections of English and American literature, English Romanticism, and rare books, are available if you're in the mood to read. A children's area and a number of lecture events are also held at this library. Recent visitors praised the library's stunning architecture and said you should definitely meander through it if you have a few hours to kill.
Take the B, D, F, M, or 7 subway trains to the 42nd Street-Bryant Park stop or the Fifth Avenue station to get there. The main branch of the public library is open every day; other branches' hours vary. From 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. The branch is open from Monday through Saturday and is open until 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Visitors are welcome on Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. For information, go to the official website.
- Ranking: #12 in Best Things To Do in New York City
Location: Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street
Website: https://www.nypl.org/
Price & Hours: Free & Mon, Thurs-Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Tues-Weds 10 a.m - 8 p.m
