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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Travel
Natalie Wilson and Joanna Whitehead

7 of the best New York holidays 2025: City break and adventure holiday ideas

Explore Central Park, the lungs of New York City - (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

The dazzling metropolis of America’s east coast, New York is home to a legendary food and drink scene, iconic landmarks and attractions and wild nightlife, so it’s no surprise that the most populated city in the US is an in-demand destination for short breaks and urban escapes.

A thriving epicentre of US life, New York’s famed skyline, world-class museums and all-singing, all-dancing Broadway shows line the five boroughs, meaning even short trips can be packed with cultural big-hitters.

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