Although the Delta variant’s impact on the economy is drawing most of the headlines, it’s worth noting the good news for New York that’s out there as well. The city will not be competing with European destinations in light of new international restrictions. On the domestic front, the number one fall destination for lodging searchers? That would be New York City. NYC will be ready to greet these visitors—many coming for longer stretches than usual—as reopening news continues to post:
- The Met has extended its hours, Sunday-Tuesday, Thursday, 10am-5pm; Friday-Saturday, 10am-9pm
- The Museum of Arts and Design has returned to its regular hours, 10am-6pm, Tuesday-Sunday
- The Municipal Art Society of New York returns to in-person tours on September 11th
- The UniverSoul Circus brings international talent to Queens starting September 11th
- The MTV Video Music Awards return to Barclays Center on September 12th
- Dior Beauty will open a retail pop-up fragrance installation in the Meatpacking September 13th-16th
- TDF’s TKTS discount ticket booth reopens “under the red steps” in Times Square on September 14th
- Joe’s Pub returns to live programming this fall starting October 5th; there’s a free preview Friday Night Cabaret on Astor Place, September 17th
- The Feast of San Gennaro is back, September 16th-26th, this year honoring the 20th anniversary of 9/11
- The Brooklyn Americana Music Festival returns in-person September 18th-19th
- Luna Park kicks off the spooky season with annual Halloween Harvest starting September 25th
- The Big Apple Comic Con hosts its Silver Anniversary Event on September 25th-26th, featuring a first-ever “Gallery of Great Collectible Comics”
- Ballet Hispánico will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the return of its A La Calle Block Party on the Upper West Side on September 26th
- Symphony Space live programming resumes September 28th
- Open House New York Weekend offers 150+ ways to explore the city October 16th-17th
Twenty years ago New York City suffered terrible losses in the September 11 attacks. We have listed highlights of the city’s commemorative events below. Along with NYC institutions, City Guide remembers the lives of the victims, the strength of their families, and the sacrifices of first responders, recovery workers, and volunteers. Many of us questioned what kind of city would come back in the wake of so much destruction. As we remember this solemn anniversary, we should also keep in mind the outpouring of support NYC received, and the exponential growth of the city as a tourism destination in the years since. Although we are again facing challenges, we have another chance to show the world New York City’s extraordinary resilience.