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Best Things to do in United States (2026)

Activities and experiences, from markets and classes to outdoor trips and evening entertainment, for filling your time in a destination.

50 places · Updated November 12, 2026

Thing to do

43. Frenchmen Street

Live music streetFaubourg Marigny

A three-block stretch in the Faubourg Marigny, just downriver from the French Quarter, lined with small clubs and bars known for nightly live music.

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47. Times Square

Neighbourhood and Theater DistrictMidtown / Theater District

The neon-lit junction of Broadway and Seventh Avenue is the heart of the Theater District, home to the TKTS booth and the New Year's Eve ball drop.

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48. Twin Peaks

Viewpoint and natural areaTwin Peaks

Twin Peaks is a pair of hills near the centre of San Francisco, rising over 900 feet, with sweeping views from Christmas Tree Point across the city and bay.

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49. Union Market

Food hall and market districtNoMa

An indoor food hall of independent traders at the heart of the Union Market District, with a rooftop bar, cinema and music venue nearby.

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