Lincoln Center is NYC’s iconic cultural hub with stunning architecture, top-tier opera, ballet, the Philharmonic, and vibrant summer events.
"A major cultural venue hosting a variety of performances including jazz, opera, and theater." - Alison Fox Alison Fox Alison Fox is a Travel + Leisure contributor. She has also written for Parents.com, The Wall Street Journal, and amNewYork. When she’s not in New York City, she can be found at the beach or on the slope
"Attend a performance of The Nutcracker at Lincoln Center, a magical holiday tradition showcasing Tschaikovsky's music and elegant choreography." - Nancy DePalma
"World-renowned performing arts center Lincoln Center is always worth visiting when the opportunity arises, and in October 2022, David Geffen Hall, home to the New York Philharmonic, reopened after a major renovation that improved the venue’s acoustics and spiffed it up with a modern look. The sprawling Upper West Side complex is also home to the Metropolitan Opera, the New York City Ballet, the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, and Juilliard. All kinds of music, dance, theater, and films show here; Some highlights from the upcoming calendar include the New York Film Festival, the operas like The Life and Times of Malcom X and La Boheme, and ballets like The Nutcracker. Whether you’re on a special date or reconnecting with old friend when you’re in town, seeing a live performance at Lincoln Center will always make for an elegant and memorable night out." - Melissa Liebling-Goldberg, Alex Erdekian
"James Beard Foundation Award-winning chef Kwane Onwuachi’s Lincoln Center restaurant finally opened at the end of 2022. The menu features dishes inspired by Onwuachi’s childhood in the South Bronx, like truffled chopped cheese buns with dry-aged ribeye, smoked mozzarella, and taleggio; Egusi soup dumplings stuffed with crab and served with Nigerian red stew; Wagyu short rib pastrami suya; and mushrooms with scallion pancake, plum sauce and pickled ginger. Bar master Don Lee makes cocktails like a Negroni with sorrel and an espresso coquito." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"Iconic New York Landmark Best Viewed At Night Lincoln Center is an iconic landmark featured in TV shows, movies, and countless city tours. It is an artist's mecca comprised of many buildings, including Avery Fisher Hall, the Julliard School, and The Metropolitan Opera. All of the buildings were designed by different architects. The focal point and largest building in the complex is The Metropolitan Opera which houses a pair of large paintings by Marc Chagall in its interior. While Lincoln Center is beautiful in day light, it's true beauty is witnessed at night when the lights from inside the buildings highlight the columns and arches made of travertine."
