New York City has plenty of indoor activities to enjoy on a rainy day. Here are some of the best options:

1. Visit a museum: NYC has a wide variety of museums to choose from, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of Modern Art, and the American Museum of Natural History.

2. Explore a food hall: Chelsea Market is a famous food hall mixed with unique shops, restaurants, spice markets, and cafes.

3. Attend a comedy show: New York is known for upcoming comics while still housing many legends. Famous comedians often perform shows in NY throughout the year. Some of the most popular comedy clubs to escape rainy weather in NYC include Gotham Comedy Club, Comedy Cellar, Broadway Comedy Club, Carolines on Broadway, The Stand NYC, and The Famous Apollo Theatre.

4. Take a cooking class: Join in a cooking class and learn how to make some of the citys famous dishes.

5. Visit a greenhouse: Step inside the stunning Victorian-style greenhouse at the entrance to the New York Botanical Gardens to discover a whole world of flora.

6. Go shopping: Visit the Hudson Yards, explore the largest Macy’s, or wander and eat at Eataly.

7. Enjoy the views: Enjoy the views at One World Observatory.

8. Visit a speakeasy: From very secret to not-so-secret, there are many speakeasies to choose from in NYC.

9. Go rock climbing: Brooklyn Boulders is a great place to go rock climbing.

10. Escape room: Test your skills at a New York escape room.

11. Visit a cat cafe: Visit one of the many cat cafes in the city.

12. Explore the city: If youre prepared with a good rain jacket, decent shoes, and an umbrella, it can be fun to wander around the city in the rain.

Remember to bring comfortable walking shoes and expect crowds, as New York City averages more than 63 million visitors per year.