No matter if you’re a local or a tourist, you have to agree that New York is, without a doubt, a very photogenic city. From the busy Times Square to the iconic Statue of Liberty, there are so many landmarks and photo opportunities in the Big Apple.
So if you’re looking for some great caption ideas to accompany your beautiful Instagram feed, then you’re in the right place. Keep reading for my compilation of some of the best New York quotes that you can use as captions for your social media posts.
Also if you need some posing inspiration, then make sure to check my blog post on the best poses for women.
Short NYC captions
- “New York is calling..”
- “Taking a bite out of the Big Apple.”
- “Met me in New York City..”
- “Just living my Gossip Girl fantasy.”
- “Once upon a time in New York..”
- “I left my heart in New York City.”
- “New York, new me!”
- “When in doubt, go to New York.”
- “New York is always a good idea.”
- “I think I was made to live in New York.”
- “The city that never sleeps.”
- “New York is not a place. It’s a feeling.”
- “Happiness is a day spent in New York.”
- “New York is not a city – it’s a world.” ― Iman
- “New York is a 24-hour city. It never stops.”
- “Dear New York, I’ll never forget you!”
- “I’m not a New York girl, but I wish I was.”
- “Visiting my Friends at Central Park.”
- “There’s nothing quite like a New York Christmas.”
- “Enjoying every New York minute.”
Funny New York captions
- “The views from the Empire State Building couldn’t be any NYCer.”
- “Times Square’s so bright, I need to wear shades.”
- “Finally made it to the Statue of Liberty. It’s a boat time!”
- “New York is the only city in the world where you can get run down on the sidewalk by a pedestrian.” ― Russell Baker
- “In winter, New York makes a great frost impression.”
- “A trip to NYC can be very taxi-ng on your wallet.”
- “I’m just a little apple in the Big Apple.”
- “I’m so happy we MET“
- “After sightseeing all day, I’m Central Park-ing myself down for the rest of the night.”
- “Winter in NYC is snow joke!”
Great New York captions for Instagram
- “New York is a concrete jungle where dreams become reality.”
- “Things always change and New York teaches you that.” ― Richard Hell
- “Happiness is.. holding plane tickets that say New York”
- “It’s pretty cliched, but Times Square is just incredible. You really feel like you’re in the capital of the world.” — Timothy F. Cahill
- “Follow your heart, even if it takes you all the way to New York.”
- “If London is a watercolor, New York is an oil painting.” ― Peter Shaffer
- “Hello, New York. You’re looking gorgeous today.”
- “People never forget two things: their first love and their first day in New York City.”
- “I love New York because within its borders you can travel the world.” ― Dennis Gonzalez
- “There’s an energy to New York that is unlike any other city in the world.”
- “I’m in love with New York and all of its chaos.”
- “You can leave New York, but New York will never leave you.”
- “There’s something in the New York air that makes sleep useless; perhaps it’s because your heart beats more quickly here than elsewhere.” ― Simone de Beauvoir
- “No matter what you’re looking for, you can find it in New York.”
- “One belongs to New York instantly, one belongs to it as much in five minutes as in five years.” ― Thomas Wolfe
- “I can’t explain my love for New York City, and I won’t even try.”
- “NYC, you’re the (big) Apple of my eye.”
- “Most cities are nouns. New York’s a verb.” ― John F. Kennedy
- “I get out of the taxi and it’s probably the only city which in reality looks better than on the postcards: New York” ― Milos Forman
- “When I’m in New York, I just want to walk down the street and feel this thing, like I’m in a movie.” ― Ryan Adams
Since captions are a great way to engage with followers, I hope you found some good ideas in this list for your New York posts.
Happy posting~