Have you ever been to/in New York?

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Hi,

I'd like to know the correct sentence:

1 Have you ever been to New York?
2 Have you ever been in New York?

I am not sure, but in my opinion the use with to is better.

Many thanks in advance!

Hi Loob,

you have explained very well:

In "been to", been actually has the meaning 'gone', 'travelled' etc - it always implies movement.

I've been to London three times = I've visited London three times

In "been in", been has the normal meaning of the verb to be: location, state etc

I've been in London for a long time.

Thanks a lot!