Can we say
I have been at New York, Chicago, etc. (I have been to New York.)
or this is only used for a specific places
I have been at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. It was great. (I visited it and came back to my home)
Learn English – Should I say “at” in “I have been at “
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Best Answer
"I have been to" would always be correct, whether it's a city, a museum, or a friend's house.
"I was at" a museum would be correct, or "I was in" a city.
There is a bit of nuance here: If someone asked, "Where have you been all day?" one might say, "I've been at the Met. It was great!" However, if someone asked, "Have you ever been to the Metropolitan Museum?" or "Have you been to any good museums?" then one would say, "I've been to the Met. It was great!"
Side note: "at" is often used incorrectly by American English-speakers, e.g., "Where are you at?" or "Where's that at?" In both examples, the "at" should be omitted.