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Top 10 Things To Do In New York
#1New York City Explorer Pass: 50+ Museums, Tours & Attractions in 1 Pass
See the very best of New York at your own pace, choose to visit 3, 4, 5, 7 or 10 attractions from a choice of over 50! See the big apple from up high at the ...
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#2Empire State Building Tickets with Optional VIP Skip-the-Line Access
The World’s Most Famous Building is a must-see for its Observatory’s spectacular indoor and outdoor 360-degree views from the heart of Manhattan. Be transpor...
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#3Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island & Battery Park Tour with Pedestal Access
From the Statue of Liberty—that beacon of freedom that welcomed immigrants into New York Harbor—to Ellis Island, where their fates and futures changed course...
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#4New York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Pop around the Big Apple's must-see sights and can't-miss attractions aboard an open-air double-decker bus. Explore the city at your own pace and consider op...
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#59/11 Memorial & Museum Admission: Skip the Ticket Line
Pay your reverent respects to the victims of 9/11 at the National September 11 Memorial and Museum. Reflect before the quiet fountains where the Twin Towers ...
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#6Harbor Lights & Landmarks Evening Cruise
Step aboard a spacious cruise ship for an evening on the water—taking in the sights in the glow of the setting sun as the lights flicker to life in the City ...
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#7Statue of Liberty, 9/11 Memorial & One World Observatory
See all the most iconic sites of Lower Manhattan without the endless waiting and fewer crowds during this comprehensive guided tour. This immersive experienc...
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#8The Lion King On Broadway
As the curtain comes up on the African savannah, set off on an enthralling African adventure into the heart of Disney’s classic tale—The Lion King. Journey w...
#9New York Pass: 90+ Attractions, Museums & Tours
See the big apple from up high at the world famous Empire State building, plus over 90 other attractions with the New York Pass. Choose a 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7...
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#10NYC TV & Movie Tour
Take an entertaining guided bus tour of New York City-based TV and movie locations. Discover celebrity homes, iconic hotels, and restaurants while learning f...
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Places To Go In New York
If you've somehow managed to let New York City escape your wanderings, it's time to do something about that. Its world-famous landmarks might seem familiar, but until you've walked a Manhattan mile, dwarfed in the shadows of its soaring skyscrapers, you don't really know what a New York minute feels like. You've never strolled through a park so storied and historic as Central Park, where an ancient Egyptian obelisk shares space with a nostalgic merry-go-round, and natural rocky outcrops with formal gardens. And you haven't historically engaged with this nation's immigrant experience until you've beheld Lady Liberty herself. The list of things to do in New York is endless, but it's time to start checking off some of its most unforgettable experiences.
Things to Do in New York
You already know a lot about what there is to do in New York with no guide book necessary, so while you're enjoying breakfast at one of the many New York hotels, jot down a list of landmarks you intend to see. It will surely include the Empire State Building, so dust off those toast crumbs, finish your coffee, and set about scaling this icon of architecture. Day or night, the panorama from its observation deck encompasses an urban geometric puzzle of shadows and light interrupted only by rivers—themselves conquered by monumental bridges—and more metropolis beyond. Museums and cultural institutions are so prevalent as to seem almost mundane, but New York vacation packages give you the opportunity to absorb some of the finest exhibits and shows in the country. See masterpieces of modern art at the Guggenheim, meteorites and dinosaur skeletons at the American Museum of Natural History, and the racy high-kicks of the Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall. But not all of the most enticing New York attractions are in Manhattan. Consider the timeless fun of a seaside amusement park on Coney Island, the hipster boutiques of Williamsburg, and the Bronx Zoo.
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