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All NYC Sightseeing: Statue of Liberty and More! |
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Visit New York City and see The Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Ground Zero, The Brooklyn Bridge, Central Park, Rockefeller Center, The Empire State Building, and so much more! Explore New York City on Gray Line or Circle Line tours. There are so many things to do in New York City!
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 Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Escorted Tour
The Statue of Liberty is more than a monument - she is a beloved friend, and a living symbol of freedom to the world. Ellis Island is the historic gateway to America, where millions of immigrants passed through between 1892 and 1955. No trip to New York City is complete without visiting the Statue of Liberty and the Ellis Island Immigration Museum. The absolute easiest way for you to visit Lady Liberty is on this escorted and guided tour departing from a convenient midtown Manhattan location. Our guide will take you to Battery Park on the subway where you'll board the ferry to Liberty Island. You'll receive a special reserved Monument Access Pass allowing you entry into the Statue of Liberty at a pre-reserved time - the only way that you can actually get inside the Statue! You will be able to view inside the Statue through a glass ceiling, and walk out onto the Statue’s observation deck to see the panoramic views of the New York City skyline and harbor. Then you may return to Battery Park or visit Ellis Island and the Immigration Museum on your own. Approximately 5.5 hours.
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 Ground Zero and Statue of Liberty Tour
Get onto the site of Ground Zero and inside the Statue of Liberty on this inspirational, in-depth 5-hour tour of historic New York. Two of the most visited sites in New York City are the Statue of Liberty and Ground Zero, the site of the former World Trade Center Twin Towers. however most visitors are unaware that only a limited few are allowed inside the Statue of Liberty - reservations are necessary and difficult to obtain. This exclusive NYCVP walking and sightseeing tour not only gets you inside Lady Liberty, but it also provides a visit to the scene of tragedy and heroism at Ground Zero. This educational tour is hosted and escorted by an experienced, licensed New York City tour guide.
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 Ground Zero/Lower Manhattan Walking Tour
Salute the past and the future on this 3-hour guided tour! Visit the single most historic area in the United States. Pay tribute to this great nation as you learn the rich and exciting history of NYC and America. Tour the former World Trade Center Twin Towers (Ground Zero), the 16-acre site of unparalleled heroism. This moving and educational tour takes you through lower Manhattan where you will also see such icons as Wall Street, the Woolworth Building, and a virtual Skyscraper Museum.
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 Insider's View Breakfast at the Renaissance New York 3rd Floor Club Lounge
This unique NYCVP special event features a view* of the parade through floor to ceiling windows, and includes a full breakfast buffet starting at 8am. To make the experience truly memorable you'll have your choice of a tour Wednesday Afternoon Balloon Inflation Thursday Evening Holiday Lights Motorcoach Sightseeing Tour.
Tax and gratuity is included at the Party Breakfast.
*--Note: Window views are primarily onto 47th Street, at an angle to the 7th Avenue parade route.
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 Stay Warm at Applebee's
Enjoy the sights and sounds of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Broadway – with the convenience and comfort of an indoor facility at your disposal where you can relax, unwind, have a bite to eat or a warm beverage, use restroom facilities, and escape unkind weather! |
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 Breakfast with Santa Claus
Join the Jolly Old Elf himself for breakfast in Times Square at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill! Whether you are 2 or 62 there is nothing more memorable than the time you sat on Santa’s lap and asked for that special gift. New York City Vacation Packages is offering an exclusive limited seating breakfast with Santa on select dates. Why fight the crowds and large lines for a moment with Santa when you can share in this intimate gathering?
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 Holiday Lights Motorcoach Sightseeing Tour
"It's a Christmas spectacle you don't want to miss!" The color, the pageantry and the lights of Christmas in New York City ... you'll see it all on this deluxe motorcoach tour hosted by a licensed tour guide that will surely be the highlight of your Christmas vacation in the Big Apple.
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 Christmas Holiday Walking Tour
A Christmas Walking Tour of Rockefeller Center and 5th Avenue will light up your holiday season! On this 75-minute tour, hosted by a team of Christmas historians and architects, learn about Christmas history, decorations, Gotham legends, and the role New York has played in shaping today's Christmas culture. Guides will delight you as they show you hidden holiday treasures. Stroll through the streets of midtown Manhattan and learn about the rich history of the famed Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree and festive 5th Avenue windows. Drink in the holiday lore of midtown Manhattan. Photo ops abound.
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 New Year's Eve Exclusive! VIP Celebration at Applebees overlooking Broadway!
This party doesn't stop - stay cozy, have a toast as we watch the ball drop on our TVs - or you can venture out to the sidewalks of Broadway to join in as the crowd welcomes the New Year!
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 Gray Line All Loops Tour
48 or 72 hours of double decker fun! The All Loops Tour includes four separate double decker tour loops that allow you to enjoy the best of Manhattan and Brooklyn with unlimited hop-on, hop-off opportunities at over 50 stops. Includes the Uptown Loop, Downtown Loop, Brooklyn Loop, and Night Tour. Narration in English. All Loops Tour is valid between 9am and 5pm. Tours operate daily except Christmas and New Year's Day.
All Loops Tour - 48-Hour Pass
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All Loops Tour - 72-Hour
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 Gray Line All Loops Tour and Statue of Liberty
48 hours of double decker fun! The All Loops Tour includes four separate double decker tour loops that allow you to enjoy the best of Manhattan and Brooklyn with unlimited hop-on, hop-off opportunities at over 50 stops. Also includes a Statue of Liberty/Ellis Island ferry ticket. Please note that this ticket is for the ferry only and does not allow access into the Statue. Valid for 48-hours between 9am and 5pm. Includes the Uptown Loop, Downtown Loop, Brooklyn Loop, and Night Tour. Narration in English. Tours operate daily except Christmas and New Year's Day.
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 Gray Line All Loops Tour and CityPass
Include the New York CityPass with the All Loops Tour and become a New York expert! With the CityPass, you can visit 6 famous and unforgettable NYC attractions - The American Museum of Natural History, Guggenheim Museum, The Museum of Modern Art, Circle Line 2-hour Cruise, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Empire State Building Observatory and audio tour. Each CityPass booklet of tickets provides free admissions, helps you bypass tickets lines and has loads of helpful information, insider's tips, and more. You have nine days to visit each attraction (once) beginning the day you first use your CityPass.
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 Gray Line Manhattan Comprehensive Motorcoach Tour
Enjoy a full day 8.5 hour guided motorcoach tour including a 1-hour Statue of Liberty Harbor Cruise, admission to the Top of the Rock observation deck and lunch.
Accompanied by a professional tour guide, see all of Manhattan from Uptown to Downtown - the new Times Square, Madison Square Garden, the Flatiron building, Greenwich Village, SoHo, Little Italy and Battery Park. Continue driving up to Central Park, the Cathedral St. John the Divine, Grant's Tomb, Harlem, the Museum Mile, Fifth Avenue, Rockefeller Center and more. Includes buffet lunch, Statue of Liberty Harbor Cruise, and admission to the Top of the Rock Observation Deck.
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 Special Occasion Evening
You'll depart in your limousine for an enchanting evening ... first, the astonishing view of the City high above Rockefeller Center at Top of the Rock ... then, the ambiance and flair of the City's only rooftop revolving restaurant, The View. Your limousine will transport you to Top of the Rock, to The View, and back to your hotel. Includes limousine, Top of the Rock admission and dinner at The View (including tax and gratuity). Daily except holidays.
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Discover the hidden jewels of New York Harbor including the Statue of Liberty, the Manhattan Skyline, Ellis Island , the Brooklyn Bridge and 400 years of NYC, all this and more with a one-hour tour that explores NYC’s past and shows the best views of its present. It tells the story of the harbor from its first settlement, through 9/11 and to the present.
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 New York Water Taxi's Sunset Cruise
The New York Water Taxi’s Sunset Cruise is the ultimate New York experience; a cruise at sunset shows the city at its best. This one and a half hour cruise features the Statue of Liberty, the Ellis Island, the Brooklyn Bridge and of course the magic of a Big Apple Sunset.
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 Empire State Building Observatory
See the most visited NYC attraction! The Empire State Building, a New York City Landmark and a National Historic Landmark, soars more than a quarter of a mile into the atmosphere above the heart of Manhattan. The 86th floor Observatory, at 1,050 feet (320 meters), offers panoramic views from within a glass enclosed pavilion and from the surrounding open-air promenade. From the people who fell in love here, to the ones who have returned with their children and grandchildren, everyone recognizes the building not only as an awe-inspiring landmark, which offers one of the most spectacular views on earth, but an unequaled symbol of American ingenuity and Art Deco architecture. Since the Observatory opened to the public in 1931, almost 100 million visitors have thrilled to the awe-inspiring vision of the city beneath them.
Admission can be FREE when you book any NYCVP Vacation Package! |
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 Empire State Building and NY SKYRIDE Combo
Avoid the lengthy lines by visiting 2 great attractions at one attractive price! Enjoy NY SKYRIDE, the City's only aerial virtual tour simulator - one of the top 10 attractions in the Big Apple - and then journey to the 86th floor observatory of the Empire State Building!
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 Top of the Rock Observation Deck
Top of the Rock is an experience in New York City history and scenery that culminates with unparalleled views of New York City from the newly renovated Observation Deck on the 70th floor of 30 Rockefeller Plaza, in the heart of midtown Manhattan at Rockefeller Center. Panels of fully transparent safety glass - the only thing between our visitors and the city - are crystal clear for perfect open-air viewing. The view itself is unique and astonishing, unobstructed for 360 degrees, and stretching for miles in every direction. It includes a panorama of Central Park and the northern half of Manhattan that can't be found anywhere else. New York's other landmarks are visible as well, including the Chrysler Building, Times Square, the Hudson River, the East River, the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Statue of Liberty. It is, quite simply, the most spectacular view in New York City. Reserved-time tickets eliminate long lines and ensure that the deck is never overcrowded. And because Top of the Rock's Observation Deck is open 365 days a year, it is the ideal perch to watch the seasons unfold. Or simply to take in an amazing sunset.
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 Circle Line 3-Hour Cruise
Enjoy a relaxed and refreshing 3-hour cruise as you discover the secrets of the city. You'll circumnavigate Manhattan Island and see it all - 3 rivers, 7 major bridges, 5 boroughs, over 25 world renowned landmarks and, of course, a magnificent close-up of the Statue of Liberty. Beverages, food and souvenirs are available on board.
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Circle Line 2-Hour Cruise
Experience the grandeur of New York on our 2-hour city highlights tour. You'll enjoy magnificent views of the world's premier skyline and a close-up view of Lady Liberty. Sail down the Hudson, cruise around the Battery, up the East River, and under the Brooklyn, Manhattan and Williamsburg Bridges to the United Nations and back. Beverages, food and souvenirs are available on board.
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 Circle Line Sunset Harbor Lights Cruise
This dramatic 2-hour cruise sails down the Hudson, around the Battery, up the East River, and under the Brooklyn, Manhattan and Williamsburg Bridges. Bask in the glow of the setting sun and be dazzled by millions of glistening city lights. Enjoy soft music and light commentary as you sip your favorite cocktail and watch the sun set ... or the moon rise. Beverages, food and souvenirs are available on board.
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 30 Minute "Beast" Speedboat Ride
Don't miss "The Beast" - New York's very own thrilling speedboat ride. Your daring captain will take you for a wet n' wild ride through the New York harbor. Hold onto your hats and get ready for the ride of your life because for 30 fun-filled minutes, you'll be soaring past the skyscrapers at a heart-pounding 45 miles per hour. We'll stop for a close-up of the Statue of Liberty where you'll have a quick photo-op. It's a pure thrill!
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Circle Line 75-Minute Liberty Cruise
Hop onboard for a quick and inspirational lower harbor sail on our 75-minute cruise. See and hear about the majestic Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island's historic immigration center and the World Financial Center. Stare up at the awesome skyscrapers that make our fabulous skyline come alive. Beverages, food and souvenirs are available on board.
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Private Limo Tour
Enjoy the fun, comfort and privacy of a New York City Limo Tour! See New York in your own limo with your own private New York City Guide. Your tour will include what YOU want to see!
You can choose the itinerary - or you can tell your private tour guide exactly what you'd like to see.
Tours are 3 hours long. You can extend the tour at an additional cost if you'd like. Choose your departure time and date when you book your tour.
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Visit the city's most exciting scenic attractions with your native NY tour guide and photographer. Take advantage of this opportunity to get the true taste of New York while on this amazing comprehensive tour of the Big Apple. You will explore as many sights as time will allow within your 2 hour itinerary. Your private photo walking tour can include these popular destinations: Times Square, the Theater District, Central Park, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Grand Central Station, Uptown Manhattan (Harlem and The Apollo Theater), Downtown Manhattan (The Financial District, Wall Street and The World Trade Center Site), and The Brooklyn Bridge.
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 Private Photo Tour 3-Hour
Memories are forever and you will have them to share with friends and family when you select this comprehensive private photo walking tour of the Big Apple. You will spend 3 hours exploring the Big Apple.
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 Madame Tussauds Wax Museum - Classic Pass
Enjoy our general attraction of over 200 wax figures and entrance to our live interactive horror experience – “Scream." Strike a pose and dazzle the paparazzi. Sing live at the American Idol Experience. Forecast the weather with Al Roker. Or make Jennifer Lopez blush! In a city with millions of things to see and do, there is only one place where over 200 of the world's top celebrities provide you with an interactive experience of a lifetime. Located on 42nd Street in Times Square, this new $50 million attraction showcases life-like, three dimensional wax figures of celebrities from the worlds of entertainment, music, sports, politics and history. Open 365 days a year.
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 Madame Tussauds Wax Museum - All-Access Pass
Madame Tussauds' All-Access Pass includes entry to Madame Tussauds and the Chamber of Horrors, and "Scream," as well as our brand new Cinema 4-D, our “Behind the Scenes – Making of a Wax Figure,” and “The Story – Madame Marie Tussauds” experiences. Walk the red carpet and make your grand entrance to the start-studded opening night party. Get the latest gossip from the rich and famous. Be careful not to get caught in the tabloids, the paparazzi are relentless! Open 365 days a year.
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 Harlem Gospel Tour (Sunday)
Explore legendary Harlem and its current Renaissance with tour guides intimately familiar with this splendid neighborhood. Travel through a rich and diverse Harlem, from grand row houses of Striver's Row to the cobblestone streets of Sylvan Terrace. View the historic Morris-Jumel Mansion from 1785, the Apollo Theater, and Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. Attend an authentic church service and enjoy the sounds of soul-stirring gospel music and choirs.
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Harlem Gospel Tour with Soul Food Brunch (Sunday)
Explore legendary Harlem and its current Renaissance with tour guides intimately familiar with this splendid neighborhood. Travel through a rich and diverse Harlem, from grand row houses of Striver's Row to the cobblestone streets of Sylvan Terrace. View the historic Morris-Jumel Mansion from 1785, the Apollo Theater, and Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. Attend an authentic church service and enjoy the sounds of soul-stirring gospel music and choirs. Afterwards, enjoy a delicious soul food brunch.
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Harlem Gospel Tour (Wednesday)
Explore legendary Harlem and its current Renaissance with tour guides intimately familiar with this splendid neighborhood. Travel through a rich and diverse Harlem, from grand row houses of Striver's Row to the cobblestone streets of Sylvan Terrace. View the historic Morris-Jumel Mansion from 1785, the Apollo Theater, and Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. Witness the beautiful acapella sounds of the ARC Gospel choir during our mid-week hour of power and hear their powerful voices singing songs of praise and share their experience.
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Harlem Gospel Tour with Lunch (Wednesday)
Explore legendary Harlem and its current Renaissance with tour guides intimately familiar with this splendid neighborhood. Travel through a rich and diverse Harlem, from grand row houses of Striver's Row to the cobblestone streets of Sylvan Terrace. View the historic Morris-Jumel Mansion from 1785, the Apollo Theater, and Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. Witness the beautiful acapella sounds of the ARC Gospel choir during our mid-week hour of power and hear their powerful voices singing songs of praise and share their experience. Afterwards, enjoy a delicious soul food lunch.
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 NBC Studio Tour
Since 1933, NBC has offered this historic behind the scenes tour that takes you through the halls and into the studios of NBC's New York operations. The first stop on this 70-minute tour is the NBC History Theatre, where you will learn about NBC's early days in radio. Your NBC Page will tell you about some of the network's early sound effect techniques and NBC's transition into television. Then Katie Couric and Matt Lauer (on video) take you down memory lane to show you where NBC has been and where we are today. The tour gives you the opportunity to enter and visit some of NBC's most famous studios.
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 American Museum of Natural History General Admission
The American Museum of Natural History is one of the largest and most innovative natural history museums, housing the greatest natural science collection and largest dinosaur fossil collection in the world. Offering hundreds of exhibits, including the famous dinosaur halls, the Hall of Biodiversity, the Akeley Hall of African Mammals, and the Hall of Planet Earth, this museum is a must see for all. The Rose Center for Earth and Space features hands-on, interactive exhibits exploring the galaxies, stars, and planets.
Admission can be FREE when you book any NYCVP Vacation Package! |
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 American Museum of Natural History Admission + Space Show
Enjoy hundreds of world-famous exhibits at the American Museum of Natural History, plus the breathtaking new space show, "Cosmic Collisions" at the Rose Center for Earth and Space. Presented in the Hayden Planetarium Space Theater, which houses the world's largest virtual reality simulator, "Cosmic Collisions" launches visitors on a thrilling trip through space and time to explore hypersonic impacts that drive the dynamic and continuing evolution of the universe.
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American Museum of Natural History Super Saver Admission
Includes admission to the Museum, Rose Center for Earth and Space and most permanent exhibitions, and also includes admission to special exhibitions, IMAX® movies and space shows for a full day.
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 Radio City Music Hall Stage Door Tour
No trip to New York is complete without a tour of the legendary Radio City Music Hall. Take a step back in time at the showplace of the nation where entertainers have performed for over seven decades. Located in the heart of Rockefeller Center, the Music Hall holds countless stories and secrets. Learn about the legendary events and shows that have taken place on the Great Stage and admire the vast Radio City art collection. And as an exciting climax to the Stage Door Tour, guests will go backstage and meet one of the world-famous Radio City Rockettes!
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 New York New York Morning Sightseeing
Discover the different facets of Manhattan and its various ethnic neighborhoods. Enjoy all the major sights in the city: drive past Columbus Circle, Lincoln Center, the Cathedral of Saint John The Divine, Central Park, Fifth Avenue, and Rockefeller Center. You will discover the best of midtown with Times Square and the Chrysler Building, downtown's Village, artsy SoHo, the bustling streets of Chinatown, Little Italy's sidewalk cafes and the busy Wall Street area. From Battery Park, enjoy the view of Lady Liberty in all of her majesty. Return to midtown or end the tour at the South Street Seaport, where you can opt for an exciting boat ride or a walk through the mall. In English and French.
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| All-Access New York
This all inclusive package includes tours, admissions to popular attractions and museums, and 4 meals (2 lunches and 2 dinners), for one discounted price! Includes:
- Gray Line's All Loops Tour
- Empire State Building Observatory
- Statue of Liberty Ferry
- Radio City Music Hall Stage Door Tour
- Circle Line 2-hour Tour
- American Museum of Natural History
- New York Skyride
- New-York Historical Society
- "Take Two" lunch at Planet Hollywood
- Lunch at Lindy's
- Dinner at Langan's Restaurant and
- Dinner at Charley O's
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 Horse Drawn Carriage Ride Through Central Park
Day or evening during your stay (weather permitting). Enjoy a 20-minute excursion through the most famous park in the world! Begin your ride from elegant Central Park South and journey into "New York's Backyard" aboard the classic carriages featured in movies and TV shows. A typical journey takes you past many Park statues, Wollman Rink, Sheep Meadow, the Pond, the Zoo and the Carousel. Gratuity is included in the price.
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Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Ferry Ticket
Buy your tickets to the Statue of Liberty/Ellis Island ferry in advance and avoid the lengthy ticket purchase line. Liberty and Ellis Islands are accessible only by ferry service. One round trip ferry ticket includes visits to both islands, and entry to the Ellis Island Immigration Museum, but does not include any tours or access inside the Statue of Liberty. Departs daily from Battery Park. Please note that this ticket is for the ferry only and does not allow access into the Statue. For information on our Escorted Tour of Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island including a visit INSIDE the Statue, click here.
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 Soul Food and Jazz
Relive the high-stepping, fun-loving nights of the 1920’s! Tour Harlem with a professional guide and learn about the neighborhood's role in the history of jazz. See the site of the original Cotton Club, where Duke Ellington and Lena Horne spent hours wowing crowds from around the world. Drive past the site of the Savoy Ballroom where Benny Goodman and Chick Webb fought it out during their “Battle of the Bands,” and where the “Charleston,” “Lindy Hop” and the “Big Apple” dances were firmly cemented into American culture. See the world-famous Apollo Theater, where Sarah Vaughan and Ella Fitzgerald won the popular “Amateur Night,” which still boasts standing room only audiences every Wednesday night. So forget the A Train and join us for a great night out in Harlem.
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 On Location Tours featuring Sex and the City Hotspots
Follow in the fancy footsteps of Carrie & company as they conquered NYC! Drink where they drink, shop where they shop, and gossip where they gossip. Visit over 40 locations used in the show. Sit on Carrie’s apartment stoop. Enjoy a cupcake at the bakery where Carrie and Miranda ate. Stop at a bar used on Sex and the City. Visit the church where Samantha meets “The Friar.” Go on location to the gallery in SoHo where Charlotte worked. See the furniture store where Aidan designed his pieces.
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 On Location Tours featuring Sopranos Sites
See where this hit show was shot on a bus tour through Sopranoland. Take a peek inside Bada Bing’s and Satriales, Tony's pork store hangout. Sit on the steps of the diner where Chris was shot. Go on location to the high school where A.J. dumped pizza boxes into the pool. See Pizzaland, the Muffler Man, and other sites from the opening credits. Enjoy a cannoli while listening to behind-the-scenes info on The Sopranos.
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 On Location Tours featuring New York TV and Movie Sites
Tour New York TV and Movie Sites and straddle fiction and reality as you visit the locations that you’ve seen on both the big and small screens. The tour showcases more than 60 locations from Will & Grace, Seinfeld, I Am Legend, Ugly Betty, Gossip Girl, Men in Black, The Devil Wears Prada and many more! Tours are led by local actors – come ready to sing your favorite theme songs!
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 On Location Tours featuring Central Park Movie Sites
Visit The Boathouse Cafe used in When Harry Met Sally. Go on location to the Bandshell from Breakfast at Tiffany's and Kramer vs. Kramer. Take photos at Tavern on the Green, used in Ghostbusters. Feed pigeons where Macaulay Culkin fed them in Home Alone II. Take a water break at Bethesda Fountain, used in Ransom and One Fine Day. Stop at Wollman Rink, used in movies like Love Story and Serendipity. This is a walking tour, so wear comfortable walking shoes!
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 A Slice Of Brooklyn Pizza Tour
“A Slice Of Brooklyn Pizza Tour” invites New Yorkers and tourists alike to climb aboard the city’s only guided bus tour of Brooklyn’s BEST pizzerias. Join us for this 4 1/2 hour foodie romp through Brooklyn. The tour includes pizza, soft drinks and an audio-visual historical tour of Brooklyn’s famous movie locations, landmarks and points of interest. During this tour you’ll learn about and see some of the things that have made Brooklyn famous.
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 Lady Liberty 6-8 Minute Helicopter Tour
Experience the thrill of a helicopter flight while flying south down the Hudson River. See Downtown Manhattan, the Financial District, Ellis and Governors Island and the world famous Statue of Liberty. As you return north up the Hudson River you will view the skyline of Manhattan including the Empire State Building!
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Big Apple 12-15 Minute Helicopter Tour
See the United State's most famous landmark, the Statue of Liberty, so close you can almost reach out and touch her! Your flight continues north viewing Ellis and Governors Islands. As you soar toward Midtown you'll get a birds-eye-view of Manhattan's famous skyscrapers, the Empire State Building, Chrysler, Woolworth and Met Life Buildings. Before returning to the heliport you have excellent photo-ops of the George Washington Bridge and the world renowned Central Park!
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 New York, New York 16-20 Minute Helicopter Tour
An enhanced harbor tour that includes views of New York City's five boroughs. Your tour begins along the Hudson River, passing Ellis Island and allowing for an intimate birds-eye-view of the Statue of Liberty. You will also get spectacular views of Governors Island and the Verrazano Bridge (which joins Brooklyn and Staten Island) before returning up the Hudson, past the aircraft carrier USS Intrepid to view midtown's famous skyscrapers: Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, and Met Life Building, along with Central Park, Yankee Stadium, Cathedral of St. John the Divine, Columbia University, George Washington Bridge, and the Palisades of New Jersey.
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 Garment District Diva Trek
A fantastic four-hour shopping trek that will whisk you away to behind the scene Private Showrooms not available to the general public. The Elegant Tightwad Garment District Diva leads you to the best buys on current season designer clothes and accessories at wholesale prices and below.
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 SoHo and NoLita Shopping Adventure
Shop quaint NoLita and bustling SoHo, NYC's hottest shopping neighborhoods, where celebrities like Julia Roberts and Scarlett Johansson get their style. Highlights include trendy shopping, the architecture of the Cast Iron Historic District, unique boutiques, neighborhood trivia and celebrity gossip. This guided tour is recommended for visitors of all ages who want to experience NYC like a native, get exclusive discounts and taste local treats. Great shopping and window-shopping in New York’s hippest neighborhoods! Highlights of this two hour tour include: the hidden gems of both SoHo and NoLita, boutiques frequented by celebs, stylists and fashion insiders, NY’s secret trend-launching stores, a one-of-a-kind food shop, and photo opportunities of Cast Iron Architecture.
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 Garment Center Shopping Tour
Shop like an industry insider in the Garment Center, the epicenter of fashion. Be taken to private showrooms not accessible to the public and the hot sample sales of the day, where clothing and accessories can be purchased below wholesale. You will see the buildings that house the world famous designers and learn how this booming industry impacts fashion the world over. Private showrooms, sample sales, trim and notion stores make this the perfect tour for bargain hunters, fashionistas, crafters and all around super shoppers.
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 New York SkyRide
NY SKYRIDE is a fun filled combination of movie-motion and sights rolled up into New York’s only aerial virtual tour simulator. With your guides, “Scotty” of Star Trek fame, and actor Kevin Bacon, guests lift off from atop the Empire State Building, soar through the Manhattan skyline, glide past the Statue of Liberty, rise above Yankee Stadium, scale the Brooklyn Bridge, and even experience the famous Coney Island Cyclone. The NY SKYRIDE is a remarkable IMAX® style presentation combining high-definition technology and special effects, custom designed seats and a two story high screen - all while remaining on the 2nd floor of the Empire State Building. Through the magic of advanced flight simulation, New York Skyride puts the passenger in the middle of the action. Open 365 days a year.
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 Half-Day Foreign Language City Tour
Multi-Lingual City tour in German, French, Japanese, Italian, and Spanish. See all of Manhattan in the comfort of a deluxe motorcoach, and listen in your own language! An interesting and fact-filled narration guides you on your drive through the most famous uptown and downtown neighborhoods and icons: Harlem, Museum Mile, Central Park, Times Square, the Empire State Building, Greenwich Village, Lincoln Center, Grant's Tomb, United Nations, St. Patrick's Cathedral and many more.
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Half-Day Foreign Language City Tour Plus All Loops Tour
A multilingual motorcoach tour with 48 hours of double decker fun! Available in German, French, Japanese, Italian and Spanish. See all of Manhattan in the comfort of a deluxe motorcoach, and listen in your own language! An interesting and fact-filled narration guides you on your drive through the most famous uptown and downtown neighborhoods and icons: Harlem, Museum Mile, Central Park, Times Square, the Empire State Building, Greenwich Village, Lincoln Center, Grant's Tomb, United Nations, St. Patrick's Cathedral and many more.
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Gray Line Downtown Loop
Where history meets technology, the neighborhoods on the Downtown Loop are some of the oldest and some of the newest in Manhattan. Stops will include Greenwich Village, where the literary past comes alive, and the New Times Square, Empire State Building - an icon of architecture, as well as the Flatiron building and Union Square shopping districts, SoHo, Chinatown, Little Italy, Lower East Side, East Village, Rockefeller Center and more. Your ticket is valid for 24 hours, so hop-on and hop-off when and where you want.
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 Gray Line Uptown Loop
This hop-on, hop-off bus tour takes you to some of the most romantic sights in New York and to a world of cultural diversity - from famous museums and churches to the vibrant neighborhoods of Harlem. Stops include Central Park West, Lincoln Center, Dakota Apartments, American Museum of Natural History, Cathedral of St. John the Divine, Grant's Tomb, Apollo Theater, Harlem Market, the Museum Mile, Guggenheim, Metropolitan Museum, Central Park and Fifth Avenue. Your ticket is valid for 24 hours, so hop-on and hop-off when and where you want.
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 Gray Line Night Tour
See New York when it sparkles - the Empire State Building, Greenwich Village, SoHo, Chinatown, the Lower East Side, Rockefeller Center, Manhattan Bridge (weather permitting), Brooklyn and more. 2-hour tour.
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 Gray Line Niagara Falls Day Trip by Air
See the awe-inspiring 12,000 year old Falls of Niagara, where over 50,000 honeymooners visit each year. Includes roundtrip airfare, transfers, half-day guided tour of Niagara Falls from the American and Canadian sides, Maid-of-the Mist boat ride (May - October) or Scenic Tunnels, and buffet lunch at a restaurant with panoramic view of the Falls.
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 Washington DC One-Day Tour by Rail
Visit the nation's capitol on this 4-hour guided sightseeing tour. See the Lincoln, Vietnam, Korean and Marine Corps memorials; Arlington Cemetery and Tomb of the Unknown; views of US Capitol, Library of Congress, FBI Building, White House, Embassy Row, Georgetown, and US Navy Memorial. Then have lunch at Union Station food court. Roundtrip train fare between New York and Washington DC.
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 Gray Line Woodbury Common Factory Shopping Outlet
Shop til you drop at this 220-store outlet mall in a village-like setting, just an hour from Manhattan. This bus excursion takes to the world's most impressive collection of designer and name brand outlets such as Adidas, Banana Republic, Calvin Klein, Coach, Donna Karan, Giorgio Armani, Gucci, Max Mara, Nautica, Nike, Versace, Levi's, Salvadore Ferragamo and much more - including a large food court and sit down restaurants. Includes roundtrip bus, special V.I.P. discount booklet with additional savings at selected stores.
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 Bear Mountain Cruise
Enjoy a leisurely cruise as you view the beautiful fall foliage and the historic splendor along the Hudson River. Stop in upstate New York for a picnic lunch (pre-order required) and visit the fun Octoberfest festivities. Beverages, food and souvenirs are available on board.
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 Carolines on Broadway Chuckles Appetizer Package
Caroline’s on Broadway "America's Premier Comedy Nightclub" is one of the top live entertainment venues in New York City. Caroline’s on Broadway presents the very best comedians seven days a week, 365 days a year. This package includes admission to the show with V.I.P. seating, top shelf open bar in the show room and your choice from a select menu of 4 appetizers and unlimited soda, coffee or tea.
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Carolines on Broadway Giggles Meal Package
This package includes admission to the show with V.I.P. seating, top shelf open bar in the show room and your choice from a select menu of 2 appetizers, sandwich or pasta and unlimited soda, coffee or tea.
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New York CityPass
Visit 6 famous and unforgettable NYC attractions for one low price - The American Museum of Natural History, Guggenheim Museum, The Museum of Modern Art, Circle Line 2-hour Cruise, Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Empire State Building Observatory and audio tour. Each CityPass booklet of tickets provides free admissions, helps you bypass tickets lines, and has loads of helpful information, insider's tips, and more. You have nine days to visit each attraction (once) beginning the day you first use your CityPass.
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Water Taxi Two-Day Hop On- Hop Off
Visitors to the Big Apple can hop on New York Water Taxi during the day and hop off wherever they’d like along regularly scheduled routes to experience the city like a true New Yorker.
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Observatory Tour of Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty is more than a monument - she is a beloved friend, and a living symbol of freedom to the world. Ellis Island is the historic gateway to America, where millions of immigrants passed through between 1892 and 1955. No trip to New York City is complete without visiting the Statue of Liberty and the Ellis Island Immigration Museum. You'll receive a special reserved Monument Access Pass allowing you entry into the Statue of Liberty at a pre-reserved time - the only way that you can actually get inside the Statue! You will be able to view inside the Statue through a glass ceiling, and walk out onto the Statue’s observation deck to see the panoramic views of the New York City skyline and harbor. Then you may return to Battery Park or visit Ellis Island and the Immigration Museum. Includes roundtrip ferry ticket from Battery Park to Liberty and Ellis Islands.
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 Rockefeller Center Guided Tour
Discover the stories behind the creation of Rockefeller Center! A Rockefeller Center Historian will be your guide as you travel through the buildings, gardens and spaces that make up this wondrous "city within a city." Join us as we unveil the treasured, historical, and inspiring stories that only the world-renowned Rockefeller Center has to offer-from John D. Rockefeller's true vision of what the center should be, to what it is today. There is a story for each story that has been built, a story for each amazing Art Deco work of art, and a story for guests of all ages. You will be treated to an uninterrupted account of this marvel as each tour guest follows along with his or her own personal headset. This closed circuit connection to the tour guide makes this tour unique amidst the hustle and bustle of New York City and Rockefeller Center. It is hands down the best view of Rockefeller Center from the ground up! Let us share some of these wondrous stories with you.
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 Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the world’s finest museums and a must-see on your visit to NYC. The Museum's comprehensive collection contains more than two million works of art from ancient through modern times. With Egyptian mummies, Islamic carvings, Renaissance paintings, historic and modern costumes, Native American masks and 20th century decorative arts, there’s something for everyone. Admission is free when you book any NYCVP Vacation package!
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 Ripley's Believe It or Not! Times Square
Located in the heart of Times Square, our collection of more than 500 astonishing artifacts displayed in more than 20 distinct, interactive galleries includes the bizarre, incredible, mysterious and fascinating.
Guests are astounded by such rarities ranging from a baseball uniform worn by Babe Ruth to the world's largest collection of shrunken heads.
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 USS Intrepid Sea Air Space Museum
Following a 2 year leave for restoration and renovation, the Intrepid Museum Complex now boasts new exhibits, interactive elements, newly opened areas of the ship and a completely restored aircraft collection, all along side the former USS Growler submarine and British Airways Concorde. Her home at Pier 86, open to the public, has also been completely renovated and now features a welcoming, park-like atmosphere.
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 Ground Zero Museum Workshop Tour
See striking photographic images, artifacts from the recovery that tell a story, items worn by recovery workers, actual tools that were used to dig with and rare, video footage from inside the WTC site displayed on large screen and in surround sound.
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 New-York Historical Society (N-YHS)
N-YHS is one of the oldest cultural institutions in the country and combines timely and substantive special exhibitions with unparalleled museum and library collections for the study of New York and early U.S. history. The N-YHS houses over 40,000 objects ranging from George Washington's camp bed at Valley Forge to the world's largest collection of Tiffany lamps, and manuscripts by U.S. Presidents. The Society is also the repository of one of the nation's preeminent collections of Hudson River School art and American Landscapes in the romantic tradition. Special exhibitions include the “History Responds” series of September 11 related artifacts and presentations.
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 Museum of the City of New York
The essential introduction to New York City, the Museum of the City of New York explores the past, present, and future of New York through groundbreaking exhibitions that offer a behind-the-scenes look at what gives the city its singular character. The Museum is located at the top of Museum Mile on Fifth Avenue. You haven’t been here, until you’ve been here!
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 BODIES...The Exhibition
Now permanent at the South Street Exhibition Centre, 11 Fulton Street, BODIES showcases real human bodies, preserved through a revolutionary technique, giving visitors the opportunity to see themselves like never before. |
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 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Annex-NYC
For the first time ever, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame opens its doors in New York! Feel the rush of a live concert as you experience Rock’s most electrifying performances. |
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 Oasis Day Spa combines a peaceful and beautiful environment, with a highly trained, friendly staff to ensure you a memorable and enjoyable spa experience. We are not about spa trends, but offer spa treatments providing the utmost in relaxation and rejuvenation, along with the latest developments in massage, skincare, hydrotherapy and other spa services. Enhance your vacation in New York City with a visit to Oasis Spa.
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 Bike the Brooklyn Bridge Tour
Pedal on the new riverside bike trail, past famous landmarks, and over the Brooklyn Bridge – the largest suspension bridge in the world when it was first built. See the Hudson River Park, Battery Park, South Street Seaport, Ellis Island, Statue of Liberty, and more!
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 Bike the Greenway and Central Park
oin us for a fabulous bike ride along the new Hudson River Park Greenway and through Central Park. Enjoy spectacular views of the river and city skyline before heading to the famous 843-acre Central Park designed by Frederick Law Olmstead. Visit famous sites such as Strawberry Fields international peace garden, Belvedere Castle, Shakespeare Garden, concert sites, and more! |
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 Day Bike Rental
You’ll love NYC by bike! Experience car-free, fun, easy riding along the scenic Hudson River Park Greenway. Circle Manhattan on the Greenway Path and see the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, South St. Seaport, Central Park, Times Square, and more! The best way to see the Big Apple!
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 NYC Ducks Tour
NYC Ducks, with its quack-tastic new duck mascot, Captain Henry, is the only half-boat, half-bus amphibious vehicle in the nation with an exciting multi-media theater component. In the NYC Ducks Theater, travelers are rocked and splashed through a duck-umentory, replicating Henry Hudson’s stormy voyage across the Atlantic to the New World.
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 Gray Line All Loops Tour & NYC Ducks Tour
First tour by land and then by sea with the All Loops Tour & NYC Ducks Tour. You will enjoy all the highlights of Manhattan for 48 hours on the All Loops Tour. At the river’s edge, the DUCK will enter the NYC Duck Theater for an exhilarating multi-media experience, simulating Henry Hudson’s long sea journey, complete with the sights and sounds and rushing wind of an Atlantic voyage. Then the DUCK splashes into the Hudson River for an explorer’s eye view of the New York skyline.
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 George M. Cohan Theater District Tour
Give your regards to Broadway on this journey through the world’s most famous theatre district. Learn how a group of visionary New Yorkers transformed a collection of horse stables into the world famous Times Square theater district. Seen through the eyes of the original Yankee Doodle Dandy, you will visit legendary theaters such as the New Amsterdam, the Imperial, and the Palace. Follow in your favorite singers’ and dancers’ footsteps in Shubert Alley and discover the rich history of the grandest plays and musicals in and around Times Square.
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 East Village Pub Crawl
Join fellow travelers and locals on a tour of New York City’s oldest classic neighborhood bars that cling fiercely to their traditions.
You will have a drink where New York’s greatest artists, politicians, celebrities, and sports teams have gathered to revel in the spirit of these timeless taverns. See where countless movie scenes have taken place, sit where famous authors have found their inspiration for their greatest works, and drink the same beer that has inspired politicians all the way back to Abraham Lincoln.
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 Hell's Kitchen Pub Crawl
Join a group of fellow travelers and take a walk on the wild side through Manhattan’s infamous Hell’s Kitchen. Starting in Times Square, this journey takes you through the classic bars that have hosted a range of New York City’s most famous stars and playwrights to the infamous headquarters of the Westies gang members. Discover the hidden stories that lurk beyond the pristine confines of Times Square in this classic Irish immigrant neighborhood that earned the title “Hell’s Kitchen.”
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 West Village Pub Crawl
This classic bar tour takes revelers into the heart of Greenwich Village and explores the spiritual home of New York City where immigrants, artists, and students combine to form a classic bohemian culture.
Drink where the Beat Generation poets got their start, experience one of New York City’s classic dive bars with an original jukebox, and live rock history on world famous Bleecker Street. Join us as we drink from the well that has provided the inspiration to so many of our nation’s greatest artists.
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 Chelsea Night Club Tour
Discover the coolest spots and enjoy the company of the crème de la crème of New York nightlife on the Chelsea Night Club Tour.
Experience the glamour of New York City in this exclusive nightlife tour where you skip the lines and go behind the velvet rope into New York City’s best nightlife spots.
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 Empire State Pub Crawl
Discover the magic of the Empire State Building in this magical twilight social experience. Travel back in time with us to the 1930s and explore the majestic art deco Empire State building. Born in the midst of the great depression, this 102-story modern marvel, immortalized in movies from King Kong to Sleepless in Seattle, symbolizes the soaring spirit of New York City. Along with our fast track express passage to the world famous observation deck, join us in an unforgettable group social experience that takes you through dinner at a NY brewery, a virtual experience on the NY SKYRIDE that introduces you to the city, the Empire State Building at twilight, and then enjoy New York City's best local bars on a magical New York City night.
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Clipper City New York City Harbor Tour
Experience the essential landmarks of NYC – the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, the Brooklyn Bridge and the iconic skyline of lower Manhattan on a sail powered-ship. The CLIPPER CITY is a sensory delight and the greenest, most environmentally low-impact and sustainable option for sightseeing or entertaining in NY Harbor.
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Shearwater Daytime New York City Sail
Sail quietly past the Bridges and historic sites of New York Harbor while enjoying the tranquility and wind-powered elegance of this historic ocean cruiser. Depending on the winds and tides, the captain may sail up the Buttermilk Channel or out to the Verrazano Bridge spanning the ocean entrance to NY Harbor.
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Enjoy the intimate and spectacular beauty of the Statue of Liberty & Manhattan's skyline from the decks of a magnificent 82-foot Schooner. With sails unfurled, you will enjoy the casual elegance of a refreshing beverage served by the crew as this ocean tested ship glides comfortably through world famous NY harbor. Bring your cameras to remember the moment forever!
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Shearwater New York City Wine Tasting Sail
The Shearwater Wine Tasting cruise is a unique experience regardless of whether you are a wine connoisseur or a novice. This 2-hour event is casual and fun. This wine tasting Sail is a truly unique way to experience the historic sights of Manhattan.
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Shearwater New York City Brunch Sail
There are few better ways to have Sunday brunch than on a 2-hour group cruise aboard an 82-foot sailboat taking in the stunning sights of Statue of Liberty and NY skyline. In no time you will be feeling the refreshing breeze and warm sun as we set sail.
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 Pre- and Post-Cruise Transportation
This option is available to those who have purchased a Pre or Post Cruise NYC Vacation package with NYCVP.
Private vehicle (SUV or Van) transportation to and from Newark (EWR), LaGuardia (LGA) or John F. Kennedy (JFK) airports and your cruise ship terminal, and transportation from your cruise ship terminal to your midtown Manhattan hotel. Your private vehicle will provide you with 3 separate transfers (from the airport, to or from the cruise ship terminal, and back to the airport), taking away all the worries so you can enjoy a stress-free cruise and New York City vacation! Taxes and tolls are included, as well as gratuities to your drivers.
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 Titanic: the Artifact Exhibition
Discovery Times Square Exposition (Discovery TSX) opens its doors as NYC’s first large-scale exhibition center. Now the planet’s most extraordinary exhibits come to life in 60,000 square feet in the heart of New York City's Times Square. Located in the vast space where The New York Times was printed for almost a century, Discovery TSX will offer enlightenment and education through exposure to the world’s greatest exhibits. Titanic Exhibition runs from through 2/28/10.
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 Da Vinci's Workshop: Inventor, Artist, Dreamer
Discovery Times Square inspires a whole new generation of genius with an all-new exhibition bringing the visionary's inventions to life with full scale, interactive models. Find out how Da Vinci's vision for an airplane, automobile and bridge would have worked – long before they became the modern worlds' reality. Plus, uncover the translations and hidden meanings of the mastermind's paintings, sketches and notebooks through virtual and interactive touch-screen panels. Discover the mind of a genius in this limited, world premier engagement.
Da Vinci's Workshop Exhibition runs from 11/20/09 through 4/4/10.
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Holiday Sightseeing and Events
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 Marriott Marquis Insider's View of Thanksgiving Parade SOLD OUT FOR 2009
Breakfast Buffet beginning at 8am Thanksgiving morning ... then watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade at balloon level from the 8th floor Broadway Lounge of the Marriott Marquis.
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 New York Yankees Games
This is your opportunity to enjoy the 26-time World Champion New York Yankees in their first season in brand new Yankee Stadium! Choose from reserved seats at most Yankees weekend home games.
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 NY Yankees Baseball Tickets and Transportation
It's the first year for brand new Yankee Stadium, and NYCVP has hard-to-get tickets to many games - including transportation to and from Yankee Stadium!
Watch Sabatthia, Texeira, A-Rod and Jeter as the Yankees battle the Major League's best. We even have packages including Wednesday day games in July. Hurry, because these games will sell out quickly!
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 July 4th Picnic in the Park & Spirit City Dinner Cruise
Enjoy a picnic unlike any other ... at the legendary Tavern on the Green in the heart of Central Park! From 1:30-4pm enjoy hamburgers, hot dogs, ribs, chicken and salads, all prepared buffet-style and served in the beautiful outdoor Tavern on the Green garden. Unlimited beer, wine and soda is included, as well as a tasty ice cream sundae bar for dessert. And in the evening you'll see the world-renowned Macy's Fireworks Display aboard the elegant and dazzling Spirit City Dinner Cruise! Enjoy a grand buffet and premium open bar while a talented cast of entertainers perform show tunes and jazz classics for you.
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 July 4th Picnic & Circle Line Fireworks Cruise
Enjoy a picnic unlike any other ... at the legendary Tavern on the Green in the heart of Central Park! From 1:30-4pm enjoy hamburgers, hot dogs, ribs, chicken and salads, all prepared buffet-style and served in the beautiful outdoor Tavern on the Green garden. Unlimited beer, wine and soda is included, as well as a tasty ice cream sundae bar for dessert. Then you'll enjoy a guided and escorted sightseeing tour of historical Manhattan before embarking on Circle Line's festive Fourth of July Cruise. See the awesome Macy's Fireworks light up the night sky as you create your own sparks dancing to a dynamite DJ. Light snack and unlimited soft drinks included. Dress is completely casual.
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 Halloween New York Harbor Cruise
Trick or treat! Celebrate Halloween, while cruising New York’s Harbor!
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on the newly renovated vessel, John James Audubon! Dance the night away
with a live DJ playing music throughout the ship, even on the
observation deck. Come dressed to impress with the best costume for a
chance to win prizes. Remember, Halloween isn’t just for kids!
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Free admission to the Empire State Building
Observatory, Museum of the City of New York or the NY Water Taxi Statue of Liberty Express cruise |
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Free entry to the Museum of Natural History, Metropolitan Museum of Art or Top of the Rock Observation Deck
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VIP Invitation to the CBS Early show
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Shopping discounts at Macy's, Bloomingdale's and South St. Seaport
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Free Gift at Bloomingdale's
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Parking Discounts
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Personal Vacation Planning Assistance |
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