Top New York Attractions & Museums - page 2

Get scenic views of New York City that you won't get anywhere else from the Top of the Rock Observation Deck at the Rockefeller Center. Soak up the sweeping views of the city's landmarks, including the Empire State Building and Chrysler Building, from three indoor and outdoor viewing areas.

If traditional museums aren't your thing or you're looking for an off-beat experience in the Big Apple, take a trip to the Color Factory New York, an immersive art experience like no other. Save time and enjoy a hassle-free entrance to this multi-sensory exhibit, inspired by the colors of the city, by pre-booking your admission ticket. Explore the 14 colorful installations at leisure and snap as many selfies as you like.

The New York CityPASS offers savings of up to 42% at top attractions with nine days to use your tickets. Admission includes the Empire State Building and American Museum of Natural History, plus your choice of three from the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises, Guggenheim Museum, Top of the Rock™, ferry access to the Statue of Liberty, and the Intrepid Museum.

Explore New York City on a hop-on, hop-off bus tour that lets you be flexible, and receive passes to more than 40 attractions around the city. Save time and money and only see what you want as you enjoy two different bus routes that traverse Manhattan. Use the attraction passes as museums, observation decks, and cruises, and receive discounts at several restaurants and shops.

See several of New York City's most iconic sights all in one excursion. First, embark on a ferry trip to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island; you can admire views of the New York Harbor and explore both landmark attractions with an included audio guide. Once you return to Manhattan, head to the National 9/11 Memorial & Museum; with skip-the-line tickets, you can head inside and spend as much time there as you'd like.

Skip the crowds and make the most of your time at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art with a tour that lets you skip the entry line. The museum is massive and can be overwhelming to navigate on your own–this guided tour will conveniently take you through the Met’s many highlights in just a few hours.

Prioritize wellness on your next trip to New York City with a visit to the QC NY Wellness Spa on Governors Island. Relax and rejuvenate with multiple wellness experiences, including spa pools, saunas, steam rooms, relaxation rooms, and more. Refresh with an aperitivo (own expense) while taking in views over Manhattan and beyond.

*I Love Lucy* is widely regarded as one of the greatest sitcoms in the history of television. Tour the museum dedicated to the show’s success in star Lucille Ball’s hometown of Jamestown, New York. Admission to the Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum proudly displays the show’s costumes, memorabilia, photographs and much more, including re-creations of sets and educational exhibits highlighting the lives and careers of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, one of the most influential couples in American comedy. It’s an absolute must-see for fans of the show.

Enjoy one of the best views of New York City from the Edge Observation Deck in Hudson Yards. Prebook your admission ticket to guarantee your preferred time slot, or upgrade for anytime tickets or priority access. Head to the West Side to enjoy the sky-high views and walk across a suspended glass floor.

This small-group walking tour of Ground Zero and the National 9/11 Memorial offers a more personal way to experience the moving landmarks. See the former World Trade Center; hear stories of tragedy and heroism from a guide with a personal connection to the day; and gain a deeper understanding of the events that took place. Upgrade to add admission tickets to the National 9/11 Museum, or a guided tour of its collections.

Discover the New York Botanical Garden with an all-garden pass, allowing you to explore at your leisure. Located in the Bronx, this 250-acre garden showcases the beauty of each season. Stroll through old-growth forest trails, enjoy The Orchid Show: Mr. Flower Fantastic's Concrete Jungle in the Conservatory, take a tram tour, or let the kids explore the adventure garden.

Immerse yourself in modern and contemporary art at the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City. Save time with skip-the-line admissions ticket. Explore the massive museum at your own pace or go on a guided tour, and take in a permanent collection that includes pieces by Edward Hopper, Georgia O'Keefe, and many others. Includes access to the 2024 Biennial.

Enjoy a day out with the whole family at New Jersey’s Nickelodeon Universe Indoor Theme Park—one of the world’s largest indoor amusement parks—without the stress: purchase your tickets before you travel to ensure your entry. Once inside the park, located just a few miles from New York City, kids of all ages can take advantage of its dozens of rides and attractions, as well as live entertainment offerings.

Lots of packages give you the chance to take in Niagara Falls, but few let you experience dramatic views of the crashing waters from the sky. With this balloon ride ticket, soar to 500 feet and gaze at an aerial view of Niagara Gorge while listening to music from Niagara Radio Station.

See New York City at your feet with admission to the One World Observatory, a 3-story destination on top of the western hemisphere’s tallest building. Ride to the 102nd floor and watch the virtual city skyline transform across centuries of history. Learn about the construction of the skyscraper, which has sweeping views across the city, enjoying New York from a whole new perspective. Choose from two different experience packages to suit your style.

Begin an 80-minute visit at the museum, exploring century-old machinery, vintage glass bottles, engaging exhibits, and a digital scavenger hunt. Tour the factory to see how a modern seltzer business operates using 100-year-old equipment, and enjoy the chance to spray loved ones with seltzer. Return to the museum for additional fun with a wooden puzzle channel, a selfie station, and unlimited seltzer and egg cream at the bar. Conclude the experience with a visit to the store, offering unique seltzer-themed and museum-themed merchandise such as t-shirts, egg cream kits, books, pins, and stickers—perfect for gifts. This interactive and nostalgic journey provides a glimpse into the history and charm of seltzer-making in a modern context.

Anyone can snap a picture of the Statue of Liberty from afar, but getting up close to one of the world’s most iconic landmarks is a must-do experience when in New York City. The convenient combo package covers your entry to both Liberty Island and Ellis Island, so that you can get explore both historic sites at your own pace during one seamless visit

Enjoy a fun and interactive day at American Dream Mall just across the river from Manhattan in New Jersey. There, you’ll have passes to do four incredible activities, museums, and theme parks for fun-filled day, maximizing your time and money. Get wet at DreamWorks Water Park, take a swing at Blacklight Mini Golf, make your way through the Mirror Maze, and take amazing photos at TiLT Museum.

Have a thrilling time in New York City with passes to three adventurous experiences, purchasing in advance with the convenience of an app to save time. Walk on a glass floor 100 stories high at the Edge at Hudson Yards; ride a high-energy speed boat on the Hudson River to the Statue of Liberty; and soar high above Rockefeller Center on the new RiseNY.

Open year round, and one of the largest indoor water parks in the country, DreamWorks Indoor Water Park is a family-friendly destination located just a few miles from New York City—and this advance booking option enables a stress-free visiting experience. Book your tickets before you travel, and arrive at a time that works best for you. You can explore highlights like its many slides, indoor wave pool and more, all at your leisure.

Prebook your Bronx Zoo admission ticket for a hassle-free day at one of New York City's most-popular attractions. Visit at a time that suits your schedule and explore at your own pace as you discover fan-favorite exhibits such as the children’s petting zoo and JungleWorld and come face to face with mighty mammals and more.

See yourself and a loved one on a billboard in Times Square with this one-of-a-kind experience in New York City. Have your chosen image or video projected from a 31-foot (9-meter) tall screen to the hundreds of thousands of people that visit Times Square every day. Plus, your picture is shown every hour for 24 hours, to make you feel like a VIP all day long.

Explore the fascinating history of Buffalo during its heyday on this guided tour of the location where Theodore Roosevelt became the 26th President of the United States in 1901. Your guide will make history come alive with stories about the President and his times, and you’ll get the chance to immerse yourself in the interactive displays of the beautifully restored historic site.

Visit one of the last existing wooden carousel complexes in the United States with a trip to the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum near Niagara Falls, NY. Explore the carving shop, paint room, assembly roundhouse, loading dock, and more. Ride a hand-carved, restored 1916 carousel. For kids, there’s a Children’s Gallery and Kiddieland Testing Park Exhibit (over the summer). Includes two ride tokens.