Top New York Day Trips - page 3

Some of the best views of New York City's iconic skyline are from the water but many travelers miss them. This extended cruise goes all the way around Manhattan Island, affording views of the Statue of Liberty, the Brooklyn Bridge, the Empire State Building, and more. Choose between standard seating or upgrade for access to the premium seating area. While on-board, learn about the history of the city through live commentary, and choose to purchase drinks and snacks.

Explore three New York City neighborhoods, Brooklyn, Bronx, and Queens, with a Spanish-speaking guide on this tour. Stop to take photos and hear the history of each neighborhood. Go beyond Manhattan and experience the different cultures of New York City while learning more about the everyday life of New Yorkers.

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. Choose from four options: timed admission ticket, admission to the SKYLIFT, admission to the Beam, or an all-inclusive package with all three tickets.

Experience Niagara Falls by day and night on this small-group day tour. A driving tour of the area helps you get your bearings. Then, see the Falls from three different angles: from above at Skylon Tower, up close aboard a cruise, and the Journey Behind the Falls. Relax after a day of sightseeing with dinner at a restaurant offering dramatic views of Horseshoe Falls lit up.

Swap the Big Apple for a day in history-steeped Boston undistracted by transportation worries. Travel to the city by comfortable vehicle, and enjoy a comprehensive tour of its highlights with the benefit of a guide for commentary. Stroll around Cambridge’s Harvard Yard, admire the city’s Revolutionary-era landmarks along the Freedom Trail, and enjoy free time for a lunch of local favorites such as clam chowder at Quincy Market.

Enjoy a hassle-free full-day shopping trip to Woodbury Common Premium Outlet with this round-trip transfer service direct from your Manhattan hotel. Your driver ensures a smooth journey in a deluxe SUV that accommodates up to six passengers. Find great deals at Woodbury Common's more than 200 stores, which include designer and name-brand outlets such as Gucci, Nike, and Coach.

Experience two of the US's capital cities—the current one in Washington DC and the former one in Philadelphia—on a full-day trip from New York City. Perfect for busy travelers with just one day to spare, this tour covers all the logistics and transportation so you don’t have to self-drive or arrange public transport tickets and connections. Check out the Lincoln Memorial, the White House, the Liberty Bell, and more.

Most Niagara Falls tours make you choose between the US and Canadian side of the falls, but on this combination tour, you’ll have the chance to experience both. Witness the thundering majesty of the water tumbling over the rocks from several of the most popular viewing points, get up close to the falls aboard the Maid of the Mist boat ride, explore the Cave of the Winds, and much more.

With so many options to choose from, it can be tough for newcomers to find New York City's best bites. This small-group guided tour focuses on Greenwich Village and shows you some of the best spots in the area, taking care of the research for you. Sample several local favorites, including bagels, pizza, and more. Learn about the neighborhood's rich history while avoiding the tourist traps.

Go behind-the-scenes and deep underground at the Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral, with the only Catholic catacombs in New York City. See parts of the church that are otherwise off-limits to visitors. As you explore with the help of a guide, learn all about the landmark’s place in New York history and discover the final resting place of some famous New Yorkers.

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.

Skip the stress of a taxi or shared shuttle when traveling from Manhattan to one of New York City’s three airports with this private departure service. A professional driver picks you up at your Manhattan hotel or private residence and takes you directly to JFK International Airport, Newark International Airport, or LaGuardia Airport. Travel in a comfortable SUV, sedan, or minivan for a relaxed ride out of town.

Discover the Hamptons—an area of charming seaside towns on Long Island, about 90 miles (140 kilometers) from Manhattan—without fretting about car rental, trains, or buses on this hassle-free day trip from New York City. With included bus or minivan transfers from Midtown, getting there is made simple. Explore Southampton and 300-year-old Sag Harbor, stop for a wine-tasting, and enjoy free time to go outlet shopping.

Discover the rich cultural tapestry of New York's Lower East Side (LES) on this small-group half-day tour. Sample delicious snacks while learning about the diverse groups that have shaped this historic neighborhood. From the NYC Supreme Court to Columbus Park, Chinese dumplings to Italian pizza, enjoy fascinating insights as you eat your way around the LES.

Customize a private, guided Niagara Falls sightseeing tour focusing on the American side's main attractions. Choose a luxury sedan, van, or SUV and visit landmarks like Niagara Falls State Park, Whirlpool State Park, and Three Sisters Island. Enjoy hotel pickup and drop-off in Niagara Falls USA only, ensuring a comfortable and personalized experience without crossing into Canada.

Forget about fighting traffic or hailing a last-minute taxi. Enjoy a seamless, hassle-free transfer to any of New York City’s three airports (JFK, LaGuardia, or Newark) on this one-way private transfer service. Choose from a vehicle that fits three to 13 people. Then, sit back and relax as your chauffeur picks you up anywhere in Manhattan and drops you off right at the departure hall.

Exploring New York City can get expensive with steep admission costs quickly depleting budgets. Save money with this New York explorer pass. Good for up to 30 days, your pass provides access to between two and six attractions and tours at one low price, including the One World Observatory, Top of the Rock, and a hop-on hop-off bus tour.

Make the most of your trip to Niagara Falls during this full-day, small-group tour and dinner package. Enjoy guided visits to Cave of the Winds observation point, history-filled Goat Island, and Maid of the Mist's iconic boat cruise with fireworks, with all admission tickets included. Then, a tasty dinner awaits at local restaurant Steak Stone & Sushi.

Discover one of America’s most historic cities and the prestigious Boston University with ease on this action-packed tour from Manhattan. Sit back, relax and let somebody else worry about the driving while you soak it all in with your fellow travelers. Immerse yourself in Boston’s New England charm as you visit key landmarks and learn about some of Boston’s most famous alumni.

Customize your Finger Lakes winery tour and try the best of the region’s Rieslings and ice wines with transportation for up to six people. Save yourself the headache of trying to book tastings, figure out where to eat, and having to deal with driving, thanks to the local expertise of your driver-guide. You can choose your wineries on the various wine trails around Seneca, Cayuga, and Keuka Lakes.

Adventure seekers can leave the busy streets behind and soak in bird's-eye views of the Big Apple on a thrilling helicopter tour from downtown Manhattan. See the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, and more iconic city landmarks from above, all in one tour. Enjoy an experience most tourists will never get, and make memories that will last a lifetime.

Don’t peer at New York City through a fogged-up bus window—take in the highlights of the Big Apple like a local on this one-of-a-kind full-day tour. Move through the city on foot and by subway and ferry. Discover engineering secrets in Grand Central Terminal, reflect on 9/11 at Ground Zero, and see the bright lights of Broadway, with a guide to answer questions along the way.

Sample the flavors of New York City’s hippest borough—and discover sights and bites you'd miss if exploring alone—on this half-day Brooklyn food and culture tour. From traditional eateries to culinary hotspots, your guide shows you where to dine like a local. Snack on kielbasa and pierogi in the Polish enclave of Greenpoint, satisfy your sweet tooth, try classic coal-fired pizza, and much more.

Get active while having fun and seeing some of New York City’s top sights on this morning or afternoon bicycle tour. Cycle past the skyscrapers of Lower Manhattan and spot the Statue of Liberty. Enjoy the urban scenery along the Hudson River path, then bike across the Brooklyn Bridge for a quintessential Big Apple experience, from where there are fantastic views of the Manhattan skyline.