Top New York Day Trips - page 3

Enjoy an action-packed day full of the best experiences on the US side of Niagara Falls. Families with kids will especially enjoy the itinerary, which includes a ride on the Maid of the Mist boat to the bottom of the falls, a Cave of the Winds tour, and a helicopter ride over the falls (a minimum height of 40” applies).

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.

One of the US’ most iconic symbols, the Statue of Liberty rises up from New York Harbor, welcoming the immigrants who once entered through nearby Ellis Island. Visit Lady Liberty and learn the stories of those who passed through Ellis Island on this convenient tour with options that let you choose how long you want to spend at each attraction. Opt to visit the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration.

Avoid self-driving or catching slow public transport and see the historical monuments of Washington, DC on an easy full-day guided tour from New York City. Visit Arlington National Cemetery, pass the White House and the Capitol, and wander along the National Mall, with free time to explore on your own. Learn about US history and the significance of the monuments from your guide throughout the day.

Group tours sometimes skip over attractions or details you’re interested in, making you feel like you got gypped. This private, customized tour of New York City by luxury SUV or minivan allows you to focus your time on your interests. Select from any number of popular locations such as Times Square, Central Park, and the Brooklyn Bridge—focus on one area or see it all. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

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.

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.

Experience the lights of New York City at sunset on this twilight cruise along Manhattan Skyline. Book your ticket in advance online to spare any fuss on the night and set sail to enjoy the illuminated landmarks while learning about the city from a guide’s informative commentary. This tour is a great way to end a day of sightseeing or kick off a night on the town.

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.

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.

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.

Make the most of your time in New York City by taking a tour that includes transportation. Take a bus ride past the 9/11 Memorial, Central Park, Rockefeller Center, and more. Then hop aboard the Staten Island Ferry to see the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.

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.

After a hotel pickup, head to the central part of Niagara Falls with a guide, who will provide a detailed tour of the Canadian side of the falls, offering stories, history and fun facts along the way. Start with an exciting ride up to the observation deck at the top of the Skylon Tower. Enjoy the incredible view of the Niagara River and all three waterfalls — the American, Bridal Veil and Horseshoe Falls from 520 feet in the air. Next, experience the Journey Behind the Falls excursion, where the sound is like thunder and the view is unparalleled. See the Horseshoe Falls rumble from 13 stories above — dropping over 700,000 gallons of water every second at 40 miles per hour. Then, during summer and fall months, take a Niagara City Cruises boat ride for an up-close look at the falls. In winter and spring months, enjoy the Butterfly Conservatory, Niagara Fury and/or White Water Walk. Note: The boat ride is seasonal and operates from May till November.

See the best of Washington DC all in one day—and leave the logistics to someone else—on this full-day tour from New York City. Aboard an air-conditioned luxury coach or van, you'll stop to admire the capital's most iconic landmarks, including Arlington National Cemetery, the White House, US Capitol, and the monuments of the National Mall.

Take in panoramic views you can’t get from street level on this small-group helicopter flight over New York City. See the Big Apple's landmarks from a perspective most travelers don't get to. This express-length experience is easy to fit into a busy vacation, leaving plenty of time after the flight for other activities in the city.

Live the life of a New York City VIP during this private full-day trip to the Hamptons, the seaside retreat of the city’s rich and famous. Travel by private vehicle to this exclusive area and spend the day exploring its sprawling mansions, shopping in Southampton’s boutiques, visiting a local winery, and admiring the fishing boats of Montauk. Ideal for families and friends as the minivan seats up to six people.

Explore the top monuments and attractions of Washington DC with this full-day guided tour to the nation’s capital from New York City. Take photos and enjoy stops at the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, World War II Memorial, White House, Arlington National Cemetery, the National Mall, and more, with insightful commentary from your guide. Includes free time to explore and grab lunch.

Skip the tourist traps and 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.

Skip the tourist traps and sample the authentic flavors of Brooklyn’s diverse neighborhoods on this half-day bus tour. Visit Greenpoint’s Polish enclave for pierogies and kielbasa, Williamsburg’s culinary hotspots, and DUMBO’s artisanal chocolates. Enjoy six generous tastings, including coal-fired pizza and classic cannoli, while traveling comfortably in a climate-controlled mini-coach. End your tour with an optional walk across the Brooklyn Bridge or a coach ride back to Manhattan’s West Village.

Niagara Falls is beautiful in the day and at night, and you can experience both on this small-group tour. Enjoy the highlights of Niagara Falls, NY, including a ride on the Maid of the Mist, the Cave of the Winds, the views from the observation tower, and more. As night descends, relax over dinner at Steak Stone & Sushi and watch the falls change hue under colorful floodlights.

Though mostly nanobreweries and microbreweries, New York’s Finger Lakes region is all a buzz in the country’s craft beer scene. On this guided tour, you’ll leave those designated-driving woes behind and explore Seneca and Keuka Lake, stopping for tastings at four local hop farms and breweries. From one-off batches to private “hopyards,” you’ll see and taste what the Finger Lakes scene is all about.

Explore some of America’s most historic landmarks and attractions on this full-day trip to Washington DC from New York City. Travel by train, then board a double-decker bus in Washington DC for a self-guided sightseeing tour of the city. Enjoy the freedom to hop-on and hop-off so you can explore the sights that interest you most. Includes a 2-course lunch at the Hard Rock Café.

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.