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New York City
New York City
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NYC Fun
Top 20 FUN Things To Do
in New York City in the Spring,
Summer, Fall & Winter
We've put together some of our favorite Things To Do in
New York City anytime of the year. Click on a link for a brief
description.
- New York City Double-Decker Bus
"Hop-On Hop-Off" Tour
- Top of the Rock Observation Deck
- Central Park - FREE
- NYC Museums
- Empire State Building
- Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
- Manhattan Island Cruise
- Greenwich Village
- Times Square
- Broadway Shows
- Fun NY Restaurants
- Fun NY Bars & Nightclubs
- NY Sports Games
- Brooklyn Bridge - FREE
- Shopping
- Staten Island Ferry - FREE
- TV Show Tickets - FREE
- Ground Zero
- Concerts & Special
Events at Madison Square Garden
and Radio City Music Hall
- Fun NYC Sightseeing Tours
& Day Trips
1. Double Decker Bus Tour
Take a New
York City "Hop-On
Hop-Off"
Double-Decker Bus Tour on the first day of your trip so you can see everything — then
go back to the places that
you want to spend more time visiting. The tour gives you the option of staying
on the bus, or hopping on and off at your leisure.
2. Top of the Rock
Wait til you see
the NYC views from the
"Top
of the Rock" Observation Deck. Try
to get there before the sun goes down, so you can see the city
go from sunset to twilight and have the skyline light up before
your
eyes — WOW!. The "open-air"
deck is located on the 70th Floor at Rockefeller Plaza.
Afterward visiting Top of the Rock,
walk around Rockefeller Center — the
popular year-round attraction is a fun place for eating, shopping
and people-watching. During winter months, the famous sunken
plaza is filled with ice-skaters — spectators can watch from
above.
3. Central Park
You can spend
a few hours, a full day, or several days seeing
everything
there is to see in Central Park, depending
on your schedule — and most of it's FREE!
If your time is
limited, enjoy a cocktail at the Waterfront
Bar & Grill, overlooking Central
Park Lake, trees, rowboats and city skyscrapers— it
has a lovely European feel to it.
If you have more
time, rent
a Row Boat or Kayak... During Summer months, take a romantic Gondola
Ride on the lake. Enjoy Ice-Skating at
Wollman Rink during Winter months. Horse-Drawn
Carriage Rides around Central Park are available year-round.
Visit Belvedere
Castle and enjoy a picnic lunch, overlooking the Turtle
Pond and Great Lawn. Check out the polar
bears, penguins, sea lions and endangered monkeys at Central
Park Zoo.
Explore the park on foot and see its Famous
Sculptures — our favorites are Romeo & Juliet and Alice
in Wonderland. See Shakespeare "under
the stars" shows for free. Visit Strawberry
Fields and
the beautiful "Imagine" mosaic — a tribute
to John Lennon.
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4. NYC Museums
Visit one or more
of New York's amazing Museums — it's
educational, FUN and a great way to keep cool on hot summer
days. Some of NY's most popular museums include the American
Museum of Natural History, The Guggenheim, and The Metropolitan
Museum of Modern Art.
We also recommend
a visit to the Museum of Television & Radio — watch
the unaired Star
Trek pilot.
See classic performances on The Ed
Sullivan Show — Elvis Presley's 1956 debut
and the
Beatles 1964 U.S. debut — which incidentally
are the two most requested shows in the museum. Listen to
Abbott and Costello's famous radio broadcast of Who's on First.
5. Empire State Building
The Empire State
Building is one of the most famous buildings in the world. Get
great New York City views from the building's 86th floor Observatory. If
you're thinking of "popping the question," it's a fun place
to propose :)
6. Statue of Liberty
& Ellis Island
If this is your first visit
to New York City, be sure to visit the Statue
of Liberty — one of the world's most recognizable
icons. Note: On July 4, 2009, the crown at the Statue of Liberty
re-opens to the public for
the first time since 9/11.
Visit Ellis
Island and the Ellis Island Immigration
Museum — one
of the nation's most popular historic sites.
Buy the NY Explorer
Pass and Skip the Ticket Line in Battery
Park before you board the ferry to the Statue of Liberty and
Ellis Island —
the lines can be extremely long on weekends, holidays and during
peak season!
7. Manhattan Island Cruise
Enjoy a three-hour cruise around Manhattan
Island — see amazing views of the NYC skyline, cruise
by the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island... FUN for the whole family!
8. Greenwich Village
Greenwich Village is a fun place to
explore on foot — its tree-lined streets are dotted with
historic townhouses, quaint little cafés, neighborhood restaurants,
nightclubs and specialty shops.
Take a FUN NYC Food
Tasting Tour and/or a Cultural
Walking Tour of Greenwich Village and other
New York
City neighborhoods.
9. Times Square
Times Square is a FUN place to visit anytime of
the day or night! If your time is limited, go at night — there's
nowhere quite like it!
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10. Broadway Shows
A Broadway Show is
a "must-see" whenever you
visit NYC. Enjoy fabulous theater, shows and musicals.
Find
the Best Shows
on Broadway
11. Fun Restaurants & Delis
There are so many great delis and restaurants in New York City.
Our favorites include: Carmine's (Theater District),
Ellen's Stardust Diner (near Times Square), Carnegie Deli and
Stage Deli, John's Pizzeria (Theater District and Greenwich Village),
Monster Sushi, Tao, Dock's Oyster Bar & Seafood Grill, Grimaldi's
Pizzeria (Brooklyn), Chin Chin, Uncle Nick's Greek Cuisine (near
Theater District and Restaurant Row)... to name a few. Bon Appetit!
Make New York Restaurant Reservations using OpenTable
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12. Fun Bars & Nightclubs
New York City has no shortage of Fun Bars
and Nightclubs.
Fun Baby Boomer Bars in NYC
13. NYC Sports Games
New York City is a FUN place to see a Sports Game. Get tickets in
advance of your trip before the games sell out.
NY Baseball Games
New York Yankees Tickets
New York Mets Tickets
NFL New York Football
New York Giants Tickets
New York Jets Tickets
NBA - Basketball Games
New York Knicks Tickets
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14. Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge is New York's
oldest and most famous bridge — and one of the most photographed
bridges in the world.
Walk across the Brooklyn Bridge anytime of
the year — it's FUN and it's FREE! And the Manhattan skyline
views are absolutely spectacular.
15. Shopping
New York City is one of the planet's GREAT Shopping destinations
— people come here from around the world just to
shop! Don't miss Bloomingdale's and Barney's. Go "bargain-hunting" on
Canal Street in the Lower East Side and get designer discounts
at Century 21. Head over to Times Square and South Street Seaport
for Souvenir shopping. FAO Schwartz and Toys R Us (the world's
largest toy store) are well worth a visit — FUN for kids
and big kids too!
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16. Staten Island Ferry
If you don't have time to visit the Statue of Liberty or take a
three-hour harbor cruise, take the Staten
Island Ferry. The
5-mile, 25
minute
ride is a FUN way to see lower Manhattan's
harbor, bridges and skyline and get great views of the Statue of
Liberty and Ellis Island — for FREE.
17. TV Show Tickets
If you're planning a trip to New York City, and have extra time,
get FREE Tickets to your favorite
TV Talk, Comedy or Cooking Shows, including;
- The Daily Show with Jon Stewart
- Late Show with David Letterman
- The View
- Live with Regis and Kelly
- Rachel Ray Show
We've seen several shows and it's a lot of FUN. Be sure to carry
valid ID.
Selected TV Show Tickets are sometimes given out free of charge,
following the
NBC Studio Tour.
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18. Ground Zero
Many people from around the world have come to Ground
Zero to pay their respects. It's hard to believe how vast the space is until
you actually see it. The soon-to-be-built 1,776-foot-tall Freedom Tower skyscraper
at Ground Zero is scheduled to be completed in 2010.
19. Concerts & Special Events
—
Madison Square Garden
— Radio City Music Hall
During your visit to New York City, see a Concert at Madison
Square Garden.
Enjoy FUN Shows and Stage Door Tours at Radio City
Music
Hall.
20. Fun NYC Tours & Day Trips
Save time, money and hassle. Book FUN Guided NYC
Tours,
Day Trips & Excursions prior your trip — before they sell
out!
We hope you enjoy our recommendations — and your trip to
New York City.
Have FUN!
New
York Explorer Pass
Sightseeing Discount Card
New York City Explorer Pass: Choose up to 7 Great Attractions!
Save up to 40% or more compared to buying individual
tickets. Skip the lines on major attractions — lines can
be extremely long on weekends, holidays and peak season!
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