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Must See
If this is your first
visit to New York City, or your first visit in
several years, you'll want to give some thought to
your personal itinerary. There's too much to see and
do, so plan your visit carefully to maximize your
time. We strongly advise purchasing as much as you
can in advance, particularly sightseeing tours and
admissions, as ticket-purchase lines can be long and
tiresome.
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Statue of Liberty
The most recognized
symbol of freedom in the world, Lady Liberty stands
proudly in New York Harbor. There are several ways
to see the Statue of Liberty up close:
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Adult Price: $49
Child Price: $39
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Take the Statue of Liberty Ferry, operating on a
loop, stopping first at Liberty Island and then
at Ellis Island before returning to Battery
Park, New York. Daily (except Christmas Day)
approximately 9:30am-4:30pm. This option will
not allow you a visit inside the
Statue.
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Price: $15
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Top of the Rock
Observation Deck at Rockefeller Center
Top
of the RockTM
is an experience
in history and scenery that culminates with the best
views of New York City from the newly renovated,
3-tiered observation deck on the 67th, 69th and 70th
floors of 30 Rockefeller Plaza. Visit during the day
to see the splendor of the city unfold beneath you
or visit at night and see the city sparkle. The view
itself is unique and astonishing. Unobstructed for
360 degrees from the 70th floor, the breathtaking
landscape stretches for miles in every direction. It
includes a panorama of Central Park and the northern
half of Manhattan that cannot be found anywhere
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Adult Price: $19
Children (6-12): $35
Students (13-17: $17
Seniors (62+): $17
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Madame Tussaud's Wax
Museum
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. |
Adult Price: $28
Children: $22
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Empire State Building
New
York's famous Empire State Building, one of the most
famous buildings in the world, soars more than a
quarter of a mile into the atmosphere above the
heart of Manhattan. The 86th floor Observatory
offers panoramic views from within a glass enclosed
pavilion and from the surrounding open-air
promenade. At, 1,050 feet (320 meters), reached by
high speed, automatic elevators, it has both a
glass-enclosed area, which is heated in winter and
cooled in summer, and spacious outdoor promenades on
all four sides of the Building. The observatory is
open daily 8am - midnight (except during certain
holidays when special hours may apply). Last
elevator ascends 45 minutes before closing time.
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Admission
to the Empire State Building Observatory is included
as a choice in most NYCVP vacations.
Additional admissions may be purchased
here. |
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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.
Schedule: Open 9:30am - 5:30pm (Saturday and Sunday
until 9pm) daily except Monday; closed Thanksgiving,
Christmas, and New Year's Day. |
Admission
to the Museum is included as a choice in most NYCVP
vacations.
Additional admissions may be purchased
here. |
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American Museum of
Natural History
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.The
Museum is open daily, 10am - 5:45pm. The Rose Center
remains open on Fridays until 8:45pm. The Museum is
closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. |
Admission
to the Museum is included as a choice in most NYCVP
vacations.
Additional admissions may be purchased
here. |
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Rockefeller Center
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. |
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Rockefeller Center guided walking tour is included
as a choice in most NYCVP vacations. |
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Must Do
There's no place in the world like New York City.
NYCVP has hand picked a variety of tours and
activities to satisfy every type of visitor - from
the sightseer to the foodie, the history buff to the
diehard shopper. Get a taste of the many diverse
aspects of NYC entertainment, culture, dining, and
history by purchasing tickets in advance to popular attractions, sightseeing and restaurants in the Big
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Historic
Walking Tour
of Lower Manhattan including Ground Zero
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. Walk on the
floor of 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.
January and February: every Saturday and Sunday
at 9am.
March: every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at
9am
April and May every Thursday, Friday,
Saturday and Sunday at 9am
June, July and August
every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday
at 9am
September thru December:
every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 9am
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Adult Price: $19
Children: $12
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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.
January through March
every Saturday and Sunday at 8:30am.
Added Tour
President's Day Feb. 19
April, May and June
every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday at 8am.
July
and August every Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
Sunday and Monday at 8am.
September through December
every Friday, Saturday
and Sunday at 8am. |
Adult Price: $49
Child Price: $39
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Gray Line All
Loops Tour 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. Includes the
Uptown Loop, Downtown Loop, Brooklyn Loop, and Night
Tour. Narration in English. All Loops Tour is valid
for 48-hours between 9am and 5pm. Tours operate
daily except Christmas and New Year's Day.
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Adult Price: $49
Child Price: $39
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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. Valid for 48-hours between 9am
and 5pm. Includes the Uptown Loop, Downtown Loop,
Brooklyn Loop, and Night Tour. Narration in English.
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Adult Price: $61.50
Child Price: $44.50
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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
5 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, 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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Adult Price: $105
Child Price: $83
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Gray Line Manhattan
Comprehensive Motorcoach Tour
Full day 8.5 hour guided motorcoach tour including
the United Nations Tour. 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, where
you will board a ferry on a one-hour cruise with
close-up views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis
Island and the Brooklyn Bridge. Resume tour at
Battery Park 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/Ellis Island Cruise, and admission to the
United Nations Tour (Empire State Building admission
instead of United Nations Tour on Saturday and
Sunday in January and February).
9am - 5:30pm daily, except Christmas and New Year's
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Adult Price: $83
Child Price: $58
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NYC Official Heritage Tour
Join Gray Line New York Sightseeing and The History
Channel to experience New York City's rich history
as never before, aboard a time-traveling trolley
bus! Your tour guide, an expert in NYC history
dressed in an authentic historic costume, provides
commentary from the perspective of a renowned
historic figure of a bygone era. This 90 minute
journey through time is aboard a comfortable and
picturesque trolley bus, and Gray Line New York
Sightseeing's signature hop-on, hop-off service
makes it possible for visitors to explore the city's
historic districts at their own pace.
Daily except Christmas and New Year's Day, 10am,
12pm, 2pm and 4pm |
Adult Price: $25
Child Price: $20
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Showbiz
Insider's Tour Go
behind the scenes with a professional tour guide!
Have lunch at Planet Hollywood
in the heart of Times Square and marvel at all the
eye-popping showbiz memorabilia. Travel back in time
on the Radio City Stage Door Tour to the
world-renowned Radio City Music Hall and meet a Rockette! At the end of the tour you will meet a
Broadway performer for an intimate performance just
for you!
Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
and Saturday, 6 hour tour |
Price: $79
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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. Proper attire is required
at church service (no shorts, halter-tops or
T-shirts).
Schedule: Sunday 9:30am in English
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Adult Price: $49
Child Price: $35
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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. Proper attire is
required at church service (no shorts, halter-tops
or T-shirts).
Schedule: Sunday 9:30am in English
narration |
Adult Price: $89
Child Price: $69
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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.
ARC stands for Addicts Rehabilitation Center,
the oldest drug-free treatment program center in New
York State. The ARC Gospel choir was formed to help
finance treatments for the people in the community
to recover from drugs.
Schedule: 9am - 12:45pm (all
languages) |
Adult Price: $49
Child Price: $35
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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.
Schedule: 9am - 2pm (all languages) |
Adult Price: $89
Child Price: $69
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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. |
Adult Price: $29
Child Price: $16
Senior Price: $24
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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. |
Adult Price: $24
Child Price: $13
Senior Price: $20
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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. |
Adult Price: $24
Child Price: $13
Seniors: $20
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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. |
Adult Price: $21
Child Price: $17
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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.
Schedule: Thursday thru Sunday at
11am, 1pm, and 2pm. 2-hours |
Price: $30
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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.
Schedule: Thursday, Friday and
Saturday at 6:30pm from November 25 - December 30. |
Price: $49
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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.
Schedule: Wednesday, Thursday,
Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 5:30pm November 30 -
December 30 |
Price: $19
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Weather
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49°F |
61°F |
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79°F |
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75°F |
64°F |
53°F |
43°F |
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Average Low: |
26°F |
28°F |
35°F |
44°F |
54°F |
63°F |
69°F |
68°F |
61°F |
50°F |
41°F |
32°F |
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Precipitation amount is
fairly evenly distributed throughout the
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Maps
Greater New York City
CLICK HERE
Manhattan Neighborhoods
CLICK HERE
Midtown Manhattan
CLICK HERE
New York City Subway
System
CLICK HERE
Gray Line All Loops Tour
Map
CLICK HERE |
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Dining
Take a bite out of the
Big Apple and buy your meals in advance! Tax and
gratuity are included in the price.
From delis to 5-Star dining, NYC has a restaurant
for every appetite. With 17,000 restaurants, you'll
need us to guide you to the best. We'll make
hard-to-get pre-theater reservations so you won't
have to rush to your Broadway show. Our professional
NYC travel experts will recommend restaurants that
will suit your tastes perfectly. Our restaurants are
conveniently located in midtown Manhattan's famed
Theater District and consistently provide excellent
meals at very affordable prices -- with tax and
gratuity included! Restaurants have pre-set menus
and all rates are per person. At most restaurants,
we'll make your dining reservations at the time of
your choice -- saving you time and worry.
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Cafe Nicole Breakfast
Delicious buffet
including hot and cold items, fresh baked goods,
coffee and a selection of juices. Buffet operates
from 6:30 - 10:30am Monday thru Friday and 6:30-11am
Saturday and Sunday. Located in the Novotel New York
Hotel, Broadway & 52nd Street. Tax and
gratuity is included. |
Breakfast Price: $7
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Planet
Hollywood "Blockbuster Menu" Lunch
Choice of any salad, sandwich, burger platter or
pasta, and ice cream dessert. Includes unlimited
soft drinks, coffee or tea. Tax and gratuity
included.
Tax and gratuity is included. |
Lunch
Price: $25
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Planet
Hollywood "Take Two" Lunch
Any sandwich or burger platter on the menu and ice
cream for dessert, plus unlimited soft drinks,
coffee or tea. Tax and gratuity included.
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Lunch Price: $20
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Cafe Nicole Dinner
Appetizer, entrée, dessert and coffee or tea. Entrée
choices include:
Fresh Grilled Tuna Niçoise, Penne Pasta, Quiche
Lorraine, Grilled Flank Steak, Roast Breast of
Chicken, Steamed Mussels. Located in the Novotel New
York Hotel, Broadway & 52nd Street. Tax and
gratuity is included. |
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Price: $47
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Hurley's Dinner
Located in the
heart of the Theatre District, this traditionally
styled New York City restaurant has been a landmark
since 1892. Dinner
includes appetizer, entrée, dessert and
coffee or tea. Tax and gratuity is included. Until
11:30pm Monday - Saturday, until 10pm Sunday.
Tax and gratuity is
included. |
Dinner Price: $43
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Langan's Restaurant Dinner
Situated close to Broadway, Langan's
is an ideal location for dining before or after a
show -- many Broadway cast members certainly think
so! Langan's offers its guests dining in a style of
casual elegance wrapped in the warmth of Irish
hospitality. This eatery offers American food served
in the surroundings and charm of an Irish Pub.
Dinner
includes a choice of appetizer,
entrée and dessert. Tax and gratuity is included.
Open daily for dinner. |
Dinner Price: $37
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Planet Hollywood "Premier Menu"
House
salad, choice of any entrée on the menu, ice cream
for dessert, plus unlimited soft drinks, coffee or
tea. Tax and gratuity included. |
Dinner Price: $42
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Tavern on the Green
The View
Patsy's Italian
Restaurant
World Yacht Dinner
Cruises |
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Geography
New York City is composed of 5
boroughs
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 Manhattan
Some people think that
Manhattan and New York City are synonymous, but they are
not. Manhattan is, however, where most of the action is.
It's the home to the famed Theater District, Central
Park, Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center and the
hop-off point for ferries visiting the Statue of Liberty
and Ellis island. The City's smallest borough, Manhattan
is made up of neighborhoods and districts from Lower
Manhattan and the Financial District 13 1/2 miles uptown
to Harlem and Washington Heights. Midtown Manhattan, the
heart of the City's tourist area, is generally thought
of as between 34th and 59th Streets. Manhattan is easy
to navigate on foot and by public transportation.
Click here for a map of Manhattan neighborhoods.
Click here to go to the subway system map.
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 Brooklyn
Brooklyn visitors now have a great place to start a
tour: The
Brooklyn Tourism & Visitors Center, which
opened February 2004 in beautiful Borough Hall,
showcasing all the fabulous things to do and see in this
great borough, from taking a rollercoaster ride, sunning
on the beach, and seeing a dolphin show in Coney Island
to exploring one of the world's best Egyptian
collections at the Brooklyn Museum of Art.
A
fun way to get to Brooklyn is to walk across the iconic
Brooklyn Bridge (take the 4, 5, or 6 subway to
Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall; the bridge will be on your
left). Finished in 1883, this engineering milestone
ranks among the world's greatest suspension bridges. Day
or night, the view is spectacular. Stroll past the
stately mansions of Brooklyn Heights, the city's
first designated historic district. This 50-block
architectural treasure has been in many movies including
Norman Jewison's Moonstruck, with locations on
Cranberry Street, and John Huston's Prizzi's Honor,
with locations on Pierrepont Street.
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 Queens
Queens is the most
ethnically diverse 115 square miles on earth. The 7
subway line has been dubbed The International Express
and has been designated a National Millennium Trail for
its representation of the immigrant experience. In
addition to Greek Astoria, Jackson Heights has a
fantastic Little India, with great restaurants, food
markets, and shopping, and Peruvians swear this is where
you can get the only decent grilled chicken outside of
Lima. Flushing has a large Chinese and Korean population
and is home to the 1862 Romanesque Revival Flushing Town
Hall, where Flushing Council on Culture and the Arts
organizes a variety of art exhibits and jazz and
classical music performances throughout the year. In
Sunnyside you can spend an evening at a Spanish theater
or a Romanian night club; in Woodside, rent a Thai video
or hear traditional music at an Irish pub. Italians,
Japanese, Colombians, Asian Indians, Puerto Ricans,
Israelis, Maltese, and many other groups add diversity
and flavor to Queens.
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Bronx
This borough at
the northernmost tip of the city and the only one
attached to the mainland (Manhattan and Staten Island
are each islands and Queens and Brooklyn are part of
Long Island) has more parkland than any of the other
boroughs, a renowned botanical garden, a world-famous
zoo, stately mansions, Yankee Stadium (right),
historic sites, a Little Italy, beaches, even an island
reminiscent of a New England fishing village (City
Island). During its golden age in the 1920s, the
building of the elevated subway line increased
population, Yankee Stadium was built, and the mile-long
Grand Concourse was fashioned as New York’s Champs
Elysees, lined with elaborate Art Deco buildings.
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 Staten
Island
This 13.9-by-7.5 mile island feels more suburban than
the other boroughs. Among the hilly streets of the
Hamilton Park neighborhood, with its rows of
gingerbread-trimmed Victorian mansions and shingle-style
homes erected during the Civil War era, are two huge
Tudoresque homes that appeared on screen as Casa
Corleone in Francis Ford Coppola's 1971 classic, The
Godfather (look for Longfellow Street). On the other
side of the island is Todt Hill, at 409 feet, the
highest point along the Atlantic seaboard south of
Maine.
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Map of Greater New York
City
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Map of Manhattan
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