New York Vacations
Planning a vacation to New York City can feel a bit overwhelming -- there are so many things to do, see, and taste. The VISITicket.com team has put together products that include admission to the must-see and must-do experiences in order to make your New York vacation easier to plan, more enjoyable and more economical. We’ve put our knowledge of the best things to do in New York into these products so all you have to do is purchase the passes and decide which of the places you’d like to visit. Buy a New York Pass for free entry into all the best attractions and a New York MealTicket for breakfast, lunch and dinner at exciting New York restaurants. With these products you’ll be ready to experience the best of New York.
During your New York City vacation make sure you check out some of the following locations with your New York Pass and/or New York MealTicket.
Top New York Attractions included in the New York Pass:
The New York Pass includes admission to over 40 of the top attractions in New York City. Here are few you should consider visiting with your New York Pass:
• Empire State Building Observation Deck:
For the better part of a century, the Empire State Building has offered visitors the thrill of a lifetime as they journey a quarter of a mile high above 5th Avenue to the Observatory. Visitors enjoy breath taking panoramas of the metro area as well as four neighboring states.
• Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Immigration Museum:
Visit the Statue of Liberty National Monument and the Ellis Island Immigration Museum, both only a short ferry ride from Battery Park. The Statue of Liberty, America's symbol of freedom, carries her torch proudly as she overlooks New York Harbor and welcomes millions of visitors a year. And don't miss the historic halls and galleries at Ellis Island, where more than 12 million immigrants first entered America.
• American Museum of Natural History:
The American Museum of Natural History is one of the largest and most innovative natural history museums in the world. Journey through the universe in the spectacular Rose Center for Earth and Space. Walk though a re-creation of an African rain forest in the Hall of Biodiversity. See the world’s largest collection of dinosaur and other vertebrate fossils, with more than 600 specimens on display. Jazz is included with general admission the first Friday of every month.
Top Tours, Shows, and Cruises in New York:
The New York Pass is also the cost-effective way to enjoy some great New York vacations and cruises. You may want to visit one or more of the following NYC tours.
• NBC Studio Tour:
Since 1933, NBC has offered this historic tour that takes you behind-the-scenes of NBC's New York operations. An NBC Page will be your ambassador to the world of the Peacock network. The tour gives you the opportunity to visit some of the most famous studios including: Dateline NBC, NBC Nightly News, NBC Sports, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, The Rosie O'Donnell Show, and Saturday Night Live. Tours are conducted in a working facility that might give you the opportunity to catch a glimpse of a show in pre-production or cross paths with a famous NBC personality.
• Carnegie Hall Tours:
Share the magic of this world-famous concert hall and discover the century-old musical legacy left by the world's greatest artists. Visitors see the concert hall from various points of view, while guides share the story of why Carnegie Hall was built, and what makes Carnegie Hall unique. Guides also tell how the famed Hall was saved from destruction in 1960, and of the "Twenty-Eight Week Miracle": the renovation of Carnegie Hall in 1986. Tours end in the museum and gift shop.
• United Nations Tour:
Step through the entrance gates of the United Nations Headquarters, and you enter an international zone, belonging to the people of the world. Whether working to maintain human rights, protecting the environment, or tackling illiteracy, disease and hunger, the United Nations works for the betterment of humanity. Multilingual guided tours feature the General Assembly Hall, Council Chamber, and works of art from around the world. Special exhibits change throughout the year.
• Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises:
Circle Line is billed as 'America's Favorite Boat Ride'. Enjoy the 75-minute or 2-hour cruise past some of New York's most memorable landmarks. Or, enjoy a romantic 2-hour sunset cruise at night. And don't miss the Beast - the fastest speedboat in New York, which soars past the skyscrapers at a heart-pounding 45mph. Circle Line's knowledgeable tour guides bring to life the breathtaking sights and the fascinating history behind the 'city that never sleeps'.
Top New York restaurants included in the New York MealTicket:
The New York MealTicket provides breakfast, lunch, and dinner at a number of the most exciting NYC restaurants. Be sure to consider dining at one of the following popular restaurants with your New York Meal Ticket during your New York vacation trip.
• Planet Hollywood:
Planet Hollywood's New York restaurant is located in the heart of Times Square across from the MTV studios, and within walking distance to more than 25 Broadway Theaters. This top attraction can sometimes be spotted in the background of the popular show, "TRL."
• Heartland Brewery Chophouse:
This bold, handsome New York City restaurant, features three private dining rooms and blends the rich character of yesteryear's steakhouses with a modern sensibility. A museum quality collection of pre-prohibition "breweriana" includes back-bar sculptures, trays, and photography. Unique barley patterns from the 1930's have been interpreted into design motif found on the distressed mirrors, mahogany paneling, and even the tap handles.
Be sure to look through the detailed pages on the VISITicket site in the New York Pass and New York MealTicket product sections for more information about each of the exciting places you can visit in New York.
