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4.61 out of 5 average rating, 120 reviewsNYC sightseeing cruise tickets
Enjoy a 90-minute sightseeing voyage featuring stunning views of the Statue of Liberty and other renowned landmarks.
4.24 out of 5 average rating, 76 reviewsNew York Harbor sunset cruise tickets
Admire the Statue of Liberty from the waves with tickets to one of New York Harbor’s sensational sunset cruises. Sail beneath the Brooklyn Bridge and enjoy breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline.
4.67 out of 5 average rating, 248 reviewsStep onto Edge sky deck Ticket Only
Step into an immersive journey to NYC’s highest indoor-outdoor observation deck, with permanent installations of light, color, reflections, and interactive spaces leading to breathtaking skyline views
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 435 reviewsPrivate Central Park Pedicab Tour
Glide through Central Park in a tranquil 1-hour pedicab tour including 4 stops to hop off. Discover iconic landmarks and hidden retreats that echo New York's storied past. This is Not Just A Ride.
4.59 out of 5 average rating, 143 reviewsTop of the Rock tickets
Explore three floors of fine NYC views with timed-entry tickets to New York’s iconic Top of The Rock. Gaze out over Central Park, the Empire State Building, and more from atop the Rockefeller Center.
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 468 reviewsTake photos with a celebrity photographer
The cost is $125 per person & $99 per person for groups. The $10 fee to reserve your spot. The remainder is paid after your shoot. All shoots are private and you'll receive 30-40 images the same day.
4.85 out of 5 average rating, 247 reviewsEmpire State Building 86th Main Deck Ticket
Step onto New York’s most famous open-air observatory. Take advantage of 360° views & see all of NYC including the Brooklyn Bridge, Central Park, the Statue of Liberty and so much more.
5 out of 5 average rating, 310 reviewsSightseeing Sail with Brooklyn Sail
Sail New York Harbor, enjoy iconic views. Perfect for special occasions and groups.
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 1664 reviewsDiscover Hasidic Brooklyn with a local Rabbi
Learn about Hasidic traditions and the rhythms of daily community life on a vibrant Brooklyn tour. Wander through Crown Heights with a local Rabbi born, raised, and rooted in the neighborhood.
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 142 reviewsSip cocktails at NYC speakeasies with historians
Trace hidden doors and sip cocktails in speakeasies where legends drank. Explore with an NYC nightlife insider who’s worked with bar owners since 2014 and knows the city’s bar culture.
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New place to stayWalk Litchfield’s Brooklyn - from Canal to Villa
Follow your guide through Gowanus and Park Slope of the mid-1800s, tracing the sweeping development from pastoral landscape to bustling industrial and residential center spurred by Edwin Litchfield.
New place to stayClue Solving Adventure on the Brooklyn Promenade
Explore the Brooklyn Heights Promenade in a team scavenger hunt. Use your observation skills on the Manhattan skyline and curiosities in the park to solve clues and unlock fun facts about NYC history.
5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviewsEnjoy Fall in Cold Spring, Bull Hill and Beacon
Take the train from NYC to hike Bull Hill, the Breakneck area, and Beacon's Fire Tower — a real full-day adventure with photo stops
New place to stayMake the perfect Caesar salad with Nara Smith
Join the digital superstar and Homemade author at a historic Brooklyn brownstone for a hands-on master class in her Caesar recipe featuring kale, brussels sprouts—and from-scratch dressing, of course.
New place to stayGo Menswear Shopping at NYC Local Shops
Hit the Nolita and SoHo shops Will Phillips swears by, with staples, denim, independent labels, and vintage and leave with pieces you'll wear for years!
New place to staySee NYC Through an Artist’s Eye - Upper East Tour
A curated Museum Mile experience led by a working artist, exploring postmodern art, architecture, and New York culture from Salon 94 through the Guggenheim and The Met.
New place to stayKatz's Deli & NYC Food Tour with VIP Skip the Line
Take your seat with a local historian for skip-the-line VIP Katz deli access, enjoy retro sweets at Economy Candy and light cheesecake from a secret 1975 family recipe (90 minute tour).
New place to stayExplore NYC highlights with a Liberty cruise
See Midtown and Downtown highlights in one morning. Snap photos of Rockefeller Center, 9/11 Memorial, Wall Street. Cruise around the Statue of Liberty with your included ticket.
New place to stayGallery hop with a downtown fine artist
Step into R & Company and Bortolami with a gallery-seasoned fine artist and then slip into the hidden Earth Room before unwinding at the Soho Grand cafe.
New place to stayStudy Chelsea art with a fine artist
Examine Pace Gallery and the Whitney beside a museum-trained fine artist, and pause for Faena murals, a Keith Haring piece and Highline public art.
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