10 Fun Activities To Do When Visiting New York

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CityPASS travelers have access to exclusive Broadway discounts with no hidden fees. This offer is only for CityPASS ticket purchasers. 

Admission to 5 attractions

Reservations Required

Empire State Building Observation Deck

Empire State Building Observatory

15% off at Showtime Pictures and The Official Empire State Building Store.

15% off Your Purchase

Venture up the Empire State Building’s mast in a glass elevator as you approach the newly-renovated 102nd Floor Observation Deck, featuring 360-degree views through floor-to-ceiling glass windows. Purchase onsite from 86th floor kiosks. Cost: $35-$38 depending on date and time of visit.

102nd Floor Observatory

Get to the top faster with an Express Pass! Purchase from an official Empire State Building employee at the onsite ticket office on the day of arrival to move to the front of each line. Cost for CityPASS guests: $41. Please note: Street sales agents outside of the building are not employed by the Empire State Building Observatory and are not authorized to sell Express upgrades.

Express Pass

Add sunset peak hours to your Empire State Building experience! Upgrade on-site at a kiosk. Does not apply to New York CityPASS tickets, which include sunset hours.

Sunset Upgrade

Reservations & Planning

AMNH 79th St Entrance at Central Park West

AMNH 81st St Entrance at Rose Center

AMNH Columbus Ave Entrance at Gilder Center

American Museum of Natural History

Special exhibition tickets are available for purchase at any ticket desk.

Special Exhibitions

Reservations Recommended

Top of the Rock Observation Deck

20% off purchase of $20 or more at Top of the Rock Retail Shops.

20% off Your Purchase

New York CityPASS includes option attractions that allow you to choose which attractions to visit. To visit extra attractions at a savings, you can take advantage of this exclusive discount for CityPASS ticket holders. Redeem at box office.

$2 off Adult General Admission

CityPASS guests receive $5 off the Rockefeller Center Tour, a 75-minute guided tour led by an expert historian. You'll explore the rich history and breathtaking artistry of one of NYC's most famous landmarks.

$5 off Rockefeller Center Tour

Don't miss Top of the Rock's premier new attraction, The Beam! Recreate the iconic “lunch atop a skyscraper” photo from 12 feet up in the air. Purchase tickets onsite at the box office or on the 69th floor, next to The Beam. Cost: $25

The Beam

Experience Skylift, a groundbreaking, heart-pounding 360-degree experience that takes you higher than ever before. Rise above it all with unbelievable unobstructed views that place YOU directly in the skyline. Step onto Skylift’s revolving, open-air glass platform, sending you three stories above Top of the Rock’s 70th floor observation deck for a thrilling, intimate
moment amongst the icons of architecture and endless inspiration. Purchase tickets onsite at the box office or on the 69th floor. Cost: $35

Skylift

Want to experience both The Beam and Skylift? Get both for $50 and save $10! Purchase onsite at Box Office.

The Beam + Skylift

9/11 Memorial & Museum

10% off your purchase of $75 or more at the Museum Store.

10% off Your Purchase

Join a staff member on a 60-minute guided tour of the Museum, examining authentic artifacts to understand what happened on 9/11, how people responded in the aftermath of the attacks, and the history and rebuilding of the World Trade Center. Tours are oriented for adult and teenage visitors. Based on availability. All tours are in English. Purchase directly at the Museum either at the Box Office or at the Guided Tour Information Desk (first level, next to the escalators). Price varies.

Guided Tour

Battery Park (departure point)

Liberty State Park (departure point)

Ferry Access to Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island

Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises - Pier 83 Midtown

Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises - Pier 16 South St. Seaport

Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises

CityPASS®, C3® or C-All™ Guests: Upgrade to the Best of NYC Cruise ($10), Harbor Lights Cruise ($15), or the BEAST Speed Boat Ride ($5). C3®and C-All™ Guests Only: Upgrade to the Landmarks Cruise ($10).
Purchase upgrades onsite or online when making your reservation. Please arrive at least one hour prior to scheduled departure.

Cruise Upgrades

Upgrade your cruise experience! Premier tickets provide a VIP experience with early boarding, premium cushioned seating, and a souvenir Circle Line NYC Guidebook valued at $15. Upgrade Cost: $26 for Best of NYC Cruise or Harbor Lights Cruise, $16 for Landmarks Cruise or Liberty Midtown Cruise. Purchase onsite.

Premier Upgrade

The Beast Downtown Speedboat Thrill Ride departs from Pier 16 in the South Street Seaport, providing visitors the same thrilling, adrenaline-fueled experience that fans of The Beast have come to love. Upgrade available onsite. Cost: $5

Beast Downtown Speedboat Thrill Ride

Intrepid Museum

10% Off Your Purchase

Explore the historical spaces and learn about the technical marvels during a one-hour guided tour recommended for ages 10 and up, available daily at 11am, noon, and 1pm. Purchase tickets onsite for $17.

Museum Highlights Tour

$7 off General Admission Only

Experience all Intrepid has to offer in the virtual flight zone. Available Flight Simulators include: Transporter FX: G-Force Encounter: Climb into the cockpit and fly your very own aircraft with 360 degrees of movement. Two people required per ride. Riders must be at least 48" tall. Cost: $13 per ride (prices are per person). XD Theater: Experience 4D simulation, high-definition sound and unmatched speed. Riders must be at least 40" tall. Cost: $11 per ride (prices are per person).

Flight Simulators

Photogenic Imaging provides souvenir photography and products to Museum guests. Using chroma key technology, guests have the opportunity to pose in front of a blue screen located near the entrance of the submarine Growler and in the Space Shuttle Pavilion. Upon exiting the exhibits, guests will be able to see their finished images in sea, air and space themed settings.

Souvenir Photos

Discover British Airway’s Concorde Alpha Delta G-BOAD at the Intrepid Museum! One of only 14 Concordes ever in service, G-BOAD holds the record for the fastest Atlantic crossing in only 2 hours, 52 minutes, and 59 seconds. Step on board and learn more about the technological innovations that made it a part of history. The 20-minute experience is offered every 30 minutes beginning at 11am. Purchase tickets at box office upon arrival. Availability is  limited, and this experience does sell out. Cost: Ages 5+, $13

Concorde Experience

Guggenheim Museum

$5 off General Admission

Save 10% at Café Rebay, overlooking Central Park.

10% off at Café Rebay

New York

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We understand planning a vacation can be overwhelming and expensive. That's why we've bundled the most popular attractions into a convenient, money-saving package that will ensure you experience the best things to do in New York City. 

Interested in learning more about New York City? Explore lodging, dining and shopping options on the New York City Tourism + Conventions website. 

This was our first time using a CityPASS. We were planning our trip when we saw several activity passes for New York. This was the best option for us since we were only staying for 5 days. When we got to the various attractions, we compared prices. We saved a lot! I've now recommended this pass to friends who plan a trip to the Big Apple. We would definitely buy one again when we visit another big city. 

Lovin' the Big Apple 

A great way to view the wonderful city of New York on a budget! My partner and I thoroughly enjoyed all of our days out on this pass and were impressed with the amount we saved, leaving me more money to shop with!! 

New York CityPASS

My family just returned from our wonderful trip in New York City and this pass made it able to see all of the famous attractions in little time and for a wonderful price. I would DEFINITELY recommend this pass to anyone who wants to see more... For less!

5 Star Experience!

Totally worth it! Saved us a lot of time and energy! In the city that never sleeps, every minute counts!!! 

We loved the city pass! It allowed for flexibility in our days as well as allowed us to feel like we got our money's worth, without the pressure of feeling like we needed to stay in each museum or landmark all day. I will definitely continue to use CityPASS for the cities where available.

Great buy!

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One-time admission to 3 attractions

Edge at Hudson Yards

CityPASS guests will receive a shopping and dining discount offer for the Shops & Restaurants at Hudson Yards

Shopping and Dining Discounts

CityPASS® guests can upgrade to City Climb at Edge by calling the Call Center at (332) 204-8500 or seeing an ambassador on site. Subject to availability.

City Climb

CityPASS guests can use <a href='https://www.hudsonyardsnewyork.com/shopping-dining-pass' target='_blank'>this offer</a> to receive shopping and dining discounts at the Shops & Restaurants at Hudson Yards.

The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) 

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Experience the best things to do with New York C3® tickets, perfect for those short on time but eager to explore. Choose any three top attractions and create your ideal itinerary. See the city's highlights with one simple purchase. 

We traveled to New York as a family of 6, and the C3 pass provide us with an affordable option to enjoy a few of NYC's awesome attractions. It was hassle-free, and each vendor was familiar with the pass. We did the mobile pass option...I highly recommend it to anyone, especially large groups. 

As we were only spending a few days in the city, the C3 was perfect. It allowed us to pick the three places that we really wanted to see and not feel rushed. The ability to show the passes on mysmartphone for all 6 of us was extremely convenient, and we never had a problem using them at the places we went to. 

Purchased the C3 pass for myself and my son. It allowed us to customize the sites we wanted to see. The mobile option was great! Just showed the agents our smartphones and we were in.

My boyfriend and I went on a redeye trip to NYC and since we were only there for a day, we got a C3 pass. It was perfect. It gave us options for attractions while being very affordable for the amount of time we were there. 

Smartest thing I did for this trip. This was my second visit to New York and I'm still amazed at how much I got done in 2 and a half days. Great price and quick access to all the attractions. Definitely purchasing again for my next city! 

Choose 3 Top Attractions in New York and Save up to 41%

New York C3®

One-time admission to 10 attractions

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Experience all of New York's iconic sights with New York C-All tickets! With 9 days of validity, you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy each of the attractions.


Made our trip very memorable! It was so easy to use and would recommend the C-All package, works out cheaper.

Definitely recommended!

The pass is one of the few bargain availables in New York. The saving is more or less 20% to 30% compared to tickets of each activity included. But most of all, the assistance you get if any problem arouses is kind, efficient and fast. Don’t travel to NY without it!. 

"The" Pass for NYC’s attractions

Even if you see half the sights it still pays for itself. Will buy again. 

Worth your money

For a good price you get access to the most famous places of New York. The app is very intuitive, booking tickets for specific times takes a minute.

Nice Deal

I got to do so much sightseeing during my trip to NYC. It was my first time, and I wanted to take cool pics of the skyline and visit some of the staples of New York. It was super easy to book my tickets for each attraction. Over the course of 5 days, I saw 7/11 attractions of the C-All pass!

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