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In New York City ATTRACTIONS So many places to see, where do you start?
Discounts
New York CITYPASS- This discount pass provides access to a choice of six major attractions at a saving of 42 percent off regular admissions. Passes are sold online or at participating attractions and are good for nine days from the first day of use. A pass with a choice of three attractions is available for visitors with limited time or shorter stays. Citypass.com
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Go City® New York- Plan your visit based on the number of attractions you’d like to see or the number of days you plan to be in New York City. Explorer Passes come with between two and ten attractions, while All-Inclusive Passes allow you to visit as many attractions as you want in a set amount of days (from one day up to ten days). See as much or as little as you would like during your stay in New York City. Gocity.com
Sights
ARTECHOUSE NYC- Marvel at the interactive art in this futuristic space with rotating new exhibits throughout the year. 439 W. 15th St., artechouse.com/ location/nyc
Brooklyn Botanic GardenMarvel at the stunning horticultural displays including some of the best cherry blossoms in the city. 990 Washington Ave., 718.623.7200, bbg.org
Bronx Zoo- Visit with over 10,000 animals across over 265 acres. 2300 Southern Blvd., The Bronx, 718.367.1010, bronxzoo.com
Color Factory New YorkExplore the world of color through a series of interactive displays. 251 Spring St., 347.378.4071, colorfactory. co
Empire State Building- One of the world’s most famous buildings defines the iconic NYC skyline. 20 W. 34th St., 212.2736.3100, esbnyc.com
The FRIENDS Experience- Fans of the sitcom can journey exhibits and recreated sets from the hit show. 130 E. 23rd St., friendstheexperience.com/ new-york
Liberty Science Center- Explore a dozen exhibits and a planetarium. 222 Jersey City Blvd., Jersey City, NJ, 201.200.1000, lsc.org
Madame Tussauds New York- Pose with life-size wax models of famous historical figures and celebrities. 234 W. 42nd St., 212.512.9600, madametussauds.com/new-york/
New York Aquarium- The New York Aquarium is the oldest continually operating aquarium in the United States, located on the Riegelmann Boardwalk in Coney Island, Brooklyn. 602 Surf Ave., Brooklyn, 718.265.3474, nyaquarium.com
New York Botanical Garden- Explore miles of beautiful gardens and walking trails, educational programs, free tours, and a hands-on children’s park offer an escape from the city. 2900 Southern Blvd., Bronx, 718.817.8700, nybg.org
One World Observatory- The three-level indoor observatory is at the top of the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere. 285 Fulton St., entrance to the observatory is on West St., at Vesey St., 844.696.1776, oneworldobservatory.com
The Original Chinatown Ice Cream Factory- This “family-owned business adds a unique twist to one of America’s favorite desserts. 65 Bayard St., 212.608.4170, chinatownicecreamfactory.com
RiseNY- Soar over the Big Apple at this new attraction. 160 W. 45th St., 718.701.4998, riseny.co
Sloomoo Institute- This family-friendly space helps children of all ages explore their senses. 475 Broadway, sloomooinstitute.com
Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden- Snug Harbor is a collection of architecturally significant 19th-century buildings on Staten Island, New York City. 1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, 718.425.3504, snug-harbor.org
Statue of Liberty- Visit one of the world’s most famous landmarks with educational guided tours and harbor views. 212.363.3200, nps. gov/stli
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt- The newest observation deck in NYC has plenty to offer. Experience it with glass terraces, an immersive art installation, a sky-high restaurant and glass-bottom elevators. 45 E. 42nd St., 877.682.1401, summitov.com
Top Of The Rock- The open-air observation deck welcomes visitors with panoramic vistas 70 floors above street level. 30 Rockefeller Plz., W. 50th St., 877.692.7625, topoftherocknyc.com
Vessel- Located in Manhattan’s Hudson Yards, the Vessel is an unmissable sight that draws visitors from all over because of its unique structure and unparalleled views of the Manhattan skyline and the Hudson River waterfront. 20 Hudson Yards, 332.204.8500, https://www.hudsonyardsnewyork.com/discover/vessel