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What to Do During the Holidays in NYC—Updated November 2019
Events for the holidays in NYC are some of the most memorable that the city has to offer. Winter 2019 in New York will be no exception, as skating rinks, Christmas trees, holiday markets, department store windows, and the world-famous Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes® will set the wintry city ablaze with light. Read on for the best of NYC holiday events this season!
What to Do During the Holidays in NYC—Updated November 2019
Events for the holidays in NYC are some of the most memorable that the city has to offer. Winter 2019 in New York will be no exception, as skating rinks, Christmas trees, holiday markets, department store windows, and the world-famous Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes® will set the wintry city ablaze with light. Read on for the best of NYC holiday events this season!
Tickets Now Available for Edge, The Observation Deck at Hudson Yards
The Edge, the Western Hemisphere’s highest outdoor observation deck, has an opening date at last. March 11, 2020, the Hudson Yards overlook will open to the public, and tickets are out now!
Holiday Shopping: Experience Gifts You Can Only Get in New York
Experiential gifts are a great way of filling out your gift list for adventurous friends and family members. From boat rides to a theatrical night of cocktails, there are a host of enticing Manhattan gift experiences at a variety of prices. Here are a few ideas for some experience gift inspiration.
Military Savings in NYC
Being a part of the military has its perks, and these six military and veterans discounts in NYC are just some of them. From free admission to the top of the Western Hemisphere’s tallest building to a discounted full churrasco dining experience at a Brazilian steakhouse, if you’re part of the active or retired military community, you’ll want to take advantage of these amazing citywide savings. Besides, if anyone deserves it, it’s got to be you.
Coupon Code for Madame Tussauds New York
Use City Guide's coupon code to save at Madame Tussauds New York, the only place with no ropes or barriers holding you back from getting photos with your favorite celebrities.
One World Observatory Coupon Code: Save 10%!
Take advantage of the discount with City Guide's coupon code for One World Observatory, perched atop the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere.
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Moon New York City: A Native New Yorker's Guide to the City
Moon New York City, a brand-new guide from art and culture writer Christopher Kompanek, does a great job of leading travelers to New York destinations that are both authentic and approachable.
Things to Do in New York in December
The list of things to do in New York in December is long and varied. From perennial favorites like the lighting of the Rockefeller Christmas Tree to the Holiday Train Show at The New York Botanical Garden, it's a magical time of year to be in NYC! (Updated for 2019.)
New York Coupons: Discount Code for Ripley's Believe It or Not!
Get a coupon code to see unbelievable oddities at a discount at Ripley's Believe It or Not!
A Quick Guide to Times Square
Visit before or after the Broadway rush is on and you’ll know instantly why the Times Square crossroads is nicknamed “The Center of the Universe.” Read on for our picks for great attractions, bites, and beers a the Crossroads of the World.
Public Art and More: What to See in Battery Park
Battery Park lies at the southernmost tip of Manhattan. It’s filled with gardens, sculpture, and monuments and has a fabulous view of the Statue of Liberty.
On the Waterfront: Brooklyn's Coastal Neighborhoods
Read on for overviews of 7 Brooklyn waterfront neighborhoods including Greenpoint, Williamsburg, DUMBO, Brooklyn Heights, Red Hook, and Coney Island.
Visit a Revolutionary War Battle Site at the Old Stone House in Brooklyn
The Old Stone House sits in the middle of Park Slope, a neighborhood in South Brooklyn near Prospect Park. The small Old Stone House is now surrounded by sporting fields and playgrounds, but the area was once the site of a small Dutch farmhouse built in 1699. Later, it stood during an important battle in the Revolutionary War, the Battle of Brooklyn. Today, visitors of all ages can step inside Old Stone House and learn the history of Brooklyn from inside this important landmark.
TSX Broadway: Times Square’s Brightest New Destination
Once completed, TSX will be a venue for innovative retail, a major new dining hub, an outdoor performance venue, and a luxury hotel. Developers will also be revolutionizing a historic Broadway theatre for the project.
Peek Inside the Empire State Building's New Second Floor
The Empire State Building has revealed a new museum, the Observatory Experience. The result of a $165 million investment, this second floor stopover will substitute for what was once time spent waiting on line.
Cruising New York with Hornblower: The Broadway on the Water Cabaret Cruise & More!
Hornblower Cruises and Events presents the ultimate night out in the best city in the world: the Broadway on the Water Cabaret Cruise.
New York Coupons: $5 Off at the FDNY Fire Zone
New York Coupons: FDNY Fire Zone. When you make a purchase of $25 or more at the FDNY Fire Zone, get a special deal of $5 off with the City Guide discount.
New York Coupons: Yankee Stadium Tour Discount
New York Coupons: Yankee Stadium Tour. Yankee Stadium, home of the 27-time World Champion New York Yankees, is legendary within the baseball world and beyond. Get an insider's look at the new Yankee Stadium and enjoy it at a discount with City Guide's special $2 coupon.
Save on National Geographic Encounter: Ocean Odyssey with City Guide's Coupon Code
Go on an immersive adventure beneath the seas, from the South Pacific to the coast of California, with National Geographic Encounter: Ocean Odyssey. Take advantage of City Guide's coupon code and you can enjoy it at a discount: $10 off.
"NYC: Above and Beyond" Coming to the Empire State Building
The Empire State Building has announced an exciting, brand-new exhibition at the world’s most-visited building. In addition to a view from the top of the 1,454-foot skyscraper, visitors can experience NYC: Above and Beyond at the top of the Empire State Building beginning this fall.
The Ultimate Day in NYC on New York Water Taxi
New York Water Taxi opens up the whole city for a day of fun! We’ve put together a day that will make the most of your New York Water Taxi All-Access Pass and give you some of the best sightseeing the city has to offer.
6 Things to Do This Summer in The Bronx
The Bronx lures a range of locals and tourists who flock here for the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG), The Bronx Zoo, Yankee Stadium Tours, and top-notch Italian fare on Arthur Avenue.
Be a Star! 'Madame Tussauds New York Presents Broadway' Now Open
Some of us never stop dreaming about being a Broadway star. Now, your dreams can come true at Madame Tussauds New York. Step behind the scenes of a Broadway show, and strut your stuff onstage at this interactive experience coming to Madame Tussauds June 4, steps away from the Great White Way.
What Are the Best Boat Rides in New York City?
Beyond the simple pleasures of getting out on the water, a boat ride in NYC leads past crucial points in U.S. history, engineering, and architecture. You’ll also see the city’s still-thriving maritime industry at work and enjoy the greatest skyline views in the world.