Sightseeing Articles
These Are the Top 29 NYC Boat Tours, Rides, and Cruises
Spend an afternoon sightseeing on the water with the best NYC boat tours. The list includes sunset, brunch, and booze cruises and boat rides in NYC.
Go 'Behind The Experience' at Madame Tussauds New York
Go behind the scenes of New York's most intriguing spots with the new Behind The Experience video series. This week you'll get an insider look at Times Square’s iconic Madame Tussauds New York. How do the figures get made? How far will the team go to get the anatomy exactly right—like in a hidden spot on Priyanka Chopra Jonas's body?
How to Fish in NYC
If you’re new to fishing, figuring it all out can be overwhelming. We’ve got all the info you need to know in this guide to how to fish in NYC.
Places to Go in NYC: Virtual Tours of Historic Homes
New York City features a wide variety of historical homes that showcase our nation’s history. The houses honor people like LGBTQ pioneering photographer Alice Austen, founding father Alexander Hamilton, and poet and writer Edgar Allan Poe. You can still engage with the homes even when their physical buildings are closed because of COVID-19 restrictions. These are just a few New York historical homes and mansions that are offering virtual tours, collections, and more fun events online.
Places to Go in NYC: Virtual Tours of Observation Decks
If you're planning a trip to New York, check out these virtual tours of our famous observation decks so you'll be ready to choose the best one for you.
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10 Instagrammable NYC Spots From TV & Film
Capture your favorite moments from screens large and small in New York City—ready for Instagram glory. From an unassuming set of Bronx stairs to a Queens cemetery, iconic filming locations abound (if you know where to look, that is).
Tour the Statue of Liberty & The High Line with ExperienceFirst NYC
Walk the greatest city in the world with ExperienceFirst New York! Experience First, or EXP1, provides engaging, comprehensive walking tours throughout NYC.
Learn How to Strut the Runway with Victoria Secret Angel Alessandra Ambrosio at Madame Tussauds New York
Experience fashion in a new and exciting way at Madame Tussauds in Times Square.
Ice Skating NYC
Ice Skating NYC: despite New York’s perpetual squeeze for real estate, there are great opportunities for getting out on the ice. From the magic of the Rink at Rockefeller Center to Bryant Park, Central Park, and Prospect Park, we've got the best spots for ice skating NYC.
Tickets Now Available for Edge, The Observation Deck at Hudson Yards
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!
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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.
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.
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 to Do at the Seaport District This Summer in NYC
The Seaport District, formerly known as South Street Seaport, has been getting some serious upgrades lately. The former shopping center there has been torn down, replaced by rows of shops, restaurants, a movie theater, and an outdoor concert venue.
Free Fridays at the Intrepid, Sea, Air & Space Museum
This year, the Intrepid has announced an exciting new initiative: free admission on Friday nights! April through October, this space and engineering museum in New York City will offer free admission on select Friday evenings.
