Sightseeing Articles
Taking a Tour With Big Bus New York
Loop-de-loop around the greatest city on Earth with Big Bus New York's comprehensive hop-on, hop-off bus tours, which feature the city's most popular sites, both up and downtown, and even a little glimpse of Brooklyn, if your travel bug wants to venture outside Manhattan.
High Line Park Opens Third and Final Section
The High Line's third and final section, The Railyards, is now open to the public. The picturesque walkpath has sealed the downtown section’s mark on the map for locals and visitors alike, providing ease of walking, as well as great views of the Hudson River and New Jersey.
Sandra Bullock Comes to Madame Tussauds, Plus More Family Fun in Times Square
Times Square has changed quite a bit in the last 20 years. Once notorious as the city’s seedy underside, its spirit and style have changed dramatically. What hasn’t changed is the entertainment: as always, the ways to amuse and delight yourself are endless.
NYC Parks 2014: New Artwork, Spaces, Hidden Gems
Central Park has captured the hearts of many. However, New York City is home to some 1,800 parks and playgrounds, including these often-overlooked gems...
Visiting the National 9/11 Memorial Museum
The National 9/11 Memorial Museum marks a monumental change to the city — one that invokes a transformation at the revered site itself, and transforms the spaces left in the New York City skyline.
ABBA Arrive at Madame Tussauds NYC in Style
The Swedish music superstars were welcomed by stars of Broadway's "Mamma Mia!"
Yankee Stadium Tours: A True Blue Yankees Experience
You’ve been to the Stadium to see the navy-and-white pinstripe crew swing their bats, but any old Yanks lover can do that. It’s time to take your fandom to the next level with the Classic Tour at Yankee Stadium.
A History of New York City Skyscrapers
Many are drawn to the beautiful skyline of New York City, in all its spired brilliance and Art Deco style. But the sheer beauty of the buildings often belie their interesting -- and complicated -- origins.
On Board City Sightseeing New York's New Hop-On, Hop-Off Ferry Tours
City Sightseeing New York Cruises has launched new downtown and Brooklyn Hop-On, Hop-Off ferry tours. You can now learn about New York with guided tour commentary while traveling between ferry hop-off stops.
Spend the Summer Aboard Circle Line at 42nd Street
Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises at 42nd Street has unveiled upgrades for the 2014 summer season — improvements that make the iconic tour even more convenient, informative and accessible.
Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. Exhibit at Discovery Times Square Takes Love of Superheroes, Science to New Heights
Now at Discovery Times Square, the Marvel Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N.(Scientific Training and Tactical Intelligence Operative Network) is open! The sprawling 10,000 square foot spectacle grants fans a simulated experience of training to be agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Statue Cruises Announces Summer Hours & Events for Lady Liberty & Ellis Island
For Summer 2014, they are offering additional departures to accommodate the Statue’s expanded summer hours beginning Memorial Day weekend with departures from 8:30am to 5pm.
Madame Tussauds & Jon Hamm Unveil Don Draper Wax Figure
Don Draper, of AMC's Emmy Award-winning television series Mad Men, has been immortalized in wax and unveiled at Madame Tussauds New York for the show’s final season.
9/11 Memorial Museum Opens to Public on May 21st
Last week's ceremony and previews for the 9/11 community laid the path for the opening of the 9/11 Memorial Museum, marking a milestone in American history.
NYC Spring Sightseeing Special
Featuring Circle Line Sightseeing, NY Water Taxi, Yankee Stadium Tours, and Bike and Roll NYC.
Soccer Legend Pele Appears with Madame Tussauds New York Figure
Brazilian soccer superstar and The New York Cosmos Honorary President Pelé posed for photos yesterday with cheering fans and his Madame Tussauds New York wax figure to kick off the Cosmos’ season opener at Hofstra University’s Shuart Stadium.
Ripley's Believe It Or Not! Times Square - Save Up to $7 Per Ticket
Intrepid Museum Celebrates Women's History Month with Tour Guide Talks
The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum will celebrate Women’s History Month this March with a special edition of its regular Tour Guide Talks.
Madame Tussauds NY Presents New Interactive Music Experience
The in-demand wax figure of record-breaking singing sensation Adele, which will be making its first-ever appearance in the U.S.
Intrepid Museum's Kids Week 2014 Begins 2/15
The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum will host its annual Kids Week from Saturday, February 15-Sunday, February 23. During “Kids Week,” children will have the opportunity to participate in dozens of fun, educational and interactive activities the whole family will enjoy.
Intrepid Museum Presents Tour Guide Talks to Honor Black History Month
The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum will celebrate Black History Month this February with a special edition of its regular Tour Guide Talks.
Top of the Rock's Starlight Music Series Begins February 12
Top of the Rock Observation Deck at Rockefeller Center will kick off the Winter Starlight Music Series with a live performance from Brooklyn rock n' roll four-piece The Bothers.
Buckle Up New York! Join the Professional Bull Riders at Madison Square Garden
Want to ring in the New Year with a buck instead of a bang? Then the place to be is Madison Square Garden because it’s rodeo time as the Professional Bull Riders kick off its 2014 Built Ford-Tough Series riding, trying to stay on the most incredible monster bulls you’ll find anywhere for eight seconds.
All Aboard the Holiday Train Show at the New York Botanical Garden
The NYC holiday season is "full steam ahead" as the New York Botanical Garden is celebrating the 22nd anniversary of its Holiday Train Show. Trains, nature-fabricated landmarks, and the breathtaking fauna in the Enid Haupt Conservatory Victorian glasshouse provide a colorful and exciting eyeful of holiday family entertainment.
NYC Indoor Fun - Winter Escapes for the Whole Family
Winter has arrived in NYC, and that means chilly air, rain and occasionally snow that puts the “white” in the “Great White Way.” Now, the city is lovely in winter—but many of us want to stay warm, and there are myriad indoor things to do when the temperature drops too low.