Sightseeing Articles

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.

New York Indoors: Warm Winter Activities in New York City
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—you can get a different perspective on Central Park or the New York Botanical Garden, or go ice skating in Rockefeller Center, at Bryant Park, or in Central Park’s rinks. However, many of us want to stay warm, and there are myriad indoor things to do when the temperature drops too low.

Madame Tussauds NY Unveils Celebrity-Themed Trees for the Holiday Season
On Tuesday, December 3, Madame Tussauds New York will unveil a series of celebrity-themed holiday trees inspired by Katy Perry, Carmelo Anthony, and Sofia Vergara to be displayed through the holiday season.

Discovery Times Square Announces Final Weeks of The Art of the Brick
After welcoming an unprecedented number of visitors since opening in June, the world’s biggest and most elaborate display of art created from LEGO bricks will see its final day in New York City’s Times Square on January 5, 2014.

Madame Tussauds NY to Unveil Project Runway Rockette Costume
Four Rockettes from the Radio City Christmas Spectacular will be on hand for the unveiling. The costume was designed during a special Rockettes-themed episode of Lifetime’s “Project Runway” by finalist Christopher Palu and pays tribute to the Rockettes New York City home with a sequined skyline.

New York City Police Museum Opens Temporary Location on Wall Street
The New York City Police Museum has announced a new temporary home at 45 Wall Street. The Museum has been closed since October 29, 2012 due to Hurricane Sandy.

Madison Square Garden Transformed in $1-billion Makeover
A “new,” advanced, state-of-the-art Madison Square Garden has reopened after the completion of a three-year, $1-billion “top-to-bottom” transformation, which significantly enhances every aspect of the historic arena.

New World-Record Giant Pumpkin on Display at NY Botanical Garden through October
Winning pumpkins from regional weigh-offs across the United States and Canada, including one that broke the world record for heaviest pumpkin set last year, will be on display for a limited time from October 19-31.

Rink at Rockefeller Center Open for the 2013-2014 Season
The most famous ice rink in the world has officially opened for the 2013-2014 season, introducing new packages and family-friendly experiences.

Statue Cruises Announces Harbor Tours Schedule
Statue Cruises, the official concessioner to the National Park Service to provide ferries to Liberty and Ellis Island, has reinstated its Harbor Tour service as a result of the government shutdown.