Sightseeing Articles
Visiting NYC's Seaport District
Pier 17 and businesses inside the shopping center will remain open through Labor Day weekend 2013.
Bike and Roll New York Kicks Off 2013 Season
Bike and Roll New York, the Big Apple’s premier bike rental and bike tour company, has opened several locations in Manhattan for the 2013 season, including Pier 84, Central Park at Columbus Circle and Tavern on the Green and Battery Park.
Intrepid's Space Shuttle Enterprise Added to the National Register of Historic Places
The Space Shuttle Enterprise, NASA’s original orbiter, now located at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, has been added to the National Register of Historic Places as of March 13, 2013, becoming the first orbiter to receive the distinction.
Madame Tussauds New York Unveils New Bollywood Exhibit
The exhibit features incredibly lifelike wax figures of five Hindi cinema legends: Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai,Hrithik Roshan, Kareena Kapoor, and Amitabh Bachchan.
Top of the Rock Observation Deck Introduces New Ticket Options
The new Premier Pass includes two of Top of the Rock’s most popular retail items and more; the Sun & Stars combo ticket lets you visit twice in 24 hours at a discounted rate.
Spirit Cruises' Easter Cruises - Save 15% on Groups
Celebrate Easter in New York City aboard the Spirit of New York, which is offering a kid-friendly lunch cruise and a dinner cruise.
Intrepid Celebrates Women's History Month with Free Guided Tours
In honor of Women’s History Month, the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is offering three free Tour Guide Talks – “Intrepid Women: Extraordinary Stories of Women in Sea, Air & Space,” “The Real Rosie the Riveters” and “Sally Ride: Trailblazing Astronaut” – that will run every Saturday and Sunday in March, aboard the Intrepid.
The 2013 New York International Auto Show - Now Through April 7
The 2013 New York International Auto Show features the most extensive collection of the most technologically advanced vehicles on display anywhere in the world.
Meet Astronaut Jerry L. Ross at The Intrepid, Jan. 31
Join Jerry L. Ross, the most-launched astronaut in history (seven times), as he leads a free public discussion about his career with NASA, which spanned the entire U.S. space shuttle program, his personal experience reaching 1,293 hours in space, including 58 hours and 18 minutes on nine space walks, and the hard work and determination necessary to travel beyond this world.
Sail Away Under a Full Moon with Spirit of New York Cruises
Come aboard Spirit Cruises tomorrow night, January 26, 2013 for its first Full Moon Dinner Cruise of the year. Enjoy delicious dining, dancing, entertainment and spectacular skyline views under the stars - all while the moon is at its fullest. Don't miss out on a memorable moonlit night.
Save Now with Spirit Cruises Cyber Sale
Now is the time to think about and book your upcoming birthday outing, anniversary celebration or graduation party. With Spirit Cruises Cyber Sale going on now through Jan. 13, you can celebrate on the water for less.
Intrepid Opens Exhibition Showcasing Legacy of Space Shuttle Enterprise Jan. 17
In April 2012 the space shuttle Enterprise arrived in New York City and in July 2012, Enterprise joined the collection of the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in a temporary climate controlled Space Shuttle Pavilion on the Flight Deck.
Save $5 on New York Water Taxi's Audubon Winter EcoCruise
Step aboard the New York Water Taxi for their NYC Audubon Winter Cruise, a winter adventure in NY Harbor, and save $5 on tickets.
Jennifer Aniston Warms Up Winter at Madame Tussauds New York
Dressed in a little black dress, Jennifer Aniston’s new wax figure is heating things up at Madame Tussauds New York.
Celebrate the Holidays this weekend at South Street Seaport!
Seaport Carolers are performing this Friday, Saturday at Pier 17 from 12pm to 2pm, through December 24. This year marks the 29th year that the South Street Seaport is serenading its patrons with beautiful holiday songs.
Intrepid Museum to Reopen December 21
The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum announced it will officially reopen to the public on December 21, after completing extensive repairs to its power sources damaged by Hurricane Sandy.
Save $5 on Circle Line Downtown's Breakfast With Santa Cruise on 12/15
Join Kris Kringle and the elves for fantastically festive, fun-filled breakfast buffet cruise aboard Circle Line Downtown's ZEPHYR for their Breakfast With Santa Cruise. Save $5 with code BWSCITY.
Group Events in New York City
Planning a trip to NYC with a large, medium, or small group of guests? Ask our experts in the fields of NYC restaurants, stores and shopping, sightseeing, tours, attractions, bars, clubs, nightlife, Broadway, Off Broadway, theater, and more for tips on where to shop, where to eat, and much more.
Enjoy Sailing Along the Hudson River with New York Water Taxi’s Fall Foliage Cruise
New York Water Taxi boasts spectacular autumn day trips north up through the serene Lower Hudson River Valley! It’s a terrific way to sneak a peek at the vibrant red, orange and yellow bursts of leaf color as the trees go through their world-famous seasonal change. Dates for their Fall Foliage cruise are on Sundays, Oct. 21, 28, and Nov. 4. Initial pickup is at 12:30pm at South Street Seaport, Pier 17, then stops at Pier 84 at West 44th Street, departing at 1pm.
Kirk or Picard? Discuss at ‘Dueling Star Treks’ September Exhibit at Paley Center
Star Trek: The Next Generation celebrates its 25th anniversary in September, and with this specially produced compilation the Paley Center boldly goes where thousands and thousands have gone before, tackling the red-hot-button question of whether 'The Next Generation' was the superior show, or whether that honor belongs to the original series.
The Call of the Wild Beckons at New York City's Zoos (and Aquarium)
Curious children of all ages flock to zoos to see the extensive variety of unique, intelligent and sometimes intimidating wildlife that exists. Right here in the City and its boroughs is the Wildlife Conservation Society, founded in 1895 as the New York Zoological Society. Befitting one of the greatest cities in the world, it manages the largest system of urban wildlife parks worldwide. Each habitat, easily accessible by subway or bus, grants its visitors live, up close [sometimes eye-to-eye], and personal moments with myriad species.
Intrepid Museum Opens Two Temporary Exhibitions Celebrating the Museum's 30th Anniversary
Thirty Years of Collecting: Treasures from Intrepid’s Collections and Thirty Years of Excellence: An Intrepid Museum Celebration -- new exhibitions that celebrate the 30th anniversary of Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, located at Pier 86 (46th Street and 12th Avenue) in Manhattan -- will open to the public on Friday, July 27.
NYC's Statue Cruises Unveils State-of-the-Art Eco-Friendly Vessel
This summer, Statue Cruises has "gone green" while introducing guests to New York’s most famous landmarks. Their Harbor Cruise, a one-hour sightseeing adventure on New York Harbor, kicked off on July 23 aboard the eco-friendly Hornblower Hybrid.
The Knicks' Carmelo Anthony Gets His Own Wax Figure at Madame Tussauds New York
New York Knicks star Carmelo Anthony unveiled his wax likeness along with help from the Knicks City Dancers for the first time today at Madame Tussauds New York.
Around New York in a Whirl - The Best NYC Bus Tours
However, even on foot and via subway doesn’t really give you the opportunity to see all of New York’s wonders. But there’s a solution: Seeing NYC and all its wonders by bus -- London-style double-decker sightseeing buses with fun, friendly, knowledgeable guides who know all the tales (and also where the bodies are buried).