Sightseeing Articles
World Yacht - Elegant Dining on the Water
New York City has a lot going for it: a beautiful skyline, iconic sights like the Statue of Liberty, and some of the greatest cuisine in the world. The best way to experience all of these things at once is a dinner cruise down the Hudson River around New York Harbor, such as those offered by World Yacht, host to an idyllic setting for romantic dinners, dinner parties, Sunday brunches, and more. World Yacht offers a true New York experience that is unique, fun and engaging.
All Aboard! Circle Line Sightseeing at 42nd Street
Whether you are exploring New York for the first time, rediscovering your hometown, or seeking a mini-vacation, a Circle Line Sightseeing cruise is a relaxing and fun way to see the world’s most famous skyline. There are numerous cruises to choose from, with beverages and food available to purchase on board.
The Avengers at Madame Tussauds New York
Marvel Entertainment’s most iconic Super Heroes have arrived at Madame Tussauds New York in a brand-new interactive exhibit. Just in time for the release of the highly anticipated film, Marvel’s The Avengers, Madame Tussauds New York, in partnership with Marvel Entertainment, opened a new, multi-level experience featuring wax likenesses of The Hulk, Spider-Man, Iron Man, and two new wax figures of Captain America and Thor, as well as the Marvel Super Heroes 4D Experience -- a new, short film with thrilling special effects.
Dan Sperry – Your Friendly Neighborhood Shock Illusionist
Don’t get too comfortable as you settle into your seat -- at Dan Sperry’s Twisted Theatre of Shock Illusion, you’ll witness acts that defy logic, trick the mind, and give audiences innumerable chills at the expense of one quick-handed daredevil, anti-conjuror Sperry himself. You may have heard the name Dan Sperry before, after he gained unexpected fame from the prime-time hit show America’s Got Talent, twisting the minds of judge Howie Mandel and his colleagues.
CSI: The Experience Now Open in NYC - Save $5 on Tickets
The multi-sensory, interactive attraction that challenges guests to take on the role of crime scene investigator and solve one of three true-to-life mysteries opened Oct. 1 at Discovery Times Square in Times Square, Manhattan.
New York City Sightseeing Tours on the Water Late Summer Early Fall 2011
Although it doesn’t have canals like Venice (the Gowanus Canal notwithstanding), New York is still a city on the water. Four of the city’s five boroughs are islands, and the Bronx -- while attached to the mainland -- is bounded, for the most part, by water. Not only that, but the city has several important “minor” islands, including Liberty Island, Ellis Island, Governors Island, Roosevelt Island, Randall’s Island, and City Island.
New York Coupons: Buy One, Get One Free for The Ride
Strap on your seat belt and prepare for THE RIDE, the most exciting entertainment experience to hit New York City, turning the streets of New York into a stage...AND You've Got Front Row Seats!
Pompeii The Exhibit - Now at Discovery Times Square
Pompeii The Exhibit: Life and Death in the Shadow of Vesuvius, a new exhibit featuring the largest collection of the victims’ body casts and skeletons ever displayed, as well as more than 250 artifacts, some never-before-seen, is making its world premiere at Discovery Times Square now through September 5, 2011. The exhibit examines the life and death of the doomed residents of Pompeii and nearby Herculaneum, frozen in time by the massive eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. A portion of the proceeds will go toward the preservation of the Pompeii site.
Spring & Summer 2011 NYC Sightseeing on the Water
The main bodies of water dividing the city, the Hudson and East Rivers, offer a lot of opportunities to see the city and its sights from a beautiful perspective, or to simply get from point A to point B in a relaxing and scenic manner. There are ferries, water taxis, and dinner cruises that can show you the city from the water.
SAVE 15% - A Royal Rendezvous Aboard New York Water Taxi - Thursday, Jan. 13, 2011
Take in the sites of the three Cunard ships -- Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria, and Queen Elizabeth -- and the spectacular fireworks show. This will be only the second time in Cunard's more-than-170-year history history that three regal queens have called for a Royal Rendezvous in the same port since the first meeting of the queens in 2008. Be a part of this historic, enchanting event in New York Harbor.
Happy New Year - How to Celebrate the First Week of 2011
If you're in New York City for the first week of 2011, they are many holiday shows and sights to see after all the confetti has been swept away.
King Tut's Treasures on View in New York City - The Final Weeks
When Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs opened at Discovery Times Square Exposition in April, it marked the first time in a generation -- 1979, to be exact -- that a collection of treasures from the young pharaoh’s tomb had visited the city.
THE RIDE - New York's Newest Hit Puts on a Holiday Spin
Seasonal costumes and music, and panoramic views of holiday lights make critically acclaimed THE RIDE a perfect family treat.
THE RIDE - Now Departing Times Square
A major new entertainment experience starts rolling Oct. 14th with the launch of THE RIDE, a new multimedia production that moves you through midtown Manhattan on custom-built vehicles, while an ever-changing show featuring actors, performers, and everyday citizens unfolds on the streets before you. THE RIDE operates year-round from its home base at the New York Marriott Marquis in the heart of Times Square.
Don't Drop the Ball - Celebrate New Year's Eve Aboard New York Water Taxi
Don’t be disappointed (again!) this New Year’s Eve. Treat yourself to a night you’ll always remember and ring in the New Year with family and friends in New York Harbor aboard New York Water Taxi.
THE RIDE Rolls into New York City
A major new entertainment experience got rolling Sept. 30th with the launch of THE RIDE, a new multimedia production that moves you through midtown Manhattan on custom-built vehicles, while an ever-changing show featuring actors, performers, and everyday citizens unfolds on the streets before you. THE RIDE operates year-round from its home base at the New York Marriott Marquis in the heart of Times Square.
Great Autumn in New York Aboard Fall Foliage Tours
Grab a seat aboard Circle Line Downtown’s Zephyr or New York Water Taxi for one of the greatest shows on earth: the dazzling scenery on a Fall Foliage Hudson River cruise.
Tickets ON SALE NOW for The Ride's World Premiere on September 30th
Tickets are now on sale for THE RIDE, a spectacular new immersive and interactive entertainment experience that moves guests through midtown Manhattan as an ever-changing show featuring actors, performers, and everyday citizens unfolds on the streets before them.
Tickets ON SALE NOW for The Ride's World Premiere on September 30th
Tickets are now on sale for THE RIDE, a spectacular new immersive and interactive entertainment experience that moves guests through midtown Manhattan as an ever-changing show featuring actors, performers, and everyday citizens unfolds on the streets before them.
Tickets ON SALE NOW for The Ride's World Premiere in September 2010
Tickets are now on sale for THE RIDE, a spectacular new immersive and interactive entertainment experience that moves guests through midtown Manhattan as an ever-changing show featuring actors, performers, and everyday citizens unfolds on the streets before them.
Tickets ON SALE NOW for The Ride's World Premiere in September 2010
Tickets are now on sale for THE RIDE, a spectacular new immersive and interactive entertainment experience that moves guests through midtown Manhattan as an ever-changing show featuring actors, performers, and everyday citizens unfolds on the streets before them.
Tickets ON SALE NOW for The Ride's World Premiere
Tickets are now on sale for THE RIDE, a spectacular new immersive and interactive entertainment experience that moves guests through midtown Manhattan as an ever-changing show featuring actors, performers, and everyday citizens unfolds on the streets before them.
Liberty Helicopter Tours - A Unique Perspective on New York City
A Liberty Helicopter Tour is an opportunity to get a unique perspective of New York City, one that few locals will ever experience. During a tour, high above the crowded streets and noisy traffic, the only sounds are the whir of helicopter blades and the pilot’s voice.
42nd Street – The Heart of New York
New York City has many famous streets: One of the most famous is 42nd Street, the eastern terminus of the first road across the United States and home to the southern edge of Times Square and the Theatre District, the United Nations (at First Avenue), the Chrysler Building (at Lexington Avenue), and Grand Central Terminal (at Park Avenue).
New York City Spring & Summer Sightseeing on the Water
Although it doesn’t have canals like Venice (the Gowanus Canal notwithstanding), New York is still a city on the water. Four of the city’s five boroughs are on islands, and the Bronx is bounded, for the most part, by water. Not only that, but the city has several important “minor” islands, including Liberty Island, Ellis Island, Governors Island, Roosevelt Island, Randall’s Island, and City Island.