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New York (known as "The Big Apple", "NYC," and often called "New York City") is a global center for media, entertainment, art, fashion, research, finance, and trade. The bustling, cosmopolitan heart of the 4th largest metropolis in the world and by far the most populous city in the United States, New York has long been a key entry point and a defining city for the nation. From the Statue of Liberty in the harbor to the Empire State Building towering over the Manhattan skyline, from the tunnels of the subway to the riches of Wall Street, from the bright signs of Times Square to the naturalistic beauty of Central Park, and from Yankee Stadium in the Bronx to Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York's landmarks are quintessential American landmarks. The city's neighborhoods and streets are so iconic they have become ingrained into the American consciousness. Here the power, wealth and culture of the United States is on full display in one of the largest and most iconic skylines in the world, in the food and music to be found around every corner, and in the diverse population of immigrants w…
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Go City: New York Explorer Pass: 100+ Things to Do Including Edge
US$89.00
New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour
US$99.00
New York Pass: 100+ Things To Do including Empire State Building
US$169.00
LGA to Manhattan One Way Shared Arrival Transfer
US$25.00
Manhattan to LGA One Way Shared Departure Transfer
US$25.00
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Dates to know
Columbus Day
2026-10-12
Columbus Day
2026-10-12
Indigenous Peoples' Day
2026-10-12
Veterans Day
2026-11-11
Thanksgiving Day
2026-11-26
Bronx Zoo
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A world-class zoo featuring over 6000 animals. As with any big city, there are occasional break-ins, so be careful with…
2300 Southern Blvd
+1 718 367-1010
Starting at: $28 adult, $26 senior 65 and over, $20 child from 3 to 12, free for under 3
New York Botanical Garden
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48 magnificent gardens and plant collections on a 250-acre historic site.
2900 Southern Blvd
Tu-Su 10AM-6PM
+1 718 817-8700
$35/adult, $31/student/senior, $15/child, children under 2 free
Wave Hill
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Public garden and cultural center overlooking the Hudson River.
675 W 252nd St
+1 718 549-3200
Orchard Beach
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"The Bronx Riviera". 1.1 mi (1.7 km) of artificial beach created in the 1930s. Located in Pelham Bay Park at the western…
Edgar Allan Poe Cottage
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The small wooden farmhouse, built about 1812, once offered unobstructed views of the rolling Bronx hills, perhaps even t…
Poe Park, Grand Concourse at Kingsbridge Road
Sa 10AM-4PM, Su 1-5PM
+1 718 881-8900
$5/adult, $3/child, $3/senior
Woodlawn Cemetery
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This 400-acre (160-ha) cemetery opened in 1863 and is one of the largest cemeteries in the city. The final resting place…
Webster Ave & E 233rd St
+1 718 920-1470
Fordham University
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The third oldest university in New York and the oldest Catholic university in the Northeast, Fordham is known for its be…
441 E Fordham Rd
+1 718-817-1000
Maritime Industry Museum at Fort Schuyler
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The main exhibit area encompasses the history of seafaring from the ancient Phoenicians to present day steamship and pas…
SUNY Maritime College, 6 Pennyfield Ave
+1 718 409-7218
Bronx Museum of the Arts
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The museum highlights contemporary urban art, and focuses on different dynamic local artists.
1040 Grand Concourse at 165th St
Th Sa Su 11AM-6PM, F 11AM-8PM
+1 718 681-6000
Suggested admission $5 adults, $3 students and seniors
Valentine-Varian House (Museum of Bronx History)
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It’s the last farmhouse in the Bronx from the mid-1700s. Exhibitions and public educational programs focus on the boroug…
3266 Bainbridge Ave at E 208th St
Sa 10AM-4PM, Su 1PM-5PM
+1 718 881-8900
$5/adult, $3/senior/children
Hall of Fame for Great Americans
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Called the "original" Hall of Fame in the United States, this Hall of Fame, founded in 1900, honors Americans who signif…
2183 University Ave
10AM-5PM daily
+1 718 289-5161
Free
Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum
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Depicts the Pelham Bay Park as it once was centuries ago. The house is one of the only country estates left, and is now…
895 Shore Rd
W Sa Su noon-4PM
+1 718 885-1461
$5 adults, $3 children, students, and seniors
Bronx Historic Districts
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Almost all the historic districts of the Bronx are south of Fordham Rd. Check out the website address for a complete lis…
City Island
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An island in the Long Island Sound, the City Island has a very different feel from the rest of the Bronx or New York Cit…
Amundsen Circle
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A small park that is not much more than a clearing and some trees. A monument to the man the park was named for, Roald A…
Amboy Road & Riedel Avenue
Blue Heron Park
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A large park on the South Shore known from its large collection of wildlife, from birds to wildflowers. True to its name…
Poillon Avenue & Amboy Road
Clawson Playground
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This deceivingly small park has two large asphalt playgrounds, two smaller ones, a grass field, a baseball field, basket…
Adelaide Avenue & Emilra Street
Open between dawn and dusk, except for school hours
Freshkills Park
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Only in the first stages of development, this mega-park is set to be 2,200 acres—three times the size of Central Park. I…
Wild Avenue & Pearson Street
Fort Wadsworth
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Dating back to 1663, this fort was used during both the American Revolution and the War of 1812. It remained active unti…
6AM-8PM
Miller Field
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This park was operated as a United States Army airfield from 1919-1969. Now, it is a large, mostly grass park with baseb…
6AM-8PM
Great Kills Park
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This park is home to a large woodland and a number of beaches. A small portion of the beach is closed for radiation scre…
6AM-8PM
The Greenbelt
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A humongous collection of woodlands and parks (2,800 acres!), the Greenbelt is a collection of nature you wouldn't expec…
700 Rockland Ave
Open dawn to dusk
+1 718 351-3450
Lemon Creek Park
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This park is home to the creek that shares its name, as well as a variety of wildlife. One of the most notable is the pu…
Hylan Boulevard & Sharrott Avenue
+1 718 667-6042
Mount Loretto Unique Area
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Nature preserve on the South Shore with hiking trails and shoreline access. Fishing is permitted along the beach or the…
South Beach & Boardwalk
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This beach is a pleasant place to relax. The water is safe enough to swim in, but it's not the best you can get (you'd g…
Von Briesen Park
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The former estate of Arthur Von Briesen is now a small, hilly park.
Willowbrook Park
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A large park with a carousel.
Eton Place at Richmond Avenue or Victory Boulevard at Morani Street
Conference House
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Dates back to 1680, and held an abortive peace conference during the Revolutionary War.
298 Satterlee St
+1 718 984-6046
Historic Richmond Town
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Richmond Road & Arthur Kill Road
Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art
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American woman Jacques Marchais had a dream of traveling to Tibet. While she never made it, her extensive collection of…
338 Lighthouse Ave
W–Su 1PM–5PM
+1 718 987-3500
Free
Staten Island Children's Museum
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1000 Richmond Terrace (Snug Harbor)
Staten Island Museum
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1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A
W-Su 11AM-5PM
+1 718 727 1135
Adults $8, students and seniors $5, children 2-12 $2
National Lighthouse Museum
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200 The Promenade
Th-Su 11AM-4PM
+1 718-390-0040
Postcards
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Staten Island's September 11th memorial honors all of its residents that lost their lives on Sep 11, 2001.
Snug Harbor Cultural Center
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This is the largest collection of Greek revival, temple style buildings in America. A true architectural gem featuring t…
GoCity Pass
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2 passes are available from GoCity. The Explorer pass lets you can visit a set number of attractions, while the All-Incl…
New York Pass
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Also from GoCity. Grants access to over 50 top attractions with line skipping privileges. Passes are available for 1, 2,…
Prices are given as adult price/child (ages 4-12) price. 1 day: $134/$99; 2 day: $199/$159; 3 day: $274/$199; 4 day: $299/$224; 5 day: $339/$244; 7 day: $379/$259; 10 day: $469/$299
New York CityPASS
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Grants admission to 6 New York attractions within 9 days of first use for a much reduced rate. The attractions are the E…
$132 adult, $108 child ages 6–17
