New York City for Locals
If you live in New York City, it can be easy to forget about the amazing sites sitting in your own backyard. Whether you have company in town or just want to play tourist for a day, here are a few ways to experience your city from a different perspective.
Bookskip-the-line tickets for the Empire State Buildingand enjoy 360-degree views from the 86th-floor observatory.
Take in the Statue of Liberty and the Manhattan skyline by night on adinner cruisearound New York Harbor.
Admire the works of modern artists such as Jackson Pollock, Andy Warhol, and Jasper Johns at theMuseum of Modern Art, then head over to Long Island to see the contemporary art collection at MoMa PS1.
Join a small-group tour to theStatue of Liberty and Ellis Islandfor pedestal access and entrance to the Immigration Museum.
Take in aBroadway musicalsuch asThe Lion King orThe Phantom of the Opera.
Give visiting guests an overview of all the city's best attractions in one day on ahop-on, hop-off sightseeing boat cruise.
Step back in time to the 1960s by taking aMad Men-inspired walking tour.
Visit 50 different gardens and collections at theNew York Botanical Gardenin the Bronx.
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9/11 Memorial Museum Admission Ticket
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Prebook your admission to the 9/11 Memorial Museum in lower Manhattan, and guarantee your entry to the center that documented the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in 2001. Museum artifacts include first-person accounts of what happened on that September morning in 2001, multi-media displays, and exhibits on history, which commemorate nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives in the attacks.
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Empire State Building General & Skip-the-Line Tickets
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Marvel at the 360-degree, unobstructed views from the Empire State Building and explore its Interactive Museum and more with this combo ticket. See NYC's landmarks from the 86th-floor observatory, enjoy the exhibitions and augmented reality viewfinders on the 80th floor; and explore the 2nd-floor museum’s immersive displays on the building's history. Upgrade for skip-the-line access.
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Top of the Rock Observation Deck, New York Ticket
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Get the best view in all of New York City from the Top of the Rock Observation Deck at Rockefeller Plaza. Soak up three floors of indoor and outdoor viewing areas and admire the Big Apple’s popular landmarks, such as One World Trade Center, the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, the Brooklyn Bridge, the Statue of Liberty and more.
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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket
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Explore the expansive American Museum of Natural History by booking full-day admission tickets. General admission tickets grant you access to about 50 exhibits, including the Rose Center for Earth and Space. You can make the most of your time in the acclaimed museum by upgrading to a Super Saver pass, which includes access to highlights such as Hayden Planetarium and 3D films.
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Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Skip the Line Small-Group Tour
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Immerse yourself in New York City history with this half-day visit to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. Enjoy priority boarding on the Liberty Island ferry and visit the iconic Statue of Liberty with a local guide, including the Statue of Liberty Museum and the observation deck. Continue by ferry to Ellis Island to learn more about New York's immigration history. Ferry tickets and all entrance fees are included.
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The Museum of Modern Art Admission Ticket
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Avoid the hassle of waiting to enter New York City’s Museum of Modern Art with this convenient skip-the-line ticket that grants you entrance on arrival. It’s not surprise that MoMA is an incredibly popular attraction. With artists like Andy Warhol, Vincent van Gogh, Jackson Pollock, Cindy Sherman and many more, the queue can be backlogged for hours. But with your handy skip-the-line ticket, you’ll glide right past it and head straight to the good stuff. Plus, your ticket includes admission to MoMA PS1, the contemporary art center in Long Island City.
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Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum Ticket
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The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is home to one of the world’s finest collections of modern and contemporary art, in a modernist building designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Pre-book tickets to the Guggenheim to get convenient, skip-the-line access to this landmark New York City art museum, and explore at your own pace during its hours of operation.
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Ground Zero Museum Workshop Tour
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In remembrance of the events that took place in New York City on September 11, 2001, take this guided, 1.5-hour tour of the Ground Zero Museum Workshop. See and touch hundreds of images and artifacts from the 9/11 recovery and experience the heroic efforts of the New York City Fire Department. Listen to audio stories with Bose surround sound headphones and real Ground Zero sound effects.
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