Central Valley Trip Overview
Entry to 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10 or 12 attractions with the New York Sightseeing FLEX Pass.
Choose from 100+ Attractions with the New York Sightseeing FLEX Pass. Pay nothing at the gate. See what you want in New York – Save Time & Money. Exclusive Edge Outdoor Sky Deck, 5 Double-decker Bus Tours and more.
Select how many attractions you would like to see, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10 or 12 and either download your mobile Pass or print at home.
Simply present your Pass at each attraction for entry.
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Duration: 30 days
Starts: Central Valley, United States
Trip Category: Sightseeing Tickets & Passes >> Sightseeing Passes
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What to Expect When Visiting Central Valley, New York, United States
Entry to 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10 or 12 attractions with the New York Sightseeing FLEX Pass.
Choose from 100+ Attractions with the New York Sightseeing FLEX Pass. Pay nothing at the gate. See what you want in New York – Save Time & Money. Exclusive Edge Outdoor Sky Deck, 5 Double-decker Bus Tours and more.
Select how many attractions you would like to see, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10 or 12 and either download your mobile Pass or print at home.
Simply present your Pass at each attraction for entry.
Visit: City Sightseeing New York, New York City, NY 10036
Choose one of the following:
Gray Line CitySightseeing Brooklyn Hop-on, Hop-off Bus Tour
Gray Line CitySightseeing Downtown Hop-on, Hop-off Bus Tour
Gray Line CitySightseeing Uptown Hop-on, Hop-off Bus Tour
Gray Line CitySightseeing Night Tour
The Sightseeing Pass grants you free admission – The Sightseeing FLEX Pass: Valid for 1 calendar day, as one of the choices
Duration: 2 hours
Visit: One World Observatory, 285 Fulton St One World Trade Center, New York City, NY 10007-0089
One World Observatory is the all-new attraction crowning One World Trade Center, the Western Hemisphere’s tallest building. Riding the Sky Pod elevator, you’ll experience an immersive, floor-to-ceiling time-lapse story of NYC’s 500-year evolution in less than 60 seconds.
The Sightseeing Pass grants you free admission to One World Observatory.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Visit: Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, 12th Avenue & 46th Street Pier 86, New York City, NY 10036
The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is a non-profit, educational institution featuring the legendary aircraft carrier Intrepid, the space shuttle Enterprise, the world’s fastest jets and a guided missile submarine.
The Sightseeing Pass grants you free admission to Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum.
Duration: 2 hours
Visit: Top of the Rock, 30 Rockfeller Plaza Enter on West 50th Street, between 5th & 6th Avenues, New York City, NY 10111
Take in a 360-degree panorama of the Big Apple from 850 feet (260m) in the air at the Top of the Rock. A flexible ticket lets you pick the perfect time to visit, see the city sparkle by night or enjoy the sun rising from new heights.
The Sightseeing Pass grants you free admission to the Top of the Rock, Observation Deck.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Visit: The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum, 180 Greenwich St World Trade Center, New York City, NY 10007-0089
Located at the World Trade Center in New York City, the 9/11 Memorial Museum tells the story of 9/11 through media, narratives, and a collection of monumental and authentic artifacts, presenting visitors with personal stories of loss, recovery, and hope.
The Sightseeing Pass grants you free general admission to the 9/11 Memorial & Museum.
Duration: 2 hours
Visit: Woodbury Common Premium Outlets, 498 Red Apple Court, Central Valley, NY 10917-6619
Join the savvy NYC shoppers who get Fifth Avenue brands at outlet and factory store prices. Includes complimentary VIP Coupon Book (value $10) with hundreds of dollars in additional savings.
The Sightseeing Pass grants you one free ticket for Woodbury Common Premium Outlets excursion.
Duration: 8 hours
Visit: JFK Airport, Jamaica, Queens NY, New York, Queens, NY 11430, USA
Go Airlink airport shuttle – LaGuardia, JFK or Newark
This service is offered for outbound service only from hotels in Manhattan below 125 Street to JFK, Newark, or LaGuardia airports.
Your pass must still be valid on the date that you are using the airport shuttle, one pass per person.
You must still have one choice left per person to use for the airport shuttle service.
If your Sightseeing Pass has expired or you have used up all of your choices on your Sightseeing Flex Pass, you will be charged separately for the airport shuttle service.
Duration: 2 hours
Visit: LaGuardia Airport, New York, Queens, NY 11371, USA
Go Airlink Airport Shuttle – LaGuardia, JFK or Newark
This service is offered for outbound service only from hotels in Manhattan below 125 Street to JFK, Newark, or LaGuardia airports.
Your pass must still be valid on the date that you are using the airport shuttle, one pass per person.
You must still have one choice left per person to use for the airport shuttle service.
If your Sightseeing Pass has expired or you have used up all of your choices on your Sightseeing Flex Pass, you will be charged separately for the airport shuttle service.
Duration: 2 hours
Visit: Newark Liberty International Airport, 3 Brewster Rd, Newark, NJ 07114, USA
Go Airlink Airport Shuttle – LaGuardia, JFK or Newark
This service is offered for outbound service only from hotels in Manhattan below 125 Street to JFK, Newark, or LaGuardia airports.
Your pass must still be valid on the date that you are using the airport shuttle, one pass per person.
You must still have one choice left per person to use for the airport shuttle service.
If your Sightseeing Pass has expired or you have used up all of your choices on your Sightseeing Flex Pass, you will be charged separately for the airport shuttle service.
Duration: 3 hours
Visit: Madame Tussauds New York, 234 W 42nd St, New York City, NY 10036-7215
Madame Tussauds New York in the heart of Times Square is the only place with no ropes or barriers holding you back from living your best life with your favorite stars.
The Sightseeing Pass grants you free admission to Madame Tussauds Includes admission to the attraction and the Marvel 4D Cinema Experience.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Visit: City Cruises New York Pier 78, 455 12th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
City Sightseeing / Hornblower Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Cruise
The best way to view an island’s skyline is from the water. Whatever you use to take pictures will work overtime on this tour.
The Sightseeing Pass grants you free admission to City Sightseeing / Hornblower Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Cruise
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Visit: Bronx Zoo, 2300 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10460-1090
Visit the largest urban zoo in America and get up close to more than 600 species from around the globe. Meet exotic animals, birds, reptiles and insects from across Asia, Africa, the Americas and more without leaving the Bronx.
The Sightseeing Pass grants you general admission to The Bronx Zoo.
Includes General Admission into the zoo only. Some of the general exhibits include Tiger Mountain, Sea Lion Pool, Madagascar, World of Birds, Reptile House, African Plains, and Himalayan Highlands among others. Some attractions require additional fees. Individual attraction tickets or upgrade to Total Experience available on site.
Duration: 4 hours
Visit: Central Park Zoo, 830 5th Ave, New York City, NY 10065-7001
Have a wild time in the heart of New York City, mere steps from Fifth Avenue and the picturesque Manhattan skyline.
The Sightseeing Pass grants you general admission to the Central Park Zoo. Admission to Main Zoo and Tisch Children’s Zoo only.
Duration: 2 hours
Visit: National Lighthouse Museum, 200 The Promenade at Lighthouse Point At Lighthouse Point, Staten Island, NY 10301
When the United States Lighthouse Service (USLHS) “Super” Depot on the North Shore of Staten Island closed for the very last time, a group of enthusiasts were determined that its heritage should not be lost – and created the National Lighthouse Museum.
Sightseeing Pass grants you free admission to the National Lighthouse Museum
Duration: 2 hours
Visit: New York Aquarium, 602 Surf Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224-3452
Just off the boardwalk of Brooklyn’s famous Coney Island, dive in and explore the incredible diversity of the world’s oceans!
Admission into the Aquarium includes:
The CONSERVATION HALL: where you can travel through three distinct habitats featuring gliding rays, clownfish, anemones, neon tetras, a school of piranhas and other fascinating aquatic life.
THE SEA CLIFFS located outside features penguins, harbor seals, otters and more. The (new) stage is set!
Join our trainers and their pinniped costars for a spectacular display at the SEA LION CELEBRATION IN THE AQUATHEATER. Meet the Aquarium’s multi-talented sea lions and their trainers at this interactive, musical training demonstration!
OCEAN WONDERS: SHARKS! Sharp-toothed predators will mingle with elegant rays, turtles and schools of fish at the gleaming new exhibit that sprawls 57,500 feet and rises three stories high.
The Sightseeing Pass grants you general admission to the NY Aquarium.
Duration: 2 hours
Visit: St. Patrick’s Cathedral, 50th Street & 5th Avenue Wheelchair accessibility located off the corner of 51st Street and 5th Avenue, New York City, NY 10022-6863
St. Patrick’s Cathedral Tour – Gold Pass
The most magnificent Cathedral in The Americas is celebrating its 160th Anniversary.
It has just completed a Ten Year and 200+ million dollar restoration. This House of God is unlike any other and just like every other. It’s affectionately known as America’s Parish Church.
Audio tour hours are 9:00am – 5:00pm, Monday – Saturday. The Audio Tour is closed on Sunday. We currently offer the audio tour in English, Spanish, Italian, French and Portuguese. There is an additional kids tour available in English. Each of these tours are 30-40 minutes.
The Sightseeing Pass grants you free admission to St. Patrick’s Cathedral Tour – Gold Pass
Duration: 1 hour
Visit: Ground Zero Museum Workshop, 420 W 14th St Floor 2, New York City, NY 10014-1064
Experience 100 Incredible Audio Stories, Images and Artifacts through the eyes of the Official Photographer at Ground Zero.
Sightseeing Pass grants you free admission to 9/11 Ground Zero Museum Workshop
Duration: 2 hours
Visit: 9/11 Tribute Museum, 92 Greenwich St, New York, NY 10006, USA
The Museum was set up by the 9/11 Community – family members who lost loved ones, survivors, first responders, rescue workers, volunteers and Lower Manhattan residents – so that they could share their personal stories with visitors from around the world.
From tragedy to survival to rebuilding, connect with unforgettable experience of the 9/11 community through artifacts, films, images and stories. Exhibits are geared for students to appreciate the historical significance and civic response.
It’s an uplifting experience that bears testament to the resilience of the human spirit.
The Sightseeing Pass grants you free general admission to the 9/11 Tribute Museum.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Visit: American Museum of Natural History, 79th Street Central Park West, New York City, NY 10024
If you spent an entire day here, you could not possibly see all of the 30 million plus specimens and artifacts! Children love getting their hands on all of the interactive exhibits as well as the towering dinosaurs and dragons – especially the largest collection of fossils on the planet.
There’s much to appeal to grown-ups too, such as the 563-carat Star of India, the largest blue star sapphire known to man. All ages will be awestruck by the mind-boggling displays in the Rose Center for Earth and Space, home to cosmic shows and a planetarium.
The Sightseeing Pass grants you free general admission to the American Museum of Natural History.
There is no mandatory admission charge for public entry to the Museum, only a suggested admission donation. For each Sightseeing Pass entrant to the Museum Sightseeing Pass makes an agreed payment to the Museum.
Duration: 4 hours
Visit: Brooklyn Botanic Garden, 990 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225-1008
Did you know that hip and happening Brooklyn is home to a delightful garden of meadows, flower beds, and ponds that covers some 50 acres?
The star of the show is the Japanese garden, complete with a water garden, teahouse and shrine. There’s more oriental interest in the conservatory where, as well as rare rainforest trees, you can see one of America’s best collections of bonsai all year round.
Seasonal highlights worth catching are Japanese cherry blossom, an enormous number of roses in bloom, and Magnolia Plaza, where the creamy flowers of 80 trees look spectacular against the backdrop of daffodils on Boulder Hill.
The Sightseeing Pass grants you free admission to Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Duration: 2 hours
Visit: Brooklyn Children’s Museum, 145 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213-1900
Brooklyn Children’s Museum is the world’s first museum designed expressly for children. With three levels of fun – there is something for all ages to enjoy!
Our permanent exhibits include World Brooklyn where children play in kid-sized shops based on real ones from across Brooklyn shops! We also have Totally Tots which is a pint-sized paradise for our youngest visitors to play including water, sand, music and more.
Collections Central features a rotating highlight from our 30,000 historic cultural artifacts and specimens. Our Sensory Room is an inclusive space where children can enjoy a quieter zone. Rotating daily and weekly programming includes animal programming, dance, drumming, musical lessons, story time and more.
The Sightseeing Pass grants you free general admission to Brooklyn Children’s Museum
Duration: 2 hours
Visit: Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine, 1047 Amsterdam Ave, New York City, NY 10025-1747
Construction of the Cathedral began in 1892, making it over 125 years old. Open daily for worship, sightseeing, and educational programs for all ages.
The Sightseeing Pass grants you free general admission to the Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine.
Duration: 1 hour
Visit: Edge, 30 Hudson Yards, New York, NY 10001, USA
Edge is the highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere, with a one-of-a-kind design.
It’s suspended in mid-air, giving you the feeling of floating in the sky with 360-degree views you can’t get anywhere else. Look 100 stories down from the thrilling glass floor, lean out over the city on angled glass walls and sip champagne in the sky.
You’ve never experienced New York like this before.
The Sightseeing Pass grants you free admission to the Edge.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Visit: El Museo del Barrio, 1230 Fifth Ave. at 104th Street, New York City, NY 10029
Since 1969 El Museo has presented exhibitions from its permanent collection, now more than 6,500 objects, to celebrate over 800 years of creativity right up to the present day with drawings, paintings, sculptures, prints, photography, films, as well as video and installations.
The museum is famed for its ever-changing and vibrant program of festivals, workshops, lectures as well as one-off exhibitions that appeal to people of all ages, from all backgrounds.
Sightseeing Pass grants you free admission to El Museo del Barrio.
Duration: 1 hour
Visit: Empire State Building, 20 West 34th Street, New York City, NY 10001
The Empire State Building is more than a spectacular view. It’s an immersive experience inside a world famous landmark.
From early morning to sunset and the bright lights of NYC at night, the 86th floor of New York’s most iconic skyscraper gives you exhilarating 360-degree views of the city and beyond. Enjoy the views of The Hudson River, and East River, The Brooklyn Bridge, Times Square, The Statue of Liberty and much more, take advantage of the high-powered binoculars to get a closer look. On a clear day you can see up to six states.
The Sightseeing Pass grants you free admission to: Empire State Building
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Visit: Fraunces Tavern Museum, 54 Pearl St, New York City, NY 10004-4300
The perfect spot to celebrate Colonial America, the Revolutionary War and the Early Republic.
Built on the city’s only remaining block of 18th century commercial buildings, this is an exact replica (the British shot a cannonball through the roof of the original!) of the tavern where George Washington famously bid an emotional farewell to his officers in 1783.
You can see where the meeting took place in the Long Room, as well as varied works of art and artifacts exhibited in the upstairs museum.
On the ground floor you can enjoy brunch, lunch or dinner in some of NYC’s most historic surroundings.
Sightseeing Pass grants you free admission to Fraunces Tavern Museum
Duration: 1 hour
Visit: Grand Central Terminal, 89 E 42nd Street, New York City, NY 10017-5503
Grand Central Terminal Audio Tour
Let this self-guided adventure introduce you to the Terminal but provides a real story about little-known secrets, anecdotes, archival material and many other exciting facets of the history of the terminal.
Visitors will not see Grand Central with the same eyes after taking the tour.
The tour is available in English, French, Spanish, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Italian, and German.
Sightseeing Pass grants you free admission to the Grand Central Terminal Audio Tour
Duration: 1 hour
Visit: Grayline New York Tours, Port Authority Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10109, USA
Gray Line CitySightseeing Best of Manhattan Tour
Let the experts at Gray Line CitySightseeing give you a comprehensive look at New York City on this 6 hour escorted tour of the best of Manhattan.
The Best of Manhattan Tour includes:
· Up close views of famous NYC landmarks from the top deck of a Gray Line CitySightseeing Double Decker tour bus.
· A brief walking tour of the High Line, a public park built on a historic freight rail line elevated above the streets on Manhattan’s West Side.
· A brief walking tour of the One World Trade Center campus, including a photo stop at the awe inspiring 9/11 Memorial fountains.
· A 60 min sightseeing ferry cruise to catch a view of the Statue of Liberty.
The Sightseeing Pass grants you free admission to Gray Line CitySightseeing Manhattan Experience Tour
Duration: 6 hours
Visit: City Cruises New York Pier 15, 78 South St, New York, NY 10038, USA
Take happy hour to a whole new level when you corral a group of colleagues or friends and join Hornblower’s Alive After Five two-hour cruise on the Hudson River.
The onboard DJ provides the lively soundtrack and the backdrop is New York’s beautiful skyline and iconic landmarks.
You’ll sail to the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and the Brooklyn Bridge for excellent photo ops and continue along the river enjoying the breezes as you unwind from your hard day’s work.
Good vibes and good times await you as you mix and mingle, enjoying old friends and meeting new ones.
All ages are welcome on this cruise which sails rain or shine.
The Sightseeing Pass grants you free admission to: Alive After Five Cruise.
Leave your cares behind when you step aboard a luxury yacht at the end of the day. Bring along a light jacket as it may be breezy in the evening.
Duration: 2 hours
Visit: International Center of Photography Museum, 79 Essex St, New York City, NY 10002
Founded in 1974, the International Center of Photography (ICP) is the world’s leading institution dedicated to photography and visual culture.
The ICP Museum hosts up to six exhibitions annually; these focused presentations reflect the past, present, and future of image-making. Diverse public programs, lectures, workshops, and free tours for school groups accompany each show.
Featuring multilevel galleries, café and bookstore, the ICP Museum inspires fresh dialogue about images as mediums of empowerment and as catalysts for social change.
The Sightseeing Pass grants you free admission to the International Center of Photography
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Visit: Luna Park at Coney Island, 1000 Surf Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224-2811
Reviving the glory of the legendary amusement park in Coney Island, Luna Park embodies the thrill of modern parks combined with the nostalgia of classic rides and vintage design.
The Sightseeing Pass holders receive a 24 ride wristband good for all Mild, Medium, and High Thrill rides in Luna Park. Excludes extreme thrill rides.
Duration: 4 hours
Visit: Macy’s Herald Square, 151 West 34th Street, New York City, NY 10001-2101
Macy’s Historical Tour
The Sightseeing Pass grants you free admission to the Macy’s Historical Tour.
Duration: 1 hour
Visit: Madison Square Garden, 4 Penn Plaza, New York City, NY 10121-0078
Madison Square Garden All Access Tour
As home to some of New York’s favorite pro teams – NBA’s New York Knicks and NHL’s New York Rangers – and host to scores of legendary boxing matches and concerts, The World’s Most Famous Arena® is a must-see during your trip to New York City.
Visit exclusive, behind-the-scenes parts of The Garden and hear its nearly 150-year history from an expert tour guide who knows every iconic story and moment.
With the revamped tour, guests will encounter exciting new stops, a free boomerang photo experience and state-of-the-art virtual reality technology that offers a first-hand glimpse into the excitement of being at one of The Garden’s world-class events. Plus, there’s always a surprise! Will you see the hardwood or the ice? Locker rooms? A stage being built? A rehearsal? Take the tour to find out!
The Sightseeing Pass grants you free admission to the Madison Square Garden All Access Tour
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Visit: Clipper City Tall Ship – Operated by Manhattan By Sail, 299 South Street Slip 8, Pier 35, Pier 36, New York, NY 10002, USA
Clipper City Daytime Statue Sail
The antique-looking Clipper City Tall Ship was modeled after a 1800s classic Clipper trading ship. The ride offers the most mesmerizing views of the Manhattan Skyline as well as an up-close look at the Statue of Liberty.
There is no better way to spend a warm afternoon than on a vintage sailboat, taking in the wind, beautiful views and delicious beverages. The ship has a full cash bar and a helpful crew.
The small size of the boat offers a more intimate experience than some of the larger cruise ships and the lack of narration makes for a truly serene experience.
Sightseeing Pass grants you free admission to the Clipper City Daytime Statue Sail
Duration: 1 hour
Visit: The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), 11 West 53rd Street, New York City, NY 10019-5401
Located in the heart of New York City, The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is home to the world’s greatest collection of modern and contemporary art.
From the painting and sculpture of the 1880s to the film, design, and performance art of today, MoMA is a place that provides inspiration for visitors of all ages.
The collection includes masterpieces like Vincent van Gogh’s The Starry Night and Andy Warhol’s Gold Marilyn Monroe, along with works by Pablo Picasso, Frida Kahlo, Jacob Lawrence, and many other great artists of our time. And MoMA’s extraordinary special exhibitions continue the conversation between the past and the present.
The Sightseeing Pass grants you free same-day admission to MoMA PS1 and MoMA.
Duration: 2 hours
Visit: MoMA PS1, 2225 Jackson Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101-4309
A catalyst and an advocate for new ideas, discourses, and trends in contemporary art, MoMA PS1 actively pursues emerging artists, new genres, and adventurous new work by recognized artists in an effort to support innovation in contemporary art.
The Sightseeing Pass grants you free same-day admission to MoMA PS1 and MoMA.
Duration: 2 hours
Visit: Museum at Eldridge Street, 12 Eldridge St Between Canal and Division Streets, New York City, NY 10002-6204
In 1887, the Eldridge Street Synagogue was the first great house of worship to be built in America by Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe.
This National Historic Landmark is the last major evidence of the extensive Jewish settlement on the Lower East Side in a neighborhood that is now a vibrant part of Chinatown.
A permanent exhibition tells the story of Jewish immigrant life from the turn of the last century to today through Yiddish signs, Jewish ritual objects, historic photographs, archival documents and oral histories. Its displays earned The American Association of Museums’ Gold Award for Interactive Installation.
Sightseeing Pass grants you free admission to the Museum at Eldridge Street
Duration: 2 hours
Visit: Museum of Jewish Heritage, 36 Battery Pl Edmond J. Safra Plaza, New York City, NY 10280-1502
Special Exhibition — Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away.
More than 1.1 million people were murdered behind the barbed-wire fences of Auschwitz between May 1940 and January 1945. How could this happen?
Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away. is the most comprehensive exhibition dedicated to the history of Auschwitz and its role in the Holocaust ever presented in North America. It is now on view at the Museum of Jewish Heritage — A Living Memorial to the Holocaust in Lower Manhattan for a limited engagement. The exhibition brings together more than 700 original objects and 400 photographs from over 20 institutions and museums around the world.
Many of these artifacts are on view for the first time in the United States.
Ticket includes access to all Museum exhibitions and installations, as well as an audio guide for Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away.
Audio guides are available in English, Spanish, French, Hebrew, Mandarin, German, Polish, or Russian.
Duration: 2 hours
Visit: Museum of the City of New York, 1220 Fifth Avenue at 103rd Street at 103rd Street, New York City, NY 10029
Begin your journey to New York City here and explore the stories behind the sites! Perfect for families, first-time visitors, and New Yorkers at heart alike.
Located at the top of Museum Mile on Fifth Avenue and across from Central Park, the Museum of the City of New York fosters understanding of the distinctive nature of urban life in the world’s most influential metropolis. It engages visitors by celebrating, documenting, and interpreting the city’s past, present, and future.
The Museum’s three first-floor galleries are devoted to New York at Its Core, an award winning, ongoing exhibition where visitors discover New York City’s history and consider its future through objects, images, video, photography, and interactive digital experiences.
Sightseeing Pass grants you free admission to the Museum of the City of New York
Duration: 2 hours
Visit: New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10458-5126
One of the largest and oldest botanical gardens in the world set in 250 acres – in the Bronx! This 19th century National Historical Landmark is a delightful place for all ages to take a break from 21st century city bustle.
All sorts of gardens are represented including a rockery, a rose garden with over 2,700 bushes, perennial borders, lawns, and water gardens. The contemporary design of the native plant garden incorporates almost 100,000 shrubs, grasses, ferns and trees. You can stroll through one of New York’s last remaining areas of natural forest or enjoy the man-made elegance and lush foliage in the many glasshouses.
There are dazzling displays of favorite blooms like azaleas, depending on the time of year. If you’re looking for ideas or practical advice for your own backyard, you’ll be inspired by the Home Gardening Center where you can also learn essential gardening techniques.
The Sightseeing Pass grants you free admission to New York Botanical Garden
Duration: 3 hours
Visit: New-York Historical Society Museum & Library, 170 Central Park W At Richard Gilder Way, New York City, NY 10024-5152
Founded over 200 years ago, this is New York’s oldest museum. Dedicated to the understanding of history and America’s role in it, it uses documents, artifacts and photographs to illuminate the city’s rise.
Among the 1.6 million artworks in its permanent collection of paintings, drawings and sculpture, are world class pieces including all 435 of Audubon’s surviving watercolors for Birds of America.
The highlight of the recently refurbished 4th floor, with its interactive displays celebrating women, is an unmatched display of Tiffany Lamps. The permanent displays are complemented by a program of regular special exhibitions.
Sightseeing Pass grants you free admission to New York Historical Society
Duration: 2 hours
Visit: On Location Tours, 555 8th Ave #2003, New York, NY 10018, USA
Sightseeing FLEX Pass holders can choose “Central Park TV and Movie Sites Tour”, “NYC TV and Movie Tour by Bus” and “When Harry Met Seinfeld Bus Tour” with On Location Tours, each counts as another one of your choices.
Duration: 2 hours
Visit: Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Times Square, 234 W 42nd St, New York City, NY 10036-7215
The Sightseeing Pass grants you free admission to Ripley’s Believe it or Not!
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Visit: Snug Harbor Cultural Center, 1000 Richmond Ter, Staten Island, NY 10301-1114
The site was originally developed in 1801 as “a haven for aged, decrepit and worn out sailors”.
At its peak, it boasted a working farm, dairy, bakery, chapel, sanatorium, hospital, music hall and cemetery before closing and becoming derelict. Thankfully, the five stately Greek Revival fronted buildings and the chapel were listed on the National Register of Historic Places and saved from demolition.
Eventually, the location became a regional arts center and in 2008, Snug Harbor Cultural Center merged with the Staten Island Botanical Gardens to create the attraction it is today.
This cultural and horticultural hub has 28 buildings and extensive gardens covering 83 acres, where New Yorkers and tourists come to recharge their batteries and be inspired by history, architecture, environmental science and the visual and performing arts.
The Sightseeing Pass grants you free admission to Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden
Duration: 2 hours
Visit: Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, 1071 Fifth Ave. at 89th St., New York City, NY 10128
Marvel at 19th, 20th and 21st century artists including Manet, Picasso, Degas and Pollock.
Known as The Guggenheim, it’s as famous for its tower and rotunda – the only New York building by the legendary American architect Frank Lloyd Wright – as it is for the magnificent collection of modern masterpieces inside. Unusually for an art gallery, the exhibits aren’t traditionally divided by media or eras.
Pieces are even displayed on the walls of the sweeping spiral ramp inside the rotunda.
Solomon Guggenheim moved his eccentric collection from The Museum of Non-Objective Art to this iconic site in 1959.
The collection has been continually boosted by acquiring other major works by Europe and America’s greatest 19th, 20th and 21st century artists including Manet, Picasso, Degas and Pollock as well as emerging talent like Julien Bismuth. There’s a stylish gift shop where you can acquire you own works of art.
The Sightseeing Pass grants you free admission to the Guggenheim Museum
Duration: 2 hours
Visit: South Street Seaport Museum, 12 Fulton St, New York City, NY 10038-2109
The South Street Seaport Museum is New York’s interactive historical experience and consists of four s