With prices so expensive in NY, we found a way to see the city and still get to what’s equivalent to group travel discounts. By visitingnewyorkattractionpasses.com, we got a great overview of various top flite discount passes. While AAA and other organizations have good discounts, you need to belong to them to take advantage of discounted tours on new York..
This site explained the passes really well – which ones work on a time frame vs. which ones work on how many places you can see. We liked the amount of things you could do with the NYC Pass but in the end settled on the Explorer Pass which allowed us to do New York at a more leisurely pace.
NY Skyride: Thank you for the tips! NYC tourist attractions can be very valuable when using NYC Pass packages like the Explorer Pass and the New York Pass, the latter available right here on our website!
Name: Louise Mendez
City: Silver City
State: New Mexico
I remember as a college kid coming to NYC on a New York Student Travel trip. We did a New York City bus tour (I think it was a company called Apple Tours, a double decker bus company now defunct). We also did a 2 hour cruise on the famous Circle Line boats on the Hudson River as well as one or two hours on their neighbor, the historic Intrepid Museum, a converted WWII aircraft carrier.
The trip was very memorable and I am going to repeat the trip with my girlfriend this summer. The only difference is I’m going to buy a NYC Pass. This is a super great deal where you can get over 100 things to do for one set price! I’ll tell you how great it is on another blog.
NY Skyride: New York student travel is always fun and easy with a New York City bus tour. I'm glad your bust trip and your visit to Circle Line Cruises and Intrepid Museum were so memorable for you. And yes! The NYC City Pass is a great way to see multiple NYC tourist attractions in one, two or seven days. Feel free to purchase your passes right here on our website and remember - start your day early. Our virtual tour simulator opens at 8AM and so does the Empire State Building observation deck. Have fun!
Name: Tom
City: Parsippany
State: NJ
If you’re going to do a tour in new york city and looking for things to see in New York – I can’t think of a better way than to get the NYC Pass. Knowing how expensive the city is (I choked on the hotel breakfast bill), I thought this was the best deal in the world. With the New York Pass you can see many museums, do hop on hop off tours on double decker buses, take bike tours, walking tours and so much more. The book was so chock full of stuff that at the end of the day we usually had a burger or pizza instead of going for a fancy dinner. We were just too pooped to go party anymore.
I highly suggest the New York Pass as one of the best deals for sightseeing in New York!
NY Skyride: Thank you for your post Barbara. And what a great tip! The NYC pass is a great deal sold right here at skyride.com and offers free entry to nearly every New York City tourist attraction there is. So glad you enjoyed your trip.
Name: Barbara G.
City:
State: MI
We visit from Israel and we do tours NYC. Too much fun and not too much sleep because there is so many things to see in new york! With restarants and bars and so much to see who had time to sleep. We save for years to visit new york and it was worth it but so much money!
We visited museums, boats, seeport, statue of liberty, empire state bilding and the new york skiride. We hope we come again soon.
NY Skyride: There really are alot of awesome things to see in New York, and and while it's impossible to see every New York City tourist attraction in one visit, we're so glad you got to see so many of them including us! To save money on your next trip, come back to this website and book a two day NYC pass or a New York City bus tour and explore even more!
Name: Chanah Wasserman
City: tel Aviv
State: Israel
I lived in New York City most of my life since a child. But I moved to Ohio for four years and returned to Brooklyn in the summer of 2010. I became busy over the winter and so when the summer of 2011 came I was ready to explore New York City once again. Come to find out my ten year old brother had a field trip to ELLIS ISLAND I was happy to accompany him for the whole day and what mostly caught my attention besides my first visit to the island, my ride on the ferry and all the bunch of people to see around me again, I noticed the RENT-A-BIKE sign across from the ferry line and found out that new yorkers are able to rent bikes which was something I really wanted to do someday as a easy and effective way of traveling through the city!!! I felt much better back home!!!
NY Skyride: Welcome back home Vanessa! Summer camp NYC trips are the best! You don't have to be an NYC tourist to take a bite out of the Big Apple.
Name: Vanessa Diaz
City: Brooklyn
State: New York
My husband took me to New York for my birthday in January. With snow on the ground we had a little "discussion" about the shoes he wanted to wear. I'm thinking something with some traction, and he is thinking something slick and sporty like a dress shoe with tassels. We found parking and set out to discover the Big Apple. We were waiting at the very first crosswalk. His actual VERY FIRST step onto the icy streets of New York, he busted his butt. Some guy came running out of nowhere and leaned over my husband. The guy waves hands together and then straight out to his sides and SCREAMS...."SAFE"! I laughed so hard the streets of New York were icey and almost wet too!
NY Skyride: Hilarious story Monica. A fast paced city like ours isn't always easy to navigate on any icy day. Might I suggest a return to New York City in the spring for a Central Park bicycle rental. Only this time, prepare to tell your husband to wear comfortable shoes as he pedals to dodge the next NYC tourist umpire! Name: Monica Reed
City: Lucedale
State: Mississippi
Here is a picture of ME on top of the Empire State Building. This was my first visit to NYC, and I LOVED it!!!
NY Skyride: Thanks for submitting a photo Meagan! We're thrilled to see what fun you had at the iconic New York City tourist attraction, Empire State Building observation deck. Be sure to visit NYC again!
Name: Megan Carrilho
City: San Diego
State: CA
I have a number of children and one of them has always been particularly reserved. I pictured her getting married and having children, not trotting across the globe. Last year she finished high school and this year she has been studying child care. Ten weeks ago she left for Chicago to work on a camp for adults and children with cerebal palsy - with out knowing a single person. Next week she finishes at the camp and heads of for a week in New York - parting from all the wonderful friends she has made at camp. She has worked so hard - as have all of the kids who have been on the camp. Tickets to this game for 4 people would mean that she could take three other people from the backpackers lodge that she is staying at which would be fabulous. I know one of her goals was to go to a serious game while she was in the States. The very idea that this she has left our hometown of Uranquinty with a population of 715 people and landing in New York alone amazes me.
NY Skyride: Thank you for your entry Mollie. How proud you must be of your daughter and her brave travels! I encourage her backpackers lodge to contact us at reservations@skyride.com for group travel discounts to NY Skyride, the Empire State Building observation deck and other NYC tourist attractions during their stay here. Best of luck to winning!
Name: Mollie
City: Uranquinty
State: NSW
I dont have any stories :(
I have never in my life been to New York City but I have dreamed of going there!! It would be so nice to win tickets to see NEW YORK!! Im sure I would have lots of stories for you then. :)
NY Skyride: Thank you for your entry Debi! You may not have any NYC tourist stories yet, but once you catch a flight, grab a NYC city pass and visit all of the wonderful things to see in New York, I'm sure you will. Good luck!
Name: Debi Gengler
City: Akron
State: Ohio
When you’re a family of 5 people looking to do sightseeing in new York City, here’s a great tip. Get hold of the Entertainment Book (the New York version) which is stuffed with coupons and discounts for food, attractions, shopping and more. It’s like getting group travel discounts!
NY Skyride: Great tip! The Entertainment book is a great resource for any NYC Tourist.
Name: Brenda
City: Brunswick
State: NJ
My comment here is simple: The Skyride is a little old and dated but I enjoyed it and the kids LOVED it. We came to have fun in the city and the Skyride was just that…fun. Not sophisticated by today’s technology, not 3D or IMAX, just a nice half hour presentation with a 15 minute moving ride .
For fun things to do in New York I would recommend it.
NY Skyride: We are New York's only virtual tour simulator and still one of the most popular NYC tourist attractions. Thank you for your appreciation....it is greatly received. The simulator we use at NY Skyride is the only one of its kind in the world. We take great pride in maintaining and operating it. We try to keep it running like new!
Name: Bob Duetsch
City:
State: WI
Looking for things to see in New York that are NOT Top 10 but are a little unusual? I did Ripley’s Museum – that’s weird stuff. You can also check out the Bodies exhibit, recently upgraded but still not good for the squeamish type. Dead Apple Tours takes you on a fantastic trip on a specially converted 1960 Cadillac Hearse. I’ll leave you to guess what the tour is about.
If you’re here for a longer trip, take a break for a day at one of the New York Water Taxi beaches available at the Seaport and in Queens. For a simulated NYC helicopter tour that is part story and part touristy hop a ride on the New York Skyride at the Empire State Building. While on the ride topic, try the new bus called THE RIDE, really cool (but expensive) and a little quirky way to do sightseeing in New York.
NY Skyride: Wow...you really know New York! I am guessing that you are an experienced NYC tourist. Thanks for the tips.
Name: Alex Karsif
City: Brooklyn
State: NY
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