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15 Must-Do New York Experiences That Are Actually Worth It — My favorite places to go
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items I made this list because I wasted so much money on my first trip to New York on things that weren't worth it, so I wanted to save you that mistake. What I'm sharing here are the 15 ticketed experiences I personally booked through Tripadvisor and Viat...
I really encourage you to going at sunset, the mirrored rooms are insane for photos. I loved that the ticket includes all 3 floors. Book the 5:30pm slot, trust me. I recommend this because it's the most immersive observation deck in New York, not just ...
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Ticket
I invite you to the The Edge because it's the highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere and feels more thrilling than the others. What I'm recommending is the timed admission ticket that lets you walk on the angled glass walls. What I love i...
NYC Empire State Building Observation Deck Ticket
I enjoy the Top of the Rock because it's the only deck where you get the Empire State Building perfectly centered in your photos. What I'm recommending is the standard observation ticket with 3 levels of indoor and outdoor views. What I love is how o...
Top of the Rock Observation Deck New York City Ticket
I love this reserve ferry ticket because the free ferry doesn't let you get off on Liberty Island. What I'm recommending is the round-trip ferry with entry to both Liberty Island and Ellis Island Museum. What I love is that the early 8:30am departure...
Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Guided Tour
I realy enjoy the 9/11 Museum because it's the most emotional and respectful museum in New York. What I'm recommending is the timed-entry ticket with optional audio guide included. What I love is how well-curated the exhibits are and how much space y...
Wall Street, 9/11 Memorial and Lower Manhattan Walking Tour NYC
I suggest to visit the Empire State Building because it's iconic and you have to do it at least once. What I'm recommending is the 86th floor open-air observatory ticket, which is the famous one. What I love is the Art Deco building itself and the ni...
New York City One World Observatory Admission Ticket
I love this Harbor Lights cruise because it's the best $40 sunset activity in Manhattan. What I'm recommending is the 2-hour evening cruise around Manhattan that goes to Statue of Liberty. What I love is you see the entire skyline turn from gold to l...
Circle Line: 2hr - New York City Harbor Lights Cruise
I think that the Natural History Museum is enjoyable because it's perfect for families, couples, and rainy days. What I'm recommending is the anytime admission ticket so you don't have to stress about a fixed time. What I love is the dinosaur floor a...
American Museum of Natural History Admission New York City Viator Tours d687 5068AMNH
I encourage you to doing Brooklyn Bridge as a guided tour and not alone. What I'm recommending is the 2-hour walking tour that starts in Manhattan and ends in DUMBO. What I love is the guide shows you secret photo angles that tourists never find. Why...
Brooklyn Bridge and DUMBO Guided Walking Tour
I appreciate to be invited to the Central Park Bike Tour because walking the park takes 3 hours and biking takes 1. What I'm recommending is the guided bike tour with bike and helmet included. What I love is the guide knows all the movie locations an...
Central Park Bike Tour New York City Viator Tours
I love the Madame Tussauds because it's fun, touristy, and perfect for TikTok and Reels content. What I'm recommending is the standard admission ticket in Times Square. What I love is how realistic the wax figures are and the Marvel 4D experience inc...
Madame Tussauds New York Admission Ticket
I liked the Woodbury Common because it's the best outlet mall in America for designer deals. What I'm recommending is the round-trip bus tour from Midtown Manhattan with VIP coupon book. What I love is you get 6 hours to shop 250 stores like Gucci, P...
Woodbury Common Premium Outslets Shopping Tour New York City Viator d687-5120WOODBURY
I loved to go to the Go City Explorer Pass because it's the smartest way to save money in New York. What I'm recommending is the pass where you choose 2 to 10 attractions including most of this list. What I love is one pass gives you entry to Edge, T...
Go City New York Explorer Pass
I lovthe Big Bus because on your first day in New York you are exhausted and this saves your feet. What I'm recommending is the 1 or 2-day hop-on hop-off bus with downtown and uptown loops. What I love is you get headphones with commentary and you ca...
Big Bus New York Hop On Hop Off Sightseeing Tour
I recommend this helicopter tour because it's the most unforgettable 20 minutes you'll have in New York. What I'm recommending is the 15-minute Manhattan highlights flight over Central Park, Empire State, and Statue of Liberty. What I love is you get...
New York City Helicopter Tour Manhattan Brooklyn and Statue of Liberty
I recommend this food tour because eating alone in Chinatown and Little Italy is overwhelming, you don't know what's good. What I'm recommending is the 3-hour guided food tour with 8 tastings included. What I love is you try dumplings, pizza, cannoli...
Chinatown and Little Italy Food Tour