Attraction of the Week - New York Botanical Garden

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New York Botanical Garden

[spacer height="20px"] The New York Botanical Garden is a historical museum of living art located in the Bronx. Founded in 1891, the garden continues to host beautiful events year in and year out that combine elements of nature, dance, visual arts and more.

As a part of the Botanical Garden's 125th year celebration, they welcome the Orchid Show which is also celebrating its 15th year at the garden. You can expect Thai dance performances, films, in-depth demonstrations on how to care for orchids and also a Q&A session with experts. Throughout the year, the NY Botanical Garden also offers programs for all ages to help educate & inform New Yorkers about many relevant cultural topics. There are also many film screenings year-round. Visit the Botanical Garden and many other NYC attractions for free with your New York Pass. For more information on the Orchid Show going on through April 9th, 2017 or any upcoming exhibits, please visit www.nybg.org. New York Botanical Garden is located in the picturesque Bronx park at 200th Street & Kazimiroff Blvd., Bronx, NY 10458 and is open Tuesday - Sunday 10am - 6pm.

Orchid show at NYBG

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Thanksgiving Hours at New York Pass

Sonic the Hedgehog at the Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2013 Thanksgiving is almost here and while it's common for stores to be open and services to be available during holidays in New York City, there will be some closures and reduced hours. Our main office at 36 W 44th St. will be closed on November 24th and 25th. Our doors will open again on Monday, November 28th at 8am. To collect or purchase your New York Passes, or to ask questions or express concerns, please visit any of the Big Bus locations, which operate on weekends. On Thanksgiving Day, the Big Bus locations will be open during the following hours: Welcome Center: 8am to 6pm Madame Tussauds: 8am to 5pm Luggage Source: Closed Due to the Macy's Day Parade, there will be some changes on the bus routes as well: Uptown, Midtown and Downtown will begin at 11am (after parade) Brooklyn Tour will operate the same Night Tour will operate the same To see which attractions will be open on Thanksgiving Day, please see the list on our website or mobile app. The attractions that will be open are marked with a turkey icon. Holidays in New York City are magical, as the city shines with glittering lights and the streets exude a gleeful atmosphere. Unsurprisingly, Thanksgiving and Christmas time are some of the most popular times to visit. Please be prepared for increased crowds and longer lines at the popular attractions. Happy Thanksgiving from the New York Pass! Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Street view of Times Square neon signs and NYC yellow taxi

3 days in NYC: an itinerary for first-timers

Visiting the Big Apple for the first time? There's so much to see and do, you'll want to get organized. Here's our guide to spending three days in New York.

Best New York City Cruises

This summer has brought us some pretty insufferable heat. And while it's supposed to get milder, there's still plenty of time to enjoy a refreshing breeze and a cold cocktail on one of NYC's finest cruises. Circle Line Sightseeing [caption id="attachment_776" align="aligncenter" width="801"] Circle Line Sightseeing under the Brooklyn Bridge[/caption] [spacer height="20px"] New York's quintessential cruise company, Circle Line Sightseeing, operating out of 42nd Street's pier 83 offers a variety of exciting sightseeing cruises. From the thrilling speedy Beast Speedboat ride to the 3-hour Best of NYC cruise that takes you around the entire island, there's plenty to choose from for everybody. Try the popular Harbor Lights Cruise for amazing evening-time views or the new Hello Brooklyn Tour for a closer look at the up-and-coming borough. Clipper City Tall Ship [caption id="attachment_777" align="aligncenter" width="801"] Clipper City Tall Ship[/caption] [spacer height="20px"] This lovely, vintage sail boat takes you on a serene, 90 minute ride around the Statue of Liberty, offering spectacular views of the Downtown Manhattan skyline and up-close views of the statue. The boat is equipped with a bar and the staff recruits some lucky passengers to help pull the ropes and steer the rudder. The tour is not narrated, which gives you opportunity to have a quiet afternoon at sea, contemplating. Clipper City departs at 2:15pm and 4:30pm for daytime sails and at 9:30pm for night time sail. Shearwater Classic Schooner [caption id="attachment_778" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Shearwater Classic Schooner at Sunset[/caption] [spacer height="20px"] A second sail cruise offered by Manhattan by Sail (operator of Clipper City) is a true winner. The Gatsby-era schooner offers a serene, breezy sail will make you feel like a million bucks while you enjoy the waves, the wind and a refreshing beverage on the 82 foot double-masted yacht. The Daytime Statue Sail departs at 12:30pm and 2:45pm Monday-Friday. New York Water Taxi [caption id="attachment_779" align="aligncenter" width="800"] New York Water Taxi[/caption] [spacer height="20px"] New York City taxi cab, in water. Enough said. In case you need more, New York Water Taxi makes three stops along the coast of Manhattan and two in Brooklyn. There's simply no better way to cross the river, or get Downtown from Hell's Kitchen than on a boat. With the New York Pass, you get a free All Day Access Pass to enjoy seamless commuting in style. Spirit Cruises [caption id="attachment_780" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Spirit Dinner Cruise[/caption] [spacer height="20px"] Whether you want to impress your significant other with a romantic dinner, or some clients with a spectacular power lunch, Spirit Cruises has you covered. The luxury yacht departs from Chelsea Piers and will take you around Downtown Manhattan, which will dazzle you with majestic skyscrapers making up the amazing skyline view. The New York Pass offers $10 off dinner cruises and $5 off lunch cruises. [spacer height="20px"] For other cruises, tours and attractions, please visit the New York Pass Website.

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