Best Restaurants and Discounts in NYC

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Best Restaurants and Discounts in NYC

Millions of people from far and wide visit New York City each year. Many are tourists making their way to New York because of the beautiful sightseeing opportunities or the world-renowned attractions like the Empire State Building. Some visit for New York's rich history or for the unmatched nightlife in the city that never sleeps. There's tons of reasons to visit NYC but one thing is for sure, when you're in New York, you have to take advantage of the amazing department stores and shopping opportunities.

Discounts / Special Offers

During your trip to New York City, you'll probably be visiting the most famous attractions that the city has to offer, but you'll certainly have some down time. The discounts or "Special Offers" that you receive with the New York Pass are excellent for those moments. You can take your family out to eat or take them on a shopping spree and be confident in the fact that you're saving money on your trip. All you have to do is present your New York pass at these Special Offer locations and you'll receive your discount on the spot.

Restaurants

You won't be able to wander too far in Manhattan without passing by a mouth-watering, authentic New York style restaurant. Places like Buca di Beppo and John's Pizzeria will help you experience that great New York flavor instantly. You can also use your New York Pass for discounts on your meal at Planet Hollywood, Mangia, Ristoranti Settepani and more.

Broadway Tickets

A trip to New York City just wouldn't be complete without viewing a good Broadway performance. Luckily Applause Tickets provides a wide variety of the top Broadway shows and you can save 10% off the price of tickets by purchasing with the New York Pass.

Shopping Discounts

There's always time to shop in New York. Especially when you can visit iconic department stores like Macy's or Bloomingdales where you'll find the best deals on designer brands. Between spurts of touring the city, make a stop at one of these legendary shopping centers to take advantage of discounts with your New York Pass. You can also use your pass for a voyage to Woodbury Commons and enjoy savings up to 65% with a VIP coupon booklet.

For a full list of Special Offers that grant you discounts with the New York Pass, visit the Attractions page and scroll all the way to the bottom. Try fitting some of these locations into your itineraries and make the most of your time in the city while saving more money.

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Legoland Discovery Center Westchester Holiday Bricktacular

It’s always fun to check out the classic holiday happenings in and around the city. But it’s almost more fun to discover new ones that you can make part of your holiday tradition. And we’ve got a great new one for you--and we don't use the word "great” lightly. Imagine combining one of the world’s most popular (and truthfully, most fun) toys with an interactive experience and a holiday twist. Happily, someone has done that, and the result is the Legoland Discovery Center Westchester's Holiday Bricktacular. Huzzah! Why attend a holiday event where you have to stay seated? At the Legoland Discovery Center Westchester Holiday Bricktacular, you become part of the experience! The Bricktacular has a number of different elements: A Miniland scavenger hunt; a Creative Workshop where visitors can build holiday projects using mosaics; and minifigure trading with staff members. (Start collecting now, people, if you haven’t already.) Plus, visitors can see Miniland New York all gussied up as a winter wonderland, and also meet a Master Builder (just like The Lego Movie!) and help him create holiday-themed creations like snowmen and snowflakes. The experience is there through December 29, and, perhaps most important, dressing up in ugly Christmas sweaters is highly encouraged (you know you want to). Families love all the interactive activities, with one young visitor stating: “The most fun Christmas place. A hundred stars. You get to play with Legos!” Lego Facts Lego is one of the most popular toy brands in the world. The name comes from the Danish words “leg godt,” which means “play well.” The company started in the workshop of a carpenter named Ole Kirk Christiansen. He started making wooden toys in 1932; in 1947, Lego started making plastic toys. An early version of the interlocking bricks was introduced in 1949. They were originally called “automatic binding bricks.” (Not quite as catchy.) In May 2013, the largest model ever made—5 million bricks!—was displayed in New York City. Any guesses as to what it was? (If you said a Lego X-Wing fighter, you’d be correct.) The Lego Movie made more than 469 million dollars worldwide. Still looking for ways to get into the holiday spirit? Check out our tips for holiday shopping here.

New York Tours & Walks

NEW YORK TOURS – GET BEHIND THE SCENES Have you ever wondered how all those TV shows, Concerts and Sporting Events become reality? Would you like to visit the Radio City Music Hall, the world-famous Madison Square Garden or even the NBC Studio? Now you can with our New York City tours & walks! New York Pass City Tours will take you behind the scenes for free. You will hear the insider stories and learn how the magic happens, you will meet one of the world-famous Rockettes, you might even catch a glimpse of a pre-production show and cross paths with a famous NBC personality. So why not to take a New York City tour to all of those places? You just go, enjoy the magic and take some great photos, the New York Pass will get you in & will make sure you won’t spend too much time in the ticket lines Places where you can benefit with The New York Pass® Big Bus Tours - Hop-on Hop-off Tours The open-top Big Bus sightseeing tour is the most enjoyable and convenient way to see New York! You’ll see famous landmarks such as the iconic Empire State Building to the new One World Trade Center. Tickets are valid for 1 day with your New York Pass. Brooklyn Bridge Sightseeing Walking Tour Come see the beauty and history of lower Manhattan and the Brooklyn Bridge at an easy pace with one of New York’s best tour guides. Carnegie Hall Tours Share the magic of this world-famous concert hall and discover the century-old musical legacy left by the world's greatest artists Central Park Sightseeing Walking Tour Our tours, depart daily for a two-hour excursion through the rich foliage, historic buildings, landmarks and cultural history of Central Park. Grand Central Terminal Audio Tour In 1913, Cornelius Vanderbilt created a colossal, 49-acre “city within a city” of concrete, steel, and limestone called Grand Central Terminal Madison Square Garden, All Access Tour Celebrate Madison Square Garden’s Transformation and be a part of New York’s Next Defining Moment. On Location Tours When Harry Met Seinfeld Bus Tour Take a unique bus tour past the doorsteps of your favorite TV and movie characters on our popular When Harry Met Seinfeld Bus Tour. Radio City Music Hall Stage Door Tour GET AN INSIDERS VIEW of New York’s premier entertainment venue, where the biggest names in show business perform. Rockefeller Center Tour Discover the brilliant history behind the art, design and architecture of Rockefeller Center with the Rockefeller Center Tour! The Ride THE RIDE is the hit interactive entertainment experience that has taken New York City by storm! Yankee Stadium ToursExperience the legendary Yankee Stadium by taking the ultimate behind-the-scenes tour.

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Places to Visit in NYC

Places to Visit in New York

New York is a vibrant and eclectic place with an incredibly diverse range of things to see and do - but there are a few attractions like no other. Here is our pick of the top New York must-sees (all of which you can visit with your New York Pass. Ellis Island Ellis Island is where it all began, and now with the New York Pass, you can visit it completely free. You will also receive a free ferry ride to the Island and the Statue of Liberty. The Empire State Building Observatory The Empire State Building Observatory - an icon of New York City since 1931 - has been featured in thousands of movies and welcomes visitors from all over the world. 9/11 Memorial & Museum The National September 11 Memorial & Museum, located at the World Trade Center, honors the people killed in the attacks of September 11, 2001. Madame Tussauds New York Get up close and personal with your favorite celebrities at Madame Tussauds New York, an interactive attraction containing over 225 incredibly lifelike wax figures. Top of the Rock Discover Top of the RockTM Observation Deck and experience breathtaking views of New York City and beyond. The Cathedral of St. John the Divine Explore one of NYC’s unique attractions – the world’s largest cathedral.

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