Flash sale: 40% Off + Win Chicago: The Musical Tickets

By Suz Pathmanathan

Complement the ultimate sightseeing experience with an award-winning show. When you place an order between 00.01 EST 23rd Jan, end 23.59 EST 2nd Feb, you’ll get an incredible 40% off the price of your pass and be automatically entered into a giveaway. If you win, you and a friend will get to watch the award-winning musical, Chicago, in New York’s iconic Broadway.

What is The New York Pass?

The New York Pass is a sightseeing pass that gives you complete access to over 100+ attractions, experiences and tours in the city. That means you can go to any included attraction without paying anything extra. For example: start your day with a trip to Madison Square Garden and enjoy an All Access Tour. Enjoy a trip through NYC’s fashion district on a Fashion Windows Walking Tour. Then, as the dusk rolls in, take a trip to Empire State Building and spot your hotel from the top. Watch the skyline fade away and the lights take over the city until 2am.

You’ll access all of these amazing experiences without reaching for your wallet once to pay for entry.

How do I save money in New York?

The New York Pass’ attraction page breaks down the savings you’ll make on city attractions. With 40% off during our flash sale, you’ll enjoy even more money off that can be put towards experiencing the city. Once you purchase your pass, you’ll also enjoy offers on shows, dining and other great experiences in the city. Download The New York Pass app and it’ll flag up money-saving opportunities (while generally being a pretty savvy tour guide in your pocket).

Could The New York Pass get any better?

Yes. Yes, it can. Because when you buy before the 2nd Feb, you’ll also be automatically entered into our giveaway to be in with a chance of winning two tickets to watch Chicago: The Musical, in New York’s vibrant Broadway Theatre District.

What’s Chicago about (no spoilers)?

Set in New York during the 1920s, the story explores the story of two rival vaudevillian murderesses – Roxie and Velma - who are imprisoned in Cook County Jail. Roxie’s illicit affair had seen her killing the lover she’d cheated on her husband with, while Velma’s crime of passion saw her killing her husband after finding out about his affair with her sister. After enlisting the help of Mama Morton - the prison matron - and silver-tongued lawyer, Billy Flynn, Velma’s crime hits the media and becomes a sensation in the media and the showbiz world alike. Roxie, not one to be overshadowed, seeing Velma’s success at glamorising murder, decides to make a comeback of her own...

Catching this multi-award-winning show during your trip is sure to make it one to remember. Buy your pass with 40% off and enter our giveaway now.

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The New York Pass Black Friday Experience

Take your trip to NY to new heights with a helicopter ride over New York City. Everyone who buys a New York Pass between Black Friday and Cyber Monday* will have the chance to win an incredible helicopter tour experience, courtesy of HeliNY. Escape the city on foot by taking to the skies, with The New York Pass and HeliNY. This Ultimate Tour experience will allow you to see Manhattan from a unique vantage point. From Battery going north to the George Washington Bridge, you’ll enjoy stunning views of the most famous sights in the world on this 17-20 minute tour. Discover the expansive urban oasis that is Central Park, the majesty of the Empire State Building and the iridescent beauty of the Hudson River from a height. Then experience them for free when you land with your New York Pass. Spot the attractions on your trip Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island: Towering 305 ft. 6 inches from the base of the pedestal foundation to the top of her torch, the Statue of Liberty is a global icon that represents centuries of American history. The 133-year-old Statue of Liberty stands as Ellis Island’s key feature. Empire State Building: For nearly 40 years after its completion in 1931, the Empire State Building would remain the tallest building in the city. Its spectacular form towers 1,250 feet over the streets of Midtown Manhattan. Central Park: An oasis in the middle of the NYC metropolis, Central Park was America's first landscaped park in 1867. Twenty-five million people visit Central Park each year, but very few in comparison see it from the skies! And many more. Don’t miss out - enter the giveaway now. Terms and conditions apply. Orders between 00.01 Monday 25th November and 23.59 Monday 2nd December will be entered into the draw.
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Most Popular Tourist Attractions in New York - Top 10

No one could ever accuse The Big Apple of lacking bite when it comes to world-beating tourist attractions. From Brooklyn Bridge to the bright lights of Broadway, Central Park to the Statue of Liberty, MoMa to The Met, and the Empire State Building to Edge, there’s something for everyone here, and then some! Dive in for our guide to 10 of New York’s most popular tourist attractions… Central Park NYC icons don’t come much bigger than Central Park. Explore 843 acres of manicured gardens, rocky ravines and pleasant glens but, fear not, if that sounds like a lot of hard work there are over 9,000 benches on which to rest weary legs. And, you know, you can also just leave your adventurer hat at home and potter around a few key Central Park attractions instead. We’re talking the peaceful, elm-shaded Strawberry Fields memorial to John Lennon, the romantic Bethesda Fountain, the meandering path that snakes around the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Belvedere Castle, a fairytale folly that doubles as a weather station. Hire a bicycle to see the sights at a leisurely pace or – why the heck not – strap on your roller skates and cruise the broad leafy avenues in style. The Statue of Liberty Believe it or not, the Statue of Liberty isn’t even one of NYC’s most-visited attractions, despite being indisputably its most iconic. That’s because the majority tend to view it from Manhattan observation platforms (more on these later), or perhaps from the Staten Island Ferry, rather than disembarking at Liberty Island itself for the real deal. But in fact nothing beats getting right up close with a roundtrip to Ellis Island, where you can visit the Immigration Museum and even set foot inside sections of the Green Goddess herself. Those with a head for heights will likely thrill to the idea of getting right to the heart (or indeed crown) of the definitive emblem of American freedom, with a 354-step climb up the internal staircase and into the famous headgear. A positively regal experience. MoMA If you’re only going to visit one art museum in New York, make it MoMA, the most popular and arguably the best. Here, over 200,000 pieces of 20th and 21st Century art occupies some 700,000 square feet of prime Midtown Manhattan real estate. Dive in for some of the most famous modern masterpieces on the planet, including Dalí’s The Persistence of Memory, Van Gogh’s Starry Night and Warhol’s Campbell’s Soup Cans, to namecheck just a few. In a word: wow. Natural Highs New York has more sky-high observation decks than you can shake a very large stick at, many of which feature regularly in lists of the most popular tourist attractions in town. It’s not hard to see why. Just zip to the top of the One World Trade Center, Empire State Building or Rockefeller Center and let those far-reaching views across the iconic Manhattan skyline do the talking. You can even (gulp) take an al fresco stroll across the top of the 30 Hudson Yards building at relative newbie Edge, an experience for which only those with nerves of absolute steel need apply. Check out our comparisons between some of the biggest hitters here and here. American Museum of Natural History Who doesn’t love a natural history museum, am I right? And this one’s a doozy. Set inside a purpose-built 19th-century Romanesque Revival building on the edge of Central Park, its labyrinthine interiors showcase millions of ancient relics that chart the entire story of life on Earth. Highlights of this mind-bogglingly vast collection include a 122-foot-long titanosaur skeleton, a 34-ton section of the 200-ton Cape York meteorite, an Easter Island head statue, and an epic butterfly vivarium with around 1,000 of the free-flying critters.  Times Square It’s a fact universally acknowledged that no one leaves Manhattan without first bagging a selfie amid the dazzling lights and iconic yellow cabs of Times Square. Heck, you can even have your beautiful face beamed onto the huge digital billboard – your 15 seconds of fame for a mere $40. Bargain. Grand Central Terminal It takes a special kind of train station to make it into any city’s top 10 most popular attractions, let alone somewhere like NYC, but then the Grand Central Terminal is no ordinary station. Insta addicts flock to this Beaux-Arts beauty for its epic architecture and features that include a massive astrological ceiling mural (2,500 stars, fact fans), glittering chandeliers, the famous four-faced information-booth clock, and a fun whispering gallery. So good, in fact, that you’ll probably miss the train you rushed here to catch. 9/11 Memorial and Museum Built on the former site of the World Trade Center, this stunning memorial and museum tells the human stories behind the tragic events of September 11, 2001, combining moving personal testimonies and memorabilia with multimedia presentations to provide a real insight into the day's events. The courageous stories told by survivors and first responders are frankly awe-inspiring, and twin reflecting pools – each almost an acre in size – provide serene spots for quiet remembrance. Coney Island Unleash your inner child in the birthplace of the theme park. There have been rides at Coney Island since the late 19th Century and the oldest ride still operating here – the 150-foot-tall Wonder Wheel in Deno’s Wonder Wheel Amusement Park – has been thrilling kids young and old for well over 100 years now. For more modern kicks, hit up the revived and revamped Luna Park, where 21st-century coasters with names like Cyclone, The Tickler and Thunderbolt are every bit as nerve-jangling as they sound.  Broadway Yes, Broadway shows can be a little pricey, but there’s really no better place on the planet to take in a spot of high-end drama or musical theater. Here’s where the likes of Meryl Streep, James Earl Jones, Julie Andrews and Idina Menzel cut their teeth. And where you, dear reader, can see the stars of today (and tomorrow) singing their lungs out at huuuge shows like Chicago, Hamilton, Wicked and The Lion King. Indeed, an evening of musical theater on Broadway might just be the quintessential Manhattan night out. Save on New York’s most popular tourist attractions Save on admission to New York attractions with the New York Pass. Check out @NewYorkPass on Instagram for the latest top tips and attraction info.
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What to do on Thanksgiving

When the turkey has been eaten and the last piece of pie has been fought over, what is there to do on Thanksgiving in New York? Plenty, as it turns out. We’ve got the scoop on what to do on Thanksgiving post-feasting, below. Radio City Rockettes The rest of us may be chowing down on turkey on Thanksgiving Day, but The Rockettes are still Rockette-ing--and several times, too. Seeing them is a great way to kick off (ha ha) the holiday season—there is almost nothing quite as festive. All dancing, all singing and plenty of special effects, this is the show that will charm your whole family. (Even cynical teens have been known to crack a smile or two.) It’s what to do on Thanksgiving! (And also check out the Rockefeller Tree lighting at Rockefeller Center with the New York Pass! Holiday Markets When the turkey has been eaten, it’s time to start holiday shopping! Or at least browsing. This is a good day to head to one of the holiday markets that spring up across the city. Especially if you’re traveling, a great one to check out is the Grand Central Terminal holiday market. (You can get something both coming and going!) This market focuses on American made products; it’s the place to get toys, accessories, and home goods—plus it’s indoors. While you’re there, don’t forget to gaze at the glorious station interior—an added plus. Central Park Zoo If it’s a nice day, a brisk walk in Central Park with the zoo as your destination should be high on your list. The small zoo is the perfect size to see in an afternoon or morning. At 6.5 acres, it encompasses four different sections—Polar (including penguins, always a favorite); Tropics (the rainforest area) the Central Garden (Sea lions) and Temperate (Red Pandas!). If you’ve got wee ones with you, don’t forget the Children’s Zoo. And make sure to watch at least one animal feeding—you can’t go wrong with the sea lions. Staten Island Ferry Looking for something that won’t set you back money-wise on Thanksgiving? How does free sound? The Staten Island Ferry is one of the last vestiges of a ferry system that predates most bridges in the city—and it’s free. Seventy thousand people a day (not including weekends) take the ferry--and you can join the masses. You’ll get a fun (if cold) ride, a great view of the city and the harbor, and a chance to burn off some of those pie and stuffing calories. [caption id="attachment_3202" align="alignnone" width="1250"] Photo Courtesy Trevor Gherardi[/caption] Empire State Building While many tourist attractions close down on major holidays, The Empire State Building, the art deco masterpiece that dates back to 1931, isn’t one of them. (It’s actually open every day of the year.) You can choose from a variety of packages (and makes sure to go only if the weather is good and there's no fog--you want those stellar views.) If you were wondering, the building is 1454 feet tall. Make sure to check out the Observation Deck, and see everything that’s offered at the Visitor’s Center. Want the scoop on the Rockettes’ holiday show? Check this out!
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