Faiza's Guidebook
Fun Activities
DreamWorks Water Park
1 American Dream WySix Flags Great Adventure- Theme Park
Turtle Back Zoo
560 Northfield AveAtlantic City Boardwalk
2301 BoardwalkExperience the thrill of skydiving without any of the danger. iFly Westchester is a themed wind tunnel for indoor skydiving. So there is no jumping, no bad weather, no danger, just a jolly good time to spend with your friends or family!
24 locals recommend
iFLY Westchester
849 Ridge Hill BoulevardExperience the thrill of skydiving without any of the danger. iFly Westchester is a themed wind tunnel for indoor skydiving. So there is no jumping, no bad weather, no danger, just a jolly good time to spend with your friends or family!
Tours by helicopters are one of the most famous and fun things to do in NYC, especially for first-time visitors. It is the most thrilling way to see NYC’s top landmarks, the Hudson River and its bay. Soar high above the NYC skyline and enjoy the panorama.
21 locals recommend
Helicopter Flight Services Inc
6 East River PiersTours by helicopters are one of the most famous and fun things to do in NYC, especially for first-time visitors. It is the most thrilling way to see NYC’s top landmarks, the Hudson River and its bay. Soar high above the NYC skyline and enjoy the panorama.
Broadway is the bright beating heart of NYC’s performing arts scene. Watching a Broadway show is an experience like no other, fun guaranteed. There is no better place in the world to watch worldwide famous musicals, such as Aladdin, The Phantom of the Opera, The Lion King, Wicked, The Book of Mormon, Jersey Boys, and many more!
Showtime
1633 BroadwayBroadway is the bright beating heart of NYC’s performing arts scene. Watching a Broadway show is an experience like no other, fun guaranteed. There is no better place in the world to watch worldwide famous musicals, such as Aladdin, The Phantom of the Opera, The Lion King, Wicked, The Book of Mormon, Jersey Boys, and many more!
Rub shoulders with the Hulk and snap photos with George Washington as you explore this mind-boggling waxwork world. Nowhere else would politicians and popstars stand side by side with Spiderman and the Kardashians.
Stroll down the runway at fashion week and take center stage in a Broadway show – just all in a day’s work at Madame Tussauds.
213 locals recommend
Madame Tussauds New York
234 W 42nd StRub shoulders with the Hulk and snap photos with George Washington as you explore this mind-boggling waxwork world. Nowhere else would politicians and popstars stand side by side with Spiderman and the Kardashians.
Stroll down the runway at fashion week and take center stage in a Broadway show – just all in a day’s work at Madame Tussauds.
For one of the most fun things to do in NYC, head to the famous New York Aquarium on Coney Island and come face to face with sea lions, sharks, and even a giant octopus.
Let your imagination run wild at the Lost City of Atlantis-themed Long Island Aquarium, or enjoy an immersive ocean odyssey in virtual reality at the National Geographic Encounter in Times Square.
173 locals recommend
New York Aquarium
602 Surf AveFor one of the most fun things to do in NYC, head to the famous New York Aquarium on Coney Island and come face to face with sea lions, sharks, and even a giant octopus.
Let your imagination run wild at the Lost City of Atlantis-themed Long Island Aquarium, or enjoy an immersive ocean odyssey in virtual reality at the National Geographic Encounter in Times Square.
Shopping
American Dream
1 American Dream WyFood scene
OREO Cafe
1 American Dream WayPeter Luger’s Steakhouse, located in Brooklyn, serves one of the most delicious and iconic slabs of meat that you can get anywhere on the planet. If you are a meat addict and visiting NYC for the first time, this is a must-try.
503 locals recommend
Peter Luger Steak House
178 BroadwayPeter Luger’s Steakhouse, located in Brooklyn, serves one of the most delicious and iconic slabs of meat that you can get anywhere on the planet. If you are a meat addict and visiting NYC for the first time, this is a must-try.
Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet
200 E 161 St5 mins drive
Sightseeing
Liberty Science Center
222 Jersey City BlvdLiberty State Park
1 Audrey Zapp Drive
Empire State Building
20 W 34th StLiberty State Park Playground
535 Freedom WayDon’t just settle for views of Ellis Island because you can tour the historic site too.
Ellis Island is a historical landmark that served as a port of entry to millions of immigrants.
With a short ferry ride from Liberty State Park in NJ, you can easily gain access to this sightseeing phenomenon, rich in history.
Tickets to tour Ellis Island are reasonably priced, and through this history-rich and educational tour, you’ll step back in time.
Immersing yourself in our nation’s history has never been easier than with a tour of Ellis Island.
You’ll have the humbling experience of “meeting” some of our ancestors who entered our country through the halls of Ellis Island.
178 locals recommend
Ellis Island
Don’t just settle for views of Ellis Island because you can tour the historic site too.
Ellis Island is a historical landmark that served as a port of entry to millions of immigrants.
With a short ferry ride from Liberty State Park in NJ, you can easily gain access to this sightseeing phenomenon, rich in history.
Tickets to tour Ellis Island are reasonably priced, and through this history-rich and educational tour, you’ll step back in time.
Immersing yourself in our nation’s history has never been easier than with a tour of Ellis Island.
You’ll have the humbling experience of “meeting” some of our ancestors who entered our country through the halls of Ellis Island.
Have you ever dreamt of living inside a painting?
Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience is an innovative art exhibition in NYC that displays the universe of Vincent van Gogh in a 360-degree digital composition.
Explore Van Gogh’s work and his secrets in a unique experience, with virtual reality features and an unconventional light and sound atmosphere.
Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience NYC - Exhibit
300 Vesey StHave you ever dreamt of living inside a painting?
Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience is an innovative art exhibition in NYC that displays the universe of Vincent van Gogh in a 360-degree digital composition.
Explore Van Gogh’s work and his secrets in a unique experience, with virtual reality features and an unconventional light and sound atmosphere.
The observation deck of the One World Observatory offers dramatic city views that turn magical at sundown. The visit to this observation deck offers a unique 360-degree view of the city. One World Observatory is also the tallest among the most famous observation decks, which includes the Top of the Rock, the Empire State Building and the Edge Observation Deck.
If you plan to visit multiple attractions in the city, compare New York City passes to find the most convenient solution.
The One World Observatory offers the most impressive technological features for its visitors, with a mix of virtual reality, video guides, and theater shows. Thanks to its location in Lower Manhattan near the 9/11 Memorial, the One World Observatory also offers fantastic views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and the harbor.
Because the One World Observatory is the newest, crowds can get a bit larger at this location, but the timed tickets ensure that you will probably never experience an unreasonable crowd size
215 locals recommend
One World Observatory
117 West StThe observation deck of the One World Observatory offers dramatic city views that turn magical at sundown. The visit to this observation deck offers a unique 360-degree view of the city. One World Observatory is also the tallest among the most famous observation decks, which includes the Top of the Rock, the Empire State Building and the Edge Observation Deck.
If you plan to visit multiple attractions in the city, compare New York City passes to find the most convenient solution.
The One World Observatory offers the most impressive technological features for its visitors, with a mix of virtual reality, video guides, and theater shows. Thanks to its location in Lower Manhattan near the 9/11 Memorial, the One World Observatory also offers fantastic views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and the harbor.
Because the One World Observatory is the newest, crowds can get a bit larger at this location, but the timed tickets ensure that you will probably never experience an unreasonable crowd size
Come face to face with dinosaurs at the American Natural History Museum – one of the most fun things to do in NYC. See real Night at the Museum exhibits and size up to an enormous blue whale.
It is not often you can travel to the depths of the Pacific Ocean and visit far-off galaxies all in the same building!
1623 locals recommend
American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park WestCome face to face with dinosaurs at the American Natural History Museum – one of the most fun things to do in NYC. See real Night at the Museum exhibits and size up to an enormous blue whale.
It is not often you can travel to the depths of the Pacific Ocean and visit far-off galaxies all in the same building!