The idea of waiting is long lines and paying high admission fees sure doesn’t feel like a vacation. But one special pass lets you visit many of New York City’s most famous sites at a discount, and usually while skipping the ticket lines.
The New York CityPASS allows visitors to experience more of the Big Apple, while saving on admission costs. Tourists can choose from nine of most popular attractions in New York City. The first three attractions include the Empire State Building Experience, the American Museum of Natural History and The Metropolitan Museum of Art. The next six options are choices between either the Top of the Rock Observation Deck or the Guggenheim Museum. A second choice between the Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island or a Circle Line Sightseeing Cruise. And finally a third choice between the 9/11 Memorial & Museum or the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum.
The Pass is valid for use on nine consecutive days allowing you to visit each attraction once per coupon. There are only two rules you need to follow for the coupon book: 1) a “day” is based on a calendar day, not a 24-hour period and 2) be sure to not rip any of the passes out of the booklet or they become invalid. An adult CityPASS runs $116 and a youth (ages 6-17) CityPASS is $92, which equals about a 40 percent discount on regular admission prices.
In April, my husband Kevin and I visited the Top of the Rock (70 stories up) during the day to see Central Park, and then the Empire State Building for a view of the bright lights at night. Standing on the 86th floor observatory of this New York City icon is amazing, and can be viewed basically from early morning to late at night (8 a.m. to 2 a.m.) daily.
At the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum we were awed by the Space Shuttle Pavilion which showcases the space shuttle Enterprise. The Enterprise was built in 1976 to perform atmospheric test flights, and since it was constructed without engines or a functional heat shield the shuttle never flew in space. The shuttle moved from the Smithsonian to the Intrepid in 2012. Admission to the Intrepid is covered by your CityPASS, but there’s an additional $7 admission fee to see the Space Shuttle Pavilion.
The CityPass is definitely worth the cost if you’re in the city for a few days. Regular adult general admission tickets to the Intrepid is $26, while the Empire State Building’s 86th Observatory is $32. A visit to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island is typically $25 for an adult ticket, while the Guggenheim Museum is $25.
For more information visit www.citypass.com/new-york.
The New York CityPASS allows visitors to experience more of the Big Apple, while saving on admission costs. Tourists can choose from nine of most popular attractions in New York City. The first three attractions include the Empire State Building Experience, the American Museum of Natural History and The Metropolitan Museum of Art. The next six options are choices between either the Top of the Rock Observation Deck or the Guggenheim Museum. A second choice between the Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island or a Circle Line Sightseeing Cruise. And finally a third choice between the 9/11 Memorial & Museum or the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum.
The Pass is valid for use on nine consecutive days allowing you to visit each attraction once per coupon. There are only two rules you need to follow for the coupon book: 1) a “day” is based on a calendar day, not a 24-hour period and 2) be sure to not rip any of the passes out of the booklet or they become invalid. An adult CityPASS runs $116 and a youth (ages 6-17) CityPASS is $92, which equals about a 40 percent discount on regular admission prices.
In April, my husband Kevin and I visited the Top of the Rock (70 stories up) during the day to see Central Park, and then the Empire State Building for a view of the bright lights at night. Standing on the 86th floor observatory of this New York City icon is amazing, and can be viewed basically from early morning to late at night (8 a.m. to 2 a.m.) daily.
At the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum we were awed by the Space Shuttle Pavilion which showcases the space shuttle Enterprise. The Enterprise was built in 1976 to perform atmospheric test flights, and since it was constructed without engines or a functional heat shield the shuttle never flew in space. The shuttle moved from the Smithsonian to the Intrepid in 2012. Admission to the Intrepid is covered by your CityPASS, but there’s an additional $7 admission fee to see the Space Shuttle Pavilion.
The CityPass is definitely worth the cost if you’re in the city for a few days. Regular adult general admission tickets to the Intrepid is $26, while the Empire State Building’s 86th Observatory is $32. A visit to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island is typically $25 for an adult ticket, while the Guggenheim Museum is $25.
For more information visit www.citypass.com/new-york.
Comments
Post a Comment