Many people flock to New York-- "the city that never sleeps"--because it offers an endless amount of activities to do and places to see. But when you visit New York City, you should tour all five boroughs, and even take a day to see parts of upstate New York.
One of the best ways to see New York City is at night. The New York Lights Night Tour allows you to see the bright lights of the city's most popular attractions. The tour's website states that "From Times Square to the Brooklyn Bridge, Madison Square Park to Fulton Ferry Landing, the (World Trade Center) site to views of the Statue of Liberty, this all-encompassing tour covers every great sight in three hours." The New York Lights Night Tour is given seven days a week, and ticket prices range from $39.99 to $49.99 for adults and $31.49 to $39.99 for children as of October 2010.
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Liberty Helicopters offer the chance to see the city from the air. According to Liberty Helicopters, you'll get "bird's-eye views of the Statue of Liberty, Governors Island, Ellis Island, the Verrazano Bridge, Empire State Building, Met Life Building, Woolworth and Chrysler buildings, the USS Intrepid, Central Park, Yankee Stadium, St. John the Divine Cathedral, Columbia University, George Washington Bridge and the Palisades of New Jersey." The 20-minute tour costs $215 per person as of October of 2010.
Liberty Tours -- Downtown Heliport
Pier 6 & the East River
New York, NY 10004
1-800-542-9933
libertyhelicopter.com
Trusted Tours & Attractions' OnBoard NY See It All! is a bus tour that takes you to 20 New York City attractions such as Wall Street, South Street Seaport, Fifth Avenue, Central Park, NBC Studios/Today Show set, a ride on the Staten Island Ferry and more. You will receive free beverages on the 5 1/2-hour tour. OnBoard NY See It All! costs $69 for adults and $54.99 for children as of October 2010.
Trusted Tours & Attractions
201 Front St.
Key West, Florida 33040
800-844-7601
trustedtours.com
The New York Circle Line Cruise goes around Manhattan for three hours while you enjoy food and beverages on board. The tour's website states that "passengers will view three rivers, seven major bridges, five boroughs, over 25 world renowned landmarks and, of course, a magnificent close-up of the Statue of Liberty." The fee for adults is $39.95 as of October of 2010, and $29.99 for seniors and $21.95 for children.
Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises
Pier 83
West 42nd Street
New York, NY 10036
212-563-3200
nytours.com
If you enjoy shopping, you should shop at brand-name outlets, such as the Woodbury Common Premium Outlets. The Woodbury Common Premium Outlets Shopping Tour is a great day trip to Central Valley, New York. This tour includes round-trip transportation, a coupon book and discounts on meals. Some of the brands featured at the outlet are Polo Ralph Lauren, Diesel, Giorgio Armani and Diane Von Furstenberg. The tour costs $42.99 for adults and $21.99 for children as of October, 2010.
City Discovery
c/o Tours and Co Associates Inc.
13 North Saint Clair St.
Toledo, OH 43604
866-988-8687
city-discovery.com
