New York is a popular destination for travelers who want to experience some excitement. There are many exciting things to do in the city no matter what the time of day. The metropolis has a wide variety of museums, eateries and theatrical performances that will suit the needs of anyone. No matter what type of excitement you are looking for, New York has it all.
New York: The Game is an interactive tour that combines traditional sightseeing with an exciting scavenger hunt. The game is the creation of Stray Boots LLC, a New York company wanting to provide fun and memorable touring experiences to visitors of the city. The game is completely interactive and allows travelers to explore one of 10 game zones which include Fifth Avenue and Rockefeller Center, SoHo, the Flatiron District and Greenwich Village. Participants in the touring game must activate a cell phone after purchasing a ticket, choose a zone to play in, receive challenges on the phone that involve solving riddles and taking pictures and visit the many exciting places on the tour. It is a unique and innovative method of touring New York.
New York: The Game
60 Riverside Drive
New York, NY 10023
877-787-2929
newyorkthegame.com
Rock Junket is an original walking, rock-n-roll tour in New York City. Bobby Pinn, who created the tour, has been in the music business for 15 years and worked with a variety of musicians and bands including Rancid, Smashing Pumpkins and Offspring. Rock Junket offers several walking tours throughout the city and each one provides a unique and exciting experience. The East Village Rock-n-Punk tour is a two hour walk that introduces guests to the many sites and individuals who created the city's glam rock scene. Some spots that are visited during the tour are the Fillmore and CBGB's. In addition, the guide will fill everyone in on the history and stories of such people as the Ramones and Iggy Pop. Another popular tour is the Bob Dylan walk which takes guests to the many places where the famous musician worked and played at. The walk lasts for two hours; some of the destinations that are visited include Cafe Wha? and the Gaslight Cafe.
Rock Junket Tours
15 E. 9th St.
New York, NY 10003
212-209-3370
rockjunket.com
The Statue of Liberty Express Cruise from Battery Park offers one of the best methods of seeing the Statue of Liberty. The one-hour tour offers amazing views of Lady Liberty, Ellis Island and Castle Clinton as well. The tour will also cover the New York waterfront's historic past. Tours run daily from April to December of each year. The boat provides guests with an interior cabin during rainy days.
Statue of Liberty Express Cruise
800-763-1316
libertytickets.com
