New York City Landmarks, Restaurant Favorites, and Tours

Empire State Building Observatory

Spectacular View

Almost any site in New York City is visible from the Observatory.

The Big Apple has plenty of fun and exciting activities you can't do anywhere else! Whether your perfect vacation means taking in the local museums and landmarks, savoring a unique dining experience or embarking on a cruise tour, the city of New York offers all of these activities in addition to great lodging and world-class entertainment.

Museums & Landmarks:

• Empire State Building:  The first landmark that comes to mind when you think of New York City is probably this. This National Historic Landmark features the 86th floor Empire State Building Observatory, giving visitors a 360? view of up to 80 miles away.
• Statue of Liberty: The second New York landmark you won't want to miss— and what better way to see her than by air? On the Lady Liberty Air Tour, you'll see the famous statue, as well as Ellis Island, the South Street Seaport and Brooklyn Bridge.
• Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum:  A notable museum in the big city, this site is aboard the former USS Intrepid, a 900-foot vessel providing exhibits on air, sea and spacecraft and events.
• Broadway Street: An important New York City landmark, this is one of the world's most famous streets. On the Walkin' Broadway Tour, you'll enjoy a self-guided 7-block walk while listening to a headset narration featuring several special guests.

Dining Experiences:
Another thing that New York City is famous for is its wide-ranging choices when it comes to food. There are a few great ways to experience the best food New York has to offer, while enjoying some authentic New York scenery and entertainment at the same time!

• Gospel on Wednesday with Lunch Tour:   You'll get to tour many Harlem sights, like the Apollo Theater and Sugar Hill, then a performance at the ARC Gospel Center, followed by lunch at the Harlem Diner.
• Harlem and the Bronx Tour:   If you also like jazz music, consider this tour, with Gospel and Jazz Brunch.  First you'll see famous sights of both neighborhoods, and then enjoy a soul food musical brunch.
• Soul Food and Jazz Tour:   This tour treats visitors to sights of Harlem landmarks dating back to the 1920s, then dinner at Harlem Diner, followed by a Harlem Jazz Club performance.
• Planet Hollywood Blockbuster Meal:  A memorable New York dining experience, this treat provides front-of-the-line VIP seating, a complete meal from start to delicious-dessert-finish, all while surrounded by Hollywood and motion picture memorabilia.

Cruise Tours:

Since New York City is surrounded by water, options for city cruise tours abound.

• 30-Minute Speed Boat Ride:   For a high-speed adventure climb aboard a "Beast" boat zips you through New York Harbor at 45 miles per hour, treating you to views of the city skyline and the Statue of Liberty.
• 90 Minute Harbor Cruise:   A longer high-speed tour aboard a speedy catamaran, featuring multilingual narrated, commentary on the history of the city, as well as landmarks along the way.
• Circle Line 2-Hour Semi-Circle Cruise:  For a slower-paced, leisurely cruise, this one features 2 hours of city views by day, or by night on the Harbor Lights Cruise.
• New York Classic Spirit Cruise:   Try this if you'd like to enjoy the scenic sights as well as lunch or dinner, and you'll see the Empire State Building, the World Trade Center site, Governor's Island, Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty and much more.
• The New York Water Taxi:   Another great way to see the city, this tour allows a hop-on/hop-off feature at several piers and landings around town.

If the idea of big, bustling, busy New York City has you confused about what activities to do on your visit, you simply can't go wrong with these museums, landmarks, dining experiences and cruises. So pack your camera and commit to a memorable vacation in The Big Apple!