Night Life and Tours in New York City

Empire State Building Observatory

Spectacular View

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

New York City at night is pure magic. To see the city lit up may give you a glimpse as to why so many people are drawn to this busy place. You can revel in the energy and excitement of New York City with the many tours that are available in the evenings.

The Harbor Lights Cruise takes you past the Statue of Liberty and along the East and Hudson Rivers for a breathtaking view of the skyline that you have only seen in pictures. Enjoy cocktails, music, and light tour commentary as you take in the splendor of New York at night.

For a view from above, The Empire State Building Observatory will give you a 360-degree view of the city from the 86th floor where the observatory is located. If the night is pleasant there is a promenade where you can stroll and take in the sites.

The Essential New York Tour encompasses day and night touring. For 48 hours you get unlimited hop-on, hop-off service on the Uptown Loop, Downtown Loop, and the Brooklyn Loop, plus the Night Tour. Anytime you feel like stopping and exploring an attraction, feel free. You will be taken to Central Park, Lincoln Center, the American Museum of Natural History, plus receive a ferry ticket to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty and a tour of the United Nations building. You will also get admission to the Historic South Street Seaport Museum.

The New York by Night Tour will show you the hippest and hottest nightspots and includes seeing the city from the observatory of the Empire State Building.

Night Loop Tour: This two-hour tour takes you to Greenwich Village, SoHo, Chinatown, the Lower East Side, Rockefeller Center, the Manhattan Bridge, Brooklyn, and the Empire State Building.

Romance Over Manhattan Helicopter Tour:   If you would like a romantic night to be remembered forever, Romance Over Manhattan Helicopter Tour is a wonderful way to round out a weekend of love. Propose to your sweetheart as you are flying over Central Park, the Empire State Building, Manhattan, and the Statue of Liberty for an evening that will be exceptionally special.

Soul Food and Jazz Tour:   For a real night out on the town the Soul Food and Jazz Tour will have you experiencing the food and music that made Harlem famous. Enjoy a dinner of soul food at a local Harlem restaurant where you will be served up spicy ribs, fried fish and chicken, collard greens and macaroni and cheese. After dinner you will be treated to the soulful sounds of jazz at a local Jazz club.

Going to New York City on vacation is great but seeing New York City at night in nothing short of spectacular. With the lights and action of the natives and other vacationers alike you will soon see why it's the city that never sleeps. So while you are here make plans to take in some of the nightlife yourself and enjoy every bit of the time that you spend here.