Getting the Most Out of Your New York Pass

A little advance planning can help you get more value out of your New York Pass

• Spend some time reviewing the list of attractions included with the pass.
  1. Sort the list into three categories: Must See, Might See and Won't See.
  2. Find the must see attractions on the included map, and mark their location with an X.
  3. Circle the locations of the "Might See" attractions on the same map.
  4. Identify areas of the map where you have several attractions that you want to see and coordinate seeing them on the same day. Remember to double check the schedules enclosed with your pass by calling or visiting the attractions' websites.
• Picking attractions that are close together will save you from spending good parts of the day traveling from one attraction to the next. This is good advice for visiting New York City regardless of whether you're using a New York Pass. It's amazing how much more you can see when you organize a day's activities around a particular neighborhood or area, rather than spending lots of time below ground in New York City's Subway.
• Make the most of the day by identifying activities that you can start early and/or do late in the day. Nearly all attractions can be visited from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., so it's good to find something to do early in the day and after most of the other options are closed.
  Suggested Morning Activities:
  • Empire State Building
  • NBC Studio Tour
  • United Nations Tour
  Suggested Evening Activities:
  • Circle Line Harbor Cruise
  • Empire State Building
  • Madame Tussauds Wax Museum
• It's a good idea to include a variety of different activities on your agenda for each day. Again, this is good general advice for anyone visiting New York City -- even the most intrepid tourist will be worn out from standing all day, and most people (me included) reach "museum saturation" after just a few hours. Putting together a day that includes a museum, a tour or two, one of Circle Line's Cruises and perhaps an evening visit to the Empire State Building or Madame Tussauds Wax Museum is a great way to "get your money's worth" and pack a lot into one day, without wearing yourselves out or whining about aching feet or minds.

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