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Things to Do in New York City brought to you by New York by Rail. Your Amtrak Travel Guide for destinations in NY, VT & Canada.


Blue Man Group

LIVE IN FULL COLOR Blue Man Group is comedy, theater and rock concert all rolled into one. This wildly popular phenomenon delivers an unforgettable multi-sensory…

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Central Park Zoo

Visit the Central Park Zoo to see snow leopards, red pandas, and other exciting animals in the care of the Wildlife Conservation Society.

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Central Park Zoo

Central Park: Southeast Corner

The Public Art Fund celebrates their 40th anniversary in New York City’s Central Park: Southeast Corner with an exhibition titled “Open House” wherein the artist…

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Central Park: Southeast Corner

FAO Schwarz

The nation's oldest toy store reopens after three years at new 20,000-square-foot location in Rockefeller Center.

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FAO Schwarz

Industry City

In the heart of Brooklyn's very own Greenwood and overlooking the Upper Bay, Industry City is a hip, creative, and beautiful area of the big…

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Industry City

National 9/11 Memorial and Museum

The National September 11 Memorial and Museum focus on stories of survival, recovery, and commemoration. Tours include exhibits of salvaged items, structural forms, and personal…

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National 9/11 Memorial and Museum

One World Observatory

Ascend 102 stories in 47 seconds at the Freedom Tower and learn how New York City transformed from unsettled lands to today’s remarkable forest of…

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One World Observatory

PlaceChase

PlaceChase is an audio-tour platform for any mobile device that is part scavenger hunt, part time travel and part immersive exploration of New York neighborhoods.…

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RiseNY

Who says you can’t do New York in a day? Go on a 360-degree immersive journey that will have you soaring above Manhattan with a…

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The Bronx Zoo – old

As the largest metropolitan zoo in the U.S., the Bronx Zoo offers world-class exhibits and free, all-day admission on Wednesdays.

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The Bronx Zoo - old

The High Line

The High Line is a popular 1.45-mile, elevated linear park on a former freight rail line in the Meatpacking District, boasting eateries, shopping, and conservation…

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The High Line

Times Square

At "the crossroads of the world," Times Square covers five blocks of attractions, theaters, restaurants, and stores. The Times Square Alliance produces year-round events, including…

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Times Square

United Nations Visitors Centre

Every year, the United Nations Headquarters in New York welcomes over 1 million visitors from around the world. Book a Guided Tour of the UN Headquarters and visit their…

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United Nations Visitors Centre

VR World

VR World is the largest mixed reality entertainment destination in the U.S., showcasing over 50 unique experiences from art and film to gaming and multiplayer…

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VR World