Visit New York : Tours and activities 2012 guide

Shop to your heart's content! Woodbury Common Premium Outlets® is designed like a quaint outdoor village complete with shops, restaurants, and walking areas.

Step into the stilettos of Carrie Bradshaw and see where the ladies of Sex and the City shopped and worked. Then, sip a cocktail in one of the bars they frequented. A must for all SATC fans!

Become a member of the “family” as you venture into Sopranoland. Visit sites that have been featured in this hit TV series including the Bada Bing club, Pizzaland, and much more.

The rich history of this New York neighborhood is entrenched with soul, soul food, and ethnic diversity. Experience the uplifting harmonies of a church choir plus numerous, well-known landmarks.

Relive the Harlem of the 1920s through music and food! Tour the contrasting areas of Harlem, from down in the "valley" to high on the "hill," and then dig into real home-style soul food.

Visit the capital of the United States and its numeorus historical treasures, including the Lincoln Memorial, the Air and Space Museum, and the Senate Building.

Get a new perspective on the Big Apple's most famous landmarks. See the Statue of Liberty, the Brooklyn Bridge, the Empire State Building, and many more as you cruise around New York Harbor.

See it all! From the glitz of Times Square to the trendy Greenwich Village and SoHo shops to Ellis Island, Lady Liberty, and Rockefeller Center.

See the junction of old and new Manhattan on this hop-on, hop-off tour. Your 24-hour pass allows you to go at your own pace and see the best of the Big Apple.

Explore all 5 boroughs and more landmarks than you can count—from the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island all the way to Midtown's skyscrapers and Central Park, up to Yankee Stadium and beyond.

Visit the Empire State Building Observatory and marvel at a 360-degree perspective that includes Manhattan, the other four New York City boroughs, and four states.

From the Liberty Bell to an Amish farm, experience the best of Philadelphia and its surrounding areas.

Visit NBC's most famous studios, including the sets of Saturday Night Live and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. You might even catch a glimpse of a show in pre-production or cross paths with an NBC...

Save money and avoid those nasty planning headaches with the New York Pass, the key to unlocking the Big Apple's best attractions and restaurants.

At 850 feet (259 m) above the New York skyline, the three-tiered observation deck at Rockefeller Center offers a stunning and unobstructed 360-degree view of the city.

Stand under a 94-foot-long blue whale. Marvel at the collection of dinosaur bones. Come face to face with your human ancestors. Spiral down millions of years of cosmic evolution. And so much more!

Wander amongst one of the world's most impressive collections of modern and contemporary art, including works by Picasso, van Gogh, Chagall, and Degas.

Uncanny nannies are hard to find … unless you head to the New Amsterdam Theatre for this high-flying, heart-warming show based on the beloved Disney movie.

Starting with a quick flight from the city, this full-day tour takes you to the Canadian border and beyond! Explore the Niagara-area, ride on the famous Maid of the Mist, enjoy a scenic lunch, and...

From the splendors of ancient Egypt to modern American paintings, a world of art awaits you at The Met. Marvel at 5,000 years of inspired works and find out why this is New York's premier tourist...

Have a lifelong amore for pizza pie? Learn about New York's tastiest borough on this well-rounded pizza tour of Brooklyn!

Dine among the stars at Planet Hollywood, surrounded by unbelievable movie memorabilia and great food. A nightly DJ and new menu are sure to make this Times Square location feel like Hollywood!

Get out of the city with a two-day excursion to Niagara Falls. You'll experience both the U.S. and Canada sides of the falls, plus a ride on the Maid of the Mist! Transportation and hotel...

Located in the heart of New York's Times Square, the Ripley's Believe It or Not! odditorium is the perfect fit in a city where anything is possible.

Leave the hustle and bustle of New York City behind and head for a quieter life. Watch the scenery change from buildings to lush green farmlands, rolling hills, and vineyards. Head to wine country...

Are you ready to rock? Strap on that air guitar and get ready for Rock of Ages, a power-chord musical showcasing the very best of the '80s. While reminiscing for the decade of dreaming big, playing...

The Big Apple can be hard to swallow, especially when you're trying to get the most out of your time. Make taking that bite easier, and book a pass that grants you access to one cruise from a pre-...

Celebrating over 38 years and over 125 restaurants worldwide, Hard Rock Cafe is the Ambassador of Rock! Experience the phenomena with a 2-course, Gold Menu Dinner, priority seating, and more!

Ready to enter the playground of the privileged? Making more than 40 stops from the hit TV show, this Gossip Girl tour is sure to make you "LOL."

Experience New York City's glamour in this exclusive nightlife tour. Skip the lines and go behind the velvet rope to dance the night away with the crème de la crème of Manhattan's club scene.

See New York City through the eyes of founding father Alexander Hamilton. Explore Manhattan from its founding as a Dutch settlement to its rise as a financial capital.

Follow in your favorite singers' and dancers' footsteps as the rich history of Times Square and its early beginnings is explained. Visit such legendary theaters as the New Amsterdam, the Imperial,...

Get a firsthand look into the history and art at one of New York's most famous landmarks. See the Center's buildings, gardens, and significant spaces accompanied by insights from a seasoned guide.

Get the most out of a family day in New York City. Explore Greenwich Village through a hands-on and interactive tour that features teacher-created activities, games, and challenges for kids.

Short on time in New York City? Skip the lines to the highest vantage point in the city. Enjoy sweeping panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline without waiting in line.