New York CityPass is similar to domestic travel packages.

CityPass

Before introducing the attractions, let’s briefly talk about CityPass

New York CityPass is similar to domestic travel packages. Friends who come to New York for the first time can buy it. It is valid for 9 days and includes five attractions:

Two must-sees: the Empire State Building and the American Museum of Natural History

Choose three from six: Top of the Rock Observation Deck, Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, 9/11 Memorial Pool and Museum, Circle Line Sightseeing Cruise, Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum, Guggenheim Museum

Price: $146 (18 years old+), $124 (6-17 years old), which is about a 40-30% discount compared to buying tickets for each attraction separately. Buy the tickets here. For specific attraction introductions and usage rules, see here

1. Classic attractions

1. Statue of Liberty

This scenic spot needs no introduction, right?

If you don’t want to go to the island to see it up close, you can take the subway to South Ferry Station, where you can take the free ferry between the Isle of Man and New Jersey and see it from a distance on the sea. It leaves every half an hour.

If you want to go to the island, you need to buy a ticket. You can buy tickets offline at Battery Park, navigate to Castle Clinton National Monument, and if you live in New Jersey, you can buy them at Liberty State Park; you can also buy them online

There are three types of tickets to the island:

General Admission: General admission, you can take the ferry to the island, but you cannot enter the inside of the statue

Pedestal Reserve Ticket: You can enter the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty, which is at the foot of the statue.

Crown Reserve Ticket: Not only can you enter the goddess's pedestal, but you can also ascend her crown. But it is difficult to buy tickets, and there is basically no show on site. It is more practical to buy online a few months in advance.

statue of Liberty

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2. Times Square

Known as the "Crossroads of the World", it is a commercial center in midtown Manhattan and a must-see for everyone who comes to New York. If you like to take pictures, it is recommended to go at night, it is easier to take pictures

New York Times Square night view

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In addition to shopping and checking in, you can also spend $40 to watch the big screen (28m*28m) in Times Square. The specific process is:

Download the TSX App, which can be downloaded from the app store or official website

Upload the 15-second video prepared in advance and select the playback period

Waiting for staff review. Links, QR codes, phone calls, political/religious and copyrighted content cannot be placed.

After passing the review, the App will push you the specific playback time, such as 16:00-16:03, and the video will be played during this period. All you have to do is arrive at the designated location in advance to find the best location. The officially recommended best location is 1568 Broadway

However, the playback time of this screen is not fixed every day. The specific time periods that can be selected depend on the App.

Show your videos on the TSX big screen

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In addition, when playing in Times Square, pay special attention to the safety of your property! There is a saying that sums this up very well: In New York, the only background music is the sound of police sirens! Please pay attention to these points when playing:

If someone hands you a CD, don't accept it. They will write your name on it and ask you for money.

Be wary of people wearing doll costumes greeting you enthusiastically and taking photos. A photo can cost dozens of dollars.

Rickshaws are also very expensive. A short ride can cost tens or hundreds of dollars.

The above ones are just pitfalls at best, and there are also cases where you can grab them directly. There are many cases online. Therefore, be sure not to leak money in Times Square, don’t take out your wallet, and hold on to your cell phone.

3. Central Park

Known as the "Back Garden of New York", it is the filming location for classic movies such as "Spider-Man" and "Friends". No tickets are required.

Central Park is very large, covering more than 5,000 acres. It’s very hard to walk around on your feet. You can rent a bicycle at the door, or hire a carriage or tricycle, but the price is very high (about $150). Remember to bargain, there are people online who do it. $50

Recommended main attractions in Central Park

Central Park Zoo: This is the prototype of the zoo in the famous cartoon "Madagascar". The place is not big, you can visit it in two hours, and you need to buy a ticket to enter. Regular tickets are $13.99, plus 4D movies are $19.99. You can buy tickets on the spot without queuing.

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The Mall: There are elm trees on both sides of the avenue, and the tree crowns will turn golden in autumn. The scenery is very charming, and there are many passers-by performances along the way.