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New York Pass Review. Our Verdict of our 3 day New York Pass: Excellent. New York Pass Recommendations
How many hours does it take to use the New York Pass? See our experience below: Day by Day with the NewYork Pass, follow our 3 days using the Pass below including time required for the attraction venues and getting between them
Tour of New York with our 3 day New York Pass and 2 other days and attractions that were not included in the pass. See the review below
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The
New York Pass helped us have a good time. Sherri and Kelsey
planned to come to New York just about a year after they were there with
Jared. The trip was more organized and kid free without having to
mind and care for some one underage.
The NewYorkPass, review and recommendations for using the New York Pass:
Plan your locations, transit, and use of your passes for 2 events a day that take hours each; remember it will take you an hour or two in transit and in eat time between locations. We DON'T recommend trying to take in more venues per day if you want an enjoyable and relaxing day. A 3rd venue might be added if you spend a short time at the 3rd but remember all these things will blur together if you hustle and rush. Doing too much will exhaust just about everyone
We were pleased with The New York Pass. Our passes were purchased on-line, we bought two weeks before our trip and received a discount. The pass proved to be an excellent value, we saved money. Remember, all attractions are busier on peak holidays and weekends, lines are longer so plan you touring accordingly
Our 3 day New York Pass Use - (plus other options not included in the pass) the time includes waiting in line, time for buying souvenirs etc. You will have to add time to each NewYork One attraction when the crowds are larger:
Day One. 10 hours for two New York Pass events and add on Broadway play (Thursday):
1.
Statue of Liberty (the New York Pass) -
Lines were minimal - 3 hours without visiting the
pedestal and upper levels of the statue and the crown (additional
add-on tickets,
reservations, waiting time). We did not get off at
Ellis Island. You can add an additional 2 hours or more for platforms
and Ellis
2. Lunch at the Battery Gardens beer garden in Battery Park - one hour - not included in the pass. This is one of the few places we know of in New York that serves bratwurst
3. Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum (the New York Pass) - 2 hours on a day that was without any waiting lines
4.
Pre-theatre eats at the Smith's Bar at 44th Street and 8th Avenue - one
hour plus. One of the very few neighborhood bars left in the
theatre district (The New York Times had a section cover story
when this NY institution closed in April 2015 - it reopened after the
landlord got reasonable)
5.
One the Town or for most other Broadway shows. 3 hours. The most entertaining musical we
have seen in 30 years. The New York Pass offers theatre discounts
but our tickets were bought at TDF . org as a member. We did not buy
using the New York Pass. The TDF membership is $30 a year if you
qualify. (We got 4 Orchestra Seats for less that $50 each with the
membership - the TDF play offerings are limited. If you
just have to see a particular play, buy from New York Pass. TDF
available plays and musicals are
only offered 3 or 4 or more days in advance)
Day Two. 8 hours for two New York Pass attractions (Friday) :
1.
Coney Island, Luna Park
- no lines. 4 hour wrist pass (the New York Pass). We
loved it, great value (although some extreme rides like the Cyclone not
included) Recommendation: When you acquire your wrist band
get your extreme ride discounted tickets at the window at the same time
(for example save $2 off the $9 ticket on the Cyclone - discounts only
at the Main Luna Park customer service window. The New York Pass extreme
ride discount tickets not available at the ride booths - you can add all
the extremes to your wrist band for $11). We were at the park for
over 6 hours. Note: there is are 2 amusement parks at Coney
Island, Wonder Wheel park is not included.
2. Early dinner at Tom's on the Boardwalk at Coney Island, photos and walk on the beach and one hour subway ride to the Empire State. Two hours plus. We recommend this restaurant because the food was good
3.
Empire State Observation Deck (the New York Pass). line
was minimal. 2 to 3 hours
minimum. This too is a New York institution, everyone should go at least
once. It took us almost an hour to wind through the lines and
information displays to the elevators even though the crowd was
minimal. It was sunset time and the 86th floor observation deck
was elbow to elbow - un-enjoyably crowded. Ticket to the 102nd floor costs $20
extra - we've been there before - space is very tight, glassed in
and not worth the extra $$
Day Three. 6 hours for two New York Pass attractions (Saturday) :
1.
The Circle Line Best of New York
- no lines - boat ride around the full
island of Manhattan (the New York Pass). 3 hours. Our favorite
thing to get all of the city in full perspective. Sherri
called it the best way to see all of the city. Relaxing, good tour
guide banter. Dennis, the host has been taking this ride every
couple of years over the last 30 years. We were surprised that
there are only 3 trips a day scheduled for the Best of NY. Other
Circle line tours, less than 2 hours each are available for only parts
of the harbor
2. Lunch and a beer in a restaurant at the foot of the Intrepid aircraft carrier ship tour by the Circle Line. One hour
3.
Top of the Rock at Rockefeller Center
observation deck (the New York Pass) - lines moved continually - minimal
wait . Two hours at sunset. This was the
better of two observation decks we visit. We prefer this view
because it is in the middle of the city that makes the skyscrapers seem
more accessible and more on a human scale. The lines to the
elevator are quick. There are three levels for observations, all
in the open air and they were less crowded than the Empire State
building
We were told by many throughout our use of the 3 day New York pass that the New York Pass was better than CityPass
The New York Pass is less expensive and offers more options. Our tour included Coney Island Luna Park and CityPass does not give admission to the park
Day Four. No pass day Five hours. (Sunday) :
1. A Sunday stroll through Central Park. 3 hours. Arrived by subway at the 61st and 5th Avenue R train station. Walked 77th Street at Central Park West past statues, softball fields, great lawns, Strawberry Fields and the boat pond
2. Brunched at Cafe Frida Mexican Restaurant on Columbus Avenue in New York. 2 hours. Best Margarita's in New York, but stick to one drink. They are $14 to $16 each, plus tax and tip they can cost you over $20. The food is reasonable by NY prices. We came back this 2nd time for it and we will come back again
Day Five. No pass used. (Monday) :
1. Riis Park Beach day in Rockaway Queens. Four plus hours plus one hour drive time. Beautiful, Beach, New York city. New York city is not known for its beaches but it should be. Tolls to the beach are $8 round trip, parking is $10. This is also known as the Gateway Recreation Park. It is a national park. The park is clean and patrolled by US park rangers
2. Visit to our Friend Olga. She's 94 and full of fun.
We love THE NEW YORK PASS
Sherri and Kelsey in New York, August 2015. Photos and Touring New York city with family and friends.
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Photos and review of our use of the New York Pass. Guests from Durand Wisconsin Visit NYC in the summertime.
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| Visiting The Statue of Liberty Monument | 42nd Street and the Madam Tussaud's Wax Museum | Dinner and On the Town on Broadway | Riding the rides at Luna Park at Coney Island | Views from The Empire State Building |
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| Circle Line Best of New York cruise | Photos from the Top of the Rock | Cafe Frita Mexican Food and Central Park | A Day at the Beach at Riis Park | Visiting Olga at the end of our day at the beach |
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