Top New York City Nature Parks

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt blends elements of art and technology, taking the concept of an “observation deck” to entirely new heights. Explore three levels of mind-bending multi-sensory immersive experiences set atop the tallest commercial skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan. Enjoy spectacular 360 views of New York City and beyond on all 3 floors of SUMMIT, including close ups views of the Empire State Building and the Chrysler building.

Though there’s serious competition for where to find the best NYC views, you can enjoy the cityscape from the tallest outdoor observation platform in the entire Western Hemisphere with a visit to the Edge Observation Deck. Secure this prebooked admission ticket to guarantee your time slot, and head to the West Side to experience New York’s newest, sky-high attraction. Just walk across a suspended glass floor and enjoy 360-degree views.

Don’t settle for seeing Central Park through the window of a non-stop tour bus. Instead, make the most of good weather and enjoy a tour of the park in one of New York City’s iconic horse-drawn carriages. Hear about the history of Central Park and the Big Apple from your driver and take advantage of photo stops at park highlights made famous in so many movies, books and television shows.

Prebook your admission to the 9/11 Memorial Museum in lower Manhattan, and guarantee your entry to the center that documented the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in 2001. Museum artifacts include first-person accounts of what happened on that September morning in 2001, multi-media displays, and exhibits on history, which commemorate nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives in the attacks.

Explore the New York Botanical Garden at your own pace with an all-garden pass. Visit this 250-acre garden in the Bronx and see the best of each season’s natural beauty. After walking through trails in old-growth forest, check out the exhibitions in the Conservatory, go for a ride on the tram tour, or bring the kids to the children’s adventure garden.

Get the New York CityPASS and enjoy great discounts at some of the Big Apple’s top attractions. Your CityPASS mobile tickets are valid for 9 days from the date of first use and includes admission to The Empire State Building and American Museum of Natural History, plus choose admission to 3 more attractions of your choice out of these 6 attractions: Top of the Rock™ Observation Deck, Ferry Access to Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, 9/11 Memorial & Museum, Circle Line Sightseeing Cruise, Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, or Guggenheim Museum

Marvel at the 360-degree, unobstructed views from the Empire State Building, and explore its interactive museum and more, with this combo ticket. See NYC's landmarks from the 86th-floor observatory, and enjoy the exhibitions displays on its 2nd and 80th floors. You can also upgrade for skip-the-line entry—or to ascend all the way to the 102nd floor.

Shopping lovers can leave behind the overpriced shops in the heart of New York City and instead shop and save on a trip to Woodbury Common Premium Outlets. This tour handles all the logistics for you. Just choose a departure time and visit duration that work best for you, and be prepared to shop 'til you drop. That way, you don’t have to worry about traffic, parking, or transportation costs.

Prebook your Bronx Zoo admission ticket for this popular New York City attraction and gain access to the zoo’s exhibits and rides on the day you prefer to go. The zoo is celebrating 125 years of its love for animals, making it a great time for a visit. Along with favorite exhibits, such as the children’s petting zoo and JungleWorld, explore the new Animal Chronicles walking trail which features immersive eco-sculptures showing guests the zoo’s history of protecting endangered animals.