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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History One of the largest and most innovative natural history museums. Includes famous dinosaur halls, Akeley Hall of African Mammals, Gottesman Hall of Planet Earth, and the Rose Center, featuring the most technologically advanced space show in the world. More about the American Museum of Natural History


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Metropolitan Opera

Metropolitan Opera

The Metropolitan Opera House has been one of the world’s premier opera companies since its inception in 1883. The opera house is renowned for presenting first-rate performances featuring many of the world’s most revered artists. And the company itself provides superior orchestral and choral musicians, a large repertory of works, and the resources to make performances available to the public, whether on stage, radio or screen. More about the Metropolitan Opera


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Welcome to AFC Tours!

President and founder of AFC Tours, Randy Case, began as a tour manager in 1976 while attending college at UCLA. In 1982, he decided to venture out on his own and formed AFC Tours. Today, AFC Vacations prides itself on their First-Class tours throughout the USA and Canada for the upscale, mature traveler. AFC offers popular services with our Unpack-Once tours and Scenic Train tours, all providing many behind the scenes experiences. Tours include airfare, most meals, 3 Star or better hotels and all attractions & sightseeing. Australia and New Zealand are also our specialties. Let us provide you with a “WOW” experience for your next vacation! More about AFC Vacations


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When it comes to the art of seduction, New York has two cards up its sleeve: charm and spontaneity. People often fall in love with what they came looking for -- the Empire State Building, lit up in red, white, and blue; Central Park under a blanket of snow, its trees sparkling as if encased in crystal; or the Statue of Liberty, which neither cliché nor cheap souvenir can render common. For those who grew up with glossy magazine and soft-focus film images of New York, standing in front of one of its landmarks is still a moment of discovery. The remarkable thing is that New York looks even better up-close, in person. "It's just like the movies!" is a constant delighted refrain.
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Growing up in Brooklyn, I've been to New York City more times than I can ever remember, and I feel so lucky to have been able to do so. I'm always in the city, whether it's to see a Broadway show, eat at a fun restaurant, or just walk around and hang out with friends. There's no possible way to describe the feeling you'll get being in the Big Apple. Virtualtourist.com User



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Official Welcome from Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg

New York

New York City is truly the Capital of the World. Our diverse population and vast array of cultural attractions endow the City with a feeling of energy and excitement that only New York can offer. [...] With all of our world-renowned restaurants, hotels, cultural institutions, and shops, there is no reason for you and your family to take your vacation any place else. Come and visit New York City and find out why more people love New York than ever before.

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Must See
 
Astroland Amusement Park
Home of the World Famous Cyclone

Astroland Amusement Park The largest full family amusement park in NYC with 35 thrilling rides and attractions, including the world famous Cyclone Roller Coaster, arcade game rooms, and food concessions. Located on the beach and boardwalk of Coney Island. Free admission. Enjoy this adventure with your entire family! More about the Astroland Amusement Park



Madison Square Garden

Madison Square Garden

Aptly named "The World’s Most Famous Arena," the Garden has over five million fans a year passing through its doors. It is the home of three different New York Sports franchises: The NBA’s Knicks, the NHL’s Rangers and the WNBA’s Liberty. The arena is also the site for numerous other events, such as the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Ringling Bros. And Barnum & Bailey Circus and World Championship Boxing. The Garden also has become one of the premier concert venues in the world. More about the Madison Square Garden

Masterpieces in the Museum of Modern Art

Masterpieces in the Museum of Modern Art

Founded in 1929 as an educational institution, The Museum of Modern Art is dedicated to being the foremost museum of modern art in the world. Gaze at paintings, sculpture, drawings, prints, architecture, photography, film, and industrial and graphic design from 1880s to the present. Temporary space in Queens, a short subway ride from Midtown. More about Masterpieces in the Museum of Modern Art


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The Rockefeller Center

The Rockefeller Center

The Rockefeller Center was the ambitious vision of a young John D. Rockefeller and hosts more than 100 breathtaking works of art. In addition to housing NBC, Radio City Music Hall and Christie's Auction House, Rockefeller Plaza is also the home of the world-famous skating rink visited by more than half a million people every year. More about The Rockefeller Center


Lincoln Center for Performing Arts

Lincoln Center for Performing Arts

At the Lincoln Center for Performing Arts you will find an amazing range of classical, contemporary, and innovative performing arts events. There are more than 350 live performances each year through six distinguished performance programs which bring music, opera, theater, dance, puppetry, circus, and cultural expression from around the globe to Lincoln Center stages. More about the Lincoln Center for Performing Arts

Tour the United Nations

Tour the United Nations

The United Nations is the site of some of the most significant events in recent history, from the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948 to the unprecedented Millennium Summit in September 2000 that brought together about 150 heads of State and Government. Since 1952, over 37 million people have taken the tour of the United Nations Headquarters in New York. A place where people of different nationalities, religions and ages come together under one roof! More about Tour the United Nations


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New York Skyride

New York Skyride

Conveniently located on the second floor of the Empire State Building, NYCSkyride is an awesome aerial tour of New York City that sends you on a ride around, above and even below all that the City has to offer. . . and you feel the sights from the comfort of a specially equipped, motion simulated, big screen theater seat! Through the magic of advanced flight simulation, NYSkyride puts the passenger in the middle of the action. More about the New York Skyride

The Radio City Music Hall

Tour the Radio City Music Hall

Reopened after an extensive restoration on October 4, 1999, the Music Hall now reflects its original grandeur of opening night, 1932, sporting behind-the-scenes upgrades and refurbishment. Following the lead of Radio City's experienced tour guides, guests explore: the Great Stage, one of the largest indoor performance stages in the world; the stage's hydraulic system, still in operation since the '30s; the renowned private suite, with 12-feet high gold leaf ceilings and onetime home to Samuel "Roxy" Rothafel. More about The Radio City Music Hall

Jekyll and Hyde Club

Jekyll and Hyde Club

Jekyll and Hyde is a haunted restaurant and bar for eccentric explorers and mad scientists where guests can eat and drink among the unusual and the bizarre. Jekyll and Hyde provides continuous live entertainment and spooky special effects. Wacky club members and domestic staff such as Professor Shroud or Dreadworthy the Butler mingle with our guests while the spirits bring to life the unusual artifacts collected from around the globe. Our guests are warned... anything can happen at Jekyll and Hyde. More about the Jekyll and Hyde Club


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San Diego, CA 92121
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Circle Line Cruise

Come on Board the Circle Line Family

There are many ways to experience New York City but none compare to our perspective from the water. The exhilaration of cruising the river, the thrill of discovering the city, the enchantment of the World-Famous Skyline. Choose from ten vessels and enjoy one of the Circle Line family of cruises. The Circle Line is family – owned and operated, sharing the treasures of our city and the history of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island for over 50 years. More about the Circle Line Cruise


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