New York City is one of the most vibrant cities in the world, and it's a great place to visit for any traveler. From Times Square's bright lights to Central Park's beauty, there's something for everyone. New York is more than just the Statue of Liberty and the New York-style pizza. This city of skyscrapers and fast-paced life offers an incredible experience. New York is famously known as “The City That Never Sleeps” because of people's fast-forward lifestyle.
The New York Essential Pass gives you access to New York’s most popular attractions while saving you time and money! Enjoy admission to your choice of 3 top attractions. Decide where to go on the day and pay nothing at the gate. You can choose from the famous attractions like Empire State Building, Edge, Top of the Rock, One World Observatory, 9/11 Memorial and Museum, American Museum of Natural History, Madame Tussauds + MARVEL Universe 4D, and more. This New York Essential Pass is much simpler than buying separate tickets because you can visit all the attractions you want in New York with just one pass. The pass gives you 30 days to visit the attractions from your first visit.
Choose one from the Observation deck included in the New York Essential Pass:
• Empire State Building Observatory- See Manhattan in all its glory with a self-guided tour of the Empire State Building's 86th-floor observatory. Located in the heart of Midtown and built during the Great Depression, the Empire State Building serves as a symbol of hope, perseverance, and prosperity, and it is one of the most well-known landmarks in the world.
• Top of the Rock Observation Deck- Manhattan is all about skylines and Top of the Rock is up there with the best. You will hop in a glass elevator and whizz 70 floors up to the Top of the Rock Observatory. Comprising both indoor and outdoor spaces, this 55,000 square-foot area is made up of three observation decks that give you unobstructed, 360-degree views of the city, including Central Park, the Hudson River, and even Connecticut on a clear day. Best of all, the Art Deco building offers something the Empire State Building never will – a view of the Empire State Building.
• Edge - Edge is New York City’s most exciting new attraction, set high above the fabulous, glimmering, brand new Hudson Yards! Perched high above Manhattan's skyline, the Edge New York is an architectural masterpiece that delivers breathtaking views of the city. As the Western Hemisphere's highest outdoor sky deck, it offers visitors a unique vantage point to soak in the Big Apple's grandeur.
• One World Observatory- Discover the dizzying heights of the One World Observatory, the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere. You’ll be amazed by 360°-degree views over New York, reaching out to Brooklyn, Manhattan, the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, and more.
Choose 2 attractions from the other attractions included in the New York Essential Pass:
• 9/11 Memorial and Museum Tickets
• American Museum of Natural History
• Madame Tussauds Admission + MARVEL Universe 4D
• Liberty Cruise: Circle Line Sightseeing
• Central Park Bike Rental by Unlimited Biking
• Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
• Intrepid Museum
• The Museum of Broadway
• Mercer Labs – Museum of Art and Technology
How does a New York Essentials Pass work?
Save time and money in New York City with the New York Essential Pass. Get the flexibility to choose 3 attractions from a list of top attractions in the Big Apple. Choose the attractions that interest you. Next, get the pass scanned at the first attraction, and go exploring. Get access to a list of attractions and enjoy huge savings rather than buying individual tickets to each site in the city. Download the Go City app that makes sightseeing easy and flexible—choose one observation deck plus two attractions from a curated NYC list, plan your visit through the app, and explore at your own pace with a pass valid for 30 days. Check the Go City app or digital guidebook for the latest attractions and reservation details.