What we did with the New York Sightseeing Pass @SightCNYC @OneWorldNYC @rockcenternyc @TheGarden @TheRideNYC #familytravel #newyork

by louisejedwards on 28/02/2019

When we were in New York we had a list of attractions we wanted to see. The cheapest way of doing them really was to get some sort of attractions pass. I chose the Sightseeing Pass Flex for six attractions. It cost £245 for four of us and I’m sure it worked out we saved about 50% on admission costs! It also opened our eyes to things we may not have chosen to do if we didn’t have it!

It was a beautiful bright sunny day and we were up early!

We took the cycle tour with Central Park bike tours. It took us on around an hour bike ride around the major attractions of Central Park such as Bethesda Terrace, The Reservoir, Strawberry Fields and loads more. It was a whistle stop tour but the guide was knowledgeable and friendly and in my opionion it was the best thing we did in NYC!

Backstage tour of Madison Square Gardens

Madison Square Gardens is a major concert and sporting event in the centre of Manhattan. It is located just next to Penn Station a stone’s throw from Times Square.

At the top you get a bird’s eye view of Manhattan- I was shocked how small the Statue of Liberty looked.

Next to the One World Observatory is a memorial site to the people who died at 9/11. It was another emotional experience!

Seats are laid out along the length of the bus so everyone is looking the same way out of the side windows. Our hosts introduced us to the ride of our lives as we travelled through midtown from The Empire State Building to Central Park and back again, captivated by street entertainers, ballet dancers, musicians and comedians all disguised as regular passers by! It was an incredible experience and a definite highlight!!!

Top of the Rock

We went to the top of the Rockerfeller Centre at night as to see New York from up high at night is a must do! It was stunning to see the Enpire State building lit up and I just love the Chrysler too!

Airport transfer to JFK

This is such a boring one but we didn’t have time to do any more attractions!

So the sightseeing pass was well worth it in experience and opened us up to so many amazing opportunities! There are still lots of things I’d like to do but these can wait till our next visit!

Check out where we ate!

What’s your favourite thing to do with kids in NYC??