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The 15 Tickets & Entry Passes in New York That Are Worth the Money

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Here are 15 tickets & entry passes worth your money, each with its price, what travelers thought and the one detail to check before you pay.

NYC: SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Tickets - AIR turns the skyline into the artwork
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NYC: SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Tickets

1.SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 51,195 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $47Our pick

Start in Grand Central Terminal, then ride to SUMMIT’s upper floors for Kenzo Digital’s mirror-filled AIR, glass-floor Levitation ledges, silver-balloon Affinity room, and an outdoor terrace. Plan for 90 minutes to two hours, and consider a sunset or night visit. Entry is timed, and crowds can mean a long wait.

“This trip is a must! You get the best view of New York City. We also visited the Empire State Building and Top of the Rock, but this was the best view by far. The rooms are very bright, and you are provided with sunglasses, which are very much needed. I would highly recommend this excursion.”

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NYC: 9/11 Memorial & Museum Timed-Entry Ticket - The museum gives the day context
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NYC: 9/11 Memorial & Museum Timed-Entry Ticket

2.9/11 Memorial & Museum Timed-Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 31,428 reviews · 1 day · from $25Best value

Your timed-entry ticket covers the 9/11 Memorial Museum’s exhibitions and free access to the twin reflecting pools, Survivor Tree and Memorial Glades. Inside, explore more than 10,000 artifacts, personal accounts and the vast Foundation Hall. No guided tour or audio guide is included, and airport-style security is required.

“The personal touch of people who had lost family and friends. Excellent all round”

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NYC: Empire State Building Tickets - Observatory & Museum - Decide if the 102nd floor is worth the upgrade
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NYC: Empire State Building Tickets – Observatory & Museum

3.Empire State Building Tickets – Observatory & Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 25,757 reviews · 45 minutes - 2 hours · from $47

Visit the Empire State Building’s 86th Floor Observatory, restored Art Deco spaces, and galleries on its construction and pop-culture fame. Choose a ticket with access to the 102nd floor for floor-to-ceiling windows and views across as many as six states, or add Express entry to skip the line.

“WOW! What a view! I was breathtaken by far one of the best excursions I have booked. I am scared of heights but it really didn’t actually fase me. 1100% recommend to book.”

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NYC: Empire State Building Observation Deck Tickets - The 86th floor puts you outside the skyline
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NYC: Empire State Building Observation Deck Tickets

4.Empire State Building Observation Deck Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 22,072 reviews · from $48

Ride up the Empire State Building for the 86th-floor open-air deck, with a choice to add the 102nd floor’s tall windows or upgrade to Express entry. On the way, explore exhibits on the building’s 1931 construction, Art Deco design, elevators, and pop-culture fame. Allow 45 minutes to two hours, depending on your pace and the lines.

“Loved it! It was rainy and foggy, but this somehow just added to our experience. It was quiet, felt like we were the only people there. Staff super nice!”

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NYC: Edge Observation Deck Admission Ticket - The outdoor deck, glass floor, and Eastern Point
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NYC: Edge Observation Deck Admission Ticket

5.Edge Observation Deck Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 20,918 reviews · 1 hour · from $39

Enter Edge in Hudson Yards for an indoor and outdoor view of Manhattan from 1,100 feet up. Your admission includes the glass floor, angled glass walls, Skyline Steps, Eastern Point, and a multimedia introduction to Hudson Yards. Plan on about 45 minutes to an hour, though you can stay longer.

“Very good, you get a immersive walk through experience then you see amazing views. Would definitely recommend as it’s great value for money.”

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New York City: American Museum of Natural History Ticket - Dinosaurs, Dioramas, and the Pull of the Big Displays
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New York City: American Museum of Natural History Ticket

6.American Museum of Natural History Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15,447 reviews · 1 day · from $37

Spend a day at the American Museum of Natural History, across from Central Park. Your ticket covers more than 40 permanent halls, the Rose Center for Earth and Space, and the Gilder Center. Choose a ticket that adds one or more special exhibits, a planetarium show, a giant-screen film, or the butterfly vivarium.

“Amazing experience for everyone ❤️ My family and I had such a great time”

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New York City: Top of the Rock Observation Deck Ticket - Three levels, with room to go outside
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New York City: Top of the Rock Observation Deck Ticket

7.Top of the Rock Observation Deck Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 14,488 reviews · from $44

Ride a high-speed elevator to Top of the Rock’s three indoor and outdoor viewing levels at 30 Rockefeller Plaza. Look across Central Park and toward the Empire State Building, visit the Weather Room Café & Bar, or add the Beam Experience. A standard ticket costs $44 per person; VIP access adds a guided tour and extras.

“All the staff were lovely and so helpful, the elevator was an experience in its self!!”

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NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket - Choosing a route through six floors
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NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket

8.Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 12,540 reviews · 1 day · from $30

Enter MoMA at 11 West 53rd Street with a barcoded ticket, then explore six floors of modern and contemporary art at your own pace. See works by Monet, Picasso, Matisse, Warhol, and others, use a free multilingual audio guide on your phone, and check out included films and art-making activities.

“Had an amazing time at the MET in NYC The two-hour visit flew, our guide was incredible, super knowledgeable, and made everything so interesting. Totally recommend this experience. Thank you!”

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NYC: One World Observatory Skip-the-Line Ticket - Making the most of the City Pulse and Sky Portal
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NYC: One World Observatory Skip-the-Line Ticket

9.One World Observatory Skip-the-Line Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 12,329 reviews · 1 day · from $30

Enter One World Observatory in Downtown Manhattan and ride the SkyPod to floors 100 through 102 in 47 seconds. Take in 360-degree views of the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, New York Harbor and the 9/11 Memorial. Choose a standard ticket or pay more for priority security, flexible entry or a 60- to 90-minute guided tour.

“Absolutely amazing! We timed it to catch daylight, sunset and then to see all the lights coming on in the night sky was amazing. Highly recommend”

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NYC Empire State Building Observation Deck Ticket - Is the 102nd floor worth paying extra for?
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NYC Empire State Building Observation Deck Ticket

10.NYC Empire State Building Observation Deck Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6,916 reviews · 45 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $47

Visit the Empire State Building on your own schedule, with a mobile ticket for the 86th Floor Observatory and exhibits on the building’s construction, films, and sustainability. Upgrade for the 102nd floor or a skip-the-line option. Plan on 45 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, and dress for the weather on the open-air deck.

“Interactive activities are engaging and educational for all ages! Views are phenomenal. A New York City”

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9/11 Memorial & Ground Zero Tour with Optional 9/11 Museum Ticket - The Oculus and a view of Freedom Tower
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9/11 Memorial, Ground Zero Tour with Optional 9/11 Museum Ticket

11.9/11 Memorial, Ground Zero Tour with Optional 9/11 Museum Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,381 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $39Top rated

Meet a small group outside the Oculus for a walking tour of Ground Zero, St. Paul’s Chapel, the FDNY memorial and the 9/11 Memorial pools. Your guide shares personal stories alongside the history. Add a museum ticket for an independent visit or a one-hour guided tour. Guides vary, with past tours led by Sean, Paul, Amy and James.

“It’s cold out dress warm. Be prepared to do a lot of walking. Take lots of pictures and take it all in”

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9/11 Memorial Museum Admission Ticket - Give the exhibits more than a quick pass
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9/11 Memorial Museum Admission Ticket

12.9/11 Memorial Museum Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6,376 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $36

Visit the 9/11 Memorial Museum beneath the reflecting pools with a timed-entry mobile ticket. Explore its memorial exhibition, first-person accounts, artifacts, multimedia displays, and World Trade Center history at your own pace. Allow at least two hours, and prepare for a moving visit that can take longer.

“The most heartbreaking and tragic story told in a sensitive and caring way. Truly worth the visit. Spent 3 hours and didn't know where the time went.”

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New York City: The FRIENDS™ Experience Entry Ticket - Two floors made for stepping into scenes
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New York City: The FRIENDS™ Experience Entry Ticket

13.The FRIENDS™ Experience Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6,234 reviews · 1 hour · from $48

Explore two floors of FRIENDS™ sets and displays, pose on the orange couch, and visit Monica and Rachel’s kitchen and Joey and Chandler’s living room. Your timed ticket includes admission for about an hour. Staff can help with photos, and you can buy food and drinks at the Central Perk cafe.

“This was a great experience. The staff members were very patient, friendly, and helpful throughout the whole tour. Overall a beautiful experience. The tvs added such a nice touch and a sense of life. The pose ideas from each member of the crew was very helpful and the quality of each photo was perfect. Definitely something i would come back to with friends. I enjoyed the gift shop as well as the cafe to end off the event. Very nicely done.”

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SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Ticket - Skyline views, with weather in the picture
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SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Ticket

14.SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,398 reviews · 1 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $47

At SUMMIT One Vanderbilt, your timed ticket gives you access to three floors of skyline views, art and technology installations, and two glass skyboxes called LEVITATION. Plan for photo stops and possible queues. ASCENT, the exterior glass elevator ride, is not included.

“The day and night presents great views. Also they provide shoe covers so your shoes won’t show or matter”

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NYC: Intrepid Museum Entry Ticket - Explore four decks of a working warship
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NYC: Intrepid Museum Entry Ticket

15.Intrepid Museum Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,687 reviews · 1 day · from $38

At the Intrepid Museum, explore four decks of a World War II aircraft carrier, see more than two dozen restored aircraft, visit the Space Shuttle Pavilion and step aboard a Cold War-era submarine. The Apollo exhibit adds moon rocks and a recreation of the Apollo 11 command module. Allow two to three hours, or longer if you want time to see it all.

“iconic aircraft carrier with some nice planes on display”

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