CityPASS New York articles

New York City is a cultural melting pot that houses some of the world's best museums. There are a whopping 83 different New York museums across the five boroughs, and it can be overwhelming to narrow down the choices. Let's talk about what exactly makes New York's museum scene so vibrant.

If you are ever in "The Big Apple," you may want to visit perhaps the most famous symbol of America, the Statue of Liberty at Liberty Island. Ellis Island, also located in New York Harbor, is where millions of immigrants first came to America from around the world in search of a better life. You can take the ferry to Ellis Island and to the Statue of Liberty.

Even though Hudson Yards is still in development, there's already quite a bit to see and do in the area. Planning your stop is easy, as it's fairly close to many of New York City's top attractions.

Planning a visit to Lady Liberty? Both Liberty and Ellis Islands and the Statue herself are maintained and run by the National Park Service. However, the official concessionaire is Statue Cruises – they’re the only folks who can get you to the islands. We’re proud that New York CityPASS® tickets include a visit to Liberty and Ellis Islands with Statue Cruises, as well as admission to the Statue of Liberty Museum and the Ellis Island Immigration Museum. Here are some details to help you plan your visit.

If you’ve never been to New York during the holidays, here are just a few reasons why you need to experience the most wonderful time of the year in the Big Apple.

Are you going to be visiting New York this fall? If so, you should check out one of the many Oktoberfest celebrations in the Big Apple. Let's look at some of the places in New York celebrating Oktoberfest this year so you can join in the celebrations. Prost!