PROS: Many of the figures looked real, each room had its own theme, large variety of figures…read morethroughout time were presented here, staff was friendly, and price was reasonable CONS: The first room didn't have any signs as to who each person was OVERALL: I absolutely love this museum and would recommend it to anyone

Still celebrating We arrived and Jimmy welcomed us!…read moreThere are so many floors, themes and interactions. Hint, got fooled a couple of times because some people were actually real. Frankie and Jackie were so sweet and very welcoming. They are a great asset to the business as I feel their day is different and unique, as their personality shows such warmth. They provided us with a nice entertaining drink (with a lid), so we can carry with us. I feel I have to come back again, as feel like I missed someone! P.S. After completing the survey upon exit, we suggested for the future to have "Jake from State Farm" on display. Thank you.

Wow! What an amazing and immersive experience! The Empire State Building is a 102-story Art Deco…read moreskyscraper in Midtown Manhattan, famous for its iconic design, rapid construction, and its status as the world's tallest building for nearly 40 years. My wife was a bit reluctant to go on this tour (she's scared of heights, obviously), but somehow I managed to convince her (with my charm of course). And she was so happy I did. The Empire State Building remains a defining global symbol of New York City. Its total height reaches 1,454 feet (now that's tall). I'd be lying if I didn't say that was a bit intimidating. But when we got to the 86th floor (observation deck), there was an apparent stillness and quietness in the air. Kind of peaceful! Looking down from above, everything seemed minuscule- like the world below us was built with little tiny Legos. It truly was quite the experience!

This is a review of purchasing your tickets online ahead of time. DO NOT get scammed by the Empire…read moreState Building. Let me explain. DO NOT book in advance unless you know all the conditions of NYC, the Empire State building and whatever else the DAY OF your visit while you are standing in NYC. Better to wait in line because you know that you are able to go to observation deck. Or call them if they are opened before making the trek to get into a line. I have wanted to go here and see the building. It has a wonderful history. I had my day in NYC. Check. I had my flight to NYC. Check. I saw the weather the day of good. Check. I got my ticket to Empire State Building. Check. My problem, I do not live in NYC. The day before getting to NYC, there were severe flooding and possible tornado. My flight got canceled, I was stuck in DC. I called the Empire State Building to ask about a refund and the employee on the phone said they had to cancel tickets for all the people that day due to bad views and storms! She said contact the sales and maybe they will give me a refund. I emailed and immediate reply.. no refunds per our website. I explained that my flight was cancelled and that it was not myself that was causing the issue. No response. I even asked for a voucher for a future visit since I go to NYC for work in a few months. No response. Yes, the website warns you "Tickets are non-refundable. No refunds due to weather conditions, length of lines, or wait times at the building. The Empire State Building reserves the right to close the Observatory early on very busy." So not only myself but potentially hundreds of people were denied entry to Empire State Building because of the storms and lost $57 (cheapest ticket). Do yourself a favor and don't book in advance and wait till the day of so you can assess the situation, call them to confirm if they are letting people up to the observation deck and then go purchase a ticket. No desire to go on a tour in the future. Off my list. There are many other cool things to see/do in NYC.

Kevin was an outstanding tour guide. Being an artist and a professor, what else could you ask for…read morein a guide at the Metropolitan Museum? He tailored the tour, answered all questions, and was so insightful. I will be touring with Kevin again, and I would definitely send my friends and family here to have them take KEVIN's tour. He is a great person and a great tour guide. My mother and I had a fabulous time.

Worth it!! Give yourself about 3 hours. Between Memorial…read moreDay and Labor Day military is free. NY residents are free as well!!! So much to see

This place has been on our list for years! Finally was able to visit…read more Plan to spend a few hours to a whole day exploring because you can get lost in all the amazing things to see and learn! There other extra things you can add to your day pass (we added the - Encounters of the Milky Way) you get to choose. That was kool. From dinosaurs to insects - it was a lot to take in! It was pretty crowded the day we went. So plan accordingly and plan to spend the whole day here! Def worth it!!!

From meteors and dinosaurs to modern animals - this museum has it all!!! I spent about 3+ hours in…read morethis museum and was totally blown away. I could have spent two days here. Showing exotic taxidermy animals in their natural habitat is not new as I have seen it elsewhere, but it is certainly well done. Dinosaurs exhibit is exhaustive. Again I have seen it elsewhere - but not this well done. Although I am not into rocks, the exhibit of minerals and rocks was the best I have seen. Showing elements in their natural state or variety of compounds with chemical formulas was amazing!!!! Frankly this place is now always on the list when visiting NYC !!!

We visited this amazing museum recently. Before the guided tour, we spent a little time in the…read morebeautiful garden outside, which was decorated for the 250th anniversary. The building was created in the 1790s, beginning as a carriage house, and later serving about a decade as an exclusive daytime resort. The first room e were shown had documents created by George Washington, John Adams and their friends. The tavern could be a rowdy place for anyone walking in, and a room next door was a gentile spot for paying overnight guests. They said there were no signs of ghosts here, but I wonder about that.

Gary was our tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and made our tour fun. We pretty much had a…read moreprivate tour as we were the only two at this time. You should sell fans along with the explanation of the fan wave meanings. I think that would be a fun souvenir. Thank you, Pat and Laraine

The East Coast Memorial is in Battery Park at the southern tip of Manhattan, and it is one of those…read moreplaces that most visitors to the area walk past without fully registering what it is. I stopped to take it in and learned that the memorial honors the 4,601 American servicemen who were lost in the Atlantic Ocean during World War II. The scale of that number became tangible once I was standing among the eight granite pylons that bear the names of the fallen inscribed across their faces. The structure consists of the eight pylons arranged in two rows, with a large bronze eagle sculpted by Albino Manca positioned at the center facing out toward the water. The eagle is imposing in person, and the overall composition of the memorial, the pylons flanking a central figure oriented toward the ocean where so many of those names were lost, has a logic to it that makes the design feel considered and specific rather than generic. The names are organized by geographic region of the Atlantic and then alphabetically, which gives the inscriptions a systematic weight that rewards reading rather than just looking. The surrounding Battery Park setting added to my experience. The water is visible beyond the tree line, and on a clear day the Statue of Liberty was framed in the background, which gave the memorial a particular resonance given what both landmarks represent. Sunset is a noted time to visit, when the light on the stone and the water behind it creates a quietly striking scene. Construction and security perimeter restrictions in the area have affected access to some of the waterfront views adjacent to the memorial, though the memorial itself remains accessible and the park around it is well maintained. It is a short and entirely worthwhile stop if I am already in the Battery Park area. For a quiet, reflective memorial that deserves more attention than it gets, the East Coast Memorial is worth seeking out.

The World War II East Coast Memorial is located in Battery Park in Manhattan's Financial District…read more After exploring the Sea Glass Carousel and the State Island Ferry, I stopped by the Memorial. This memorial was dedicated in 1963 by President John F. Kennedy! It honors more than 4600 servicemen and women in the Battle of Atlantic and naval operations along the eastern seaboard during World War II. There are eight granite pylons with all of the names. The bronze eagle sculpture has a laurel wreath above the waves. It symbolizes honor. The open air arrangement faces the water of the New York Harbor, the Statue of Liberty, and Ellis Island. This is a must see if you're visiting New York City and are in the Financial District. There are plenty of bench seating available too to sit and rest while you visit!

Didn't know this was here, accidentally found it while walking along the river one day. Really neat…read morespot, wish there were a bit more history about it on the plaque. Beautifully made, got a pretty nice view walking to the top of it.

Lovely small memorial to the Irish Famine - Be sure to take some time to read the writing on the…read morewalls on the bottom portion of the memorial before entering. There are the walls of a small Stone cottage that was donated from my family and Ireland to be incorporated into the memorial. Beautiful views of the Hudson river, you will feel as if you've walked up a small hill in Ireland to see it. Also lovely view of the One World trade Center

If you asked me two weeks ago, I wouldn't have known this building existed, or even if I had walked…read moreby, paid any attention to it. By happenstance as I was taking a walk along the southeastern section of Central Park, following the walking paths from the edge the Met downward towards the Plaza Hotel area, I was passing by the Central Park Zoo and noticed a sign for a New Yorker magazine covers temporary exhibit featuring NYC parks, from March 28 thru May 30, 2025. Admission is free, daily weekday hours 9am-5pm, so I made a mental note to come back another time since it had already closed for the day. Lucky enough I had the chance to drop by this past week and take a look. Upon entry to the first floor of the building you need to sign in, get a visitor name badge sticker, walk down a hallway to the elevator and take it up to the 3rd floor exhibit space, which is essentially an open area in the middle of the floor. The rest of the floor branches off into the administrative offices for Central Park, such as communications, legal, the commissioner's office, and public programs. The exhibit itself was on the smaller side, probably around 50 different covers, each with a little blurb about the date and design. Having just viewed the New Yorker magazine exhibit at the New York Public Library (NYPL) a few weeks ago, this was timely and helped provide a more comprehensive view for me of artwork featured on their covers. The covers shown were by a number of different artists, styles and dates through the past century. Loved that the parks department curates these mini exhibits available for the general public to attend. I didn't have a whole lot of interaction with the staff, though the security at the front door was friendly and helpful in directing me where to go. More information can be found here: https://www.centralparknyc.org/locations/arsenal

Not much to see. In the third floor is a small project of photographs of gardeners in local…read morecommunity gardens. Interesting, but I wouldn't make a day of this. Attach it to a run in Central Park or after the zoo but it doesn't stand alone. Pretty building on the first floor with pretty wallpaper but staff will quickly shoo you out.