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NYC & COMPANY INVITES TRAVELERS AND LOCALS TO EXPERIENCE THE FIVE BOROUGHS DURING NYC MUST-SEE WEEK

1/9/19

NYC & COMPANY INVITES TRAVELERS AND LOCALS TO EXPERIENCE THE BEST OF THE FIVE BOROUGHS DURING NYC MUST-SEE WEEKSM

—2-for-1 Tickets to 57 Attractions, Museums, Tours and Performing Arts on Sale, Redeemable from January 21 through February 10—
 



New York City (January 9, 2019) — NYC & Company, New York City’s official destination marketing organization, today announced that tickets are on sale to the public for NYC Must-See Week. Now in its third year, the program has expanded greatly and offers 2-for-1 admission to 57 unique experiences including iconic NYC attractions, popular and lesser-known sites, historic locations, culturally diverse museums, unexpected tours, sightseeing cruises, varied performances and more. A complete list of participants can be reviewed and tickets—valid from January 21 through February 10—can be purchased by visiting nycgo.com/mustseeweek.

“NYC Must-See Week gives locals and visitors inspiration and motivation to get out and explore the City’s leading attractions, cultural organizations, performing arts and more,” said Fred Dixon, president and CEO of NYC & Company. “Fifty-seven 2-for-1 deals across the five boroughs provide world-class offerings at an unbelievable value.”

During NYC Must-See Week, there are options for everyone, including:


















  • Immersive, one-of-a-kind experiences

    : Go underwater without ever getting wet at

    National Geographic Encounter: Ocean Odyssey

    in Times Square or test your espionage skills at

    Spyscape: Interactive Spy Museum

    , also in Midtown Manhattan.


     

  • Observation decks

    : Travel to the top of the

    Empire State Building Experience

    or book the

    One World Observatory

    for stunning cityscape views from Midtown Manhattan or Lower Manhattan.


     

  • Tranquil retreats

    : Seek reprieve in the greenest borough, the Bronx, at

    The New York Botanical Garden

    or enjoy serenity at antebellum

    Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden

    in Lenox Hill, Manhattan.


     

  • Architectural gems

    : Discover authentic and groundbreaking Himalayan architecture at Staten Island’s

    Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art

    or visit the

    Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

    Frank Lloyd Wright building, celebrating its 60th anniversary.


     

  • Museum Mile

    mainstays

    : Visit the aptly themed

    Museum of the City of New York

    or

    Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum*

    .


     

  • World-class museums beyond Fifth Avenue

: Consider options such as

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

,

Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), Rubin Museum of Art

and the

Brooklyn Museum

.


 

  • Cultural heritage museums

    : Uncover lesser-known cultural organizations

    Museum of Chinese in America

    and

     

    the

    Museum at Eldridge Street Synagogue

    .


     

  • Family-friendly activities

    : Enjoy Poppy’s Best Day Ever at

    DreamWorks Trolls the Experience

    , zipline at the

    Bronx Zoo

    or catch the winter production

    Odd Day Rain

    at

    Tada! Youth Theater

    .


     

  • Waterfront wonder

    : Embark on

    Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises

    and

    Hornblower Cruises & Events,

    two established musts, or board upscale

    Bateaux New York

    to elevate the experience with bubbly.


     

  • Historical enrichment

    : Step back in time at Revolutionary War–era

    Fraunces Tavern Museum

    or take a fact-filled

    Lower Manhattan Tours

    walk, followed by a visit to the

    9/11 Tribute Museum

    .


     

  • Behind-the-scenes diversions

    : Partake in the magic and significance of

    Carnegie Hall Tours

    ,

    Madison Square Garden All Access Tour

    or tradition of a famed sports franchise with

    Yankee Stadium Tours

    .


     

  • Pop culture

    : Reserve

    On Location Tours

    ,

    The Tour at NBC Studios

    or a spot with the stars at

    Madame Tussauds New York

    .


     

  • Music and performing arts

    :

    A

    ttend the

    Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

    ,

    New York City Ballet, Inc.

    or

    Dance Entropy

    .


     

  • Global connections in NYC

    : Tour

    United Nations

    headquarters or enjoy the melodic

    Distinguished Concerts International New York

    .


     



*Editor’s note at time of publishing: due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, this museum’s participation is pending until further notice.

NYC Must-See Week is produced in partnership with AARP. It will be promoted through out-of-home media across the five boroughs, print and digital advertising, NYC taxicab commercials, content on NYCgo.com and social media posts across regional travel and lifestyle influencer accounts and the organization’s verified handle @nycgo with the hashtag #NYCMustSeeWeek.

Last month, NYC & Company announced the alignment of three signature programs with a new initiative, NYC Winter OutingSM. From January 21 through February 10, NYC Must-See Week, NYC Restaurant Week® (concludes February 8) and NYC Broadway WeekSM will create an irresistible draw for domestic and international travelers as well as NYC residents looking to experience a curated selection of the best of New York City activities, dining and entertainment on a dime. For additional information, interested consumers can visit nycgo.com/winterouting.
 



About NYC & Company:
NYC & Company is the official destination marketing organization and convention & visitors bureau for the City of New York, dedicated to maximizing travel and tourism opportunities throughout the five boroughs, building economic prosperity and spreading the positive image of New York City worldwide. For all there is to do and see in New York City, visit nycgo.com.
 



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