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Things to do that cost money — not dinner. NYC first, then Lower New York (Long Island, Westchester & Rockland) and New Jersey near the city. Everything else on this site is free.

7 of 82 places · price levels $ (under ~$25/person) · $$ (~$25–60) · $$$ (over ~$60). Open/closed status is in New York time.

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Edge

📍 Hudson Yards, Manhattan ★ McLaren F1 show car on display · through 10/27

Closed · opens at 9 AM today (NY time)

The highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere, with a glass floor 100 stories up. Oct 21–27, 2026 a McLaren Formula 1 show car is on display, with no separate surcharge found. Sunset slots sell out first.

PAID General admission from $42 (+$2 processing fee); Advance Saver from $34 if booked 14+ days ahead; ages 5 and under free

⏱ Est. time spent: 1–1.5 hrs

Hours & address

30 Hudson Yards (entrance Level 4 of The Shops), New York, NY 10001 · Map

Sun9 AM–10 PM
Mon9 AM–10 PM
Tue9 AM–10 PM
Wed9 AM–10 PM
Thu9 AM–10 PM
Fri9 AM–10 PM
Sat9 AM–10 PM

Last entry one hour before closing. Timed admission.

Who can go: Ages 5 and under free; ages 6+ need a ticket.

Booking: Timed admission. Availability not confirmed.

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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SUMMIT One Vanderbilt

📍 Midtown East, Manhattan

Closed · opens at 8 AM today (NY time)

Three floors of mirrored rooms, digital art, Yayoi Kusama's Reflect, floating orbs, glass-bottomed Levitation boxes and an open-air terrace, next to Grand Central. Most visits take 60–90 minutes.

PAID SUMMIT Experience from $44 adult / $38 youth (+$3 online processing fee); kids 5 and under free; NYC/Long Island resident discount with eligible billing ZIP

⏱ Est. time spent: 1–1.5 hrs

Hours & address

45 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017 · Map

Sun8 AM–12 AM
Mon8 AM–12 AM
Tue8 AM–12 AM
Wed8 AM–12 AM
Thu8 AM–12 AM
Fri8 AM–12 AM
Sat8 AM–12 AM

Last entry 10:30 PM.

Booking: Timed ticket required. Availability not confirmed.

Optional extras: Ascent, food, photos and premium packages cost extra.

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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Top of the Rock

📍 Rockefeller Center, Manhattan

Closed · opens at 8 AM today (NY time)

Open-air decks with the classic straight-on view of the Empire State Building and Central Park.

PAID Timed admission from $42

⏱ Est. time spent: 1–1.5 hrs

Hours & address

30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112 · Map

Sun8 AM–12 AM
Mon8 AM–12 AM
Tue8 AM–12 AM
Wed8 AM–12 AM
Thu8 AM–12 AM
Fri8 AM–12 AM
Sat8 AM–12 AM

Last entry 11:10 PM.

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises

📍 Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan

Closed · check hours (NY time)

City views from up high (or on the water). Tickets are timed, so book a slot.

PAID See venue for current prices

⏱ Est. time spent: 1–1.5 hrs

Hours & address

Pier 83, W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036 · Map

HoursSee note below

Hours vary by day and season. Check the venue site before you go.

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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Empire State Building Observatory

📍 Midtown, Manhattan

Closed · check hours (NY time)

City views from up high (or on the water). Tickets are timed, so book a slot.

PAID See venue for current prices

⏱ Est. time spent: 1–1.5 hrs

Hours & address

20 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001 · Map

HoursSee note below

Hours vary by day and season. Check the venue site before you go.

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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One World Observatory

📍 Financial District, Manhattan

Closed · check hours (NY time)

City views from up high (or on the water). Tickets are timed, so book a slot.

PAID See venue for current prices

⏱ Est. time spent: 1–1.5 hrs

Hours & address

117 West St, New York, NY 10007 · Map

HoursSee note below

Hours vary by day and season. Check the venue site before you go.

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island (Statue City Cruises)

📍 Battery Park, Manhattan

Closed · check hours (NY time)

City views from up high (or on the water). Tickets are timed, so book a slot.

PAID See venue for current prices

⏱ Est. time spent: 1–1.5 hrs

Hours & address

Battery Park, New York, NY 10004 · Map

HoursSee note below

Hours vary by day and season. Check the venue site before you go.

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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