Is the CityPass NYC worth it?
Sep 29th, 2006, 01:00 PM
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Is the CityPass NYC worth it?
Hello again! My husband and I were checking out the CityPass for NYC, and it seems like a good deal. However, I've read a few things here that indicate it might not be worth it. Is the CityPass booklet actual tickets or just coupons? It's great to save money when possible, but to us it's worth the extra money to buy actual tickets ahead of time (like for the Circle Line and Empire State Building) and not waste any time standing in line. Thank you!
Sep 29th, 2006, 01:39 PM
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It depends.
Look at the list of what the CityPass covers (it's not a coupon, its actual fare), and then make a list of what attractions you want to see. Add up the cost of the attractions on your list. Is it more or less than the CityPass? For us, it didn't make sense to get the CityPass, when I think we only had two things on the list.
Look at the list of what the CityPass covers (it's not a coupon, its actual fare), and then make a list of what attractions you want to see. Add up the cost of the attractions on your list. Is it more or less than the CityPass? For us, it didn't make sense to get the CityPass, when I think we only had two things on the list.
Sep 29th, 2006, 02:41 PM
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The citypass.com is a great value if you want to go to at least 3 of these things anyway. You buy the pass at one venue and get passes that are actual tickets for the other venues so in theory you only stand in line once. Don't pick the ESB as the first place to buy the ticket. 
It says the Circle Line is only through Oct. so not sure if the price goes down if you're coming after that. YOu should also know the Mus. of Nat. Hist. entry included with the pass is for general admission only, no special exhibits.
It says the Circle Line is only through Oct. so not sure if the price goes down if you're coming after that. YOu should also know the Mus. of Nat. Hist. entry included with the pass is for general admission only, no special exhibits.
Sep 30th, 2006, 03:47 AM
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We bought it last April for our family of four since we were interested in all of the attractions listed. We purchased it at MOMA (you go to the front of the line if you want to purchase it there). MOMA and Guggenheim were fantastic; we loved the two-hour Circle Line boat tour! We went around lunchtime to the ESB so the line was long...go early...but it is well worth the wait.
One other tour that we absolutely loved was a food tour of the Village through www.foodsofny.com. This was outstanding and I would highly recommend it to you.
One other tour that we absolutely loved was a food tour of the Village through www.foodsofny.com. This was outstanding and I would highly recommend it to you.
Sep 30th, 2006, 05:06 AM
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I used the NYC city pass last year and found great value in it. One way to maximize the pass is to upgrade the Circle Line Cruise to three hours. That way you can totally circumnavigate the entire island of Manhattan rather than going around the south side and turning around. It is $5 more, but easily the best decision we made in NYC. Hint-sit on the left side of the boat because you will see much more of the city and still see the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, just not as well as the people on the right side. They are tickets and you can bypass the queue to purchase tickets and get in quicker. Also, the Met-not on the city pass-says it has a $20 entrance fee, but it really is pay what you like and try to be flexible in going up the ESB because the lines are crazy at night. Hope this helps and have fun!
