Has anyone used the New York Pass?
Jun 14th, 2014, 05:28 AM
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Has anyone used the New York Pass?
It looks like a good deal. A 3 day pass costs $60 and it would get me into most all major attractions. I would like to hear your experiences, especially if you had any trouble using this.
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https://www.newyorkpass.com/En/
Thanks.
https://www.newyorkpass.com/En/
Jun 14th, 2014, 05:45 AM
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I'm copying and pasting what I said on this same post in the lounge:
"I just don't get it. If you are honestly planning on hitting three or four (or more) attractions each day and you want to stick to the ones they offer on the pass, then of course go for it. But I don't see the logic.
For example, one of the "deals" is the Empire State Building, but I'd much rather do Top of the Rock. Oh, wait a minute, Top of the Rock isn't included so you end up going to the Empire State Building just because it's on the pass.
Some of those things are almost all day activities (or at least a full half day) -- Circle Line cruises or Statue of Liberty, for example --so how many more attractions will you do on those days?
I'm sure some follow the list religiously and feel that is seeing the best of New York City, but honestly I think a trip is better spent doing things other than running from tourist attraction to tourist attraction."
"I just don't get it. If you are honestly planning on hitting three or four (or more) attractions each day and you want to stick to the ones they offer on the pass, then of course go for it. But I don't see the logic.
For example, one of the "deals" is the Empire State Building, but I'd much rather do Top of the Rock. Oh, wait a minute, Top of the Rock isn't included so you end up going to the Empire State Building just because it's on the pass.
Some of those things are almost all day activities (or at least a full half day) -- Circle Line cruises or Statue of Liberty, for example --so how many more attractions will you do on those days?
I'm sure some follow the list religiously and feel that is seeing the best of New York City, but honestly I think a trip is better spent doing things other than running from tourist attraction to tourist attraction."
Jun 14th, 2014, 08:11 AM
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I don't know the NY Pass -- but it sounds VERY similar to the London Pass which is a total rip off for most visitors. And from what NeoP posts, I'm sure that is the case.
The brochure makes it seem like you get all these wonderful sites for such a bargain(!) . . . but in 'real life' the chances of actually getting to more than a handful of them in the short time frame are slim to none. And then there is the tendency to tailor one's itinerary to 'get the most out of the Pass' which means going to some attractions maybe you wouldn't otherwise and missing out on some majors you'd really prefer.
The brochure makes it seem like you get all these wonderful sites for such a bargain(!) . . . but in 'real life' the chances of actually getting to more than a handful of them in the short time frame are slim to none. And then there is the tendency to tailor one's itinerary to 'get the most out of the Pass' which means going to some attractions maybe you wouldn't otherwise and missing out on some majors you'd really prefer.
Jun 14th, 2014, 08:28 AM
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Whoa there people!
For one, if I read the website correctly, Patrick, the Top of the Rock is on the New Pass list of attractions.
Futher, at a cost of $60, it seems to me that you can easily get your money's worth. For example, just going to three of the top atractions--Top of the Rock, MOMA and the Met--more than covers the $60!
Am I missing something here?
For one, if I read the website correctly, Patrick, the Top of the Rock is on the New Pass list of attractions.
Futher, at a cost of $60, it seems to me that you can easily get your money's worth. For example, just going to three of the top atractions--Top of the Rock, MOMA and the Met--more than covers the $60!
Am I missing something here?
Jun 14th, 2014, 08:36 AM
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Yes, BUT some of the attractions are pay what you wish so you can get in for $1 - not the regular $25 fee. (Like the Met and Natural History)
I really don't think that's there's any way the pass can pay for itself unless you run around like a chicken with no head (agree that most of these sights take 3 or 4 hours or more - so how can you do enough to get to that total price?)
I really don't think that's there's any way the pass can pay for itself unless you run around like a chicken with no head (agree that most of these sights take 3 or 4 hours or more - so how can you do enough to get to that total price?)
Jun 14th, 2014, 08:50 AM
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Think the 3-day pass is $153 right?
https://www.newyorkpass.com/En/prices/
Top 10 attractions are these:
https://www.newyorkpass.com/En/new-york-attractions/
$40 - Circle Line Cruises
$29 - Empire State Building
$18 - Statue of Liberty
$49 - Food on Foot Tours
$42 - New York Skyride
$29 - Top of the Rock
$39 - Madame Tussauds
$25 - MoMA
$27 - Discovery Times Square
$30 - Hop on Hop off Water Taxi
https://www.newyorkpass.com/En/prices/
Top 10 attractions are these:
https://www.newyorkpass.com/En/new-york-attractions/
$40 - Circle Line Cruises
$29 - Empire State Building
$18 - Statue of Liberty
$49 - Food on Foot Tours
$42 - New York Skyride
$29 - Top of the Rock
$39 - Madame Tussauds
$25 - MoMA
$27 - Discovery Times Square
$30 - Hop on Hop off Water Taxi
Jun 14th, 2014, 09:14 AM
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OK, so I'll take off the Met and replace it with the NY Botanical Gardens and have three that more than cover the $60 fee. Over a three-day period I can easily do my three choices--Top of the Rock, MOMA and the Botanical Gardens--and still have plenty of time for some others on the list.
(PS: I'm a New Yorker and am purposely picking sites that I am very familiar with and would strongly reocmmend to others.)
Again, I ask, what am I missing?
(PS: I'm a New Yorker and am purposely picking sites that I am very familiar with and would strongly reocmmend to others.)
Again, I ask, what am I missing?
Jun 14th, 2014, 10:45 AM
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egads, you are right elberko! The cost is far more than $60! Forget everything I wrote! My apologies. I should have read the copy on its website a lot more thoroughly!
I'm with the posters now in advising the OP: Forget it!!!!!
I'm with the posters now in advising the OP: Forget it!!!!!
Jun 14th, 2014, 11:59 AM
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Top of the Rock offers the "Rock MoMa" ticket that combines Top of the Rock and MoMa for $44—a savings of $5--and a few other tickets that combine ToTR and another sight. I find these tickets better value because you can hone in on the particular sights you really want to see.
Jun 15th, 2014, 03:47 PM
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Pam, I used to work in the Empire State Building.
Also, if you go to the Met Art Museum do realise that the $25 adult admission is recommended.
You don't have to pay that.
You can pay $1 if you want.
The Met is a publicly funded museum.
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Also, if you go to the Met Art Museum do realise that the $25 adult admission is recommended.
You don't have to pay that.
You can pay $1 if you want.
The Met is a publicly funded museum.
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