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American Museum of Natural History (AMNH): Entry Ticket

Museum of the City of New York: Entry Ticket

New York Historical Society: Entry Ticket

New Jersey Hall of Fame: Entry Ticket

iMUSEUM: Entry Ticket

Dream Wheel at American Dream: Entry Ticket

SEA LIFE Aquarium at American Dream: General Admission

LEGOLAND® Discovery Center at America Dream: Entry Ticket

Harlem: Guided Tour in French

Harlem: Jammin Jazz Tour

Harlem: Guided City Tour + Gospel Show

Cathedral of Saint John the Divine: Self-Guided Tour

Yankee Stadium: Entry Ticket

Harlem New York: Jazz Concert

American Museum of Natural History (AMNH): The Rose Center For Earth and Space

New York: Mount Morris Park Historic Walking Tour

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Enter the American Museum of Natural History and explore its vast exhibits. Observe the impressive dinosaur skeletons and the detailed dioramas of various ecosystems. 

Visit the planetarium to see stunning visuals of the universe. Examine the extensive mineral and gem collection that showcases Earth's geological wonders.

The Museum of the City of New York was founded in 1923 and has been in its building on 5th Ave. since 1932.

View its permanent and rotating exhibits that show New York City’s urban landscape and its people.

You can also watch the documentary _Timescapes_, which covers the city’s history from its founding to today.

The New York Historical, the city’s first museum, shares over 400 years of American history through art, documents, and artifacts.

Permanent exhibitions include the Gallery of Tiffany Lamps, the Audubon Birds of America Focus Gallery, a re-creation of the Oval Office, and _Our Composite Nation: Frederick Douglass’ America_. You can also visit the DiMenna Children’s History Museum.

In the auditorium, watch films such as _New York Story_, a 20-minute overview of the city’s history, and _We Rise_, which explores how women shaped change in the US and the world.

Visit the New Jersey Hall of Fame at American Dream.

See exhibits about the state's key figures in music, sports, arts, and science. Take photos with holograms, interact with displays, and sing on the Karaoke Stage.

Ideal for families, fans, and curious minds, this experience shares stories of New Jersey’s celebrated individuals.

Visit the first immersive art exhibit at American Dream. Explore 14 themed rooms, each evoking a different emotion. Have fun with friends and family, play interactive games, and capture memorable photos.

Take a spin on the Dream Wheel by Skyviews at American Dream. This exquisite attraction has 27 climate-controlled gondolas, and all of them offer amazing views of the New York and New Jersey skyline. You won't get a better chance for sky-high photos, and who could resist a selfie or 20 from up here?

Ever wondered what it’s like in the tropical waters of the Pacific, or what incredible creatures can be found deep in the Atlantic Ocean? Find out at SEA LIFE New Jersey, and meet a whole host of aquatic animals.

Look out for sharks and rays swimming freely, and keep your eyes peeled for clown fish hiding out in their anemone homes. Kids can look forward to a play zone at the end, and will be left stunned by the underwater tunnel.

LEGOLAND® Discovery Center New Jersey is an inspiring world of play. It's the ultimate indoor LEGO playground! 

Spend three hours or more exploring over 10 LEGO-themed play zones. Take a magical ride on the Imagination Express, and tot up famous New York and New Jersey landmarks inside Miniland. Test the strength of your LEGO creations on wibbly-wobbly Earthquake Tables, and gaze wide-eyed at 4D Cinema features. You can meet your favorite LEGO characters; say hi to Kai and Bertie for us!

Visit Harlem, a key part of African-American culture and civil rights history. Once known for its challenges, today it's one of New York's most popular areas.

You'll see street art, hear hip-hop and gospel, and taste soul food.

Notable figures like Louis Armstrong, James Baldwin, Malcolm X, Sugar Ray Robinson, and Marcus Garvey have roots here, adding to its historical significance.

Attend a gospel service, see a show at the Apollo Theater, admire historic brownstones, and explore Columbia University.

Watch Harlem come alive after dark with a 3.5-hour evening tour to historic churches, landmarks, and one of the neighborhood’s best jazz spots. Walk with your guide along vibrant Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard and learn about the cultural heritage of Harlem’s night clubs and gospel churches. Spot some of New York City’s distinctive brownstone architecture as you walk, then finish your evening at a live jazz club, where some of today’s best artists play tunes by Harlem’s music legends.

Explore Harlem’s vibrant culture on a guided tour. 

Visit famous landmarks like the Apollo Theater, Abyssinian Baptist Church, Schomburg Center, Strivers’ Row, and Hotel Theresa. 

End the tour by enjoying a live gospel performance at a local church.

A living cultural landmark in Harlem, the Cathedral of St. John the Divine — the world's largest Gothic Cathedral — is an unbeatable local treasure and a warm and welcoming Episcopal Church. It makes for an educational stop on your New York itinerary.

Marvel at the Cathedral’s mix of stunning Romanesque and Gothic architecture, witness art from 15th-century masters including a Keith Haring altarpiece, stained glass windows, lush gardens, and explore the Cathedral's deep ties to New York City history.

Visit Yankee Stadium, home of the 27-time World Champions, the New York Yankees. See Monument Park and learn about the team's history. 

Catch a game and watch the baseball action. Yankee Stadium is easily accessible from Midtown Manhattan by subway or taxi.

Enjoy live jazz performances by talented musicians in Harlem, including seasoned professionals and rising stars. 

Hear exceptional jazz artists pay tribute to timeless classics every Tuesday afternoon and Friday evening.

Visit the American Museum of Natural History’s **Rose Center for Earth and Space**, a hub for exploring the universe. 

As part of your visit, watch the _Encounters in the Milky Way_ presentation in the Hayden Planetarium. This show takes you on a visual journey through the galaxy, exploring the movement of stars, comets, interstellar debris, and clouds of gas and dust. 

The narration, provided by Pedro Pascal, adds depth and clarity, making the experience both educational and engaging. Discover new insights into our galaxy in this world-class setting.

In 1971, Mount Morris Park Historic District was proclaimed to be a historic district by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission. On this tour, you’ll have the opportunity to visit a local park and famous Harlem landmarks while seeing the unaltered streetscapes of late 19th and early 20th-century brownstone townhouses and churches that represent the district’s eclectic style.

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