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Top 5 Must-See NYC Holiday Locations

Submitted by on 12/23/2015

The 2014 holiday season is in full swing in New York City.  With its sparkling lights, festive holiday markets, impressive Christmas trees, and magical holiday window displays, nothing beats The Big Apple at Christmastime.  On Location Tours, the company behind the Holiday Lights & Movie Sites Tour (for ticket information see the bottom of this page), has pulled together a list of the top 5 must-see NYC holiday locations.

Top Five Things to Do in Times Square

Submitted by on 12/11/2015

With its bright lights, hustle-bustle and melting pot appeal, New York City is the go to destination for anyone seeking to reinvent themselves. The iconic New York area of Times Square has pulled a bit of a reinventing act of its own, and ever since it was revamped in the 1990’s, Times Square has been transformed into a mecca for tourists and one of the must-see neighborhoods of any trip to New York City.

New York City Most Popular Attractions Map

Submitted by on 11/30/2015

Looking for the best NYC attractions to tackle on your next trip, but overwhelmed by the sheer quantity of exciting things to do in New York City? Use this interactive map of New York City's most popular attractions to plot your travel itinerary. Be sure to include as many fantastic attractions, museums, monuments, parks and skyscrapers as possible you don't want to look back and regret missing the one your chirpy neighbor saw.


Turkey Day in NYC!

Submitted by on 11/18/2015

Thanksgiving is almost upon us and whether you’re a local New Yorker, or travelling to NYC for Thanksgiving, there’s no reason for you to miss the most famous holiday parade in the country – the Macys’ Thanksgiving Day Parade!  This 85+ year tradition will continue this November 26th at 9am. 

Stand Up NY

Submitted by on 11/09/2015

When you first arrive at Stand Up NY, on the Upper West Side, you’re immediately struck by the relationship between history and young energy the intimate club has.

Haunting Halloween Events in NYC

Submitted by on 10/28/2015

The New York City Halloween count-down continues and with the creepiest holiday of the year coming up quick, if you’re not already in the spirit, you’re behind schedule!  October in NYC is full of spooky fun, so get your scream on at some of the spooky, creepy, and haunted events around the Big Apple. 

Whether you're seeking a frightening haunted house, spooky cemetery bike tour, creepy costume carnival, or any other spine-tingling scares, the upcoming Halloween events in New York City have it covered.


Best Halloween Parties in NYC!

Submitted by on 10/20/2015

Must See, Gotta Do Best NYC Halloween Events & Parties

The weeks leading up to Halloween in New York City are always exciting - with costume shops poppin' up left and right, fake cobwebs, pumpkins and ghost decor galore! There are even an abundance of Halloween events in NYC all throughout October. These are the must-see October 31st best NYC Halloween parties you won't want to miss!

Halloween for Kids in NYC

Submitted by on 10/10/2015

October has arrived, which means it’s time to plan your Halloween in NYC activities! New York City does Halloween big, and the celebration is practically month-long, so get out your fake blood and sewing machines to get your costumes (and kid’s costumes) ready! Looking for some spooky (but not over-the-top, werewolf-with-a-chainsaw chasing you) fun for all ages?  In the weeks leading up to All Hallows Eve, mark your calendars with these kid-friendly Halloween events in New York the whole family will enjoy:


Take a Walking, Talking, Singing Tour of Broadway!

Submitted by on 10/05/2015

Broadway and sightseeing are two of the best aspects of any tour to the Big Apple, and what better way to spend a few hours in the city than by combining these two on a fabulous Broadway tour! The New York Broadway Tours aren’t your usual New York City tour: instead, think of this as a fun twist on seeing a Broadway show, with a dash of some Big Apple sightseeing and fascinating trivia thrown into the mix!

Immerse Yourself In NYC's Music Scene on a Spectacular Big Apple Jazz Tour!

Submitted by on 09/30/2015

New York City has a rich music history, not the least of which was the arrival of jazz music onto the scene in the early 1900’s.

To this day, Harlem and Greenwich Village still have the most vibrant jazz scenes anywhere, and what better way to immerse yourself in the culture of scatting, bebopping and improvisation than on a fantastic Jazz tour of New York City?