Things to do over the New Year's Day long weekend in New York (Updated 2026)

New York, USA
New York Aquarium Admission

Discover the sea that never sleeps in the waters right across the boardwalk. Or take in one of Coney Island’s best shows at the Aquatheater. …More

Discover the sea that never sleeps in the waters right across the boardwalk. Or take in one of Coney Island’s best shows at the Aquatheater....

1 to 2 hours Free Cancellation
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$30
St Lawrence River - Rock Island Lighthouse on a Glass Bottom Boat Tour

THIS TOUR DEPARTS FROM THE US. This amazing tour will show you the 1000 Islands like no one else can! Board the Night Heron, our …More

THIS TOUR DEPARTS FROM THE US. This amazing tour will show you the 1000 Islands like no one else can! Board the Night Heron, our...

2 hours 45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$34
LEGOLAND® New York Theme Park Admission Ticket

Discover endless family fun at LEGOLAND® New York Resort — the ultimate LEGO® theme park destination for kids ages 2–12! Located in the heart of …More

Discover endless family fun at LEGOLAND® New York Resort — the ultimate LEGO® theme park destination for kids ages 2–12! Located in the heart of...

1 to 2 days Free Cancellation
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$50
New York City Sunset Cocktail Cruise on Small Yacht

See many major New York CIty sights on a 90-minute boat cruise on a small, intimate yacht! Enjoy views from the open bow, or relax …More

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See many major New York CIty sights on a 90-minute boat cruise on a small, intimate yacht! Enjoy views from the open bow, or relax...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$86
Private Central Park Pedicab Tour

Treat yourself to a tour of New York City's Central Park on a pedicab guided tour. Sit back and relax as you ride along the …More

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Treat yourself to a tour of New York City's Central Park on a pedicab guided tour. Sit back and relax as you ride along the...

1 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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$38
NY Helicopter Tour: Ultimate NYC Sightseeing

Experience Manhattan from a breathtaking new perspective on a 17-20 minute NYC helicopter tour with HeliNY! Your helicopter ride will lift off from downtown Manhattan …More

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Experience Manhattan from a breathtaking new perspective on a 17-20 minute NYC helicopter tour with HeliNY! Your helicopter ride will lift off from downtown Manhattan...

17 to 20 minutes Free Cancellation
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$309
Circle Line: Downtown NYC Statue of Liberty 50-min. Cruise

Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises is the original, iconic, and #1 choice for sightseeing in New York City, with over 80 million passengers and counting. Offering …More

Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises is the original, iconic, and #1 choice for sightseeing in New York City, with over 80 million passengers and counting. Offering...

50 minutes Free Cancellation
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$29
Sex and the City Hotspots Bus Tour NYC

Step into the world of Sex and the City on this guided NYC bus tour featuring the show, movie and Just Like That's most iconic …More

Step into the world of Sex and the City on this guided NYC bus tour featuring the show, movie and Just Like That's most iconic...

3 hours 30 minutes
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$80
Manhattan Adventure Sightseeing Boat Tour - from Chelsea Piers

The ultimate custom sightseeing experience in New York Harbor! Enjoy the city from great vantage points and photograph the world-famous skyline on the same boat …More

The ultimate custom sightseeing experience in New York Harbor! Enjoy the city from great vantage points and photograph the world-famous skyline on the same boat...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$99
Statue of Liberty and New York City Skyline Sightseeing Cruise

See many major New York sights on a 90-minute boat cruise on a 1920s-style yacht! Enjoy views from the open bow, or relax in the …More

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See many major New York sights on a 90-minute boat cruise on a 1920s-style yacht! Enjoy views from the open bow, or relax in the...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (881)
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$79
New York City Ghost Tour of Greenwich Village

Uncover the chilling side of New York City on this 2-hour ghost tour through Greenwich Village, one of Manhattan’s most haunted neighborhoods. Beneath the charming …More

Uncover the chilling side of New York City on this 2-hour ghost tour through Greenwich Village, one of Manhattan’s most haunted neighborhoods. Beneath the charming...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$39
Original NYC Food Tour of Chinatown & Little Italy- 8 tastings

The original food tour of Little Italy and Chinatown since 2009 explores the tastes and history of two diverse NYC neighborhoods. The delicious food tastings …More

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The original food tour of Little Italy and Chinatown since 2009 explores the tastes and history of two diverse NYC neighborhoods. The delicious food tastings...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$111
Chelsea Market and High Line Guided Food Tour

Embark on a culinary journey through New York City's Chelsea Market and beyond. This expertly guided tour blends mouth-watering flavors with a commitment to supporting …More

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Embark on a culinary journey through New York City's Chelsea Market and beyond. This expertly guided tour blends mouth-watering flavors with a commitment to supporting...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$94
Best of Niagara Falls USA: Cave of the Winds & Maid of the Mist

Experience the best of Niagara Falls, USA on this guided small-group tour featuring the area's most iconic attractions. Get up close to the falls aboard …More

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Experience the best of Niagara Falls, USA on this guided small-group tour featuring the area's most iconic attractions. Get up close to the falls aboard...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$114
NYC Edge Immersive Observation Deck at Hudson Yards Admission

Edge NYC is an immersive journey into the sky. Your visit begins on Level 4 of Hudson Yards, where interactive indoor installations introduce you to …More

Edge NYC is an immersive journey into the sky. Your visit begins on Level 4 of Hudson Yards, where interactive indoor installations introduce you to...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$48
"The Met" Metropolitan Museum of Art Exclusive Guided Tour

New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art attracts nearly as many visitors as other leading galleries, such as the Louvre or the British Museum. Spend roughly …More

New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art attracts nearly as many visitors as other leading galleries, such as the Louvre or the British Museum. Spend roughly...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$108
NYC The Sopranos Iconic Filming Locations Bus Tour

Step into the world of The Sopranos on this 4-hour NYC & New Jersey bus tour of the show’s most iconic filming locations. Visit Tony …More

Step into the world of The Sopranos on this 4-hour NYC & New Jersey bus tour of the show’s most iconic filming locations. Visit Tony...

4 hours
4.8 (458)
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$145
Drunk Christmas Carol NYC | Holiday Comedy with Cocktails

This isn't another holiday musical. It's live theater where the actor really drinks. One of our classically trained performers takes five real shots of whiskey …More

This isn't another holiday musical. It's live theater where the actor really drinks. One of our classically trained performers takes five real shots of whiskey...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$39
Radio City Music Hall Tour Experience

A 60-minute guided tour led by expert guides who bring the history of Radio City Music Hall to life. Access to iconic spaces such as the …More

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A 60-minute guided tour led by expert guides who bring the history of Radio City Music Hall to life. Access to iconic spaces such as the...

1 hour
4.5 (183)
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$48
The Escape Game Brooklyn: Epic 60-Minute Adventures in City Point

Our City Point location is right in the middle of the Brooklyn action, conveniently close to countless entertainment, shopping, and dining options. This is the …More

Our City Point location is right in the middle of the Brooklyn action, conveniently close to countless entertainment, shopping, and dining options. This is the...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation
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$49
All-Access 9/11: Ground Zero Tour, Memorial and Museum, One World Observatory

Don't just see the landmarks; understand the legacy. This all-encompassing experience provides a chronological journey through one of history’s most significant days and the resilience …More

Don't just see the landmarks; understand the legacy. This all-encompassing experience provides a chronological journey through one of history’s most significant days and the resilience...

2 to 5 hours Free Cancellation
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$109
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