Sightseeing
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Amy Dreher
Touring the City From Land to Sea to Skyline
A view of the pavilion from the North Pool at the 9/11 Memorial.
NATIONAL SEPTEMBER 11 MEMORIAL & MUSEUM Since opening in May 2014, the 9/11 Memorial Museum has welcomed nearly seven million visitors. Of the two permanent exhibits, In Memoriam pays tribute to the 2,983 men, women and children killed on 9/11 and in the 1993 bombing of the World Trade Center. The historical exhibition tells the story of 9/11 at the three U.S. attack sites and around the world, exploring the events before and after, and the attacks’ ongoing relevance. 180 Greenwich St. (btw. Fulton & Liberty Sts.), 212-266-5211, 911memorial.org RIPLEY’S BELIEVE IT OR NOT! TIMES SQ.
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Get up close to an icon: The New Year’s Eve Ball, only at Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Times Square.
Every year, at 11:59pm on December 31st, people from all over the world are focused on the Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball. Millions of voices unite to count down the final seconds of the old year and celebrate the beginning of the new. Now you can get up close and personal with the Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball at Ripley’s Believe It or Not!—Times Square! Press the button yourself and ring in the New Year every day of the year. A home to rare artifacts and thrilling interactive exhibits, Ripley’s is for anyone who wants to immerse themselves in the unexpected and the unbelievable. 234 W. 42nd St.(btw. Seventh & Eighth Aves.), 212-398-3133, ripleysnewyork.com CITYSIGHTSEEING NEW YORK Immerse yourself in the best of NYC with the SightSeeing Pass NYC, from CitySightseeing. You can mix and match your way to a complete New York experience, with more than 100 attractions and special discounts to choose from. This is the only pass that includes options for five double-decker loops, incredible shopping at Woodbury Common, a horse and carriage ride, or entry to One World Observatory. You can even save on lunch: the pass includes
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