Whether you are a native New Yorker or a tourist visiting from miles away, spending your birthday in New York City is sure to make for an unforgettable experience. While the city is known for its nightlife, it also offers a wide variety of attractions to match every personality type. From musicals on Broadway to camel riding in the Bronx Zoo, you’ll be sure to find an activity that will make for a one of a kind, memorable birthday.
Rockefeller Center
If you have always wanted to experience the New York City skyline from the top of one of its very own renowned skyscrapers, Top of the Rock observation deck is the ideal New York City birthday destination for you. The Top of the Rock observation deck is located at the very top of the Rockefeller Center building. Standing 70 stories tall, you are sure to see even the smallest crevices of New York City and even some parts of New Jersey. Tickets for the observation deck are priced at $18. Rockefeller Center offers 14 restaurants and six gift shops to enhance your visit.
Top of the Rock
30 Rockefeller Center
New York, New York 10112
(212) 332-6868
www.topoftherocknyc.com
Broadway
In the heart of Times Square, you’ll find Broadway. Surely you have heard of the glamorous and adventurous shows that take place on Broadway. Attending a Broadway show is the perfect birthday outing for music lovers and a penchant for the dramatic. Broadway hosts heart-throbbing love stories, gut-wrenching mysteries and everything in between. While it is true that Broadway has added new shows to its stages, it still houses the classics, such as “The Phantom of the Opera” and “West Side Story.” The prices for a Broadway show vary widely and are affected by the date and time of the show, the proximity of seats to the stage and the title of the show itself. As a general rule, expect to pay a higher price for tickets on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Broadway Box Office
729 7th Avenue
New York, NY 10019
Phone: 212-541-8457
www.Broadway.com
Not much in New York City is free, that is why native New Yorkers treasure their free rides on the Staten Island Ferry. If you thought you had to spend a fortune to go sightseeing in New York, you are painfully mistaken. The Staten Island Ferry departs from Lower Manhattan and slowly sails across the river to the small borough of Staten Island. Whilst on the Ferry ride to Staten Island, you’ll experience the beautiful sights of the Statue of Liberty (in close proximity) and the towering New York City skyline. Each ferry ride lasts approximately 30 minutes and as mentioned above the rides are always free. To get the most of the beautiful city view, consider taking a birthday ferry ride in the evening so you can experience the New York City skyline in full swing (with all the lights).
Staten Island Ferry
4 South Street
New York, New York 10004
South Street Seaport
South Street Seaport is one of the most renowned New York City tourist attractions. The South Street Seaport is the ideal birthday destination for the person who likes to mix it up and have a little bit of it all. The South Street Seaport dons a massive shopping mall with both indie and name brand stores, exotic restaurants activities and events. If shopping for unique artisan finds is what you enjoy, you’ll find plenty one of a kind artisan made items at the South Street Seaport. If you are on a tight budget, you can always enjoy the beautiful view of river with a loved one or group of friends.
South Street Seaport
Fulton & South Streets, Pier 17
New York, New York 10038
(212) SEA-PORT
www.southstreetseaport.com
Bronx Zoo
Finding animal related activities in New York City is no easy feat. But, animal lovers can retreat to an adventurous and fulfilling afternoon in the Bronx Zoo. The Bronx Zoo is not your typical zoo. The zoo hosts a wildlife theater, Sea Lion feedings, camel rides and primate training among many other rare attractions. The Bronx zoo also hosts 6 cafes to keep your hunger satisfied during your visit. General admission tickets are priced at $15 for adults, $13 for senior citizens, $11 for children aged 3-13 and children under two are admitted free.
The Bronx Zoo
2300 Southern Boulevard
Bronx, New York 10460
(718) 220-5100
www.bronxzoo.com
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