What are the nearest attractions to The Ride?

Attractions near The Ride: New Amsterdam Theatre New York City Garment District Nederlander Theater

What else should I know about attractions in New York City?

As well as visiting the The Ride, check out these trip ideas to make the most of your visit: Top 5 Tips for Visiting the High Line How to Spend 2 Days in New York City Top 5 Things to See at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Ride - History, Location & Key Facts 2023

The Ride

The Ride sightseeing tours offer travelers a truly unique way to check out New York’s top landmarks and famous attractions. The buses feature floor-to-ceiling windows and glass-top roofs, and the seating faces the windows, coliseum style. Tours includes comedian guides and interactive street theater.

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The Basics

The Ride’s 75-minute journey takes passengers on a 4.2-mile (6.8-kilometer) ride through Midtown Manhattan, highlighting key spots along the way. Sights include Radio City Music Hall, Times Square, and Bryant Park. Travelers can choose from a single experience on the Ride or opt for a combo package and pair the Ride with other attractions like a Circle Line cruise or a stop at Madame Tussauds or the Hard Rock Café.

Trip ideas

Times Square

Located right at the heart of New York City’s Theater District, Times Square is a media mashup of ads and entertainment, famous for its flashy LED billboards.

The High Line

Set along a strip of old rail track some 30 feet (9 meters) above street level, this greenway features wildflowers, art installations, and views of the Hudson River.

One World Observatory

Clocking in at 100 stories tall, One World Observatory offers 360-degree views of New York City (and New Jersey). It’s so high up, you can see for more than 50 miles on a clear day.

How to Spend 1 Day in NYC

With just 24 hours in New York, you won’t be able to get through all the city has to offer, but don’t let that hold you back. You can take a satisfying bite of the Big Apple in just one day with some careful planning.

9/11 Memorial & Museum

Built on the World Trade Center site, this underground museum documents the September 11 attacks. Outside, twin reflecting pools honor lives lost that day.

How to Spend 2 Days in NYC

If you’re spending just two days in New York City, you have enough time to explore Manhattan, visit an outer borough, and take in a Broadway show. To help you make the most of your short city break in the Big Apple, here’s our perfect 2-day itinerary.

How to Spend 3 Days in NYC

New York has something to offer every traveler, from world-class theater and art to one-of-a-kind attractions and a whole host of architectural wonders. To shape your schedule and best experience the city in three days, check out our recommendations below.

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The Downtown Experience

Visitors looking for a new way to experience the Big Apple should try the Ride’s Downtown Experience, a 90-minute trip through a variety of Manhattan neighborhoods. Far from a typical bus tour, this experience uses virtual reality headsets to allow passengers to relive iconic moments in New York history as if they were actually there.