Thank you for choosing NYC Explorer Pass! From majestic skyscrapers to serene Central Park; from fine art to Broadway shows, New York City is an explorer’s city. Head to the Top of the Rock, say hello to Lady Liberty, wander through world-renowned museums or see the skyline at twilight: in this guide, you’ll discover all there is to see and do in the city that never sleeps. So start the day out right with bagels and lox, and grab a black and white cookie for the road — the Big Apple awaits! This packet contains your admission pass(es) Your pass is required for admission at each attraction. Please print it out, carry it with you and retain it after each visit. How to use your admission pass Every pass has a unique code. A representative at the attraction will scan the code on each traveler’s pass, granting you admission. For special offers at shops and restaurants, show your pass to your server or cashier. Be aware of admission policies Please read attraction information for hours, closings, and special admis- sion instructions. Attractions with the symbol require reservations. Attractions displaying require you to pick up tickets at a separate location. Pass expiration Visiting your first attraction activates your pass. Then, you have 30 calen- dar days to use your pass. You may only visit each attraction once. You have one year from the purchase date to begin using your pass. Need help? If you need assistance with your pass please call us at 866-629-4335. If you lose your pass, reprint it at any time from your order confirmation email, or by using Order Lookup at smartdestinations.com. POWERED BY New York Explorer Pass Guidebook Included Attractions Downtown Attractions 3a.Clipper City Tall Ship Sail (Daytime Statue or Harbor Lights) Getting in: Please arrive 30 minutes prior to sail and present your Pass to the dockside South end of Battery Park in Lower (212) 619-6900 agent at Battery Park. the agent is located at Slip 2 at the south end of Battery Park, just Manhattan just West of the Staten Island http://www.manhattanbysail.com west of the Staten Island Ferry terminal and Battery Gardens Restaurant. and Battery Gardens Restaurant Ferry terminal Reserve Please call to make a reservation (212) 619-6900 or email [email protected] for guaranteed spot on the cruise. You will need to leave your credit card number to reserve a spot; however, your card will not be charged unless you do not show up for the cruise. Arrive 30 minutes prior to sail to scan your pass and receive boarding tickets. Your pass must be valid on the day of the sail. Please note that weekend sails fill up very quickly, you may need to plan your sailing on an alternate day. Open: Daytime Sailings: / April-October 25: Daily at 2:15 pm and 4:30 pm / Harbor Lights sailing (June-September): Thursday-Saturday at 9:30 pm Please note that weekend sails fill up very quickly. You may need to plan your sailing on an alternate day. Closed: November-March 3b.Shearwater Classic Schooner Sail (Daytime Statue Sail) RESERVATIONS REQUIRED Getting in: Please arrive 30 minutes prior to sail located at the North Cove Yacht The Shearwater Classic Schooner departs (212) 619-6900 Harbor in front of hte glass atrium of the winter garden at Brookfield Place (World Financial from North Cove Marina at Brookfield Place http://www.manhattanbysail.com Center). (World Financial Center) in Lower Manhattan. Reserve Please call to make a reservation (212) 619-6900 or email New York NY [email protected] for guaranteed spot on the cruise. You will need to leave your credit card number to reserve a spot; however, your card will not be charged unless you do not show up for the cruise. Arrive 30 minutes prior to sail to scan your pass and receive boarding tickets. Your pass must be valid on the day of the sail. Please note that weekend sails fill up very quickly, you may need to plan your sailing on an alternate day. Open: April-October 25: Daily at 12:30 pm and 2:45 pm Closed: November-March 1 Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Immigration Museum - Ferry Ticket Getting in: There are two departure points to choose from: Battery Park in Notes: IMPORTANT Please pick up your boarding pass prior to getting on the ferry. You will also need to Manhattan OR Liberty State Park in New Jersey. Present your Pass at the Statue enter through a security checkpoint before boarding the ferry, but do not get into this security line without first Cruises ticket counters inside Castle Clinton at Battery Park or at Liberty State Park where retrieving your ferry ticket. Once you have your ticket, expect to pass through airport-level security and be you will receive a boarding ticket for entry. prepared for a long wait. We suggest arriving early in the morning. Allow at least 2 hours to visit one island and 4 hours to visit both islands. Open: Explorer Pass provides you access only to the island. Tickets to the Statue's "Pedestal" and "Crown" require Battery Park: 8:30 am-4:00 pm departures every 25 minutes with last departure leaving an advance reservation for a fee and space is limited. Pedestal and Crown tickets are not available with your at 3:30 pm Explorer Pass. Liberty State Park: 8:30 am-4:00 pm departures every 40 minutes with the last Please note: Children under 4 are admitted for free. departure 3:30 pm Castle Clinton at Battery Park (Lower (877) 523-9849 Closed: Christmas Day Manhattan) OR Liberty State Park http://www.statuecruises.com/ 1 Audry Zapp Drive NJ Page 1/20 5a.Brooklyn Bridge Sightseeing: 2-Hour Bike Tour Getting in: Present your pass at the ticket counter. Reservations are not mandatory, but 110 South Street (212) 465-0880 are accepted. Please click here to select the date and time of your reservation and choose New York NY 10038 http://www.brooklynbridgesightseeing.com/brooklyn-bridge-bike-tour the "Explorer Pass holder" option at check-out. You will need to enter your 12-digit pass number to secure your space. Open: Tour Hours of Operations: / May 1-September 30, 11:00 am and 4:00 pm; store open daily, 9:00 am-7:00 pm. / October 1-April 30, 11:00 am; store open daily, 9:00 am-4:00 pm. Closed: Open 365 days-a-year 5b.Brooklyn Bridge Sightseeing: Full-Day Bike Rental Getting in: Present your pass at the ticket counter. Reservations are not mandatory, but Notes: are accepted. Please click here to select the date and time of your reservation and choose Offer includes bike rental, helmet, and basket. Additional options, such as tandems and tag-a-longs, are the "Explorer Pass holder" option at check-out. You will need to enter your 12-digit pass available for an upgrade fee. number to secure your space. Included Extras: All rentals include a color-coded map and chain lock, free of charge. As an added bonus, Open: April 1-30: Store open daily, 9:00 am-5:00 pm; / May 1-September 30: enjoy complimentary bike drop-off if your bike was originally rented at Central Park Sightseeing (a $10 value). Store open daily, 9:00 am-7:00 pm; / October 1-March 31: Store open daily, 9:00 110 South Street (212) 465-0880 am-5:00 pm New York NY 10038 http://www.brooklynbridgesightseeing.com Closed: Open 365 days-a-year 2 Brooklyn Bridge and DUMBO Walking Tour RESERVATIONS REQUIRED Reserve Notes: The Brooklyn Bridge and DUMBO Tour is 2.5 hours. Approximately 1.5 miles is walked. Reservations required. Please reserve your tour online here and click on BOOK 52 Chambers Street (between Broadway (800) 258-7359 NOW! Then select Brooklyn Bridge and DUMBO Neighborhood Tour >> BOOK. You will and Centre Street) then select the date & time of your tour. Once you have selected a date and time you will fill http://www.insideouttours.com/wordpress/brooklyn-bridge-and-dumbo-3/ Tour meets in front of the Tweed in your name and pass number. Tours have limited capacity, you are advised to book in Courthouse advance as tours sell out. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before tour departure at the tour New York New York 10007 meeting place place. Tour Departs: The meeting place is located near the Brookyn Bridge (in front of the Tweed Court house, located at 52 Chambers Street between Broadway and Centre Street). If you have questions or difficulty booking a tour, please email [email protected] Open: April-October: / English tours operate Monday-Saturday at 11:00 am; / Spanish tours operate Monday at 10:00 am November and December: / English tours operate Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 11:00 am; / Spanish tours operate Monday at 10:00 am January and February: / English tours operate Wednesdays and Saturdays at 11:00 am March: / English tours operate Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 11:00 am; / Spanish tours operate Monday at 10:00 am Closed: Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, July 4th, and Labor Day 3 9/11 Tribute Center & Walking Tour Getting in: Tours are limited and subject to availability. Upon arrival, present your pass Notes: at the admission desk and you will be scheduled on the next available tour. The 9/11 Tribute Center and Tour should not be confused with the 9/11 Memorial Museum. The 9/11 Memorial is always free and open to the public and does not require tickets.