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

New York, USA
American Dream Sesame Street Learn and Play Ticket

Sesame Street Learn & Play is the first-of-its kind Sesame Street Educational Play Center in the United States. Kids are invited to an immersive trip …More

Sesame Street Learn & Play is the first-of-its kind Sesame Street Educational Play Center in the United States. Kids are invited to an immersive trip...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$23
New York City Highlights Tour: Small Group w/FREE LIBERTY CRUISE

Connect Midtown, Lower Manhattan, and the Brooklyn waterfront on a compact small group tour of New York City. See Times Square, Central Park, Rockefeller Center, …More

Connect Midtown, Lower Manhattan, and the Brooklyn waterfront on a compact small group tour of New York City. See Times Square, Central Park, Rockefeller Center,...

4 to 5 hours Free Cancellation
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$60
Harlem Renaissance Multimedia Walking Tour

Visit sights in Harlem pertaining to the culturally explosive days of 1920's Harlem, when art and culture was used as a tool for African-Americans and …More

Visit sights in Harlem pertaining to the culturally explosive days of 1920's Harlem, when art and culture was used as a tool for African-Americans and...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$27
1000 Islands Canada (No passports required, Departing from the US

Join us for a Unique Tour of Islands not seen on other US tours! Marvel at the natural beauty of these less inhabited islands with …More

Join us for a Unique Tour of Islands not seen on other US tours! Marvel at the natural beauty of these less inhabited islands with...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$27
City Cruises New York Bateaux Premier Brunch Cruise

A world-class city deserves a world-class harbor cruise that offers unparalleled service, dining, and entertainment. Come aboard our European-style, glass-enclosed Bateaux for the New York …More

A world-class city deserves a world-class harbor cruise that offers unparalleled service, dining, and entertainment. Come aboard our European-style, glass-enclosed Bateaux for the New York...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$157
American Dream Black Light Indoor Mini Golf Ticket

Blast off into a living landscape filled with 3D sculptures and music set to a backdrop of neon lighting effects integrated throughout the course. Illuminate …More

Blast off into a living landscape filled with 3D sculptures and music set to a backdrop of neon lighting effects integrated throughout the course. Illuminate...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$21
From Boston: Niagara Falls 2-Day Tour with Overnight Stay

Experience Niagara Falls at its most dramatic on this two-day journey from Boston, featuring a rare nighttime exploration and an optional up-close daytime adventure. Arrive …More

Experience Niagara Falls at its most dramatic on this two-day journey from Boston, featuring a rare nighttime exploration and an optional up-close daytime adventure. Arrive...

2 days Free Cancellation
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$307
Niagara Falls Evening Illumination Tour with Boat Ride & Cave

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Niagara Falls from the American side with an unforgettable adventure! Start your journey by embarking on the iconic Maid of …More

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Niagara Falls from the American side with an unforgettable adventure! Start your journey by embarking on the iconic Maid of...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$100
New York Museum Of Illusions Ticket Experience

Step into the captivating realm of illusions, where reality is never exactly as it appears. Museum of Illusions is a one-of-a-kind, visual, sensory, and educational …More

Step into the captivating realm of illusions, where reality is never exactly as it appears. Museum of Illusions is a one-of-a-kind, visual, sensory, and educational...

45 to 90 minutes
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$35
Best Brooklyn Food Tour by Mini Coach: Williamsburg, DUMBO & More

Hop aboard our climate controlled luxury minibus and take a journey to the new culinary center of the Big Apple, where food and dining trends …More

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Hop aboard our climate controlled luxury minibus and take a journey to the new culinary center of the Big Apple, where food and dining trends...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$143
NY Helicopter Tour: New York City Skyline from New Jersey

Enjoy an unforgettable 25–30 minute flight from Linden Airport, New Jersey, offering breathtaking aerial views of New York City’s world-famous skyline from BOTH sides of …More

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Enjoy an unforgettable 25–30 minute flight from Linden Airport, New Jersey, offering breathtaking aerial views of New York City’s world-famous skyline from BOTH sides of...

25 to 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$330
NYC Professional Photoshoot and Walking Tour with Private Guide

Experience NYC like never before with a private photoshoot that captures you against the city’s most iconic backdrops! Every tour is customized to your preferred …More

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Experience NYC like never before with a private photoshoot that captures you against the city’s most iconic backdrops! Every tour is customized to your preferred...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$350
Best Private Luxury Sunset Boat Tour in New York City - 2 Hour

Experience the breathtaking beauty of New York City as the sun sets behind the Statue of Liberty and reflects off of the city skyline on …More

Experience the breathtaking beauty of New York City as the sun sets behind the Statue of Liberty and reflects off of the city skyline on...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$600
Italian Food Tour of New York

Ciao! Immerse yourself in the storied food and culture of one of New York's most colorful neighborhoods, Little Italy! Taste the best Italian food in NYC …More

Ciao! Immerse yourself in the storied food and culture of one of New York's most colorful neighborhoods, Little Italy! Taste the best Italian food in NYC...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$90
Hard Rock Cafe Yankee Stadium

Enjoy a prix-fixe menu at the Yankee Stadium Hard Rock Cafe. Classic American cooking comes to the home of the Bronx Bombers, where you’ll enjoy …More

Enjoy a prix-fixe menu at the Yankee Stadium Hard Rock Cafe. Classic American cooking comes to the home of the Bronx Bombers, where you’ll enjoy...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$41
Rainbow Air Helicopter Tours over Niagara Falls 2026

Rainbow Air is the only helicopter tour licensed to fly over Niagara Falls from Niagara Falls USA. We are flying our new Airbus H130 helicopters …More

Rainbow Air is the only helicopter tour licensed to fly over Niagara Falls from Niagara Falls USA. We are flying our new Airbus H130 helicopters...

1 to 90 minutes Free Cancellation
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$195
NYC Central Park Horse Carriage Rides since 1858

Experience the Beauty of Central Park on a Fully Private Horse Carriage Ride in NYC. You’ll Discover iconic Movie Scenes and historical landmarks such as, …More

Experience the Beauty of Central Park on a Fully Private Horse Carriage Ride in NYC. You’ll Discover iconic Movie Scenes and historical landmarks such as,...

45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$10
New York City Specialty Coffee Tour

Your guide will bring you to 3 of their favorite cafes in NYC and an additional retail store (featuring a local fashion/sustainability celebrity)! The cafes …More

Your guide will bring you to 3 of their favorite cafes in NYC and an additional retail store (featuring a local fashion/sustainability celebrity)! The cafes...

2 hours 10 minutes Free Cancellation
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$65
NYC Private Holiday Lights Tour

Are you looking to share some Holiday Cheer with Your family? See the best of the best! New York City is known for our bright …More

Are you looking to share some Holiday Cheer with Your family? See the best of the best! New York City is known for our bright...

3 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$849
Sunday Brunch Sail in Greenport

You haven't truly visited the North Fork if you haven't been on the water! A sailing trip is hands down the best ways to see …More

You haven't truly visited the North Fork if you haven't been on the water! A sailing trip is hands down the best ways to see...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$175
NYC Night Bus Sightseeing Tour with Iconic Night View of NYC

NYC Night tour view of New York City– The Ultimate NYC Adventure See New York City in its full glory by day and by night! …More

NYC Night tour view of New York City– The Ultimate NYC Adventure See New York City in its full glory by day and by night!...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation
4.5 (160)
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$30
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