Philip Marie

You know all about the main attractions – the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, Central Park. Look past all of that and take a tour with Beyond Times Square. This tour company will take you through the city by car, foot, bike and the subway to see the sights you never really knew about. Unique landmarks, amazing food and mind-blowing art are a few things you'll see on your journey.

Experience the city version of the circus at New York City's Big Apple Circus. Trapeze acts, acrobats, and animal performances are all a part of the show! Features of the show include a singing Ringmistress and The Big Apple Circus Band, all with bright costumes and colorful choreography. You and your family have never seen a circus like this before.

Take an underwater adventure as a family as you explore the attractions at the New York Aquarium. The seaside aquarium is the oldest in the nation and is home to over 350 species, including animals like sharks, sea otters, penguins, sea turtles, sea lions, and octopuses. Some of the exhibitions you'll see are Explore the Shore, Sea Cliffs, Conservation Hall, and Alien Stingers.

Fans of classical music will enjoy seeing a performance at Bargemusic. This classical music venue was founded in 1977 and makes its home in Brooklyn. Bargemusic is unique because it's a converted coffee barge, docked on the East River at Fulton Ferry. The barge is 102-feet-long and can seat 130 people comfortably for performances. The venue hosts about 220 concerts annually in front of the scenic view of the East River and the lower Manhattan skyline.