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Urban, Sunsets and Rivers
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Where to stay in Astoria
Queens
Festivals, Baseball, Cafes
Enjoy the popular shops in Queens. Flushing Meadows-Corona Park is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Ozone Park Lefferts Blvd. Station or Sutphin Blvd. Station (Archer Av.) to see more of Jamaica.
Uptown
While you're in Uptown, take in top sights like Metropolitan Museum of Art or American Museum of Natural History, and hop on the metro to see more the city at 81 St. - Museum of Natural History Station or 77 St. Station (Lexington Av.).
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Popular things to do in Astoria
Times Square
New York’s infamous neon wonderland is hustle and bustle at its best, and an essential stop for all tourists.
Rockefeller Center
One of Manhattan’s most iconic developments, this hub of business and entertainment was considered a remarkable feat when it was completed in the late 1930s.
Empire State Building
No trip to New York is complete without zooming up the top of this iconic building, where the views of Manhattan are unmatchable.
Statue of Liberty
This symbol of freedom, democracy and hope is one of the most famous statues in the world.
Grand Central Terminal
This majestic, lively hub for commuters is a must-see for architecture buffs.
Brooklyn Bridge
This iconic suspension bridge offers views of the Statue of Liberty from the East River.
Top activities in Astoria
New York City Explorer Pass: 90+ Tours & Attractions
￥5,787
Choose your favorite New York sights and activities and save on admission. Climb to the top of the iconic Empire State Building or the Top of the Rock Observatory. Jump aboard the Hop-on Hop-Off Big Bus Tour or board the ferry to Ellis Island and meet Lady Liberty herself.
9/11 Memorial & Museum Admission: Skip the Ticket Line
￥2,532
Pay your reverent respects to the victims of 9/11 at the National September 11 Memorial and Museum. Reflect before the quiet fountains where the Twin Towers once stood, and learn about the heroes, sacrifices, and ongoing impact of the tragic 2001 attacks.
Empire State Building General & Skip-the-Line Ticket Options
￥4,865
Soaring 1,454 feet above Midtown Manhattan from base to antenna, the Empire State Building (ESB) is the World’s Most Famous Building.
Early Access Statue of Liberty with Pedestal & Ellis Island
￥5,154
Get a 360-degree experience of not one but two of America's most iconic sites on an Early Access Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island tour. Enjoy special access to the Pedestal and enjoy stunning views over New York Harbor.
Skip-the-Line Metropolitan Museum of Art Tickets
￥2,393
Skip-the-Line Metropolitan Museum of Art Ticket includes access to The Met Breuer and The Met Cloisters. Step inside The Met 5th Avenue, a Big Apple institution whose roots go back to 1866, and admire the Beaux-Arts Fifth Avenue façade and Great Hall before skipping the ticket line and grabbing a map to plot out your day.
Top of the Rock Observation Deck: Flexible Date Ticket
￥3,741
Look down over Manhattan at the Top of the Rock, taking in a 360-degree panorama over Central Park and the skyline of the Big Apple from 850 feet (259 m) in the air. A flexible, skip-the-line ticket lets you pick the perfect time to visit, whether you want to scope out the sunset from new heights or see the city sparkle by night.
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