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Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h+
9.4 out of 10 with 1869 reviews
9.4/10
1,869 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
New York Hop-On, Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-Top Bus
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h+
7.8 out of 10 with 1484 reviews
7.8/10
1,484 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Circle Line: New York Harbor Lights Evening Cruise
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.0 out of 10 with 1161 reviews
9/10
1,161 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Ultimate Manhattan Highlights Helicopter Tours
Activity duration is 15 minutes
15m
10.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
10/10
4 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
New York: Broadway Comedy Club All Star Stand-Up Comedy Live
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
8.2 out of 10 with 105 reviews
8.2/10
105 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket
9.2 out of 10 with 1433 reviews
9.2/10
1,433 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Niagara Falls in One day Tour from New York City
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h+
8.2 out of 10 with 94 reviews
8.2/10
94 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Catacombs by Candlelight
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
9.2 out of 10 with 251 reviews
9.2/10
251 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Fully Guided Statue of Liberty Tour with Ellis Island
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h+
9.2 out of 10 with 1075 reviews
9.2/10
1,075 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Get Your 15 Seconds of Fame on a Times Square Billboard in NYC!
Activity duration is 1 day
1d
9.0 out of 10 with 10 reviews
9/10
10 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private & custom tours
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New York: Central Park Walking Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 verified review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Ground Zero Honor Tour with 9/11 Hero's Brother
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
New York City: Sunset Yacht Cruise
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
9.8 out of 10 with 125 reviews
9.8/10
125 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Central Park Pedicab Guided Tours
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 1284 reviews
10/10
1,284 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Central Park Pedicab Tour– Top Highlights
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
10/10
3 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
New York City Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour of High Line Park
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Shakespeare in Central Park: Self-Guided Story Quest
Activity duration is 1 hour and 45 minutes
1h 45m
8.0 out of 10 with 1 review
8/10
1 Viator review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Private NYC Helicopter Tour from Westchester for Couples
Activity duration is 30 minutes
30m+
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveler*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
NYC Art • Culture • Dispensaries Bus Tour Experience
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
New York City Self Guided Audio Experience
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Food, drink & nightlife
See all 82 activitiesNew York: Broadway Comedy Club All Star Stand-Up Comedy Live
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
8.2 out of 10 with 105 reviews
8.2/10
105 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Dining at Hard Rock Cafe New York City
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
7.6 out of 10 with 129 reviews
7.6/10
129 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveler
Arte Museum New York: An Immersive Media Art Exhibition
9.2 out of 10 with 16 reviews
9.2/10
16 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
True Crime New York: NYPD-Guided Mafia Walking Tour w/ Food
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.4 out of 10 with 19 reviews
9.4/10
19 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Best of NYC Food Tour with Chinatown, Little Italy and LES
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
City Cruises New York: Signature Dinner Cruise
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
8.8 out of 10 with 123 reviews
8.8/10
123 verified reviews
includes taxes & fees
per adult
City Cruises New York: Signature Lunch Cruise
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.2 out of 10 with 36 reviews
9.2/10
36 verified reviews
includes taxes & fees
per adult
NYC: Statue of Liberty Sunset Cruise Ticket
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
9.0 out of 10 with 115 reviews
9/10
115 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Beast Speedboat Thrill Ride
Activity duration is 30 minutes
30m
9.2 out of 10 with 91 reviews
9.2/10
91 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
New York City: Gourmet Dinner Cruise with Live Music
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
8.8 out of 10 with 266 reviews
8.8/10
266 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Attractions
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SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
Activity duration is 1 hour and 59 minutes
1h 59m+
9.4 out of 10 with 925 reviews
9.4/10
925 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
New York CityPASS®: Experience 5 must-see attractions
Activity duration is 9 days
9d
9.2 out of 10 with 2135 reviews
9.2/10
2,135 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
Activity duration is 30 days
30d
8.4 out of 10 with 2724 reviews
8.4/10
2,724 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Empire State Building Observation Deck & Museum Ticket
Activity duration is 15 minutes
15m
9.0 out of 10 with 1990 reviews
9/10
1,990 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
One World Observatory Tickets
Activity duration is 10 minutes
10m+
9.0 out of 10 with 1251 reviews
9/10
1,251 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.0 out of 10 with 410 reviews
9/10
410 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveler
American Museum of Natural History Tickets
Activity duration is 1 day
1d
8.2 out of 10 with 897 reviews
8.2/10
897 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
9/11 Memorial & Museum: General Admission
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.2 out of 10 with 2147 reviews
9.2/10
2,147 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Circle Line: 60-Minute Statue of Liberty Cruise
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
9.0 out of 10 with 274 reviews
9/10
274 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Museum of Ice Cream New York City Admission Ticket
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
8.0 out of 10 with 54 reviews
8/10
54 Viator reviews
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Shows & concerts
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The Lion King On Broadway
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
9.6 out of 10 with 1467 reviews
9.6/10
1,467 verified reviews
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Aladdin on Broadway
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
9.6 out of 10 with 843 reviews
9.6/10
843 verified reviews
includes taxes & fees
per adult
New York: Broadway Comedy Club All Star Stand-Up Comedy Live
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
8.2 out of 10 with 105 reviews
8.2/10
105 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Wicked on Broadway
Activity duration is 2 hours and 45 minutes
2h 45m
9.8 out of 10 with 488 reviews
9.8/10
488 verified reviews
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
8.8 out of 10 with 62 reviews
8.8/10
62 verified reviews
includes taxes & fees
per adult
MJ The Musical on Broadway
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 60 reviews
10/10
60 verified reviews
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Hamilton on Broadway
Activity duration is 2 hours and 55 minutes
2h 55m
9.8 out of 10 with 45 reviews
9.8/10
45 verified reviews
includes taxes & fees
per adult
New York Yankees Baseball Tickets (MLB 2026 Season)
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m+
9.8 out of 10 with 9 reviews
9.8/10
9 verified reviews
includes taxes & fees
per adult
SIX: The Musical on Broadway
Activity duration is 1 hour and 20 minutes
1h 20m
9.2 out of 10 with 17 reviews
9.2/10
17 verified reviews
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Chicago the Musical on Broadway
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
9.6 out of 10 with 368 reviews
9.6/10
368 verified reviews
includes taxes & fees
per adult
What to do in Rutherford
Frequently asked questions
Is Rutherford worth visiting?
Whether you're planning to discover the local charm and cultural hotspots or try regional foods and go on outdoor adventures, there are many things to do in Rutherford.
How do I spend a day in Rutherford?
Start your day with a visit to American Dream and DreamWorks Water Park. Then, tour other parts of Rutherford for local dining and a little retail therapy.
What is the top tourist attraction in Rutherford?
You can't go home without exploring American Dream, rated the top tourist attraction in Rutherford.
Is three days enough to stay in Rutherford?
You can easily visit popular sights like American Dream, DreamWorks Water Park and Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park with a three-day escape to Rutherford. On average, most travelers book two days here. There's plenty to discover nearby too, so linger longer and check out New York.
What are some activities to do in Rutherford with kids?
If you're searching for sights and activities for all ages, check out these great ideas for what to do in Rutherford with kids.
What to do in Rutherford for adults?
Whether you're a food lover, culture enthusiast or thrill seeker, there are lots of things to do in Rutherford for adults including Washington Street and Justice William Brennan Courthouse.
Are there free things to do in Rutherford?
In Rutherford, Lyndhurst Historical Society - Little Red Schoolhouse is an unmissable spot for anyone wanting to enjoy the city without opening their wallet. Also, stroll around the green spaces and other neighborhoods, and ask a local tour guide for ideas. It's a great way to learn about the best free things to do in Rutherford.
