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Top 15 Tickets & Entry Passes in the USA

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This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 tickets & entry passes worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

NYC: SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Tickets - Entering from Grand Central Terminal
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NYC: SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Tickets

1.SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 51,195 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $47Our pick

Enter SUMMIT through Grand Central Terminal and ride to the top of One Vanderbilt for mirror rooms, glass skyboxes, silver balloons, and wide city views. Plan 90 minutes to two hours. Visit by day for clear detail or at night for lights, music, and cocktails. Pants or tights are a smart choice for mirrored floors.

“The security was great. Felt safe for the entry process. The ride up in the elevator was so cool. The view was spectacular and lots of fabulous photo ops. The little restaurant and bar at the end was good-got coffee and a pastry as we went in the morning and were able to sit down and enjoy the breathtaking view some more. Definitely recommend this experience!”

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NYC: 9/11 Memorial & Museum Timed-Entry Ticket - The Historical Exhibition: from before 9/11 to what followed
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NYC: 9/11 Memorial & Museum Timed-Entry Ticket

2.9/11 Memorial & Museum Timed-Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 31,428 reviews · 1 day · from $25Best value

Use a timed ticket for contactless entry to New York’s 9/11 Memorial Museum. See more than 10,000 artifacts, hear personal stories, and visit the Memorial’s twin reflecting pools, Survivor Tree, and Memorial Glades. No guide is included, but audio tours are available to buy. Allow at least two hours, and more if you read everything.

“This was a really poignant experience, very thought provoking and sad. We felt the power of the tragedy that this museum commemorates, but the celebration of the people who lost their lives and carrying on their memories. I love that the money goes towards the charity and would recommend this museum to anyone visiting.”

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NYC: Empire State Building Tickets - Observatory & Museum - The museum turns a famous view into a real visit
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NYC: Empire State Building Tickets – Observatory & Museum

3.Empire State Building Tickets – Observatory & Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 25,757 reviews · 45 minutes - 2 hours · from $47

Visit the Empire State Building for 360-degree views from the 86th Floor, with an optional upgrade to the 102nd Floor’s glass-walled observatory. Your ticket also covers interactive galleries, a two-story building model, King Kong displays, the Art Deco lobby, and airport-style security. Allow 45 minutes to 2 hours.

“It was a smooth and easy experience from start to finish. The whole experience was interesting and very informative inside the building with the history behind the building. The views from the 86th floor were amazing and we had the bonus of seeing the sunset this made my trip to NYC complete. A definite must do in NYC”

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NYC: Empire State Building Observation Deck Tickets - From the lobby to the 80th floor galleries
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NYC: Empire State Building Observation Deck Tickets

4.Empire State Building Observation Deck Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 22,072 reviews · from $48

Head to the Empire State Building for the 86th floor open-air deck, interactive galleries, and Art Deco details. Add the 102nd floor for floor-to-ceiling windows and a quieter indoor view. Allow 45 minutes to 2 hours, pass airport-style security, and consider Express entry if you want to spend less time in line.

“The price was absolutely ridiculous just to go to the 86th floor.”

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NYC: Edge Observation Deck Admission Ticket - The elevator ride to the 100th floor
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NYC: Edge Observation Deck Admission Ticket

5.Edge Observation Deck Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 20,918 reviews · 1 hour · from $39

At Hudson Yards, ride to Edge’s 100th-floor observation deck for indoor and outdoor views from 1,100 feet up. Walk the glass floor, lean against angled glass walls, visit the Eastern Point, and enjoy the Hudson River, Central Park, and Statue of Liberty views. Allow 45 to 60 minutes, with no time limit once inside.

“Very good, you get a immersive walk through experience then you see amazing views. Would definitely recommend as it’s great value for money.”

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New York City: American Museum of Natural History Ticket - The dinosaur halls and Night at the Museum connections
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New York City: American Museum of Natural History Ticket

6.American Museum of Natural History Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15,447 reviews · 1 day · from $37

Plan on four to five hours, or more, at this huge family-friendly museum beside Central Park. Your ticket covers 40-plus permanent halls, the Rose Center, and the Gilder Center. Choose a ticket with one or all special exhibitions for access to shows such as Invisible Worlds, the butterfly vivarium, or the Hayden Planetarium Space Show.

“Great ! Loads of floors full of things . Just a shame we didn’t have time to see it all”

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New York City: Top of the Rock Observation Deck Ticket - Entering 30 Rockefeller Plaza beneath the Swarovski chandelier
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New York City: Top of the Rock Observation Deck Ticket

7.Top of the Rock Observation Deck Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 14,488 reviews · from $44

Ride 70 floors above Rockefeller Center to three indoor and outdoor decks with wide views of Central Park, the Empire State Building, and Manhattan. Your visit includes the Swarovski chandelier, a short Rockefeller Center film, and a fast 43-second elevator ride. Add The Beam or VIP pass for extra thrills, photos, and lounge service.

“Amazing experience, highly recommended booking at sunset, beautiful view.”

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NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket - Entering at 11 West 53rd Street
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NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket

8.Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 12,540 reviews · 1 day · from $30

Use your one-day ticket to explore six floors of MoMA in Midtown Manhattan, including Monet’s Water Lilies, Van Gogh’s The Starry Night, Picasso, Matisse, Warhol, Pollock, film, design, and special exhibitions. Download the free multilingual audio guide, plan on two to four hours, and start on Floor 5 for the main painting collection.

“Really easy access no waiting and cheaper than buying on the day Great value”

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NYC: One World Observatory Skip-the-Line Ticket - The SkyPod turns the elevator into part of the visit
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NYC: One World Observatory Skip-the-Line Ticket

9.One World Observatory Skip-the-Line Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 12,329 reviews · 1 day · from $30

Enter One World Observatory at your timed slot and ride the SkyPod to floors 100 through 102 in 47 seconds. See the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, harbor, and 9/11 Memorial from Downtown Manhattan. Upgrade for faster security, flexible entry, a digital guide, drink or shopping credit, or a 60 to 90 minute tour.

“A visit to the One World Observatory is an unforgettable experience and a must for anyone exploring New York City. The 360-degree views are absolutely breathtaking, offering a stunning panorama of the city from every angle. The excitement begins the moment you step into the elevator, among the fastest I’ve ever experienced, which adds a fun and thrilling start to the visit. We timed our arrival about an hour before dusk, allowing us to witness the city transform from day to night. Watching the skyline light up as the sun set was truly magical. One of the best aspects is that there’s no time limit on your visit, so you…”

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NYC Empire State Building Observation Deck Ticket - Is the 102nd floor upgrade worth paying for?
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NYC Empire State Building Observation Deck Ticket

10.NYC Empire State Building Observation Deck Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6,916 reviews · 45 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $47

Visit the Empire State Building on your own schedule with a mobile ticket. Explore exhibits on construction, films, and sustainability before reaching the 86th floor open-air observatory. Upgrade to the 102nd floor for floor-to-ceiling windows and views across up to six states. A skip-the-line option is also available.

“I was not able to attend the tour due to winter storm, however I contacted Viator for my refund and the tour operator directly . Jared at the Empire State was extremely helpful and promptly approved my refund! Looking forward to visiting nyc again and taking my kids to the Empire State ! Thanks”

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9/11 Memorial, Ground Zero Tour with Optional 9/11 Museum Ticket - St. Paul’s Chapel and the first human stories
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9/11 Memorial, Ground Zero Tour with Optional 9/11 Museum Ticket

11.9/11 Memorial, Ground Zero Tour with Optional 9/11 Museum Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,381 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $39Top rated

Walk Ground Zero with a guide such as Sean, Paul, Amy, or James, hearing personal stories at St. Paul’s Chapel, the FDNY Memorial Wall, and the 9/11 Memorial pools. The base tour costs $39 and lasts about 90 minutes. Add a self-guided Museum ticket or a one-hour VIP tour.

“Thank you to James for showing us around and being a knowledgeable tour guide. Not the kind of tour you can call “fun” but it was worthwhile and very eye opening, especially for my son. An important stop in NYC and I highly recommend this tour.”

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9/11 Memorial Museum Admission Ticket - What the $36 ticket includes
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9/11 Memorial Museum Admission Ticket

12.9/11 Memorial Museum Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6,376 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $36

Use a timed mobile ticket to enter the 9/11 Memorial Museum beneath the Twin Tower footprints. Explore the In Memoriam and September 11, 2001 exhibitions, hear first-person accounts, see recovered artifacts, and move at your own pace. Plan on at least two hours, though the material may hold you longer.

“It was an emotional experience!! The memorial is fabulous. Very informative. We really enjoyed the experience”

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New York City: The FRIENDS™ Experience Entry Ticket - Props, costumes, and the details fans notice
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New York City: The FRIENDS™ Experience Entry Ticket

13.The FRIENDS™ Experience Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6,234 reviews · 1 hour · from $48

Spend about an hour inside The FRIENDS™ Experience near Lexington Avenue and 23rd Street. Walk through two floors of recreated sets, props, costumes, memorabilia, and interactive scenes from the lives of Rachel, Ross, Monica, Chandler, Joey, and Phoebe. Staff help with poses and can take photos on your phone. Central Perk drinks and snacks are available afterward.

“Staff were absolutely amazing super friendly!! Even though they have to deal with that many people, they were always friendly and so kind in taking pictures of everyone! KUDOS!”

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Merritt Island: Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Ticket - Start with Atlantis, the shuttle that changed the tone of spaceflight
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Merritt Island: Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Ticket

14.Merritt Island: Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5,637 reviews · from $83

Spend a full day at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex on Merritt Island. See Space Shuttle Atlantis, stand beneath a Saturn V rocket, ride the Shuttle Launch Experience, explore Gateway, watch 3D space films, and take the bus to Apollo/Saturn V Center. Entry includes most exhibits and attractions, but not food, transport, or guided tours.

“great experience, many exciting things. educational, our kids thought it was fun. a place you can visit again”

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SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Ticket - The entrance queue can shape your whole visit
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SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Ticket

15.SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,398 reviews · 1 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $47

Your timed mobile ticket gives you access to all three floors of SUMMIT One Vanderbilt, including mirrored rooms, multi-sensory art, and the LEVITATION glass skyboxes. Plan on one to three hours, dress for mirrored floors, and allow extra time for lines. ASCENT exterior elevators cost extra.

“First of all be prepared to queue … we did for 90 mins. However the experience was wonderful! The staff explain where to go & the fact that once you move into the next level there is no going back! The views are amazing & The Ledge is a fabulous place to have a photo. Worth the wait. My only issue was the MoS manning the ledge advised me & my husband we had 30 seconds to take our own picture however the group in front of us were taking shot after shot - she was assertive & just refused & told us to queue again & stood on the…”

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