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Virtual Tours to Experience New York City from Home

New York City has some of the world’s best museums and most iconic landmarks, and now you can visit them from home. View Van Gogh’s The Starry Night on a virtual tour of the MoMA and go on an interactive live tour of Metropolitan Museum of Art with a local guide. Climb to the top of the Statue of Liberty and take a virtual stroll through Central Park all without changing out of your pajamas. You can even stream the drama of a Broadway show right into your living room. When you can’t travel to the Big Apple, have the city come to you with these virtual tours of New York City top attractions.

Virtual Tour of the NYC Met Museum with a Local

Virtual tour of the Met Museum in New York City

Discover an entirely new way of appreciating fine art with a live virtual tour of the Met Museum . A Zoom video call connects you with an expert guide in NYC to explore the galleries of New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art. Find all the historical inaccuracies in Washington Crossing the Delaware, see what qualifies as risqué Dutch dinnerware, and learn the fascinating and funny stories behind masterpieces and artifacts. Ask your guide questions in real time as you virtually explore the largest art museum in the United States together.

Virtual Tour of the Empire State Building

Inside the Empire State Building in New York City

A towering icon of the city skyline, the Empire State Building is one of the must-see attractions of NYC. So, of course it’s on the itinerary for your virtual tours of New York. During your virtual tour of the Empire State Building , listen to recorded audio commentary as you take in the sweeping views from the observatories on both the 86 th and 102 nd floors. Zoom in on other New York City landmarks, like Central Park, Wall Street, and the Brooklyn Bridge.

American Museum of Natural History

Dinosaurs at the American Museum of Natural History in New York

The American Museum of Natural History in New York offers one of the best virtual tours for kids and families with plenty of online educational resources. Explore dinosaur fossils and detailed dioramas as you click through the halls. You can also watch fascinating videos about asteroids and play games that test your knowledge about the natural world.

Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Virtual Tour

Statue of Liberty in New York

Imagine the sound of seagulls calling and wind blowing through your hair on a boat ride across New York Harbor. You’re on your way to Liberty Island for a comprehensive virtual tour of the Statue of Liberty . Learn about the history of Lady Liberty by exploring the museum inside the pedestal and watch a video on how she was built. You can even admire the view from inside her crown without having to climb all 354 steps to get there.

Then, zip over to nearby Ellis Island for a virtual tour of parts not normally seen by visitors. Wander the rusted and crumbling hallways and operating rooms of the historic hospital complex on the south side of the island. You can also learn about the historic role Ellis Island played in US immigration with an interactive, kid-friendly virtual tour .

The Guggenheim

Virtual tour of New York City's Guggenheim Museum

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum’s website offers plenty of ways to digitally explore its art collection. You can find activities for parents and kids, resources for educators, and audio descriptions of artwork for people who are blind or have low vision. Beyond the Picassos and Reniors, the building itself is a work of art. Learn about this UNESCO World Heritage site designed by famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright by listening to the audio tour online.

Central Park Virtual Tour

Central Park in New York City

From the “Imagine” mosaic of the John Lennon Memorial to the Belvedere Castle atop Vista Rock, you could spend a whole day enjoying the sights of Central Park. Let a Central Park Conservancy discovery guide take you on a recorded virtual tour of New York City’s green oasis. The insightful audio commentary points out important sights and historic trees on your 360-degree tour of Central Park . For some more greenery, check out the New York Botanical Garden and other virtual garden tours around the world.

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

Intrepid Air and Space Museum in New York City

Learn about history, science, and service through the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum’s online resources . Built around the aircraft carrier USS Intrepid , this museum takes you aboard this historic ship through video archives and oral histories. You can take a virtual tour around the museum to explore the Intrepid , as well as the submarine USS Growler , the space shuttle orbiter Enterprise, and the Concorde supersonic airliner. Check the schedule for interactive virtual tours via Zoom with astronauts and veterans.

MoMA Virtual Tour

Paintings inside the MoMA on a virtual tour in New York

Delve into the world of modern art from the comfort of your couch with a virtual tour of the Museum of Modern Art . From Claude Monet’s Water Lilies to Vincent van Gogh’s The Starry Night to Sophie Taeuber-Arp’s abstract sculpture, the MoMA is filled with masterpieces that challenged the art world. Each week, the MoMA hosts new video stories and curator Q&As on their website in a series called Virtual Views .

Virtual Tours of New York City Architecture

Grand Central Terminal Virtual Tour in New York

The bustling metropolis of New York City is filled with amazing architecture that many people pass by without even noticing. Take a recorded walking tour of Grand Central Terminal , one of the Big Apple’s major transportation hubs and just as grand as its name implies. Discover the stories behind its star-speckled ceiling and the secret of the whispering gallery. Next, explore the architectural beauty of the New York Public Library with a virtual tour . You may find that the library holds more than just books.

Watch Broadway Shows at Home

The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway

Even if you can’t go to New York City right now, you can bring the drama, dance, and spectacle of a Broadway show right into your living room with Broadway HD . Stream beloved Broadway musicals like Le Misérables , The Phantom of the Opera , and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat . Hugh Jackman belts it out in Oklahoma , Patrick Stewart bloodies his hands in Shakespeare’s Macbeth , and Russia’s acclaimed Bolshoi Ballet is on point in Swan Lake . You can watch must-see Broadway shows with a 7-day free trial or sign up for a monthly subscription.

For more virtual tours of New York City and beyond, check out Expedia’s collection of virtual tours and activities around the world .

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The 11 Best NYC Virtual Tours and Concerts

The 11 Best NYC Virtual Tours and Concerts

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Are you stuck inside and missing New York City? We’ve got you! Despite widespread closures, there is a way for you to experience New York from the comfort of your home! Enjoy these virtual tours, exhibits, and concerts of cultural institutions for free.

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1. The Met 360° Project

The Metropolitan Museum of Art has offered virtual tours since 2016. The Met 360 Project lets you explore The Great Hall, the Temple of Dendur and even the Met Cloisters Garden from your couch. While the videos are playing, you are invited to actively participate. Instead of just watching a video, you can change the direction of the camera by clicking or tapping your finger and explore at your own leisure.

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2. American Museum of Natural History

The American Museum of Natural History lets you explore different halls through Google. Seeing the American Museum of Natural History like this will remind you of “Night at the Museum” because you’ll have it all to yourself!

Tour the AMNH

3. Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

In the same way that the American Museum of Natural History lets you tour the museum, New York’s Guggenheim Museum has also partnered with Google to bring you into the museum using the “Street View” mode. You can also walk the famous snail-shell-shaped corridor from the entrance to the very top!

Tour the Guggenheim

4. Nighly Met Opera Streams

Live events, including concerts, are affected by current regulations and cannot take place at all – kind of! Until the Metropolitan Opera reopens, it will stream its award-winning live-in HD series “Nightly Met Opera Streams” on their website. Attend the concerts live at 7:30 pm EDT or watch them within 20 hours.

Here’s the program:

  • March 19: Verdi’s La Traviata
  • March 20: Donizetti’s La Fille du Régiment
  • March 21: Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor
  • March 22: Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin
  • March 23: Wagner’s Tristan and Isolde
  • March 24: Wagner’s Das Rheingold
  • March 25: Wagner’s The Valkyrie
  • March 26: Wagner’s Siegfried
  • March 27: Wagner’s Twilight of the Gods
  • March 28: Wagner’s Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg
  • March 29: Wagner’s Tannhäuseren

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5. Grand Central Terminal

The Grand Central Terminal is truly one of the most impressive buildings in New York and the whole world. It’s full of secrets, too. If you want to explore the famous train station yourself, you can do so with this interactive, virtual tour anytime.

Tour Grand Central Terminal

6. MoMA Online Exhibit

The Museum of Modern Art shares exhibits with you online. Sculptures, contemporary art, modern art, cubism – what are you going to admire first?

Tour the MoMA

7. Online Exhibit at the Museum of the City of New York

The Museum of the City of New York has now exhibited many of his works online, which you can view here. If you’ve already explored the MoMA, you should already be an expert at navigating Google Arts and Culture.

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8. Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Video Gallery

The aircraft carrier U.S.S. Intrepid does not offer a virtual tour in the same way that other cultural institutions do but their website offers a comprehensive video gallery. Some of the videos feature tour guides and behind-the-scenes footage.

tour the video gallery

9. Audio Tour of the 9/11 Memorial Museum (narrated by Robert de Niro)

A virtual tour of the 9/11 Memorial Museum is available to members only and a membership costs $75 a year. If you do not want to spend the money but still explore the museum, there is another option. I just downloaded their audio guide via the app (190 MB). It guides its listeners through the most important parts of the museum. The app is available for both iOS and for Android.

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10. Watch & Listen by Lincoln Center

The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center has decided to live stream concerts to audiences at home. You can access a variety of concerts, even after they have been broadcast. Check out the list below.

Watch live streams

11. Stars in the House

As Broadway went dark, The Actors Fund quickly acted and created a mini-show called “Stars in the House” on Youtube. Every day, you get insight into Broadway actors’ lives and careers. Of course, the streams wouldn’t be complete without a live performance.

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The Oculus and One World Trade Center.

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Brooklyn Bridge Park.

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Rockefeller Center’s Art Deco Marvel: A Virtual Tour

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A view of Downtown Manhattan and the Queensboro Bridge.

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A 3D panorama view of the Temple of Dendur in the Sackler Wing at The Met

The Met 360° Project

This award-winning series of six short videos invites viewers around the world to virtually visit The Met's art and architecture in a fresh, immersive way. Created using spherical 360° technology, it allows viewers to explore some of the Museum's iconic spaces as never before.

Viewed more than 11 million times, this series affords an access and a perspective typically unavailable to the public. Viewers can experience the magic of standing in an empty gallery after-hours, witnessing a bustling space in time-lapse, or floating high above The Met Cloisters for a bird's-eye view. We strung cables, removed protective covers from works of art, and rigged cameras up high, all to allow viewers to explore The Met as never before.

Get a behind-the-scenes look at how we created the videos in a Digital Underground article written by Director/Producer Nina Diamond.

You may view these videos on YouTube on multiple devices:

  • On your smartphone: Move your phone up, down, and behind you to see all directions.
  • On your desktop computer: Use the mouse to scroll in all directions. (Note: For an optimal user experience, use Chrome or Firefox as your browser.)
  • On Google Cardboard or a VR headset

Be sure to turn up the volume to hear the music, too.

Architect Richard Morris Hunt designed this majestic space in 1902. He never could have imagined that today the Museum's main entry greets more than six million visitors a year. Now you can experience its Neoclassical grandeur in a way no one ever has before.

Come explore not just behind the scenes, but everywhere in 360°. This video lets you soar past the colonnades, up toward the oculus in the ceiling, and cast a look down over the Grand Staircase and balcony. Aren't you curious who creates those colossal flower arrangements when you're still asleep?

The Met Cloisters

Take to the sky to explore the majestic vistas of The Met Cloisters. This branch of the Museum in northern Manhattan’s Fort Tryon Park is dedicated to the art, architecture, and gardens of medieval Europe.

Explore 360° views over the city, across the Hudson River, and high above two richly landscaped gardens. Inside, spin around to admire the medieval cloisters that form the core of the historic building, and listen to the resonant chimes from the bell tower, more than 100 feet above ground.

The Temple of Dendur

Immerse yourself in this 360° video capturing dawn to dusk in the Temple of Dendur. Built around 15 B.C. when the Roman Emperor Augustus ruled Egypt, the temple was a 1968 gift from Egypt to the United States in recognition of support given to save its monuments threatened by the Nile.

The temple's setting in The Sackler Wing was designed to approximate the light and surroundings of its original location in Nubia, including a reflecting pool that evokes the Nile.

The Met Breuer

On March 18, 2016, The Metropolitan Museum of Art opened The Met Breuer, its new space was dedicated to modern and contemporary art.

Whether you're a recent or longtime fan of the building's classic modernist design, or have just been struck by its bold form at Madison Avenue and 75th Street–here's your chance to enjoy a 360° perspective on architect Marcel Breuer's landmark 1966 creation. Scan up the jagged facade to the trapezoidal window with clouds above, or hover inside the entrance lobby over the sunken garden courtyard.

After four years, the Museum has now permanently closed its Breuer location. The Frick Collection will take over the building during the upgrade and renovation of its museum space at 1 East 70th Street.

The Charles Engelhard Court

Come explore the crown jewel of The Met's American Wing in spherical 360° video. Float in mid-air among the sculptures, including cheek-to-cheek with the gilded sculpture of Diana on its tall pedestal. Try tipping your view over the upper balcony's edge to witness the crowd below in time-lapse—all using your mouse, track pad, or smartphone. You can even peek at the easels of two artists at work.

Flanked by stunning Tiffany stained-glass windows, The Charles Engelhard Court in The American Wing houses some of the Museum's most iconic sculptures, mosaics, and architectural elements.

Arms and Armor Galleries

Visit The Met's distinguished collection of arms and armor from Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and America. Experience the galleries from above and take a closer look at some of the key objects of sculptural and ornamental beauty—all in 360. This may be the only time you’ll ever get to stand in the middle of a parade of armored soldiers on horseback. No matter where you turn—from the flags overhead to the weapons gleaming below—you'll find unprecedented access to these masterpieces of original design and traditional craftsmanship.

Production Credits

Director/Producer Nina Diamond

Production Total Cinema 360 | Koncept VR (The Temple of Dendur in 360°, The Great Hall in 360°, The Met Breuer in 360°)

Koncept VR (The Charles Engelhard Court in 360°, The Met Cloisters in 360°, The Arms and Armor Galleries in 360°)

Composers Simon Fisher Turner (The Temple of Dendur in 360°, The Great Hall in 360°, The Met Breuer in 360°)

Austin Fisher (The Charles Engelhard Court in 360°, The Met Cloisters in 360°, The Arms and Armor Galleries in 360°)

Sound Engineer James Aparicio (The Charles Engelhard Court in 360°, The Met Cloisters in 360°, The Arms and Armor Galleries in 360°)

Graphics Natasha Mileshina

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Take a virtual tour of these NYC cultural institutions from home

Stuck inside? You can still experience some of New York’s best cultural offerings from your home

virtual tour of nyc

New Yorkers are spending more time at home than likely ever before, as the novel coronavirus pandemic has led to limits on how many people can gather in one place at any given time, and the widespread closure of the city’s myriad cultural institutions.

But many of those institutions—museums, parks, performing arts centers, libraries, and more—have risen to the challenge, providing virtual access to their buildings and collections. In a challenging time, these virtual experiences offer New Yorkers many ways to stay entertained and connected to the city’s plethora of incredible cultural offerings.

Below, find a list of what’s available from various online platforms, museums, and more.

Several New York City museums can be experienced via Google’s Arts & Culture platform , including the Met , the Museum of Modern Art , the Brooklyn Museum , and the Cooper Hewitt . In addition to providing a glimpse at those museums’ collections, the platform also lets you explore their buildings—so if you’ve never visited Frank Lloyd Wright’s nautilus-inspired Guggenheim building , now’s the time to do so (virtually).

Some museums also have virtual tours or exhibitions on their websites, including the Frick , the Museum of the City of New York , the Whitney Museum , the New-York Historical Society , the New York Public Library , The New York Transit Museum , and the Tenement Museum .

In a partnership with the New York Latino Film Festival, each week El Museo del Barrio will feature shorts, films, and documentaries from the fest on its website. The American Museum of Natural History is sharing previously recorded tours via its Facebook and Twitter accounts . History buffs can listen to more than 350 oral histories from New Yorkers on the Coney Island History Project’s website in addition to exploring their online collections .

Many city museums have also shared items from their collections using the hashtag #MuseumAtHome and #MuseumMomentofZen on Twitter—both are good to follow if you need a moment of levity in the middle of a stressful time.

Though New York City’s library branches are closed, many of the services that they provide—including access to e-books, research materials, and more—are available digitally. See what’s available via the New York Public Library , Brooklyn Public Library , and the Queens Public Library .

Many city parks remain open, but one of the most popular outdoor spots—the High Line—has closed for now. But you can still go on a virtual tour of the elevated park through Google Arts & Culture .

Looking for some activities in honor of Earth Day? The Museum of the City of New York has a bevy of resources for young environmentalists . A video explains the day’s origins and features readings of two ecologically themed picture books. For a jaunt in the outdoors without physically going outside, the New York City Parks Department offers virtual tours of some of its flagship green spaces, including Central Park and the Staten Island Greenbelt . The Parks@Home webpage also offers an array of digital content including live broadcasts from park rangers, of how-tos for up-cycled art projects, and of meditation sessions.

At the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, the Sakura Matsuri , or cherry blossom festival, has been an annual tradition since 1982. The garden was forced to cancel this year’s festival, but it’s still possible to admire the blossoms from afar: virtual tours will be available on its Instagram and Facebook pages.

And the Natural Areas Conservancy has a nifty online map that charts the more than 20,000 acres of the city’s natural areas—forests, freshwater wetlands, salt marshes, and streams—if you’re hankering for some outdoor exploration.

The New York Landmarks Conservancy has a video series called “Tourist In Your Own Town,” which takes viewers on tours of historic landmarks (including President Theodore Roosevelt’s birthplace and the Dyckman Farmhouse Museum).

The city’s Landmarks Preservation Commission has launched Seneca Village Unearthed , an online exhibit and collection of artifacts from what was once New York City’s largest community of free African-American landowners. The exhibit offers access to nearly 300 artifacts for a glimpse of what life was like for Seneca villagers in the mid-19th century.

Urban Archive is another resource chock full of digital resources to explore in partnership with 40 museums, cultural organizations, and government agencies. The archive offers a seemingly endless collection of curated historic images and their histories. For instance, as part of the #NewYorkfromHome campaign, the Municipal Arts Society and Urban Archive create two digital tours: Epidemic, New York in 1918 , and Hospitals through History .

The 92nd Street Y has also made videos from its archives available to watch at home, and will livestream some of its planned concerts.

In the first in a series of online shows created for the Pace Gallery, the digital exhibit Saul Steinberg: Imagined Interiors brings together drawings, collages, and photographs by New York-based cartoonist and illustrator Saul Steinberg. The show explores interior spaces as sites for introspection and creativity, and will be on view online until April 6.

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Take a trip to your favorite NYC museums with these virtual tours

Coronavirus has NYC practically on lock down with closures of Broadway theaters, bars, restaurants and museums . While you can still get take out and even cocktails to go (hooray!), no one has quite figured out how to eat or drink digitally at your favorite restaurants. That’s not a problem for several of NYC’s major museums , however, that are all offering virtual tours through their collections and exhibitions—all for free and all from the comfort of your couch.

Available in partnership with Google Arts & Culture, the tours feature images from various collections and, in some cases, walkabouts through parts of the museum via street view. So if you’re getting tired of Netflix, and want to try something more culturally enriching, here are some of the online experiences you should definitely check out.

The Metropolitan Museum Of Art

Some 200,770 objects covering 5,000 years of art history await you at The Met online, which lets you browse the entire collection, and visit online exhibits like, “The Art of Music through Time,” which includes audio of the curators weighing in on the historical instruments on display. There are also street view tours of various galleries at the Met and the Met Breuer.

Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)

Vincent van Gogh's The Starry Night , Paul Cézanne's Still Life with Apples and Henri Rousseau's The Sleeping Gypsy are just some of the 129 modern masterpieces from the Museum of Modern Art that you'll find on Google Arts & Culture, along with online exhibits like one on the work of Dada pioneer Sophie Taeuber-Arp.

Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

You can descend the ramps of the Guggenheim’s famed Frank Lloyd Wright–designed rotunda, taking in the artwork as you go, thanks to this street-view tour that also jogs through the galleries of the Tannhauser Collection, which contains the museum's most significant offerings of Impressionism and Early Modern Art.

Whitney Museum Of American Art

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The Downtown Experience: NYC Virtual Reality Tour

The Downtown Experience: A NYC Virtual Reality Tour - Two Traveling Texans

Even though I lived in NYC city for 13 years, I still enjoy playing tourist.  I also think virtual reality rides are fun, it’s neat to be transported to another place or time.  

In New York, I have gone on many tours, but never one that incorporated virtual reality until I had the opportunity to try the Downtown Experience.   It’s a fun way to explore downtown Manhattan.

Keep reading for my review of the Downtown Experience.

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The Downtown Experience is an NYC virtual reality experience tour from the same company that offers the Tour and the Ride.  You may have seen their unique buses (more on that below) in Manhattan.

If you hadn’t guessed from the name, the Downtown Experience tour explores downtown Manhattan.  You will see many points of interest and learn more about the history of New York City. The Downtown Experience lasts 90 minutes and is included in most NYC tourist passes or you can buy tickets just for the tour.

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The Downtown Experience Bus

You have never been inside a tour bus like this! It is designed to provide the best views possible for everyone on board. All the seats face the left side, which is floor to ceiling windows, and the ceiling is glass too.   There are three rows of stadium style seating, with each row higher than the one below it. No matter where you sit on the bus, you will have a great view. I sat in the first row right by the aisle so that I would have a little extra space for my leg brace.

In addition to the great views through the windows, there were also several small screens that would play video.  To be honest, most of the time I didn’t watch the videos because there was so much to see through the windows.

Each person gets a virtual reality headset.  Just to be clear, this is virtual reality not augmented reality like Pokemon Go.  The headset is fully adjustable so it will fit any size head. We had time to try them on and get them fitted before the Manhattan experience tour started.  There is also a button to adjust the focus.

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During this time you can see aerial shots of New York City.  It felt like I was in a helicopter over Manhattan because as I moved my head I could see more.  The headset allows for views any way you look – behind you, above you, etc. I loved the views over Central Park .

You won’t wear your headset the whole tour and they turn off by themselves when you set them down.  If at anytime you have issues with your headset during the tour, you just raise your hand. There were several staff members on board to assist.  I did not have any issues with my headsets or notice anyone else having issues during our lower Manhattan tour.

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Before the bus started moving, our tour guide Alex introduced himself and then played a short virtual reality video for us.  It was an original song about the history of New York starting from the ice age. It was fun to watch and look around to see what else you could see.  

I kept thinking it would be funny to also watch everyone wearing their headsets and watching the video. I also couldn’t tell if the bus was moving or not, but when the video ended and we took off our headsets we were still in the starting spot.

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Of course, you will see most of the main points of interest downtown including the World Trade Center, Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty, Castle Clinton, City Hall, and more on the Downtown Experience tour.  What makes it different from other tours is that it is the virtual reality videos which were both fun and informative.

Some of the other virtual reality videos were more historical.  It was fun to go back in time and be in the middle of the inauguration of George Washington (well a reenactment of it), see New Yorkers reactions to the Stock Market crash,  and also see what it was like for Irish immigrants traveling to NY in boats. There were a few times during the downtown bus tour when our guide mentioned how important immigrants have been to NYC.  I thought back to our visit to the NYC Tenement Museum.

In addition to the virtual reality experiences, there were some songs and videos to go along with them.  As we were approaching the World Trade Center, they played a video about September 11th. I was so into the video it took me awhile to realize that the accompanying rap music was being performed live right outside the bus.  A man dressed in a suit carrying a briefcase was rapping right in front of us. I thought that was a nice touch!

If you have time, you should also visit the 911 Memorial and Museum .

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I definitely learned several things about NY and its history.  Given I lived in the city for 13 years, that is saying something.  

I can’t give away all their secrets but I had no idea P.T Barnum played a role in the history of the city.  Plus, I learned some interesting facts about the Brooklyn Bridge and Castle Clinton.

Of course, with all the hype around Hamilton the Broadway show, our tour guide pointed out a few Alexander Hamilton connections that I didn’t know about.  Also, I thought it was fascinating that there is a church to honor the first American born saint, Elizabeth Ann Seton. I am going to have to read a little more about her life.

After 90 minutes the Downtown Experience came to an end, but we didn’t leave empty handed! They gave us each our own cardboard virtual reality headsets that will work with our phones.  

The Downtown Experience: A NYC Virtual Reality Tour - Two Traveling Texans

You are instructed to download the Timelooper app, within the Timelooper app you can download some virtual reality videos. You need to download the videos while you are still in the area, otherwise, the app will tell you that you are out of range.  The Timelooper app has a few other virtual reality videos that you can purchase and it looks like more will be coming soon.

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The instructions to fold the cardboard virtual reality headset are on the inside of the box it came in.  I tried it and was pretty impressed considering it was just cardboard and my phone!

Please note the bus will drop you off at Pier 16, which is about a block from where you started at 200 Water Street.

The bus will pick you up at 200 Water Street right in front of the Starbucks.  There was scaffolding covering the Starbucks sign when I went. The instructions said to be at the meeting spot 15 minutes before the tour is scheduled to begin.  Five minutes later the bus arrived and they asked that we form a line along the curb. They checked our tickets and after a few minutes, we were able to board the bus.

I recommend getting your Downtown Experience tickets in advance.  If you have a sightseeing pass like the NY Pass it is included ( Click here to get more information on the NY Pass ) or you can purchase them separately online .  Currently (as of 11/30/18), you can book The Ride, The Tour, and The Downtown Experience and save $15 per ticket using the code: SAVE15 .  You don’t need to print your ticket but you should save it to your phone because they will ask to see it.

Yes.  While there are cheaper tours that you can take, the Downtown Experience is unique with the special bus and virtual reality headset.  I thought it made the tour more entertaining and interesting.  It’s something that you won’t soon forget.

Have you ever done a virtual reality tour in NYC or somewhere else? I would love to hear about your experience.

– Anisa

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  • If you plan on doing much sightseeing when you are in NYC, you may want to consider purchasing the NY Pass.  It gets you into over 100 attractions in NYC for one price. The Downtown Experience is included in the NY Pass. Click here to get more information on the NY Pass  or other NY sightseeing passes .
  • Don’t worry about taking pictures during the tour, instead just enjoy the experience.
  • Both kids and adults will enjoy the Downtown Experience.
  • The bus drops you off at Pier 16, which is about a block from where you started at 200 Water Street.
  • If you are prone to motion sickness, the Ride or the Tour may be better options for you.

Disclosure:   We were given complimentary tickets for the Downtown Experience so that we could share our experience with our readers. As always, opinions expressed here are my own.

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In response, we have put together this resource of virtual tours available in NYC, including neighborhood video tours , audio tours (that you can follow along with on Google Street View), as well as virtual museum tours .

Let these resources transport you here and experience the Big Apple.

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We really like these videos. Most are created by Tom Delgado, a licensed NYC tour guide, comedian, musician, and actor. 

He also leads tours for us, Free Tours by Foot, so in the future, check him out live on one of our tours or on his website or YouTube channel.

Here is a recent virtual tour that he created called "Crossing the Brooklyn Bridge". We've listed 6 more of his tours below.

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  • Brooklyn Heights -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djApjnwAOEI   - a co-production with ActionKid

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We also recommend the virtual tours from the New York Landmarks Conservancy, called Tourist in Your Own Town . 

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We have recorded some of our best tour guides giving their tours and put them on a GPS enabled app. 

Now, you don’t need to be here to use them. Each tour has a map and images, but we recommend following the tours on Google Street View, which will give you a 360 view of the surroundings at each stop.

These tours are more in-depth than the video tours. You will feel like you are on one of our guided walks.

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Three SUNY Oneonta students have been named 2024 recipients of the prestigious SUNY Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence.

Dasia Harrigan, Graham Wooden and Olivia Schuler were among a select group of State University of New York students recognized by SUNY Chancellor John B. King, Jr. during a reception in their honor in Albany on Thursday, April 11.

All three students are seniors and will graduate in May.

“Graham, Dasia and Olivia are stellar student leaders and role models for their peers, and the entire university community is very proud of them,” said SUNY Oneonta President Alberto Cardelle. “I know their exemplary achievements and service here is only the beginning of their story, and I look forward to seeing the wonderful things they go on to do beyond SUNY Oneonta.”

The Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence, or CASE, is the highest honor that SUNY bestows upon students. It is presented annually to SUNY students who demonstrate academic excellence and integrate it with accomplishments in other areas, such as leadership, campus involvement, community service and the arts.

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Dasia is a standout student whose academic accomplishments, leadership, campus involvement and community service are impressive. She is a member, and president, of the Omicron Delta Epsilon international economics honor society and the recipient of five different scholarships, including the Richard Siegfried Student Award for Excellent GPA. Dasia was selected to represent Oneonta in the College Fed Challenge, showcasing her exceptional research and presentation skills. Even while juggling the responsibilities of three on-campus jobs, including Residential Advisor and Building Manager for two buildings, she prioritizes service, giving back as a dedicated peer mentor for first-year students.

Dasia shines as a leader, as president of the Black Engaged Enlightened Feminist (BEEF) Club and the Economics Club, where she spearheads initiatives like the widely acclaimed "Life After Graduation" Series. Her advocacy for cultural diversity is invaluable, as demonstrated through her involvement with the Center for Racial Justice and Inclusive Excellence (CRJIE) and BEEF, where she collaborates with faculty and students from diverse backgrounds to bring about positive change. This spring, Dasia has played a pivotal role in the newly developed Sustainable Development Goals Speaker Series, managing events and promoting sustainability initiatives.

Dasia Harrigan Chancellors Award for Student Excellence 2024

Graham Wooden

Oneonta, NY Exercise Science

Graham is a stellar student and leader who excels in academics, campus leadership and compassionate service to the broader community. He consistently earns academic honors including the Susan Sutton Smith Award and the Richard Siegfried Student Award for Excellent GPA. As captain of the men’s basketball team, Graham leads by example, both on the court and off, serving as a member of the Student Athletic Advisory Council and mentor for younger athletes. In his job as Conference Manager at the Morris Conference Center on campus, Graham helps coordinate logistics for conferences, camps and many other events.

Graham's compassionate leadership and dedication to service is evident in his volunteer work with community youth sports programs and the development of his own youth basketball camp, “Hoopminds.” He was recently awarded the Carol Henning Donovan Memorial Scholarship for community service and, last spring, was named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches’ NABC Honors Court. Graham recently celebrated the launch of his own personal training business, Wooden Performance.

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Warwick, NY Psychology, Women’s and Gender Studies

Olivia is a hardworking student leader whose passion for mental health and social justice is commendable. She is a member of the national women and gender studies honor society, Triota, and the National Residence Hall Honorary organization, and has earned numerous academic awards. Olivia has served as a Residential Advisor as well as a night host in her residence halls, is the public relations chair for the College Democrats organization, a member of the Environmental Science Club, a Study Abroad Assistant with the Office of Global Education, and student director of the Alumni Association Board.

Olivia is a proud member and president of the university’s chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) which, under her leadership, earned the Student Association’s award for Best Awareness and Activism club. Service and social justice are of the utmost importance to Olivia. She advocates for student mental health awareness both on campus and at the state level and was selected to serve as a student representative on the university’s Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access (IDEA) Taskforce, as well as on the Mental Health Advisory Committee. In 2022, she was awarded the Outstanding Leadership Pin.

Olivia Schuler Chancellors Award for Student Excellence 2024

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20 Daley Pl, #116 Lynbrook, NY 11563

Coldwell Banker American Homes - Massapequa Park

Lovely Lynbrook Co-op Unit! Updated 1 bedroom unit w/sundrenched spacious living rm that opens to a private double wide covered balcony where you can take pleasure in relaxing with a cool breeze. Entertaining in the dining rm is effortless since it can easily accommodate seating for 6 surrounded by gleaming hardwood flrs. Indulge yourself in this dynamite updated kitchen w/mahogany solid wood cabinets w/glass inlays, undermount lighting, accompanied by beautifully tiled backsplash & floors. Take pride in preparing meals on the gorgeous granite counters complimented by the SS appliances assisted by well-lit recessed lighting. New water filter recently installed in the kitchen sink is a bonus. Unwind in the newly updated full bathrm w/pedestal sink & glass shower doors. Custom window shade & fan lighting adds timeless elegance to the large scale primary bedroom w/2 closets. What makes this unit so exceptional is that it has an abundance of storage space, including 2 huge walk-in storage closets. Property ID: 3543845

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