The New York Pass

If you are visiting New York City, a great way to see the Big Apple without hurting your pockets much is to buy the New York Pass. We made use of this during our visit to the city way back in 2003. For a 3-day pass, which we paid USD 125 per adult. This year, cost of the same pass is USD 135. I'd say not much change in a span of 9 years.

The pass comes with a 176-page guidebook which has extensive details about hours of operation and directions to New York Pass attractions. It also has detailed maps and insider tips which are of great help for every tourist.

Madame Tussaud's in Manhattan (2003)

One of the free admission attractions included in our NY 3-day Pass.

Madame Tussaud's in Manhattan showcased some of the most famous and influential people in the world - both living and dead.

Here were some of the celebrities we brushed shoulders with during our visit.

The actors and actresses....

 Jenifer Lopez

Readers Digest, NY (2003)

My aunt brought us to visit her work place at Readers Digest. To those who are avid fans of the magazine, here is a glimpse their office "compound"

From Reader's Digest HQ

The main office building

NY 2003: Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum

 a view of the USS Intrepid while we were on board the Circle Line Cruises

Included in the New York Pass attractions is the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum. It's a military and maritime history museum with a collection of museum ships in New York City (wikipedia).

USA 2003: 2nd time around - From West to East

enjoying his new toy while thousands of feet in the sky

Going back to the US just a few months after our last trip in Oct 2002 was a blessing indeed. Although Kelvin was only 3 years old then he was well-behaved the whole trip, from our flight from Singapore to Narita and Narita to LAX. He was contented playing with his matchbox and hot wheels cars. And, of course, his fair share of the orange juice served on-board. No tears, no tantrums. 

Manhattan, New York, USA (2003)

We initially stayed at Holiday Inn in Manhattan for 2 days. Then we moved to my Aunt's place a few train stops away, near Pelham Station. We explored the city that never sleeps for a few days armed with maps, a stroller and our strolling-ready feet.