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With the Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour, Sir Elton is saying a final goodbye to the touring life
Take a leisurely cruise up the Hudson River to gorgeous Bear Mountain State Park.
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Sing, dance and drink yourself silly at this rock ‘n’ roll party
Ms. Hill returns to Prudential Hall in Newark, New Jersey to kill us softly one more time.
A consummate pro, J.T. mixes a young Sinatra’s swagger and charisma with the airtight funk of peak Michael Jackson, making magic night after night with a crack big band.
The inimitable jazz-pop sophisticates show off their airtight grooves at an extensive 10-night residency at Beacon Theatre
See the godfather of interplanetary funk on his farewell tour
This tour beneath St. Patrick’s Basilica takes you through NYC’s underground
During this two-hour stroll, you’ll learn about Broadway and Vaudeville Stars from the great beyond
You’ll get a kick out of this holiday stalwart, which still features Santa, wooden soldiers and the leggy, dazzling Rockettes
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The attractions locals love including historical landmarks, stunning NYC parks and more
NYC is the place to catch these exciting plays, musicals and revivals
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Discover why this nabe is considered not only a foodie destination but a cool place to hang
The Meatpacking District is home to some incredible art galleries and one of the most impressive art museums in NYC
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In many major cities around the world, museums are government funded, which means entry is free. Alas, this is not the case with New York City’s museums. Institutions like MoMA and the Guggenheim charge hefty admissions, and while the Metropolitan Museum of Art used to be pay what you wish for everyone, that policy is restricted now to New York State residents. Still, there are plenty of museums that are free or have free days. And there still museums with pay what you wish admission, if not every day, then on certain days weekly or monthly. You just have to know who offers what. To figure that out, check our guide to the best free museums and discount hours at NYC’s museums. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best museums in NYC
It’s unknown how long the train was in operation before being pulled out of service for a clean up
Grab your Walkman, turn up the treble and get ready to celebrate pop’s golden era with these best ’80s songs
Our short list of the major new plays, musicals and revivals coming to Broadway and Off Broadway stages this fall
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