Times Square is one of the biggest tourist destinations and commercial hubs in the city. Sure, Times Square may be a bit of a tourist trap, but first-time NYC visitors should at least make it a stop to snap photos of the vibrant, bustling square. Your group can also stroll along the famous Broadway Street nearby. Since Times Square is usually so packed, your charter bus driver will likely need to drop your group off in neighboring Hell's Kitchen or midtown. After your group’s snapped photos, done some shopping, and walked the square until you’re tired, your driver can pick you up so you can rest onboard.

One of the best ways to see the Brooklyn Bridge is by walking it! If you have group members with mobility concerns, your driver can always shuttle your group across the bridge instead. The 1.1-mile bridge is often crowded with locals commuting between Brooklyn and Manhattan, as well as tourists looking to get up close and personal with the famous cable bridge. If you’re looking to get the perfect photo of the Brooklyn Bridge, you’ll want to stop at Washington Street in Dumbo. 

If your group loves art and history, visiting The Met is an absolute must. As the biggest art museum in the United States, The Met has more than 2 million objects from around the world and thousands of years of human history. Some of the most popular permanent exhibits include Medieval armor and weapons, artifacts from ancient Egypt, Tiffany glass in the American wing, and an extensive collection of paintings from European artists like Van Gogh, Monet, Picasso, and Cézanne.

This 102-story art deco skyscraper is one of the most famous high-rise buildings in the country. At its time of completion in 1931, the Empire State Building was the tallest manmade structure until the World Trade Center opened in 1970. Today, the building is the seventh-tallest building in New York City. Your group can grab tickets to ride the elevators up to one of two observations on the 86th or 102nd floor. Charter bus parking is not available directly on-site, but your group can be dropped off at the Empire State Plaza before your bus driver parks at the McCarty Avenue Lot. 

Chinatown is both a bustling neighborhood and a tourist attraction rolled into one. Manhattan’s Chinatown has one of the most densely populated Chinese neighborhoods in the country and is filled with authentic restaurants and kitschy souvenir stores for tourists. Grab souvenirs and mom and pop shops along Canal Street and grab dim sum at historic eateries like Nom Wah Tea Parlor on Doyers Street.

To keep with the theme of popular neighborhoods that double as big attractions, you’ll want to check out Manhattan’s Little Italy. Settled by Italian immigrants in the late 1800s, this Lower Manhattan area was transformed into a major cultural enclave filled with local businesses and shops. Today, many Italian families have left the neighborhood, but strong remnants of culture remain. This pedestrian-friendly area is a busy tourist destination for authentic Italian meals and baked goods. The neighborhood also hosts major cultural festivals throughout the year like the Feast of San Gennaro and holiday parades during Christmas.

The Rockefeller Center is one of the biggest commercial centers in the city and is also one of the busiest seasonal attractions during major holidays like Christmas. The center houses 19 buildings that include more than 100 shops, the Rockefeller Ice Rink and Christmas Tree during winter, and major attractions like the Top of the Rock Observation Deck. The Rockefeller Center offers group tours that focus on the building’s art, history, and architecture. If your group loads up on shopping, you can store all of your items aboard your charter bus as you tour the center. Just keep in mind that limited street parking is available around the center. 

Obviously, you won’t be able to visit the Statue of Liberty by charter bus, but you can comfortably travel to the ferry landing in New York or New Jersey. This 305-foot neoclassical sculpture has become a national symbol of freedom and an iconic NYC landmark ever since it was gifted by the people of France in 1886. Several tour options of the statue are available through the National Park Service including options that also take groups to nearby Ellis Island. Large groups traveling by charter bus should consider grabbing tickets from Liberty Park in New Jersey. This ferry landing usually has more parking and tends to be a little slower than its Manhattan counterpart.