One of the biggest tourist attractions and commercial hubs in the city, Times Square is a must-see destination for first-time NYC visitors. Stop by to snap photos of the vibrant billboards and step into the larger-than-life storefronts, or explore the surrounding Broadway District with your crew of theatre lovers. Since Time Square is near-constantly packed, your charter bus driver will drop your passengers off in more bus-friendly loading areas in Hell’s Kitchen and Midtown. Don’t worry—they’ll be back at your designated pick-up point with reclining seats and full climate control to help your rest up after you’ve toured the square.

This 1.1-mile cable bridge is a historic part of the NYC skyline and a great photo op for first-time travel groups. While many say the best way to experience the Brooklyn Bridge is to walk along it—either from the Manhattan entrance in City Hall Park or the Brooklyn entrance in DUMBO—if your passengers have mobility concerns, you can always have an ADA-compliant bus rental shuttle everyone across the bridge instead.

Does your group love history and art? A visit to The Met is practically mandatory! It’s the biggest art museum in the United States and houses more than 2 million pieces from around the world and across thousands of years of human history—from Medieval armor and ancient Egyptian artifacts to a collection of paintings from the likes of Van Gogh, Monet, and Cézanne. Don’t worry about hauling your sketch pads and cameras across New York City when you’re done at The Met; you can leave these items on your charter bus rental and your bus driver will be happy to look after them for you.

One of the most famous high-rise buildings in the country, this 102-story art-deco skyscraper is an iconic piece of the NYC skyline. Today the Empire State Building stands as the seventh-tallest building in New York City and one of the best spots to get a bird’s eye view of Manhattan! Grab your group some tickets and ride the elevators up to the two observations on the 86th or 102nd floor. Your bus driver can drop everyone off at the Empire State Plaza and park nearby while you complete your tour. 

Chinatown in Manhattan is one of the most densely popular Chinese neighborhoods in the US and is packed to the brim with authentic restaurants and kitschy souvenirs for tourists. Spend an afternoon walking around and taking in the atmosphere before picking up an “I Heart NYC” t-shirt on Canal Street and some delicious dim sum from historic eateries along Doyer Street.

Speaking of popular neighborhoods that draw in a lot of out-of-towners, Little Italy is the place to be for authentic Italian eats. While many Italian families have left the district over the years, you can still pick up baked goods, grab a bite to eat, and enjoy the major cultural festivals that are hosted here, such as the Feast of San Gennaro.

Planning to be in NYC around the holiday season? You’ll probably want to stop by Rockefeller Center for an hour of skating in the ice rink and a photo op in front of the giant Christmas tree. Even if you’re visiting Manhattan at another time during the year, you can always count on this major commercial center to have plenty of shopping opportunities and great views of the city from the Top of the Rock Observation Deck. Keep in mind that street parking is limited near the center, so your driver will likely have to park somewhere else in the neighborhood while you explore this iconic space.

 One of the most recognizable landmarks in the city, this 305-foot neoclassical sculpture has stood guard over the bay since it was gifted from France in 1886. Today, groups can take several tour options through the National Park Service, including packages that explore the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island together. And while you can’t take a charter bus directly to the Statue of Liberty, we’re always here to ease your ride to and from the ferry landings in New York and New Jersey!