Ready to explore? The NYC Winter Outing is here – a bundle of incredible offers that help you and the family to experience the best of NYC for less. The promotion is organized by NYCgo, New York City’s official visitor bureau. Does your family have a city wish list, or have you been meaning to see a particular show, museum, or experience? It is a FANTASTIC time of the year to enjoy the city. The city has a quieter pace between the holidays and the spring travel season, which allows you to take in iconic destinations and attractions with a fraction of the crowds and cost. The best part – you can enjoy your activity all while supporting businesses across all five boroughs.
Ready to plan your NYC staycation or getaway? Read on as we explore how to get the most out of the epic NYC Winter Outing promotion.
NYC Winter Outing
What exactly is the NYC Winter Outing? It is a combination of many beloved city events: Restaurant Week, Broadway Week, Must-See Week, and the newly added NYC Hotel Week:
- NYC Broadway Week: 2-for-1 tickets + upgrade discounts to some of the best musicals and plays on stage right now
- NYC Restaurant Week: $29/$39/$59 prix fixe meals at top restaurants and neighborhood favorites
- NYC Must-See Week: 2-for-1 tickets to iconic NYC attractions, museums, tours, and more
- NYC Hotel Week: 22% off Hotel stays at some of NYC’s most celebrated hotels
The NYC Winter Outing event runs from Jan. 18 – Feb. 13th. All are discount programs to allow visitors and New Yorkers alike to build their own experience while exploring the Big Apple. What we love – it’s just as much for tourists as it is for locals. With this wide range of experiences – there is something for every family, every age, and interest. You can build an itinerary for an ultimate day out, or book a few activities and spread them out over the next couple of weeks. The options are endless.
We partnered with our friends at NYCgo to spotlight an itinerary – choosing one epic activity from each of the above offers – to show a variety of what you can do and see with this amazing promotion. Here are our explorations:
NYC Broadway Week
NYC Broadway Week offers 2-for-1 tickets to eighteen (!) Broadway shows and musical performances. There are blockbusters such as Moulin Rouge, Wicked, and The Phantom of the Opera; and long running family favorites such as Disney’s The Lion King and Aladdin.
We have a reader who is into the Harry Potter series at home, so we chose the show Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Based on an original new story by J.K. Rowling and Jack Thorne, it is the eighth story in the Harry Potter series, and the first to be presented on stage.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child takes place 19 years after the final book in the series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. The show is a fascinating tale of time travel, bravery, friendship, and magic. The storyline is ingenious and offers something for Harry Potter fanatics and newbies to the series, alike. We were amazed by the jaw-dropping tricks and over-the-top staging and theatrics (…how did they do THAT?!). Seeing the wizarding world of Harry Potter come alive on stage was magical. Our family is still talking about the show several days later. This is one spell that we will happily be under for a long time.
NYC Restaurant Week
Meaning to try that new restaurant? Now is your chance! NYC Restaurant Week allows diners the opportunity to enjoy $29/$39/$59 prix fixe meals at top restaurants and neighborhood favorites. There are over 400 (!) restaurants to choose from, across all five boroughs. Each offers either two-course lunch or a three-course dinner, depending upon the restaurant’s set price.
We are pickle fanatics so we chose to visit Jacob’s Pickles for an epic prix fix lunch. Appetizers included a (gigantic) sampling of pickles that we were able to pick and choose and create our assortment from their list, and Jacob’s famous Biscuits & Fixins – which included a gigantic helping of crumbly biscuits and numerous spreads (maple syrup butter anyone?). Do not pass these up = trust us! The entree prix-fixe list was long and plentiful. We chose a strawberry Biscuit french toast and buttermilk chicken sandwich, which were absolutely delicious (and gigantic – we had leftovers!). The food was amazing, we cannot wait to return again. Bonus: If you’re a Mastercard cardholder, you can register your card to get a $10 statement credit when you spend $39 or more at participating NYC Restaurant Week restaurants. Does it get better than that?
NYC Must-See Week
There’s so much more to see in NYC, and now you can do it for less. You’ll find attractions, museums, tours, and more in the NYC Must-See Week category, all with 2-for-1 admission. Want to soar above the city? See NYC’s latest ride at RiseNY, and then head over to Empire State Building to take in NYC’s skyline! Or how about a visit to MoMA to see some of the world’s best modern art, and then after you lace up your ice skates at Wollman Rink in Central Park? Sit under the big top of the Big Apple Circus and then to the Top of the Rock Observation Deck for a birds-eye view of Manhattan. The Must-See Week category has so many options to choose from; the possibilities are endless.
Art can change the world. This statement has never been better served at Arcadia Earth. This immersive experience is themed around climate change & sustainability. Interactive and insightful – it is as beautiful as it is educational. If you are looking to make a change on bad habits or are interested in ways to help better serve the planet, this is for you. It is an eye-opening experience and a perfect educational spot to bring kids.
NYC Hotel Week
The first-ever NYC Hotel Week is here! With this offer, you can get 22% off stays the city’s most celebrated hotels. Is there a neighborhood that you would love to explore? Plan a staycation! Longing to visit the city and need a vacation – now is the time to book! Launched in perfect unison with the NYC Winter Outing promotion, you can combine a hotel stay with other seasonal offers and enjoy dining, attractions, Broadway shows, and more.
Where will you explore first? Find out more about the NYC Winter Outing promotion, and book your tickets HERE. Hurry! These popular attractions sell out quickly.
Thank you to our friends at NYCGO for allowing us to showcase this incredible promotion.
As always, all opinions are our own.
