{"id":326936,"date":"2025-12-02T02:03:42","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T02:03:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/what-to-book-in-advance-for-a-new-york-city-trip\/"},"modified":"2025-12-02T02:03:42","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T02:03:42","slug":"what-to-book-in-advance-for-a-new-york-city-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=326936","title":{"rendered":"What To Book In Advance For A New York City Trip"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"penci-post-entry-inner\"> <i class=\"penci-post-countview-number-check\" style=\"display:none\">46<\/i> <input class=\"jpibfi\" type=\"hidden\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re planning a trip to New York City, probably one of the first questions on your mind is what to book in advance.<\/p>\n<p>Generally speaking, the Statue of Liberty is a must (since it\u2019s the most popular attraction in NYC), while other things like museums, observatories, and restaurants will depend a bit on the situation.<\/p>\n<p>This travel guide will give some tips for how far in advance you should reserve your NYC activities. It\u2019s based on my own experience!<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Summary_What_When_To_Book\"><strong>Summary: What &amp; When To Book<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here\u2019s a quick summary of when you may want to book ahead for things in NYC:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Statue Of Liberty &amp; Ellis Island \u2014<\/strong> Reserve 1-2 weeks in advance <\/li>\n<li><strong>Statue Of Liberty Pedestal \/ Crown \u2014<\/strong> Reserve 1-3 months in advance <\/li>\n<li><strong>Observatories \u2014<\/strong> Reserve 1 week in advance <\/li>\n<li><strong>Broadway Shows \u2014<\/strong> Reserve 1-3 months in advance <\/li>\n<li><strong>Restaurants (Fine Dining) \u2014<\/strong> Reservation needed <\/li>\n<li><strong>The FRIENDS Experience \u2014<\/strong> Reservation needed <\/li>\n<li><strong>Tenement Museum \u2014<\/strong> Reservation needed <\/li>\n<li><strong>9\/11 Museum \u2014<\/strong> Optional <\/li>\n<li><strong>American Museum of Natural History \u2014<\/strong> Optional <\/li>\n<li><strong>Guggenheim Museum \u2014<\/strong> Optional <\/li>\n<li><strong>Metropolitan Museum of Art \u2014<\/strong> Optional <\/li>\n<li><strong>Museum of Modern Art \u2014<\/strong> Optional <\/li>\n<li><strong>Brooklyn Bridge \u2014<\/strong> No reservation needed (free) <\/li>\n<li><strong>Intrepid Museum \u2014<\/strong> No reservation needed <\/li>\n<li><strong>Madame Tussauds \u2014<\/strong> No reservation needed <\/li>\n<li><strong>St. Patrick\u2019s Cathedral \u2014<\/strong> No reservation needed (free) <\/li>\n<li><strong>Vessel \u2014<\/strong> No reservation needed <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> This is just general guidance, and things can change a bit depending on the hour, day, week, and month when you travel. <\/p>\n<p>New York City is busiest in the summer (June to August) and the winter holidays (November to December), so you may want to book earlier if you\u2019re traveling at those times, especially for weekends or peak hours.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_75531\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/us\/new-york-times-square.html?aid=1687967&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-75531\" src=\"https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF7341-3.jpg\" alt=\"Rooftop view from M Social Hotel in Times Square\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" class=\" penci-lazy size-full wp-image-75531\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/what-to-book-in-advance-nyc\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"What To Book In Advance For A New York City Trip\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF7341-3.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF7341-3.jpg 900w, https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF7341-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF7341-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF7341-3-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF7341-3-263x175.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-75531\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The hotel where we stayed \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/us\/new-york-times-square.html?aid=1687967&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">M Social Hotel in Times Square<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> \u00a0 <\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Things_You_DO_Need_To_Book_In_Advance\"><strong>Things You DO Need To Book In Advance<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span id=\"Statue_Of_Liberty\"><strong>\u2022 Statue Of Liberty<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Statue of Liberty is one of America\u2019s most famous landmarks, so it\u2019s also one of the most visited spots in New York City.<\/p>\n<p>The only way to visit Liberty Island is by ferry, and a reservation is required. General tickets are usually easy to get, but the tickets for the pedestal are somewhat limited, and the crown tickets are very scarce. <\/p>\n<p>If you plan to go inside the crown, you need to book that several months in advance. Personally, I don\u2019t think the crown and pedestal are such a big deal. The general admission lets you see the best highlights. <\/p>\n<p>You can book the general tickets <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/new-york-city-l59\/statue-of-liberty-ellis-island-ticket-options-with-ferry-t393246\/?partner_id=VTUXVNU&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=nyclibertytickets\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>, or the crown and pedestal tickets <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityexperiences.com\/new-york\/city-cruises\/statue\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF6353.jpg\" alt=\"Statue of Liberty in New York City NYC\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" class=\" penci-lazy size-full wp-image-75652\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/what-to-book-in-advance-nyc\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"What To Book In Advance For A New York City Trip\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF6353.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF6353.jpg 900w, https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF6353-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF6353-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF6353-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF6353-263x175.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_0629.jpg\" alt=\"Posing with the Statue of Liberty in New York City\" width=\"375\" height=\"600\" class=\" penci-lazy alignnone size-full wp-image-75495\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/what-to-book-in-advance-nyc\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"What To Book In Advance For A New York City Trip\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_0629.jpg\"\/>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_0625-2.jpg\" alt=\"Posing with the Statue of Liberty in New York City\" width=\"375\" height=\"600\" class=\" penci-lazy alignnone size-full wp-image-75504\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/what-to-book-in-advance-nyc\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"What To Book In Advance For A New York City Trip\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_0625-2.jpg\"\/><br \/>\u00a0<br \/>If you have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/new-york-city-l59\/new-york-citypassr-save-up-to-41-at-5-top-attractions-t18597\/?partner_id=VTUXVNU&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=nyccitypass\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">CityPass<\/a>, you can use that for general admission to the Statue of Liberty, but not the pedestal or crown.<\/p>\n<p>If possible, I\u2019d recommend booking the first ferry of the day (8 or 9 AM), that way you can enjoy the island before the biggest crowds get there. <\/p>\n<p>Ignore any fake ticket sellers you may encounter near the harbor; they\u2019re scammers!<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 21px;\"><strong>Book Now: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/new-york-city-l59\/statue-of-liberty-ellis-island-ticket-options-with-ferry-t393246\/?partner_id=VTUXVNU&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=nyclibertytickets\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Statue Tickets<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityexperiences.com\/new-york\/city-cruises\/statue\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Crown Tickets<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_75466\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-75466\" src=\"https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF6523.jpg\" alt=\"Ferry at the Statue of Liberty island in New York City\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" class=\" penci-lazy size-full wp-image-75466\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/what-to-book-in-advance-nyc\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"What To Book In Advance For A New York City Trip\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF6523.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF6523.jpg 900w, https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF6523-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF6523-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF6523-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF6523-263x175.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-75466\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ferry at Liberty Island<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> \u00a0 <\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"NYC_Observatories\"><strong>\u2022 NYC Observatories<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The rooftop observatories in New York City are very popular, so if you plan to visit one and you have a specific entry time in mind, you should make a booking around one week in advance.<\/p>\n<p>Some observatories have weather policies, so you can rebook if the visibility is bad. However, if you\u2019d rather wait and choose a day with good weather, it\u2019s okay to book a few days in advance; you just won\u2019t be able to be as picky about the entry time.<\/p>\n<p>For example, we booked Summit One Vanderbilt the day before we went, but we had to enter at 3 PM because the later times were already sold out for people wanting to see the sunset. <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF7889.jpg\" alt=\"Glass view at Summit One Vanderbilt\" width=\"375\" height=\"600\" class=\" penci-lazy alignnone size-full wp-image-75721\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/what-to-book-in-advance-nyc\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"What To Book In Advance For A New York City Trip\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF7889.jpg\"\/>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF7943.jpg\" alt=\"Glass view at Summit One Vanderbilt\" width=\"375\" height=\"600\" class=\" penci-lazy alignnone size-full wp-image-75486\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/what-to-book-in-advance-nyc\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"What To Book In Advance For A New York City Trip\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF7943.jpg\"\/><br \/>\u00a0<br \/>Sunset is especially popular at the NYC observatories, and the hours leading up to it usually sell out easily, so if you\u2019re wanting one of those premium entry times, I\u2019d make a booking well in advance.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/new-york-city-l59\/new-york-citypassr-save-up-to-41-at-5-top-attractions-t18597\/?partner_id=VTUXVNU&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=nyccitypass\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">CityPass<\/a>, that includes admission to the Empire State Building, and you can also use it for the Top of the Rock. <\/p>\n<p>Otherwise, you can book any of the NYC observatories in the links below.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 21px;\"><strong>Book Now:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_75489\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-75489\" src=\"https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF8100.jpg\" alt=\"Glass mirror room at Summit One Vanderbilt\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" class=\" penci-lazy size-full wp-image-75489\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/what-to-book-in-advance-nyc\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"What To Book In Advance For A New York City Trip\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF8100.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF8100.jpg 900w, https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF8100-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF8100-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF8100-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF8100-263x175.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-75489\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mirror room at Summit One Vanderbilt<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> \u00a0 <\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Broadway_Shows\"><strong>\u2022 Broadway Shows<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If there\u2019s a hit show at Broadway that\u2019s important to you, or you have specific seating in mind, then it\u2019s highly recommended to buy tickets in advance. <\/p>\n<p>Sometimes that means booking 1 to 3 months early, because the big shows can sell out closer to the time.<\/p>\n<p>Otherwise, if you\u2019re open to a number of shows and want to try your luck, you can go to whatever is being offered when you arrive in NYC. There are always tickets for something available if you aren\u2019t picky.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Restaurants_Fine_Dining\"><strong>\u2022 Restaurants (Fine Dining)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you plan to eat at a fancy or popular restaurant in New York City, you\u2019ll need to make a booking. This is only needed for higher end restaurants though.<\/p>\n<p>NYC has loads of restaurants for every budget, so you usually don\u2019t need to worry about reservations if you\u2019re planning to eat at cheaper places.<br \/>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"The_FRIENDS_Experience\"><strong>\u2022 The FRIENDS Experience<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can buy tickets for the FRIENDS Experience at the door, but it\u2019s cheaper and safer to buy your tickets online, because sometimes they sell out.<\/p>\n<p>You can keep an eye on the booking calendar to see what\u2019s available, but if you have a specific entry time in mind, I\u2019d definitely reserve it online.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 21px;\"><strong>Book Now: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/the-friends-experience-the-one-in-new-york-city-l166837\/new-york-city-the-friends-experience-t407879\/?partner_id=VTUXVNU&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=nycfriendstickets\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">FRIENDS Experience Tickets<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Tenement_Museum\"><strong>\u2022 Tenement Museum<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s definitely a good idea to book ahead for the Tenement Museum. You might be able to walk up and buy tickets if you\u2019re lucky, but in general I wouldn\u2019t risk it.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s different from other museums, because the only way you can visit it is with a tour. These can sell out up to a week in advance.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 21px;\"><strong>Book Now: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tenement.org\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Tenement Museum Tickets<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Things_You_MAY_Need_To_Book_In_Advance\"><strong>Things You MAY Need To Book In Advance<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span id=\"911_Museum\"><strong>\u2022 9\/11 Museum<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It may be a good idea to buy tickets in advance for the 9\/11 Museum if you have a specific entry time in mind.<\/p>\n<p>Otherwise, if your schedule is flexible, you can just show up and buy tickets on the spot. That\u2019s what we did. You may have to wait in line, but it\u2019s usually not too bad.<\/p>\n<p>The 9\/11 Memorial pools are located outside of the museum and they\u2019re free to visit, so you don\u2019t need to book anything for that; you only need tickets for the museum.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/new-york-city-l59\/new-york-citypassr-save-up-to-41-at-5-top-attractions-t18597\/?partner_id=VTUXVNU&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=nyccitypass\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">CityPass<\/a>, you can use that for general admission to the museum.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 21px;\"><strong>Book Now: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/911-memorial-pools-l3394\/911-memorial-museum-admission-skip-the-ticket-line-t109024\/?partner_id=VTUXVNU&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=nyc911tickets\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">9\/11 Museum Tickets<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/new-york-city-l59\/911-memorial-tour-with-optional-museum-and-one-world-access-t497424\/?partner_id=VTUXVNU&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=nyc911tour\" target=\"_blank\">Guided Tour<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_75423\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-75423\" src=\"https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF6854.jpg\" alt=\"Sunset at the 9\/11 Memorial pools\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" class=\" penci-lazy size-full wp-image-75423\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/what-to-book-in-advance-nyc\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"What To Book In Advance For A New York City Trip\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF6854.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF6854.jpg 900w, https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF6854-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF6854-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF6854-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF6854-263x175.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-75423\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">9\/11 Memorial pools<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_75669\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-75669\" src=\"https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF6870.jpg\" alt=\"9\/11 Museum wall quote No Day Shall Erase You\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" class=\" penci-lazy size-full wp-image-75669\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/what-to-book-in-advance-nyc\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"What To Book In Advance For A New York City Trip\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF6870.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF6870.jpg 900w, https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF6870-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF6870-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF6870-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF6870-263x175.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-75669\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">9\/11 Museum<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> \u00a0 <\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"American_Museum_Of_Natural_History\"><strong>\u2022 American Museum Of Natural History<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can go to AMNH and buy your tickets on the spot, but you may have to wait in line longer. I\u2019d recommend booking in advance.<\/p>\n<p>Even if your plans change, it\u2019s free and easy to change the date on your tickets. That\u2019s what happened to me, and it was no problem at all.<\/p>\n<p>Because of conflicts in my schedule, I had to ask them to change the date on my ticket to one day later. It was quick and easy, even though I only emailed them a few days in advance.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/new-york-city-l59\/new-york-citypassr-save-up-to-41-at-5-top-attractions-t18597\/?partner_id=VTUXVNU&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=nyccitypass\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">CityPass<\/a>, that includes admission to the museum and one special exhibit.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 21px;\"><strong>Book Now: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/new-york-city-l59\/american-museum-of-natural-history-super-saver-admission-t25757\/?partner_id=VTUXVNU&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=nycamnhtickets\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">AMNH Museum Tickets<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_75644\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-75644\" src=\"https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF6925.jpg\" alt=\"Tyrannosaurus Rex dinosaur skeleton at the American Museum of Natural History in NYC\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" class=\" penci-lazy size-full wp-image-75644\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/what-to-book-in-advance-nyc\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"What To Book In Advance For A New York City Trip\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF6925.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF6925.jpg 900w, https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF6925-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF6925-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF6925-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF6925-263x175.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-75644\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">American Museum of Natural History<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> \u00a0 <\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Guggenheim_Museum\"><strong>\u2022 Guggenheim Museum<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A reservation isn\u2019t required for the Guggenheim Museum, but it can save time at the entrance.<\/p>\n<p>Personally, I\u2019d probably book it the day before just for convenience sake, but it\u2019s not very important either way.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 21px;\"><strong>Book Now: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/new-york-city-l59\/nyc-guggenheim-museum-entry-ticket-t438085\/?partner_id=VTUXVNU&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=nycguggentickets\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Guggenheim Tickets<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Metropolitan_Museum_Of_Art_The_Met\"><strong>\u2022 Metropolitan Museum Of Art (The Met)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Met is pretty flexible, but an online booking is still a good idea to save time waiting in line. <\/p>\n<p>I booked my tickets one day in advance (for a weekday), and that was fine. Weekends are busier, but you can still buy tickets on the spot if you don\u2019t mind the possibility of waiting longer in line.<\/p>\n<p>If you prefer a guided tour of the museum, then you\u2019ll need to book that in advance.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 21px;\"><strong>Book Now: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">The Met Tickets<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/new-york-city-l59\/nyc-meet-the-met-extended-3hr-small-group-tour-t48274\/?partner_id=VTUXVNU&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=nycthemettour\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Guided Tour<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_75638\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-75638\" src=\"https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF7446.jpg\" alt=\"The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City NYC\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" class=\" penci-lazy size-full wp-image-75638\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/what-to-book-in-advance-nyc\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"What To Book In Advance For A New York City Trip\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF7446.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF7446.jpg 900w, https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF7446-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF7446-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF7446-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF7446-263x175.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-75638\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Metropolitan Museum of Art<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> \u00a0 <\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Museum_Of_Modern_Art_MoMA\"><strong>\u2022 Museum Of Modern Art (MoMA)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The MoMA is another place that\u2019s pretty flexible. <\/p>\n<p>Generally you don\u2019t have to book tickets in advance, but it\u2019s still recommended so you can save time at the entrance.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re going on a holiday or when there\u2019s a special exhibit, then a booking would be a good idea. Guided tours should also be booked at least 1-2 weeks in advance.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 21px;\"><strong>Book Now: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/new-york-city-l59\/skip-the-line-tickets-museum-of-modern-art-t14885\/?partner_id=VTUXVNU&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=nycmomatickets\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">MoMA Tickets<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/new-york-city-l59\/nyc-moma-before-hours-tour-with-art-expert-t446965\/?partner_id=VTUXVNU&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=nycmomatour\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Guided Tour<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_75640\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-75640\" src=\"https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF8297-2.jpg\" alt=\"Starry Night painting by Vincent Van Gogh at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City NYC\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" class=\" penci-lazy size-full wp-image-75640\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/what-to-book-in-advance-nyc\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"What To Book In Advance For A New York City Trip\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF8297-2.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF8297-2.jpg 900w, https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF8297-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF8297-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF8297-2-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF8297-2-263x175.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-75640\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Museum of Modern Art<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> \u00a0 <\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Things_You_DONT_Need_To_Book_In_Advance\"><strong>Things You DON\u2019T Need To Book In Advance<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span id=\"Brooklyn_Bridge\"><strong>\u2022 Brooklyn Bridge<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There\u2019s no charge to walk across the Brooklyn Bridge, and you don\u2019t need to buy any kind of tickets to do that.<\/p>\n<p>Even if you use the quick ferry ride to cross from Manhattan to the DUMBO neighborhood, and then walk across the Brooklyn Bridge from there, you still don\u2019t need to book anything in advance because the tickets for that ferry don\u2019t sell out.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_75446\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-75446\" src=\"https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF6731.jpg\" alt=\"Walking across Brooklyn Bridge in New York City\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" class=\" penci-lazy size-full wp-image-75446\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/what-to-book-in-advance-nyc\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"What To Book In Advance For A New York City Trip\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF6731.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF6731.jpg 900w, https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF6731-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF6731-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF6731-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF6731-263x175.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-75446\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Walking across the Brooklyn Bridge<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> \u00a0 <\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Intrepid_Museum\"><strong>\u2022 Intrepid Museum<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Generally there\u2019s no need to pre-book tickets for the Intrepid Museum. You can just turn up there and buy your tickets at the door. That\u2019s what most people do.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/new-york-city-l59\/new-york-citypassr-save-up-to-41-at-5-top-attractions-t18597\/?partner_id=VTUXVNU&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=nyccitypass\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">CityPass<\/a>, you can use that for general admission to the museum as well.<\/p>\n<p>Otherwise, the only time it may be worth buying tickets in advance is if you\u2019re going there on a busy week or a weekend.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 21px;\"><strong>Book Now: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/new-york-city-l59\/nyc-intrepid-museum-entry-ticket-t47360\/?partner_id=VTUXVNU&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=nycintrepidtickets\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Intrepid Museum Tickets<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Madame_Tussauds_Wax_Museum\"><strong>\u2022 Madame Tussauds Wax Museum<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>An advance booking isn\u2019t needed for Madame Tussauds, although I still think it\u2019s a good idea, because the online price is about $10 cheaper than buying tickets in person.<\/p>\n<p>We bought our tickets on the spot, but if I had known about the online prices being cheaper, I would\u2019ve done that to save a bit of money.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 21px;\"><strong>Book Now: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/new-york-city-l59\/new-york-city-madame-tussauds-ticket-t205264\/?partner_id=VTUXVNU&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=nycmadametickets\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Madame Tussauds Tickets<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_0807.jpg\" alt=\"Clint Eastwood mannequin at Madame Tussauds\" width=\"375\" height=\"600\" class=\" penci-lazy alignnone size-full wp-image-75477\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/what-to-book-in-advance-nyc\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"What To Book In Advance For A New York City Trip\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_0807.jpg\"\/>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF7179.jpg\" alt=\"Queen Elizabeth mannequin at Madame Tussauds\" width=\"375\" height=\"600\" class=\" penci-lazy alignnone size-full wp-image-75478\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/what-to-book-in-advance-nyc\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"What To Book In Advance For A New York City Trip\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF7179.jpg\"\/><br \/>\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"St_Patricks_Cathedral\"><strong>\u2022 St. Patrick\u2019s Cathedral<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This Roman Catholic cathedral is free to enter, and you don\u2019t need to make a reservation to visit or go inside.<\/p>\n<p>Tickets aren\u2019t required to attend masses either, with some exceptions: Midnight Mass on December 25, Easter Sunday 10:15 AM, St. Patrick\u2019s Day 8:30 AM and Columbus Day Mass.<\/p>\n<p>You can find out more on <a href=\"https:\/\/saintpatrickscathedral.org\/faqs\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">their official website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_75419\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-75419\" src=\"https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF8388.jpg\" alt=\"The front of St. Patrick's Cathedral\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" class=\" penci-lazy size-full wp-image-75419\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/what-to-book-in-advance-nyc\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"What To Book In Advance For A New York City Trip\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF8388.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF8388.jpg 900w, https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF8388-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF8388-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF8388-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF8388-263x175.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-75419\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">St. Patrick\u2019s Cathedral<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> \u00a0 <\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Vessel\"><strong>\u2022 Vessel<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This tourist attraction in Hudson Yards is usually not very busy, and the tickets don\u2019t sell out. You don\u2019t need to book Vessel in advance.<\/p>\n<p>I bought my tickets on the spot, and that\u2019s what I\u2019d recommend doing. The line to get in only took a few seconds! If you still prefer to buy tickets online, you can do that as well.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 21px;\"><strong>Book Now: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/vessel-new-york-city-l134907\/nyc-vessel-at-hudson-yards-admission-ticket-t403973\/?partner_id=VTUXVNU&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=nycvesseltickets\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Vessel Tickets<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF7138.jpg\" alt=\"Outside the Vessel\" width=\"375\" height=\"600\" class=\" penci-lazy alignnone size-full wp-image-75472\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/what-to-book-in-advance-nyc\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"What To Book In Advance For A New York City Trip\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF7138.jpg\"\/>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF7077.jpg\" alt=\"Stairways and floors inside the Vessel\" width=\"375\" height=\"600\" class=\" penci-lazy alignnone size-full wp-image-75470\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/what-to-book-in-advance-nyc\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"What To Book In Advance For A New York City Trip\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/theworldtravelguy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DSCF7077.jpg\"\/><br \/>\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"More_NYC_Travel_Guides\"><strong>More NYC Travel Guides<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Thanks for looking! I hope you enjoyed these tips about what to book in advance for New York City.<\/p>\n<p>Remember to check back on my blog for more NYC travel guides coming soon!<br \/>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><strong>See Also<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"PenciLazyScript\">(function (d, s, id) {\n                        var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];\n                        if (d.getElementById(id)) return;\n                        js = d.createElement(s);\n                        js.id = id;\n                        js.src = \"\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v9.0\";\n                        fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);\n                    }(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>46 If you\u2019re planning a trip to New York City, probably one of the first questions on your mind is what to book in advance. 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