Best March New York City Activities
The best Things To Do in New York in March range from huge March Madness and St. Patrick’s Day parties, to the more low key Orchid and Flower Shows. March is a great designer sample sale month and most of the sightseeing passes, tours and attractions still have last year’s pricing.
Catch March Madness
Between St. Patrick’s Day and March Madness, March is a HUGE party month in NYC! The bars are packed and the TV’s are full time on college basketball March 17 – April 8, 2019 with St. Paddy’s Day falling right in the middle on the 17th.
Madison Square Garden hosts the Big East Men’s Basketball Tournament – March 13-16 and the 82nd Annual NIT – April 2 & 4, 2019.
Barclays Center hosts the Atlantic 10 Men’s Basketball Championship – March 13-17, 2019.
If you can’t make it live, there’s nothing like a great NYC sports bar to join the fun and catch all the action. Some huge spaces to try: Ainsworth (Chelsea or Union Square), 40/40 Club, Sidebar, AOA Bar & Grill and Tonic East.
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Check the NYC Insider Guide March Events Calendar
Check out all our cool March NYC events: St. Patrick’s Day, Bryan Cranston on Broadway, Elton John Farewell Tour, Orchid Show at the New York Botanical Garden, Easter, Pro Basketball, Hockey and Soccer and so much more.
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Buy Your New York Pass
Towards the end of March is the time of year when all the NY Passes have figured out the new attraction and tour prices for the year – and that is when they will announce their price increases. So buy your NY Pass (all are good for a year from purchase) while they still have last year’s pricing!!!
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Classic Harbor Line Boat Cruises
Sail Manhattan on one of three classic yachts — the Schooner Adirondack and the Schooner America 2.0 (sailboats), and the Luxury Yacht Manhattan or Manhattan II ( motorized yacht) on an amazing variety of cruises.
Leaving from Chelsea Piers, all year round, Classic Harbor Line offers holiday and regular cruises: Family-Friendly, July 4th, NYE, Sunday Brunch, Jazz, Sushi, Valentine’s Day, Pride, Architecture and dozens more.
Check their wide selection of cruises: Classic Harbor Cruises
More Info: Classic Harbor Line
A Night at the Museum
Just a few times per year, the Museum of Natural History lets you sleep over!!!! And yes, it's just like the movie! Evening and morning snacks, cots to sleep on, a flashlight fossil fact-finding mission, live animals, private museum tours and more.
Sleep Over at the Museum of Natural History
March 16 & 22, 2019
April 5 & 13, 2019
May 3, 10, 17, 2019
June 7, 14, 21, 2019
This is an authentic NYC experience you and the kids can't miss! Ages 6 - 13, + an accompanying guardian.
- Discount Tickets: A Night at the Museum
- Read More: Museum Sleepovers NYC
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NYC Designer Sample Sales March
March is the first month to really kick off the sample sale season in NYC. While most sample sales are announced with only a few days notice, they usually take place the same time every year.
Prior March NYC Sample Sales Calendar included Diptyque, David Yurman, John Hardy, Cynthia Rowley, J Brand, Roberta Freymann, Morgane Le Fay, Eileen Fisher, J Mendel, Scoop Warehouse Sale, Jack Rogers, Roger Vivier, Vince Camuto and more.
Stay up to date with this year’s sales at NYC Designer Sample Sales.
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Fun Things to do in New York in Winter
There are so many things to do in New York in Winter, making it one of the BEST times to visit NYC. Yes, the weather can be cold and wet, so it is a risk. However, there are two huge payoffs, depending on a pre-or post holidays visit. Some of our favorite picks are:
- A Night at the Museum - Sleep over at the Museum of Natural History just like the movie!
- NYC Helicopter Tours - beat the cold weather and see the absolute best NYC views!
- New York City Museums - take in a new exhibit, film or revisit one of your old favorites
See All: Fun Things to do in New York in Winter
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Ice Skating in New York City
March is still a great month to hit the ice in NYC! For tourists and locals alike, ice skating at Central Park, Rockefeller Center and Bryant Park is a classic New York winter experience.
Here are the details for Ice Skating in New York City, including rates and dates plus NYC Insider Tips for discounts and coupons.
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Make Your Spa Week Reservations
Reservations open March 18th
From April 15-21, 2019, hundreds of top spas around the city offer treatments for $50. Facials, massages, laser hair removal and more. My favorite spa is Great Jones (photo), because of their amazing water lounge, steam and sauna, however, they no longer have the best spa week deals. Another great spa that partakes in Spa Week is Elizabeth Arden.
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March Weather in New York
As the saying goes, March tends to be “in like a lion, out like a lamb,” though that has not been true in recent years. March can bring anything from blizzards to 60+ degree days and is likely one of the most unpredictable months of the year. Generally speaking, it is on the colder side and more winter than anything else, with little variation from day to night.
Historical March high/low temperatures are 48/34 (F) and 8/1(C). It is best to pack hats, scarves, gloves, waterproof shoes/boots, sweaters, coats, umbrellas; or be ready to buy them fairly cheaply on the street.
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Sightsee from the Sky
Top of the Rock, Empire State Building or One World Observatory? Which is best and, if we have to choose, which should we visit? There is no easy answer, but here are some facts to help guide your choice.
- Empire State Building - (86 and 102 floors) Best for patient movie and history buffs who need to check it off their bucket list
- Top of the Rock - (67-70 floors) Best for sweeping 360° vista views, including of the Empire State Building and Central Park. Shorter lines and cheaper than the ESB.
- One World Observatory - (100-102 floors) Best for those who want to be first. Newest, most modern and high tech, with phenomenal views
See All: Top New York City Tourist Attractions
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Take in ALL the Tours, Landmarks and Attractions and SAVE
NY Sightseeing Pass, New York Pass, NY Explorer Pass, CityPASS Compared
- New York Pass - Includes 70 tours and attractions, Choose 1, 2, 3, 5, 7 or 10 Days
- Explorer or Go Select Card - Choose from 55+ sights, Smartphone, print or physical card
- New York CityPASS - 6 top attractions, good for 9 days from first use
See All: New York City Pass Comparison Chart
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Skip the Line and Do NYC VIP Style
Do you know how many attractions and tours let you skip (most) of the lines and be treated like a VIP? Save HOURS on your NYC Vacation.
Things to do in New York with Kids
One of the best parts of NYC is that what is fun for kids is usually just as much fun for adults. If you are joining us in NYC for a family vacation, then please read all about our local kid's favorites, along with special tips just for visitors.
- Things to Do in New York With Kids - best NYC activities, tours, attractions and Insider Tips for kids and families
- Broadway and Off Broadway Shows for Kids - choose a dream show, like Aladdin, Wicked or Lion King, see the latest Kids shows, or save BIG and entertain kids and little ones under 4 with an awesome Off Broadway Show
- Best Family and Kids hotels in NYC - special perks, freebies, larger rooms, kid-focused concierges
See All: Visiting New York with Kids.
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FREE Things to do in New York City
There are tons of free things to do in New York all day, every day! Tours, attractions, museums, events, shows, sports, movie and more. Kids, adults, outdoors, indoors, active, lazy...you name it!
- NYC Museums Free Days and Times - weekly guide to free museum admissions
- Free New York City Walking Tours - guided or downloadable free NYC walking tours
- More Things to Do in New York City - kids, by month, by season, free, budget
See All: Free Things to Do in NYC - weekly calendar of all free walking tours, free museum admissions, free things to do by season and more
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A Night at the Museum
Just a few times per year, the Museum of Natural History lets you sleep over!!!! And yes, it's just like the movie! Evening and morning snacks, cots to sleep on, a flashlight fossil fact-finding mission, live animals, private museum tours and more.
Sleep Over at the Museum of Natural History
March 16 & 22, 2019
April 5 & 13, 2019
May 3, 10, 17, 2019
June 7, 14, 21, 2019
This is an authentic NYC experience you and the kids can't miss! Ages 6 - 13, + an accompanying guardian.
- Discount Tickets: A Night at the Museum
- Read More: Museum Sleepovers NYC
New York City Nightlife
How do you make the most of your time in the city that never sleeps?? Some of the best 'only in NYC' nightlife experiences include skyline views, dinner cruises, Museums and attractions open late til 2am, rooftops, night tours, comedy clubs and more. Some of our top NYC Nightlife picks:
- NYC Rooftop Lounge Tour - guaranteed access to exclusive nighttime hot spots as you sip cocktails under the sky
- Double Decker Bus Night Tour - Let the city wink and twinkle at you with our street lamps, skyscrapers, and bridge lights that make the city truly come alive after the sun goes down
- Spirit of New York Dinner Cruise - family-friendly with the wait staff singing popular tunes and an after dinner DJ
- Broadway Comedy Club - laugh out loud all night long
See all our Top Picks: New York City Nightlife
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Save Big on Things to do in New York City
New York City Coupons and Discounts are available for almost everything one can do in NYC: concerts, shows, Broadway, sports, events, tours, attractions, beauty and spa and much more!
Sites we use ALL the time to save are:
- Groupon - save on dining, tours, things to do, attractions, cruises, shows
- ShowTickets.com - huge sightseeing tourist discounts
See All: Insider Guide to ALL our NYC Coupons
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Romantic Things to Do in NYC
There are tons of things to do on your romantic New York City vacation. Attractions open late with skyline views, Central Park Tours, VIP Experiences, a helicopter ride. Some of the most popular romantic ways to see NYC include:
See more romantic things to do at: Romantic New York City Vacation and Valentine's Day in NYC
Explore and Indulge Like a Real NYC Foodie
There is no shortage of pizza, bagels, street vendors, cupcakes, craft beer and cocktails, rooftops and mini food parks to explore and so many more food choices in the five boroughs, along with wonderful guides who can't wait to show you them all!!!!
- A Slice of Brooklyn Chocolate Tour - Explore and sample the world of fine Brooklyn Chocolatiers from Valentino Pier to Cobble Hill, Red Hook to Carroll Gardens and beyond.
- Neighborhood Eats Tour: Brownstone Brooklyn - visit a vibrant mix of small, locally owned, artisanal Brooklyn shops, including Italian, Middle Eastern and New American
- New York Craft Cocktail Tour - explore the way real New Yorkers do, bouncing around happy hours all over the city and tasting some of the best cocktails in Manhattan
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Spot Celebrities in NYC
Where to find celebrities in NYC or which celebrities are living in NYC today are common questions by all, but celebrity sightings in NYC are way easier than you may think and happen all the time. You will, of course, see them on the subway, in Central Park, at the gym, in restaurants, at all the current hotspots, at shows and more. But here are some unique ways to see celebrities all over the city.
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Get Out of NYC for a Day
NYC is within 3 hours of so many other cities and areas you can visit for just one day: Washington DC, Boston, Philadelphia, Niagara Falls, the Hamptons, Woodbury Common Shopping Outlets and more quite easily. Top choices for 1-day Out of Town:
See All: Day Trips Out of New York City
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