Things To Do in New York in March

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 15 – April 6, 2020 with St. Paddy’s Day falling right in the middle on the 17th.

• March Madness – Mar 15 – Apr 6, 2020
• Big East Men’s Basketball Tournament – March 11-14 @ MSG
• Atlantic 10 Men’s Basketball Championship – March 11-15, 2020 @ Barclays Center
• 83rd Annual Postseason NIT – March 31 & April 2 @ MSG

Use Code NYCIG10 for 15% off ALL Tickets 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. Back to Top of Best Things To Do in New York in March

Check the NYC Insider Guide March Events Calendar

Check out all our cool March NYC events: St. Patrick’s Day, NYC Concerts Shows March, Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick on Broadway, Billy Joel, Celine Dion, Jerry Seinfeld perform, Orchid Show at the New York Botanical Garden, Easter, Pro Basketball, Hockey and Soccer and so much more. Back to Top of Best Things To Do in New York in March

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!!! Back to Top of Best Things To Do in New York in March

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.

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. Stay up to date with this year’s sales at NYC Designer Sample Sales. Back to Top of Best Things To Do in New York in March

Fun Things to do in New York in Winter

There are so many winter activities in NYC, 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. Wondering what do to in New York in winter? Some of our favorite picks are:

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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.

This is an authentic NYC experience you and the kids can't miss! Ages 6 - 13, + an accompanying guardian.

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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. Back to Top of Best Things To Do in New York in March

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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!!!!

Cool Outdoor Dining Igloos, Pods, Cabins & Space Bubbles

Eat in a Cabin @ The Greens - downtown by the South Street Seaport, at The Rooftop at Pier 17, reserve your indoor/outdoor glass cabin in their new socially distant outdoor dining concept, The Greens, and order up some winter dishes and cocktails in your private, plexiglass cabin, allowing for unobstructed skyline views (photo).

Cafe du Soleil - on the UWS, Cafe du Soleil has installed "Outside Bubble Tables," where you can enjoy French cuisine

Lafayette - indulge in a "heated snow chalet" in NoHo on Lafayette & Great Jones at their "Le Village de Lafayette" and enjoy dishes like fondue or black truffle ham & brie croissants.

Museums

Most every museum is open with reduced capacity, safety protocols  and most have reservations required. Check out the new Museum of Ice Cream (SoHo), Guggenheim, MoMA, Whitney and so many more museums from which to choose.

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Attractions & Sightseeing

Most every NYC attraction is open with reduced capacity, safety protocols and reservations required. Whether you want to sightsee from the sky or selfie with celebs @ Madame Tussauds, you can be safe and explore.

Go HIGH or Go Home

Top of the Rock, Empire State Building, One World Observatory or Edge? 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. Recently redone indoor 102nd Floor Observatory
• 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 homage to the Twin Towers. Modern and high tech, with phenomenal views
• Edge - (100-101 floors) opened March 2020, highest outdoor observation deck, glass bottom floor, deck extends 80 feet away from building (photo)

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• Walk the Highline - All visitors must enter at the southern end of the High Line, at Gansevoort Street and Washington Street, and move northwards.
• The New York Botanical Garden - stroll through beautiful exhibits
• The Bronx Zoo outdoors, fresh air & animals

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Sightsee from the Sky

Top of the Rock, Empire State Building, One World Observatory or Edge? 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. Recently redone indoor 102nd Floor Observatory
• 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 homage to the Twin Towers. Modern and high tech, with phenomenal views
• Edge - (100-101 floors) opening March 2020, highest outdoor observation deck, glass bottom floor, deck extends 80 feet away from building (photo)

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Skip the Line and Do NYC VIP Style

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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.

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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!

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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:

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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:

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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!!!!

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Get Out of Town for a Day

NYC is within 3 hours of so many other cities and areas you can visit for just one day. The weather in April makes is pretty easy to head to Washington DC, Boston, Philadelphia, Niagara Falls, the Hamptons, Woodbury Common Shopping Outlets and more quite easily.

Whether you live in NY or are visiting, and no matter how much you love NYC, escaping for a day is a treat for everyone. Top choices for 1-day Out of Town:

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