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 19 – April 8, 2024.

• March Madness – Mar 19 – April 8, 2024
• Big East Men’s Basketball Tournament – March 8-11 @ MSG
• NCAA East – March 23 & 25 @ MSG

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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, NYC Concerts Shows March, Aaron Tveit & Sutton Foster starring in Sweeney Todd and Jonathan Groff & Daniel Radcliffe in Merrily We Roll Along., Nicki Minaj, Billy Joel, Jerry Seinfeld perform, 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 Attractions Pass

Towards the end of March is the time of year when all the NY Attractions 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 NYC 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.

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 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:

• Ice Skating in New York City - Central Park, Rockefeller Center or Bryant Park are not to be missed
• 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

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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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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.

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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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Best New York City Hotel Rooftops

NYC Hotel Rooftops offer some of the best skyline views in the whole City, along with cocktails and food, views, pools, cabanas, sundecks and retractable roofs. Our top picks for the most surreal views and cocktails include:

• Ink48 Hotel - right next to the Intrepid Museum and my ALL time favorite rooftop!
• The Ready @ Moxy NYC East Village - all-season rooftop with an amazingly eclectic vibe and great skyline views. (photo)
• The Empire Hotel - year-round indoor/outdoor rooftop with seasonal pool and cabana rentals

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Museums

Museums and attractions are open, some with reduced capacity, safety protocols, reservations and vaccination proof. Check out the new Museum of Ice Cream (SoHo), Guggenheim, MoMA, Whitney and so many more NYC Museums from which to choose.

Attractions & Sightseeing

NYC attractions are open, some with 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, Edge or the new SUMMIT? 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) Highest outdoor observation deck, glass bottom floor, deck extends 80 feet away from building (photo)
• Summit One Vanderbilt - (91-93 floors) Opened Oct 2021, all glass elevator, indoor and outdoor decks and glass terraces off the side of the building. One of the hottest tickets in town

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New York City Night Cruises

See our beautiful Skyline from all angles - in any weather!

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Secret NYC Insider Tours

Explore our subways secrets with a local guide, go behind-the-scenes at the Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral, uncover surprising gems and historical tales of Grand Central Station, cocktail your way through Manhattan’s best and most secretive speakeasies and much more!

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. Easily head to Washington DC, Boston, Philadelphia, Niagara Falls, the Hamptons, Woodbury Common Shopping Outlets and more. 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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