Plan Your Activities
Tours and Visitor Passes
- City Experts NYC Tours
Seeing the City by double-decker bus, boat or helicopter can make for a memorable trip, and there are convenient, affordable ways to visit all of NYC’s major attractions. Explore tour options here.
Seasonal Events and Attractions
There's guaranteed to be something fun happening during your visit. To see what it is, visit our calendar of events or our annual events listings. Our overview of holidays in the City also provides essential information as well as details about how locals celebrate.
Local Laws
If you're headed out for a night on the town, you should know that the drinking age in NYC—and throughout the United States—is 21, and smoking is banned in public places throughout the City, including bars, restaurants, subways and taxis, and public parks and beaches. Cigar smoking is permitted at cigar bars that register with the City. In NYC, those who are 21 or older can purchase cigarettes and tobacco.
Useful Phone Numbers
Here are some important phone numbers to keep handy during your NYC visit.
- Emergencies (police, fire or ambulance): 911
- NYC government agencies and any questions or requests about City services (nonemergency): 311 or 212-NEW-YORK (639-9675)
- Directory assistance: 411
- Printed NYC literature: 800-NYC-VISIT (692-84748) or 212-397-8222
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