Just a New York minute!

Mother’s Day will be here before you know it and if you want to treat that special lady in your life with a memorable gift, why not whisk her away to New York City. The Big Apple is full of activities that Mom will love and the chance to spend time with her children (or grandchildren) will certainly make for a wonderful holiday. Gather up the family and make Mom the guest of honor on your Mother’s Day in NYC vacation.

The Mother’s Day in NYC Vacation Package

To help make the planning of a Mother’s Day vacation to NYC quick and easy, we’ve put together a featured vacation package that includes everything you need (save for the suitcase) to have a great time in NYC with Mom.

You’ll start off your trip with accommodations for two nights or longer at a midtown Manhattan hotel, right in the heart of the action of NYC. You’ll be steps away from world class restaurants, shopping, and entertainment. From there, it’s time to head out and see the best of the Big Apple, with free admission into the Empire State Building Observatory, Museum of the City of New York, or NY Water Taxi Statue of Liberty Flex Pass – take your pick and enjoy! You’ll also get free admission to your choice of the American Museum of Natural History, Metropolitan Museum of Art, or Top of the Rock Observation Deck. Finally, on Sunday, enjoy a Mother’s Day Brunch aboard World Yacht with a complimentary mimosa and relaxing live music. It’s the perfect way to relax and see the beauty of the Hudson River. And of course, you’ll get all of our NYCTrip.com exclusive discounts.

If you’re ready to surprise Mom with this amazing trip, you can book here and start planning!

Things to Do With Mom in NYC

Looking for other activities to do on your NYC trip? We’ve got you covered with this list of great ideas and hotspots that are sure to make your trip even more unforgettable:

• Surprise her with flowers! NYC is filled with vibrant street vendors and corner markets with fresh blooms. Surprise her with a bouquet to kick off your trip!
• Take in a Broadway show. There are plenty of hot musicals opening on Broadway this spring and you can always add on tickets to your New York City vacation package with us.
• Unwind at the spa. We offer several add-on packages that Mom can enjoy as part of her trip at Oasis NYC Day Spa. There are also other incredibly day spas throughout midtown Manhattan that are sure to leave her feeling pampered.
• Sip a cup of tea! Visit the Russian Tea Room, Alice’s Tea Cup (close to Central Park!), or other top tea places throughout Manhattan. It’ll be a lovely way to spend your afternoon!

Have another idea for spending Mother’s Day with Mom in the Big Apple? Add your plans to our list!

Halloween is such a fun holiday and in the Big Apple, it’s definitely one that’s celebrated far and wide. This October, there are sure to be tons of great haunted attractions and Halloween parties for you to enjoy on your New York City adventure. If you’re headed on a New York City trip, don’t forget to make a stop at some of these great haunts, just in time to be spooked!

1.) Blood Manor:  With 5,000 square feet of themed rooms, corridors, and passageways, this haunted house is a walk-through that’s sure to leave you screaming for more. It’s one of the city’s most premier haunted attractions. 542 West 27^th Street between 10^th and 11^th avenues. Group tickets available. $25 plus $3.50 handling fee in advance or $35 at the door. Call 212-290-2825 or visit http://www.bloodmanor.com for schedule and more information.

2.) After Dark at Madame Tussauds: Find out what happens in this favorite wax attraction when the lights go out. This year, it’s bigger, much scarier, and a whole lot darker. Includes tons of scares, new rooms, and a 4D theater experience.  Runs 8 nights only from October 21-24 and 28-31.  Tickets are available on www.nyctrip.com. $30. Madame Tussauds New York – 234 West 42^nd St, between 7^th and 8^th Ave. Call 1-800-246-8872 or visit http://www.madametussauds.com/NewYork/.

3.) NIGHTMARE:  Self-billed as America’s #1 haunted house, NIGHTMARE is a NOHO attraction that must not be missed during the month of October. This year, NIGHTMARE: SUPERSTITIONS challenges visitors to walk-through an insane asylum where you’ll be confronted with a superstition in each room…with horrifying consequences. September 24 through November 6. Located at the NOHO Event Center – 623 Broadway at Houston.  $30 in advance or $35 at the door. Group tickets available. Call 212-929-2963 or visit http://www.hauntedhousenyc.com for information and show times.

4.) Trapped in Purgatory, NYC: Choose from two haunted experiences in two exciting locations. Experience a nightmare with mutants and zombies in OUTBREAK at 5050 Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island, or go for the original scare in Purgatory’s Corn Maze at 2449 Veterans Rd. West in Staten Island. The choice – and scare – is yours. $5 to $30. Call 718-967-5039 or visit http://www.trappedinpurgatorynyc.com/ for schedule and more information.

5.) Halloween at the A-Scarium: Have children with you? Be sure that they can get in on the Halloween fun by visiting this Coney Island, Brooklyn attraction. Running October 23 through 31, this is the New York Aquarium’s annual Halloween celebration. Meet sea monsters and enjoy magic shows, live music, stories, pumpkin carving, and crafts.  For tickets, information, and schedule, visit http://www.nyaquarium.com/plan-your-trip/events-calendar/halloween-at-the-a-scarium.aspx or call 718-265-2663.