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The New York Pass The New York Pass is valid for full admission at more than 100 New York City attractions, including the Empire State Building Experience, Madame Tussauds New York, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises. The purchase price includes a guidebook, admission to selected attractions without spending vacation time waiting in line. Passes for 1, 2, 3, 5, 7 or 10 days range from $134-$469; $99-$299 (ages 3-12); phone ahead to confirm prices. New York Pass is available at Gray Line New York Visitor Center, 777 8th Ave.; phone (877) 714-1999.
New York, NY
AAA’s in-person hotel evaluations are unscheduled to ensure the inspector has an experience similar to that of members. To pass inspection, all hotels must meet the same rigorous standards for cleanliness, comfort and hospitality. These hotels receive a AAA Diamond designation that tells members what type of experience to expect.
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Best Western Premier Herald Square50 W 36th St. New York, NY 10018
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8,175,133
Elevation
54 ft.
Sales Tax
The sales tax in New York City is 8.875 percent. The tax on hotel rooms is 14.75 percent plus $2 per room, per day occupancy fee. Car rental tax is 19.875 percent.
Emergency
911
Police (non-emergency)
Use local precinct phone number.
Hospitals
Mount Sinai Brooklyn, (718) 252-3000; Elmhurst Hospital Center, in Flushing, (718) 334-4000; Mount Sinai Medical Center, (212) 241-6500; New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, (212) 746-5454.
Visitor Information
151 W. 34th St. New York, NY 10001. Phone:(212)484-1200 or (800)692-8474
Air Travel
The New York City area has three airports.
Rental Cars
Hertz, 310 E. 48th St., offers discounts to AAA members; phone (800) 654-3080. All major car rental agencies have offices in New York City and at each airport.
Rail Service
Grand Central Terminal supports Metro-North commuter trains. Penn Station supports Amtrak, Long Island Rail Road, New Jersey Transit and PATH trains.
Buses
The Port Authority Bus Terminal, Eighth to Ninth avenues between W. 40th and 42nd streets, is the main terminal for the city; phone (800) 221-9903.
Taxis
Yellow medallion taxis are the only vehicles authorized to pick up street hails. Taxi fares begin at $2.50, then increase 50c each additional fifth of a mile, or 50c for each 60 seconds waiting in traffic. Surcharges apply during certain hours. See Getting Around, Taxis.
Public Transportation
A $2.75 (or $3 for a SingleRide ticket) subway fare buys you an unlimited-mileage ride as long as you do not get off. Bus fare is $2.75; exact change (no bills) is required. See Getting Around, Public Transportation.
As a AAA member, you'll save even more. Your AAA Travel Agent will check to see if AAA Vacations is combinable with other AAA member benefits, plus cruise and tour past passenger discounts and benefits.
