We, my 12-yr old great nephew and I, visited NYC for 5 days. I purchased 2-day Big Bus tour tickets with tickets for the Empire State Bldg and Statue of Liberty. This was an excellent buy because a 3rd day and a One-night tour was provided for free. We were able to visit every site (Times Square, Central Park, Rockefeller Plaza Uptown, Downtown, Harlem, Brooklyn, Chinatown, Koreatown, SOHO, NOHO, every place) without spending money on taxis or the Metro. Big Bus rocks!!!