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Helicopter Flights in New York City
Experiencing New York City via helicopter, you can breeze past the skyscrapers and flit above the buildings. Get an up-close look at the Statue of Liberty, and wave hello to the crowds atop the Empire State Building. While expensive, this is an extraordinary experience for anyone, especially as you'll be able to see the Manhattan skyline from angles usually seen only in pictures.
Hot Air Ballooning in New York City
You can also catch amazing views of New York City from inside a hot air balloon. While you won't be careening towards a skyscraper's façade, you'll instead be skimming over rooftops at a relaxed pace, enjoying the slow-moving scenery, and taking in the city as a whole in a way simply impossible in a car or on foot. A hot air ballooning adventure is an ideal excursion for an afternoon or for combining with a sunset dinner.
Speedboat Cruises in New York City
An exciting water excursion can be had on one of New York Harbor's speedboat cruises. A 30-minute and 45-mile-per-hour ride takes you zipping past all the city's waterfront sites with barely enough time to catch your breath. The mixture of speed and great scenery makes for a fun-filled adventurous experience. At Pier 83 you can board the “Beast Speedboat,” which makes excursions daily from May-October. The cost is under $20 per person.
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