Indoor Things to Do in NYC in the Winter
- Spa Beauty Products
Located in Flushing, Queens, the NY Spa Castle offers guests a taste of luxury on a budget. As of July 2009, visitors can get unlimited access to various spa treatments for $35 per day through the week and $45 per day on weekends and holidays. The daily rates give visitors unlimited access to a Hinoki bath, foot and body massage pool, an aqua bar, and indoor, outdoor and kiddie pools. There are also various places to eat located throughout the five floors, including: Starbucks, a fresh juice bar, American and Italian cuisine, and a Korean restaurant. For an additional fee guests can enjoy various other spa treatments, including: full body exfoliation, seven Jacuzzis and underwater beds. - The Met
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, also known as The Met, is located on Fifth Avenue at 82nd Street. It offers various special exhibits for limited periods of time as well as its renowned permanent collection. The Met also has various activities and exhibits geared towards children that provide a way for them to have fun while learning. Since the exhibits frequently change, it's wise to check which exhibits are on display before visiting. - MOMA in NYC
The Museum of Modern Art, also known as MOMA, offers visitors a look at various pieces of unique art. The ambiance at MOMA creates an air of creativity that keeps people coming back again and again. The paintings and exhibits found here often give visitors a new perspective on otherwise ordinary objects. - Empire State Building
The Empire State Building, a famous New York landmark, is located right in the heart of Manhattan on Fifth Avenue at 34th Street. The Empire State Building has glass-enclosed pavilions on both the 86th and the102nd floors that allow visitors breat taking views of the city, as well as New York streets below. The 102nd floor observatory has separate admission tickets that can be purchased upon entering the building. In the evening the tower is lighted according to a lighting schedule, and the lights remain on until 2 a.m. - Madison Square Garden
The Madison Square Garden All Access Tour gives visitors a look at Madison Square Garden from an athlete's point of view. They can tour various sections of the arena, including the locker rooms. Visitors can also learn how a basketball court turns into a sheet of ice for a hockey game. This hour-long walking tour of the famous arena also offers a look at the WaMu Theater located at Madison Square Garden. - NBC Studios Entrance
The NBC Store/Studio Tour, located in Rockefeller Center, has been operating since 1933 and gives visitors an inside look at the halls and studios of New York's NBC operation. Guests will see the Sharp History Theater, where they will learn about NBC's early days in radio. Visitors also get to enter some of the famous studios at the location, including "Saturday Night Live" and the "Today" show.