We enjoyed an evening Emerald Bay boat tour with family visiting from Texas. Captain Heather was very welcoming, friendly, and knowledgeable. The boat was beautiful and relaxing. We were thankful that Captain Heather not only gave us history, but she also pointed out other landmarks and beaches that we had not tried yet. This private boat tour was easy to book through Get Your Guide app.
May 2026We thoroughly enjoyed our experience at the Seattle Space Needle & Chihuly Garden. We purchased the bundled tickets to save a little money. As busy as the Space Needle is, the organization is top notch. When you purchase your tickets, you reserve a time slot to arrive. It is a little intimidating to still see a long line when you arrive for your time slot. However, I will say that the line does move relatively fast and there is so much to see while you are in line that you forget you are actually waiting to get to the top of the Space Needle. The Chihuly Garden was a beautiful surprise! I encourage you to take time to watch the short videos offered in the Theater to learn how this inspirational art comes to be. We were fortunate to see the Glasshouse and the Gardens at night. We walked to the Space Needle from our hotel; however it is also easy to get there by train.
May 2026A guided pedicab tour in Central Park is one of those NYC activities that sounds cheesy until you actually do it — then you realize why visitors keep rating it so highly. The big advantage is efficiency. Central Park is much larger than people expect, and a pedicab lets you cover the highlights without walking 8 miles or trying to navigate the park yourself. Most tours include stops at Bethesda Fountain, Bow Bridge, Strawberry Fields, the Reservoir, movie locations, and celebrity-home areas. Some well-reviewed operators include: Central Park Pedicab Tours Experience NYC NYC Pedicab Tours What makes it worth considering: Great for first-time NYC visitors Surprisingly good for families or anyone tired from walking Guides often mix park history with movie trivia and local stories Easier to get photos because many tours stop at scenic spots My honest take on timing: 1 hour = good quick overview 2 hours = much better value if you really care about Central Park Morning and late afternoon tours are usually best. Midday summer rides can get hot and crowded. One important caution: NYC pedicabs have a reputation for price scams when people hop into random street pedicabs without confirming rates first. There have been repeated complaints about huge surprise charges. So the smart move is: Book online with a reviewed operator Confirm whether pricing is per pedicab or per person Verify tour duration before starting Avoid random aggressive solicitors near Times Square or park entrances If you want the “classic NYC movie montage” version of Central Park without exhausting yourself, this is actually a pretty fun way to do it. It’s especially good on day 1 or 2 of a trip when your feet haven’t forgiven you yet.
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