Attractions & Entertainment

While you're in New York City for the contest, we hope you have some free time to check out some of the other great things that the city has.

We've put together a page with some places we think you should check out.

New York City Attractions 

Hotels

If you need accommodations in New York City for the days surrounding the Contest, we recommend making your reservations as early as possible!

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Subway

The best way to get around New York City is on the Subway.  You can find out more information about the subway at the MTA NYC Transit website.  This site has maps and schedule information.

If you want to map an address and see the nearest subway stations, you can also use Google Maps, onNYTurf, or HopStop.

Subway Fares

You must purchase a MetroCard to ride on the subway or bus.  MetroCards are sold in the following varieties.

Unlimited 1-Day Pass

Cost: $7.50

Good for unlimited subway and local bus rides from first use until 3 a.m. the following day. Sold at MetroCard Vending Machines and at neighborhood stores. Not available at station booths.

Unlimited 7-Day Pass

Cost: $25

Good for unlimited subway and local bus rides until midnight, 7 days from day of first use. Sold at MetroCard Vending Machines and at neighborhood stores. Not available at station booths.

Pay-per-ride MetroCards

Cost: $2 per ride

Buy as many rides as you want from $4 to $80. Put $7 or more on your card and receive a 15 percent bonus.

For example, a $20 purchase gives you $23 on your card. 11 trips for the price of 10, with $1 balance. Refill your card to use the balance. Free transfer from subway to bus or bus to bus within two hours of swipe.

Taxis

Taxis are another convenient way to get around the city, espcially if you're with a group of people. Taxis will take up to 4 passengers.

Taxi Fares

Standard City Rate:

The unit fare is:

  • one-fifth of a mile, when the taxicab is traveling at 6 miles an hour or more; or
  • 60 seconds when not in motion or traveling at less than 12 miles per hour.
  • The taximeter shall combine fractional measures of distance and time in accruing a unit of fare. Any combination of distance or time shall be computed by the taximeter in accordance with the National Bureau of Standards.
  • The fare shall include pre-assessment of the unit currently being accrued; the amount due may therefore include a full unit charge for a final, fractional unit.
  • Night surcharge of $.50 after 8:00 PM & before 6:00 AM
  • Peak hour Weekday Surcharge of $1.00 Monday - Friday after 4:00 PM & before 8:00 PM

For more information on taxi fares, please visit the Taxicab Rate of Fare website.

Flat Fare from John F. Kennedy (JFK) Airport:

For trips between (to and from) Manhattan and JFK International Airport,  the flat fare is $45.00 plus any tolls using Rate Code 2 on the meter.  Surcharges will not be added.

Airports

For more information on the airports that serve New York City, please visit our airports page.