Long Island, NY - February 12, 2015 - The Long Island Rail Road wants to help you with plans and savings during Presidents Week by offering affordable packages to NYC attractions that are just a train ride away. Enjoy quality time with the whole family with discounts to fun and educational attractions such as:
The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
Located at 12th Avenue and 46th Street, the USS Intrepid is a national historic landmark. The World War II aircraft carrier, which served as a primary recovery vessel for NASA and then in Vietnam, is the highlight of the museum which also features a space shuttle pavilion , submarine Growler and British Airways Concorde. February 16 – 21 is Kids Week at the Museum, offering different themes throughout the week that feature special performances and hands-on activities.
Discount package includes LIRR off-peak round trip rail fare and admission to the Museum – up to 36% savings.
For more information visit the website.
Madame Tussauds New York
Just blocks from Times Square, Madame Tussauds world-famous attraction lets you get up close and personal with 200 life-like figures modeled in wax, including President Obama, Spiderman and now Katniss Everdeen from The Hunger Games. Attractions include a paparazzi-filled Opening Night Party and Sports Zone.
Discount package includes LIRR off-peak round trip rail fare and admission to Madame Tussauds -- up to 42% savings.
And, if you want to add dinner and games to your Madame Tussauds experience, try the Madame Tussauds: Eat Play, Win package. After time with some of your favorite icons, you can enjoy an unforgettable meal experience at Dave & Busters – where you can eat, drink and play hundreds of awesome arcade games, plus watch your favorite teams on TV.
Discount package includes LIRR off-peak round trip rail fare and one all access ticket to Madame Tussauds. At Dave and Busters you get a choice of entrée, choice of beverage (coffee, tea or soft drink) and a Power Card: 24 chips ($5 value) – up to 35% savings.
You will receive Madame Tussauds ticket & Dave and Busters voucher at Madame Tussauds counter and will have 2 weeks to redeem meal at Dave & Busters.
For more information visit the website.
Ripley’s Believe it or Not
Situated in the heart of Times Square, Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Offers visitors the ultimate insight into the world of the odd and bizarre. Children and adults, alike, will be awe-struck by the hundreds of weird and unusual artifacts on view. Among the items, displayed in more than 20 themed galleries, are shrunken heads, a six-legged cow, a lock of Elvis’s hair and a life-size albino giraffe. Photography is welcome to remember the experience or you can explore the gift shop for a souvenir to take home.
Discount package includes LIRR off-peak round trip rail fare and an admission ticket – up to 39% savings.
For more information visit the website.
American Museum of Natural History
With permanent exhibitions such as the Hall of Dinosaurs, and current exhibitions such as Countdown to Zero, you’ll find lots to see and do at the Museum. The indoor Butterfly Conservatory is always a hands-on treat for children. And don’t forget the Rose Center for Earth and Space that encases an 87-foot-diameter sphere that appears to float inside a glass cube which includes the Hayden Planetarium. The American Museum of Natural History is located on Central Park West and 79th street.
Discount package includes LIRR off-peak round trip rail fare and general admission to the Museum and Rose Center for Earth and Space plus the Hayden Planetarium Space Show, Dark Universe – up to 37% savings.
For more information visit the website.
If you are buying tickets at LIRR Gray, Green or Blue ticket machines:
Press the “Getaways/Packages” button on the first screen, then select NYC Getaways, then the button for your package or deal. Pay with credit cards or ATM/debit cards. Gray and green machines also accept cash. See here for more information on buying tickets.
Call 511 and say “LIRR” if you need additional information.
For more information on Getaways packages, log onto the website.
