Spring 2020 NYC Official Visitor Guide

122 NYC & Company | Official Visitor Guide Sightseeing & Tours The Rachael Ray Show (syndicated) rachaelrayshow.com  ”Rach,” the Emmy–winning host and celebrity chef, talks with famous guests, wel- comes music stars and—of course— cooks food that’s “delish!” Ages 16 and up. Tues.–Thurs., two or three tapings per day. Chelsea Television Studios, 221 W. 26th St. (Seventh–Eighth Aves.), NYC 10001  Saturday Night Live (NBC) nbc.com /saturday_night_live  For more than 40 years, “SNL” has launched the careers of many of the brightest comedy performers. Celebrity guest hosts, performances by major musical artists. Performs Sat. only: 8pm dress rehearsal or 11:30pm live show. Ages 16 and up. To enter the annual ticket lottery, send an email to snltickets@ nbcuni.com during the month of August only. ticket info 212 664 3056 | 30 Rockefeller Plaza (49th St.btwn.Fifth& SixthAves.),NYC10112  Today (NBC) today.com/visit Morning news and lifestyle program. Inside the studio, the hosts relay the news, while the crowd outside waves signs in hopes of a moment of fame. Mon.–Fri., 7–11am; Sat. 7–9am. 30 Rockefeller Plaza (48th St. btwn. Fifth & Sixth Aves.), NYC 10112  The Tonight Showwith Jimmy Fallon (NBC) nbc.com/the-tonight-show The long-running late-night fran- chise has returned to its ancestral (and rightful) home, and host Jimmy Fallon has made it a hot ticket. Ages 16 and up. Mon.–Fri. 212 664 3056 | 30 Rockefeller Plaza (49th St. btwn. Fifth & Sixth Aves.), NYC 10112 The View (ABC) abc.go.com/shows /the-view  Five dynamic women interview celebrities and discuss current events, moderated byWhoopi Goldberg. Request online for advance free tickets. Ages 16 and up. For standby tickets, wait outside the studio 8–9am, Mon.–Thurs. ABC Television Studios, 57 W. 66th St. (Central ParkWest–ColumbusAve.),NYC10023  TheWendy Williams Show (syndicated, BET) wendyshow.com  The famously outspokenmember of the National Radio Hall of Fame dishes outrageous celebrity gossip and interviews famous guests. Ages 18 and up. Live Mon.–Thurs., 10am and taped Thurs., 1:30pm. ChelseaTelevisionStudios,221W. 26thSt.(Seventh–EighthAves.),NYC10001 Walking Tours Big Onion Walking Tours bigonion .com  Walking tours of NYC’s historic ethnic neighborhoods and architecture. More than 20 walks in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Public walks offered daily. Over 25 years’ experience. 212 439 1090, 888 606 9255 mail: 476 13th St., NYC 11215  Brooklyn Unplugged Tours + Graffiti Art brooklynunpluggedtours.com Graffiti tour daily. Brooklyn walking tour daily. Street art workshops. Customized graffiti events. All tours/ activities provided as public, private or custom. 866 431 5393 | mail: 33 Nassau Ave., Brooklyn 11222 Caribbeing/Little Caribbean NYC See listing under “Neighborhoods & Organizations: Brooklyn” in this section. Central Park Audio Guide central parknyc.org/audio  Signs at points throughout the park provide a free cell number and code to hear great celebrities describe their favorite sights of the park. 646 862 0997  Central Park Conservancy—Official Central Park Tours centralparknyc .org/tours  Learn about the history, design, and ecology of the world’s greatest urban park from the people who take care of it. 212 310 6600 | 14 E. 60th St., NYC 10022  City Tales Sightseeing & Private Tours citytalestours.com  Explore NYC’s iconic sights with expert, local guide. Fun, authentic NY experience saves time without sacrificing quality. Private and custom tours available. Group rates. 347 464 8687 | mail: 90 Broad St., 2nd fl., NYC 10004  Ellis Island Tours with TomBernardin ellisislandtours.com  Tours of Ellis Island retrace immigrant roots. Led by Ellis Island historian and licensed tour guide. 212 229 0202  ExperienceFirst (formerly TheWall Street Experience) exp1.com Their team of professional and enter- taining guides provides an authentic and immersive experience with cap- tivating stories while solving itiner- ary and logistic issues. Daily public tours. 646 801 8692 