I always rely on out-of-towners to introduce me to new things in NYC; my friend Pam is not exception. She unearthed the New York City Pass, which offers free admittance to over 50 attractions in NYC including the costly museums such as Met. Museum and the Guggenheim, and very worthwhile attractions such ac the Circle Line, Top of the Rock, Empire State Building, Madam Tussaud's etc. It definitely is only worth it if you plan to do a lot on one day. But I think the freedom-factor also helps tremendously. Not having to think about how much something costs tends to free you up to try new things without worrying if they are "worth it"--and for that factor alone this sounds like a good deal for a couple of days in NYC.
Reviews of the pass are good also.
