If you are going stir crazy at home, navigating the roads and the rails – even with the post-storm related delays – may seem like a welcome adventure. Fortunately, there are ways to see the sights and save money too, thanks to ongoing deals from the and the .
Be sure to check the LIRR schedule for updates, and keep in mind that because of high snow drifts and equipment trouble, there still may be delays. Also, before going sight-seeing, call your destination in advance to make sure it is open.
Whether you want to tour the museums on Long Island or the Big Apple, the library has free passes and other offerings. You can even reserve a pass online. This is a poplar program, and passes get grabbed quickly, so plan in advance.
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The Long Island Rail Road offers discount packages for certain New York destinations. Many involve savings through off-peak travel. Check with the LIRR for details. Highlights include:
- King Tut Exhibit – discounted travel and admission
- American Girl Place – a free photo portrait sitting
- Madame Tussauds – save up to 40 percent
- Top of The Rock – save up to 38 percent
- NBC Studio Tour – save up to 36 percent
- Ripley's Believe It or Not! – save up to 39 percent.
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