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Helicopter ride over NYC

Get a superhero's view of New York by taking a ride on one of the city's helicopter tour services. Get up close and personal with Lady Liberty, or peak into Yankee Stadium from above.

Liberty Helicopter
West 30th St. at 12th Ave.
(212) 967-6464

The West Side operator offers several options for cruising the city skyline along the Hudson River. Highlights include Liberty Island, Governor's Island, downtown Manhattan, the Empire State Building and other landmarks. Tours prices start at $110.
Web site: www.libertyhelicopters.com

New York Helicopter Charter
Downtown Manhattan heliport at South Street Seaport, Pier 6
(212) 361-6060
A 10-12 minute tour down the west side of Manhattan to the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and the Chelsea Air and Space Museum runs $119 per person. For a 15-17 minute Central Park/midtown tour, it'll cost $186. A 20-25 minute grand tour of Manhattan, the outskirts of queens, Bronx and N.J. (includes Yankee Stadium) leaves from the downtown heliport and costs $275.
Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9 p.m.- 6 p.m. On Sunday flights run from the VIP heliport at 12th Ave. and West 30th St. Reservations must be made in advance. Web site: www.newyorkhelicopter.com/helicopter_tours.html