New York City Getaways

The experience

One visit to this amazing museum proves that you ain't seen nothin' yet! This is "culture" with a twist! Ripley's offers you the ultimate insight into the world of the odd, the bizarre, and the strange.

Take a self-guided tour and explore hundreds of fascinating artifacts and outrageous interactive exhibits designed to awe and entertain the entire family. You'll marvel and stare drop-jawed at the collection of weird and unusual relics and rare treasures displayed in over twenty galleries spanning two floors.

On view are items ranging from 24 shrunken heads to a section of the Berlin Wall; from a 3,197 lb. meteorite to Babe Ruth's official team uniform during his little-known stint with the New York Believe It or Not's baseball team. Whether you're examining a six-legged cow, a lock of Elvis's hair, or a life-size albino giraffe, this incredible collection of items and exhibits proves that fact is indeed stranger than fiction.

And, just to prove you actually saw what you think you saw, make sure to visit the gift shop and find that unique Ripley's souvenir to remember your visit.

Ripley's Believe It or Not! is open from 9 a.m. to 1 a.m., 365 days a year. It is accessible for people with disabilities, and photography is welcome throughout your tour.

For more information, visit www.ripleysnewyork.com or call 212-398-3133.

The deal

• ADMISSION: Discount admission to Ripley's: adults, $21; seniors/disabled/individuals receiving Medicare, students, military (with valid ID), $18; children 4-12, $15; children under 4, free.
• RAIL FARE: Discount round-trip rail fare. Check here for price from your boarding station.

Purchase your package from any Metro-North ticket office, full-service ticket vending machine (excluding Grand Central) or through WebTicket.

Getting There

Address: 234 West 42nd Street, between Seventh and Eighth Avenues.

Take the Hudson, Harlem or New Haven Line to Grand Central Terminal. From there take

the following:

Subway: Take the 42nd Street Shuttle (S) or 7 train to Times Square.

Bus: Take the westbound M42 or M104 (located on 42nd Street, between Park and Vanderbilt Avenues) to Times Square.

Walking: Exit the terminal and walk west to 42nd Street / Times Square.

IMPORTANT: Be sure to print an ITINERARY. It contains important information about your package.