As Wicked: For Good heads to theaters on November 21, 2025, why not live out your own gravity-defying adventure in New York State? Enjoy a spellbinding Wicked-inspired afternoon tea service at New York City's iconic Plaza Hotel, follow the yellow brick road to the All Things Oz Museum (found in the hometown of Wizard of Oz author, L. Frank Baum), and more! Check out these magically wicked activities and plan your wickedly good getaway to the Empire State.  

Originally Published: 11/22/2024 | Updated 10/14/2025

See “Wicked” live on Broadway

Playbill for Wicked on Broadway

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Nothing beats the original! Head over to Broadway to see the story of Elphaba and Glinda come to life on stage. The musical has been performed at the Gershwin Theatre since its debut in 2003, making it Broadway’s fourth longest-running production. Check Today TiX, lottery.broadwaydirect.com, TKTS booth in Times Square or at Lincoln Center for discounted tickets. Pop into the Museum of Broadway to see a detailed 360-degree model of the entire Gershwin Theatre to get a glimpse at the backstage magic.

Discover All Things Oz in Central New York

An exhibit of Judy Garland featuring images and a mannequin wearing Dorothy's blue dress on display at the All Things Oz Museum

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Follow the yellow brick road to Chittenango, birthplace of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz author L. Frank Baum. Here you’ll find the All Things Oz Museum, filled with an extensive collection of Oz-related memorabilia including original movie props, dazzling costumes, rare collectibles, Judy Garland's autograph, and more. Every June, the village celebrates Baum and all things Oz at the annual Oz-Stravaganza festival complete with a parade, special guests, amusement rides, costume contest, a “Munchkin Mile” fun run, Toto’s Toddler Trot, and more. Find lions, and tigers, and bears (oh my!) at The Wild Animal Park and discover a rare collection of photographs taken by Baum himself on display in the Oz Family Parlor Room at the home of women’s rights activist and the author’s mother-in-law, Matilda Joslyn Gage, in nearby Fayetteville. 

Wickedly Fun Hotel Experiences

A Wizard of Oz-themed room complete with a yellow brick road and ruby slippers pillow at The Roxbury in the Catskills​

Immerse yourself in the Land of Oz in the Catskills as you follow the yellow brick road to the wall-size mural of the Emerald City at The Roxbury Motel’s all-green Wizard’s Emeralds Room, featuring a king size bed, sofa bed, two person soaking tub, sparkling emerald decor and more.

Wickedly Good Eats and Drinks

Indulge in Emerald City elegance and sweet spellbound delights, as you sit down for a Wicked Defying Gravi-Tea Afternoon Tea at The Plaza Hotel's famous Palm Court. Available through November 11, the menu features Wicked-inspired treats like Boq's Roast Beef and Glinda's "Popular" Raspberry Tart. The literary-themed restaurant Beginnings on Long Island is hosting A Very Wicked Tasting on November 26 with a five-course food and cocktail menu inspired by Glinda and Elphaba. The elegant green interior of Emerald Cocktail Kitchen, Syracuse’s first rooftop bar, would be sure to please Elphaba, along with its handcrafted cocktails and tempting food menu.

Defy Gravity 

A view of the Empire State Building from inside the Summit One Vanderbilt building

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Find yourself defying gravity at observation decks providing breathtaking views of the New York City skyline at Top of the Rock, Empire State Building, One World Observatory, Edge, and SUMMIT One Vanderbilt. Take to the skies with hot air balloon rides over iconic destinations like Letchworth State Park, Lake George, and the Finger Lakes. Feel like you're flying on a broom with thrilling mountain coaster rides at Holiday Valley and Mt. Van Hoevenberg and gravity-defying coasters at Six Flags Darien Lake and other amusement parks.

It’s All About Popular

Clouds float behind the Statue of Liberty

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New York State knows what it’s like to be popular. From Niagara Falls to the National Baseball Hall of Fame, the Empire State is home to the iconic destinations that know how to draw a crowd. Of course, Elphaba would approve a visit to the towering green symbol of freedom, the Statue of Liberty. Make sure to check out other popular attractions that are totally worth the hype.

Kick Up Your Heels On Wheels at Accessible Attractions in New York State

A person wearing a yellow knit cap uses an Action Trackchair to go hiking in the Catskills with Northeast Off-Road Adventures

Actresses Marissa Bode and Cesily Collette Taylor made “Wicked” history, becoming the first authentic wheelchair users to portray Elphaba’s sister, Nessarose, in the musical’s 20-plus year history. Wheelchair users can go ice skating at The Rink at Bryant Park, explore the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt and Presidential Library & Museum, go on a guided accessible hike through the Catskills using an Action Trackchair, and more on a wheelchair accessible trip to New York. Discover all the ways the Empire State is a welcoming destination for visitors with a wide range of abilities and interests and plan your accessible adventure in New York.

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