New York City – 4 days 3 night


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New York City – The Big Apple! 

Another very popular trip and a wonderful educational opportunity as well as a chance to experience big city life!  So much to see and experience!

 

Trip Includes:

  • Round trip transportation in a deluxe motor coach (pricing from Central Kentucky)
  • 3 nights lodging (lodging in Secaucus, New Jersey) (quad rooming)
  • 3 breakfasts & 3 dinners
  • 8 hour guided tour of the city to include: Central Park, World Trade Center Site, 9/11 Memorial, Rockefeller Center, Chinatown, Little Italy, 5th Avenue and much more (this guided tour can be modified to your groups interests)
  • Broadway Show
  • Admission to Empire State Building
  • Visit Times Square
  • Ferry ride from Battery Park to Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island*
  • 1 free trip per 20 trips purchased

*due to Hurricane Sandy Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island may not be open

What could cause the price to change?  A few examples that could decrease or increase trip price are:  increase or decrease in passengers, length of stay, adding or removing attractions or meals, number of free trips per paying passengers or number of students/adults per room.

Some of the many requested highlights in NYC – remember this is your trip we will plan itinerary to your choices:

**Statue of Liberty —** Made of copper, Lady Liberty was a gift from the people of France. She holds a book with the inscription July 4th, 1776 in one hand and a torch of freedom in the other.

**Ellis Island — An Immigration Museum situated just north of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island was our nation’s most popular immigrant receiving station. Between 1892 and 1954, over 12 million immigrants passed through Ellis Island on their way to America.

**Central Park — Covering more than 850 acres on Manhattan Island, Central Park was the first public park built in America. There are many popular stops including Strawberry Fields and the Bethesda Fountain. Numerous movies have been filmed throughout the park as well.

**Times Square — Manhattan’s “Crossroads of the World” is the iconic center of the city. Filled with theatres, stores, and illuminated billboards, it is the most popular stop in Manhattan.

**Broadway — Home to more than 40 theatres that feature some of the world’s best performances.

**Empire State Building — Once the world’s tallest office building with over 102 stories, the Empire State Building offers views of over 80 miles on a clear day.

**Grand Central Station — This 100 foot wide, 650 foot long structure was one of the most dramatic engineering feats of the 19th century.

**United Nations — The headquarters of the World Organization is located on an 18 acre site on Manhattan’s east side.

**5th Avenue — Famous shopping district in midtown Manhattan that includes Niketown, Tiffany’s, Sak’s, Gucci, and the Disney store.

**Museum of Natural History — More than 30 million artifacts dedicated to the earth and its life forms are housed here.

**Trinity Church — Located in lower Manhattan and made famous by the movie *National Treasure*, Trinity Church was founded in 1697.

**World Trade Center Site — Also known as Ground Zero, this hallowed ground will be the future home of the Freedom Tower and a memorial for all those who perished in the 2001 attack.

**South Street Seaport — Pier 17 has many great restaurants and shopping.

**Rockefeller Center — It is a model of urban planning and design. Famous for its ice rink and Christmas tree in the winter.

**Top of the Rock — Enjoy a panoramic view of Manhattan from this world class observatory.

**NBC Studios Tour — Get a behind-the-scenes tour of all the action in producing several TV shows.

**Radio City Music Hall — Located in historic Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall is one of the most innovative and technically advanced theatres in the world.

**Metropolitan Museum of Art — This 32 acre museum is the largest art museum in the Western Hemisphere. More than 5 million people visit a year.

**Chinatown — There are many shops selling inexpensive souvenirs, handbags, watches, and much more. It is the largest concentration of Chinese in Western Hemisphere.

**Little Italy — Enjoy the sights, sounds, and Italian cuisine as you walk along the streets of cobblestone.

**SoHo — South of Houston Street, this area is home to the artistic community of New York City.

**Greenwich Village — This small area below 14th street and west of Broadway has been the home of rebellion and creativity in New York City.

**Garment District —At one time, a third of the nation’s clothes were made here. Its one of the busiest areas of the city.

**Macy’s — The world’s largest department store since 1902, its also the home of the Thanksgiving Day Parade.

**St. Patrick’s Cathedral — It is the largest Catholic Cathedral in the US and has often been recognized as the a center of Catholic life in this country.

**Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum — A favorite attraction for kids, have your picture taken with your favorite celebrities and pop culture stars.

**Professional Sporting Events — Take in a Yankees, Mets, Knicks, or Nets game or visit Yankee Stadium and Madison Square Garden (based on ticket availability only).

**Spirit Dinner-Dance Cruise — Enjoy a buffet meal and dancing while dancing the night away. Great views of the Manhattan from the Hudson and East Rivers.

**Harlem — Tour this refurbished neighborhood in upper Manhattan, long known as a major African American cultural and business center.

**Apollo Theater — Located in the heart of Harlem, the Apollo Theatre has been the center stage for showcasing African American talent since the 1930s.

**Cathedral of St. John the Divine — The world’s largest gothic cathedral, located in Harlem, can hold up to 8,000 worshippers at a time.

**Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum — The Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum is the country’s largest museum dedicated to the Armed Forces and the space program.

**Some attractions depend on ticket availability