New York City

“Start spreading the news,” because today you arrive in America’s most exciting metropolis for a getaway filled with shopping, sightseeing and endless entertainment. Relax as you enjoy a single-hotel stay in the heart of the city. There are no included activities today.
Hotel Name: Sheraton New York Times Square

An exciting day begins with breakfast at a local eatery, before embracing the city’s energy on a locally guided tour of the “Big Apple.” Find yourself in Greenwich Village, the Wall Street district, Chinatown, and Central Park. See the Empire State Building and many other time-honored landmarks. Take advantage of some free time this afternoon to discover the city at your own pace. Your Tour Manager has countless suggestions on how to spend your time. Maybe you are up for a shopping spree at some of the world’s most legendary department stores, including Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s and Saks Fifth Avenue. Later, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. Then, take your seat at a Broadway show!

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Visit Area: Greenwich Village
Called America's First Bohemia, Greenwich Village is one of the most distinctive neighborhoods in New York City. Nineteenth-century architecture, crooked streets, cutting edge boutiques and world class restaurants mark the area. The Village has been a haunt of New York's writers, artists and celebrities since its early establishment.

Enjoy breakfast at a local diner, then, board a ferry for a cruise of New York Harbor. Take in the incredible views of the towering Statue of Liberty. Dock and get up-close to “Lady Liberty.” She has welcomed immigrants and visitors to New York Harbor since 1886. Created as a token of friendship between the U.S. and France, the Statue of Liberty has become a global symbol of freedom. Then it’s on to Ellis Island. Step back in time on a self-guided tour of the museum. Come to know the personal stories of the immigration boom of 1892-1924 when 12 million people passed through this station on their journey to America. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore “the city that never sleeps.” Tonight, choose to join an optional walking tour of Greenwich Village including dinner.

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Visit Area: Wall Street
Named for an actual wall built by the Dutch to protect them from the British and Indians, Wall Street is the heart of America's financial district. The location of the first formalized securities exchange, Wall Street was also the site where the first President of the United States took the oath of office. With neo Gothic Trinity Church at one end and the East River at the other, Wall Street's endurance is a part of New York's and America's legend.

This morning, drive through the Wall Street district on your way to downtown, reflect at the 9/11 Memorial and take a self-guided tour at the 9/11 Museum - two poignant tributes to the lives lost. This afternoon, the curtains rise for your second Broadway show. You’ll choose from a selection of Broadway’s biggest hits.* Later, gather for another night out in the city for dinner.

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Admittance: Two Broadway Shows
Broadway, New York City’s theater district, runs from 41st Street to 53rd Street between Sixth and Ninth Avenues. The first theater was built in 1798 and over the years, the district has grown to 40 theaters that are now considered “on Broadway.” In the early 20th century, the street was nicknamed the “Great White Way” due to the bright white lights that illuminated the streets and advertised the multitude of shows. During this period, the shows were mostly comedies and operettas, and some vaudeville. Many of the Broadway shows that we know today were developed in the 1940s. Rodgers and Hammerstein were the pioneers who first combined song, dance, comedy and drama to create the modern musical. The lights are still shining bright, theater attendance is thriving, and to be “on Broadway” is now the most highly respected achievement for theater professionals.

This morning, begin a Brooklyn adventure by heading downtown to walk across the Brookyln Bridge. Just over a mile long, this impressive structure is pedestrian-friendly with separate driving and walking levels. Look out from the bridge in awe of the skyscrapers and Statue of Liberty as you leave Manhattan behind and enter a new borough. Next, step inside the Brooklyn Seltzer Museum, a space dedicated to the iconic Brooklyn Seltzer Boys, where you’ll learn all about seltzer, its origins, and the legendary “seltzer men” who still deliver to homes all around Brookyln today. Transfer to Brooklyn’s trendy, waterfront DUMBO neighborhood and explore Bridge Park with free time for lunch. Maybe you’ll try some famous Brooklyn pizza. Return to your Times Square hotel with the remainder of the day at leisure.

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Admittance: Statue of Liberty
The symbol of America's immigrant history, the Statue of Liberty sits on Liberty Island, dominating New York's harbor. Once the tallest structure in New York and the tallest statue in the world, Liberty Enlightening the World has come to represent the hopes and ambitions of the New World.

Today, the morning and afternoon are yours to explore the city. Visit a museum, take a walk in the park, go souvenir shopping, try a new restaurant — the possibilities are endless! Then, gather for dinner this evening and toast to the end of your "Big Apple" journey.

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Admittance: Ellis Island
The United States' main immigration receiving station between 1892 and 1954, Ellis Island sits in Upper New York Bay close to the Statue of Liberty. Having processed over 12 million immigrants, it has been estimated that over 100 million Americans can trace at least one ancestor's entry to this modern day immigration museum.

Your tour comes to a close with many memories of fabulous New York, New York.

Admittance: 9/11 Memorial & Museum
Today, the two reflecting pools of the 9/11 Memorial are as iconic as any site in New York City. Marking the footprints of the original Twin Towers, this contemplative plaza offers an opportunity to reflect on the events of that tragic day. A trip to New York City wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the 9/11 Museum to learn the story of that fateful day through interactive displays, photos, videos, artifacts and narratives. Take time to reflect at this tribute to lives lost.