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New York City: Grandparent Adventures by Land and Sea |
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Program Number: |
11559RJ |
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| Duration: |
5 nights |
| Location: |
New York City, New York
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| Price starting at: |
$1,267.00 - Price may vary based on date, departure city |
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Intergenerational
Intergenerational
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Activity Level: |
t (see description) |
| Meals: |
11;
5 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 4 Dinners |
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Program intended for grandchildren from 9 - 12 years of age.
Discover the excitement of America’s greatest, most energetic city together with a grandchild. Enjoy expert-led field trips by land and sea to the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, the United Nations, Rockefeller Center, Chinatown and Little Italy and even walk across Brooklyn Bridge. Learn why New York City is one of the greatest places on earth and take home wonderful memories of your time together.
Highlights
• Explore the “Kids End” of Central Park including Sheep Meadow, the sailboat pond, the carousel and the zoo.
• At the American Museum of Natural History, enjoy the prehistoric thrills of the Hall of Dinosaurs and launch into space via the Hayden Planetarium’s virtual reality simulator.
• Take a boat excursion to the iconic Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, gateway to America for millions of immigrants.
Activity Particulars
Walking 2-5 miles per day with lots of stairs. Public transportation used exclusively throughout program.
Date Specific Information
6-27-2013, 7-18-2013, 8-1-2013
Enjoy the latest in hearing technology — listening devices — on this date.
Coordinated by Explore New York, Corp.
New York City
The City That Never Sleeps, The Capital of the World, The Big Apple: Whatever you call New York, it is undoubtedly one of the world’s great centers for culture, food, finance, style and entertainment, from Broadway to the Bronx.
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Accommodations
Historic Midtown hotel, restored to Big Band-era style; walking distance to Times Square and Theater District.
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| Road Scholar Instructors | | These instructors are participating on at least one date of this program. Please note that changes may occur. | Tom Bernardin
| | As a National Park Service Guide at Ellis Island, Tom Bernardin became an avid collector of Statue of Liberty memorabilia — and his association with Ellis Island inspired him to write "The Ellis Island Immigrant Cookbook: The Story of Our Past Told Through the Recipes and Reminiscences of our Immigrant Ancestors." He has made guest appearances on National Public Radio, the TV Food Network, Arts and Entertainment and the History Channel. | | | |
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