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Day 1:
Boston - New York - Night Tour (optional)
Departure in the morning to New York City, the most populous city in the United
States and the largest city since 1790. After arrival will transfer you aboard our scheduled group shuttles to the hotel
(check-in after 3PM), and afterwards you will have the
opportunity to explore the wonder of New York City at nighttime with our night
tour (optional).
Day 2: New York City
We start off our tour in New York City by heading to Ground Zero, site
of the tragic events of September 11th, to pay our respects and to witness the
massive rebuilding efforts. From there we head to Wall Street at the heart of
the financial district, home to America's wealth and business interests. The
tour proceeds to Chinatown, the largest Asian community in the United States. We
will take in a Waterway cruise of the New York City harbor, where you can view
the city's magnificent skyline and sights, including the busy South Street
Seaport, the Statute of Liberty, and the Brooklyn Bridge from the Hudson and
East River (optional). An entertaining and informative tour
guide will provide interesting facts about all of the sights that make this city
special. We will visit Rockefeller Center, NBC Studios, and the surrounding
shopping district along Fifth Avenue, where cutting edge fashion and luxury
brands reside. No tour of New York City would be complete without a tour atop
the Top of the Rock, and you can take some pictures with Empire State Building,
You will have the opportunity to enjoy the Top of the Rock attraction, which
sits high on the 67-70th floors of the GE Building. At the top, there is a
20-foot wide viewing area, allowing visitors an expansive 360-degree panoramic
view of New York City. The tour continues to the Time Square, where there is an
opportunity to see celebrities up close and personal at Madame Tussaud's
(optional). We will visit the United Nations, a gathering place for 192
countries to meet and discuss important issues of the world such as peace and
human rights. We will also spend time in the Metropolitan Museum of Arts, which
contains more than two million works of art.
Day 3: Philadelphia - Washington D.C.
Depart from NYC in the morning to walk along the historical cobblestone
streets along Independence Mall, State Park. See the Liberty Bell in its newly
renovated and stroll through the centuries old Independence Hall and Congress
Hall, birthplace of both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.
The tour then proceeds to Washington D.C.. We then head to the National Air and
Space Museum, the Lincoln, and Jefferson Memorials, where we can honor these
notable past presidents. All of these memorials are lined with stunning
decorations and the stirring words of these great American heroes. We will then
pay tribute to our modern heroes in the armed forces by touring the Vietnam and
Korean War Veterans Memorial.
Day 4: Washington D.C. - Hershey Chocolate Center - Corning Glass Center
- Niagara Falls
From Washington D.C., for Hershey, PA - the sweetest place on Earth!
Visitors will have the opportunity to learn how chocolate is made, see the
Hershey's characters in person, and even try the delicious food and desserts. We
then head to the Corning Glass Center, featuring over 30,000 objects from every
era of glass-making, including real glass-making on-site. Visitors can see the
fragile art of glass-making. You will witness firsthand craftsman and artisans
handily working superheated glass into delicate decorative pieces. At the
conclusion of the tour, you will have the opportunity to purchase an artistic
piece for yourself. Afterwards, we depart for American portion of Niagara Falls,
to see the majestic views of nature up close. It is important to note that
Niagara Falls, consisting of the Horseshoe Falls, the American Falls, and the
Bridal Veil Falls, features spectacular views in the nighttime, and cameras are
a must!
Day 5: Niagara Falls - Boston
We continue our sightseeing in Niagara Falls to see the majestic views
of nature up close. Hop on a boat-ride on the Maid of the Mist
(seasonal) where you can 'soak' in the excitement and see the power of
the Falls up close. We will also be heading to the IMAX Theatre Niagara Falls
(optional) where you can experience Niagara Falls incredible
stories, and see the most complete collection of barrels that have fallen down
the mighty Falls. The tour then proceeds to Boston.
Every Wednesday & Saturday
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Corning Glass Museum --- Adult: $12.50 Child: Free for under age 17