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Tailor-made School Trips to New York

Overview
Reasons to Visit
Places to Stay
  • Overview

    What better way to educate and inspire students than taking them on a trip to visit 'The Big Apple'. The city has so many events, experiences and landmarks to offer, making school trips to New York hugely popular.

    The city of New York is as famous for its unique and identifiable skyline as it is for its infamous landmarks, with only Hong Kong having more completed skyscrapers than New York. Its five boroughs are home to some of the world’s most famous and recognisable attractions including Times Square, Central Park, the Empire State Building and The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

  • Reasons to Visit

    1. Empire State Builidng Observatory

      New York’s famous Empire State building soars more than a quarter of a mile above the heart of Manhattan. Located on the 86th floor, the observatory offers panoramic views from within a glass enclosed pavilion.

    2. Top of the Rock Observation Deck

      The newly renovated Observation Deck on the 70th floor of 30 Rockefeller Plaza, in the heart of midtown Manhattan at Rockefeller Center. The view itself is unique and astonishing, unobstructed for 360 degrees and stretching for miles in every direction.

    3. Circle Line Tour (Boat Cruise)

      This cruise circumnavigates Manhattan Island allowing you to see all its highlights (dependant on length of cruise chosen) 3 rivers, 7 major bridges, 5 boroughs, over 25 world renowned landmarks and, of course, a magnificent close-up of the Statue of Liberty. Beverages, food and souvenirs are available on board.

    4. Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island

      The Statue of Liberty is New York's most symbolic structure. The Auguste Bartholdi statue was given as a gift from the people of France and stands at 111 feet 6 inches from the toe to the crown. In the base of the statue there is an interesting museum devoted to the statue's history.

    5. Broadway Theatre & Dinner Packages

      Make the most of your stay by rounding off the day with a Broadway show. The best value tickets are available for mid-week performances and can be combined with dinner in a nearby restaurant before the performance.

    6. Basketball and Ice Hockey Matches

      Tickets to the New York Knicks Basketball and New York Rangers Ice Hockey Games range from $25 and upwards depending upon availability.

    7. National Geographic Encounter Ocean Odyssey

      You’ll come face-to-face with humpback whales and great white sharks, Humboldt squid and sea lions, and animals you’ve never dreamed of…in ways you’ve never seen. All without getting wet! All in the heart of Times Square! From the creative minds at SPE Partners, with a team of Academy, Emmy, and Grammy Award-winning artists, National Geographic Encounter is a brand-new kind of entertainment experience.

    8. NFL Experience

      40,000 sq. ft. of fun awaits you at NFL Experience Times Square! Combining immersive content, a state-of-the-art 4-D theatre and interactive games, including real life blocking, jumping and throwing competitions, NFLX takes visitors from the stands onto the field, transporting them from Kickoff through Playoffs, and ultimately, the Super Bowl.

    9. 9/11 Tribute Center

      Remember and honour the thousands murdered by terrorists in the horrific attacks of February 26, 1993 and September 11, 2011. It further recognises the thousands who survived and all who demonstrated extraordinary compassion in the aftermath.

    10. Ice Skating at Wollman Rink

      Wollman Rink provides 26,600 square feet of ice for skaters in the winter. Wollman Rink, located near the Parkside Avenue/Ocean Avenue entrance to Central Park, is open for ice skating from late November through March. The Rink features a snack bar, skate shop, skate rental and free lockers.

    11. New York Yankees Stadium Tour

      The tour includes the New York Yankees Museum, Monument Park and the dugout. Guests will pass through the batting cages and Yankees clubhouse area before ending the tour in the Great Hall near the team store.

    12. Staten Island Ferry

      This free ferry ride to Staten Island offers impressive panoramas of Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty. The ferry departs from Battery Park every thirty minutes.

    13. Madame Tussauds

      This attraction holds models of a whole host of celebrities including Brad Pitt, Woody Allen, Whoopi Goldberg and Madonna. Madame Tussauds NY provides visitors with an entertaining educational opportunity to experience the world’s most fascinating celebrities, influential world leaders, historical figures and sports icons.

    14. Ripleys’ Believe It or Not!

      Located in the heart of Times Square, the collection of more than 500 astonishing artifacts, displayed in more than 20 distinct, interactive galleries includes the bizarre, incredible, mysterious and fascinating. Including a baseball uniform worn by Babe Ruth to the world’s largest collection of shrunken heads!

    15. Central Park

      One of the great pleasures New Yorkers and tourists enjoy is getting away from it all in Central Park. Stretching 51 blocks between 59th and 110th streets, this 843 area, green rectangle has served its city well since 1859. From famous statues to castles, there is so much to see within this pastoral landmark.

    16. Radio City Music Hall Tour

      A tour round the building will explain the history of the building and show the beautiful art deco interiors. Your will learn the secrets of the Great Stage, one of the largest indoor performance stages in the world; the stage’s hydraulic system, and their impressive new technological features.

    17. Day Trip to Washington

      The seat of power of arguably the most powerful country in the world cannot fail to inspire students of history and politics. Washington’s grand buildings, parks and monuments present a calm and ordered façade, the antithesis of the political debates and scandals which take place within. A coach tour is available to this great city.

    18. Day Trip to Boston

      Boston's nickname, the "Cradle of Liberty" is evidence of the city's historical role in the American Revolution. It is also a city of architectural treasures with many fine examples of Federalist, Georgian, Greek Revival, Gothic Revival and Victorian designs. A coach tour is available to this great city.

  • Places to stay

    • Hotel Pennsylvania

      Ideally located in the heart of midtown Manhattan directly opposite Madison Square Gardens and Penn Station. 2 double beds per room, all rooms have private facilities, TV, telephone and air-conditioning. The hotel has two restaurants.

    • YMCA West Side & Vanderbilt Youth Centres

      These purpose built youth centres offer secure budget accommodation ideally located in central Manhattan. 2 bedded rooms with bunk beds, all rooms have TV and air-conditioning, separate male and female facilities are available in each floor, self-service restaurant, café, shop, 24 hour security, safe, swimming pool.

    • Courtyard Midtown East

      Centrally located on Eastside of Midtown Manhattan within walking distance of the Rockefeller Center, 5th Avenue shopping and Radio City Music Hall.

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