VAGABOND NEW YORK TRIP
SEPT. 1-4, 2017
Signup sheet for optional activities
To enhance your New York trip, the activities below are offered, but require lengthy, advance reservations. We’ll collect later, but put Yes on the line for each event you want to do. I need to reserve tickets ASAP, and will mostly get discounted group prices.
Sept. 1(Fri.): NOON Spectacular 2.5 hour NARRATED Circle Line boat cruise around all Manhattan, plus just a few feet away
from the Statue of Liberty for terrific photos up close. Only $30 ______
Sept. 1 (Fri.) Immediately following the Circle Line Cruise, from 3-4:30, being offered to you is a tour of the gigantic and fabulous Intrepid Aircraft Carrier and Sea, Air, & Space Museum. An aircraft carrier by itself is fantastic to tour, but now also has been added the Sea, Air, & Space Museum right on the carrier. Interesting and phenomenal. Just $25 apiece. Following the Intrepid tour, we’ll be going about a block away to a terrific pizza by the slice or pan & Italian dishes, for a great supper together. Food & beverages on your own, whatever you choose to spend.
Sept. 2 (Sat.): 10am Memorable Radio City Music Hall Theater Tour and Backstage Tour, also meet a Rockette. Just $15 ______
Sept. 2 (Sat.): For those who would like, there will be bike rentals for riding in Central Park. Walking, too.
Sept. 2 (Sat.): 5pm World-Famous Sardi’s for our cocktail party (included in trip cost). Will you attend? ______
Sept. 3 (Sun.): US OPEN TENNIS, 11 am- 4 pm Session Arthur Ashe/All-Inclusive. Ticket prices not confirmed yet, but let me know if you are interested in going there on Sunday from 11-4.
Sept. 3 (Sun.): 6:15pm Tortilla Flats Trivia-Fun Eatery at Greenwich Village/ Washington Square after. Yes, if interested.______
Sept. 4 (Mon.): 9am Inspirational9/11 Ground Zero Memorial Museum Tour $20 ______
Sept. 4 (Mon.) 10:30 am The Amazing Freedom Tower (One World Observatory) Group Rate about $30 ______
In addition, here are several more options to enjoy during the trip. If you are interested in any of them, let me know and maybe we can get a group rate for them.
Hop on, Hop Off Tour Buses, with 1 or 2 day passes available
Madison Square Garden Tour, including team dressing room, etc. Lots to see.- about $20 – reservations required ______
Ellis Island and Statue of Liberty boat rides and tours
Staten Island ferry – free – with views of Ellis Island, Liberty Island, and Statue of Liberty
Brooklyn Bridge Walk
Central Park hiking, biking (rentals) or carriage ride (fee)
Subway ride to the top of Manhattan to see The Cloisters, an old mission and Indian grounds
Guggenheim Museum – see coupon in NY Tourist guide (to be given to you at Pretrip party in August)
China Town, Battery Park, and, of course,
Broadway and Off-Broadway Plays, with plays available Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights
AND Saturday and Sunday Matinees. Check out play listings at Theatermania.com. For discounted tickets,
there’sthe TKTS booth for day of performance discount tickets for some shows both matinee and evening just 1 block from the hotel. A marquee there lists shows with tickets available. For shows sold out, the box offices will often release seats 1/2- 1 hour before the performance starts. These last-minute tickets are usually not discounted but you get in and might have good seats.