Your American Gateway adventure is a 4 day extended tour with the itinerary as follows:
Day 1: Monday NEW-YORK, FINGER LAKES, NIAGARA-FALLS: Depart from the Big Apple heading north where tour will go to Watkins Glen State Park in the heart of the Finger Lakes region. Walk through Watkins Glen Canyon to visit the beautiful waterfalls and then continue to Niagara Falls. Tour the American Side of the Falls including the American Falls, Goat Island and sister Island and enjoy later a night tour of Niagara Falls. Overnight: Niagara Falls. Day 2: Tuesday: NIAGARA-FALLS, NEW JERSEY: See the falls up close from the Horse shoe falls and, experience the power aboard the Maid of the Mist (May-October). Tour then to New York via outlet malls for shopping bargains. Overnight New Jersey. Day 3: Wednesday NEW JERSEY WASHINGTON DC: Continue south passing through the states of New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland before arriving directly on Capitol Hill. See the Capitol, Senate and White House to understand the core of the US government. Continue to the Air and Space Museum before visiting the Lincoln, Washington Korea and Vietnam Memorials. Day 4: Thursday WASHINGTON DC , NEW YORK: Visit to Arlington National Cemetery the changing of the guards and the Kennedy family grave site. Next, visit the Mint and then we end our tour with a visit to one of the museums along the mall and then depart north to New York for an early evening arrival.
As the sun sets in Manhattan, the nightlife begins on the two hour harbor lights cruise. Relax with your favorite cocktail, beverage and snack as an English speaking tour guide points out sights of interest and soft music plays in the background.
Visit six New York City attractions for one amazing low price! Includes tickets to the Empire State Building Observatory (admission to 86th Floor and one audio tour), American Museum of Natural History (includes Rose Center for Earth and Space and a Hayden Planetarium Space Show), The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), The Metropolitan Museum of Art (includes same day admission to the Cloisters), Guggenheim Museum OR Top of the Rock and Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises at 42nd Street (2- Hour Harbor or Harbor Lights Cruise, or 75 minute Liberty Cruise or The Beast Speedboat Ride) OR Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island ( includes admission to both Liberty Island and Ellis Island Immigration Museum)- plus, money saving shopping and sightseeing coupons! See more and avoid most ticket lines! CityPass is good for nine days beginning date of first use - it's perfect for a weekend or a week!
A visit to the top of the Empire State Building is about more than just visiting the world's most famous building. It's about the total experience. Whether it is someone's favorite love story about an unlikely couple named Harry and Sally, or a memory from their childhood of a great hulking ape named Kong that hated airplanes, everybody has their own love affair with the Empire State Building. A New York City Landmark and a National Historic Landmark, which soars more than a quarter of a mile into the atmosphere above the heart of Manhattan, has always been a must-see on every visitors list.
With more than 50 hop-on hop-off stops you can explore a host of Manhattan and Brooklyn landmarks and attractions such as the Empire State Building - Rockefeller Center- Greenwich Village - Wall Street - Stock Exchange - South Street Seaport - Lower East Side Bargain Shops - United Nations - Lincoln Center - Central Park/Strawberry Fields - Museum of Natural History - Cathedral of St. John the Divine - Harlem Apollo Theater - Harlem Market & Mosque - Museum Mile - Times Square - Brooklyn Heights - Grand Army Plaza - and the Brooklyn Museum. This tour consists of 4 routes, the Downtown Loop, the Uptown Loop, Brooklyn Loop, and the Night tour (Holiday Lights during the holiday season). Your ticket is valid for all of these tours over a 48 hour period. Night Tour valid for one evening only.
Enjoy a Sunday Morning in the historical neighborhood of Harlem. This tour will take you through Harlem's past: its famous landmarks, the Apollo Theatre, the Schaumburg Center, and the Abyssinian Baptist Church. Visit Harlem's charming residential enclaves as well as its elegant apartment buildings. Harlem has an amazing story to tell at every turn. After the neighborhood tour, join a local congregation for their Sunday worship service and experience the soul stirring power of gospel music.
New York City isn't called the "Big Apple" for nothing. This very popular tour provides awe inspiring views of the Big Apple's most iconic landmarks. As you soar above New York City down the East River you will fly right over the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges viewing the United Nations and Chrysler buildings before cutting across to the south end of Central Park. You will cruise past the cavernous landscape of the NYC skyline, right by the Empire State Building, Woolworth and MetLife buildings with a view so close you can almost touch them. Other sights include the USS Intrepid, The World Financial District, Governors and Ellis island, Battery Park and of course the Statue of Liberty before heading back to the heliport.
Follow in the fancy footsteps of Carrie & Co. as they conquer New York City! Drink where they drink, shop where they shop, and gossip where they gossip. See the Jimmy Choo boutique, where Carrie buys her shoes, stop at the store where Charlotte bought her 'Rabbit', have a cupcake at the bakery where Miranda stuffed cupcakes into her mouth, go to the bar owned by Steve and Aidan, visit the church where Samantha meets 'The Friar', go on location to the gallery in SoHo where Charlotte worked, see the furniture store where Aidan designs his tables and chairs and get the behind-the-scenes scoop on the show.
The ideal solution for private entertainment whether you are a jazz aficionado or looking for a trendy night out in Manhattan! Your stretch limousine will take you all the way down to fashionable Soho for dinner at Tre Merli Restaurant. After dinner, your driver will accompany you to the Blue Note Club, one of the most celebrated Jazz establishments in New York located in Greenwich Village.
A trendy Manhattan bistro with hip New York attitude, this 3-hour cruise gives you a break from your busy day. You will enjoy a wonderful New American buffet cuisine for dinner, live performances with a true Broadway flair, disco dancing with professional DJs, and a dazzling view of Manhattan. Buffet menu includes Cob Smoked Ham, Rosemary Round Roast, Stuffed Sole Chesapeake, Sesame Stir-Fry Chicken Teriyaki, Roasted Vegetable Lasagna, Chicken Marsala, Smoked Andouille Sausage, and Lemon-Garlic Shellfish.
Top of the Rock, is an experience in history and scenery that culminates with the best views of New York City from the newly renovated, 3-tiered observation deck at the summit of 30 Rockefeller Plaza. The 70 story-high perch was originally opened more than 70 years ago by John D Rockefeller to give something back to New Yorkers and their guests from around the world - a place to appreciate and celebrate their city. First opened in 1933, the deck boasted 360-degree unobstructed views from 850 feet (259m) and an open-air simplicity unmatched by any other building. Its distinctive design was inspired by the great ocean liners of the era - complete with deck chairs, gooseneck fixtures and vents that resembled a ship's stacks. Now, for the first time in 20 years, this breathtaking vantage point is re-opening to the people of New York City and the world.