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A completely different kind of walking adventure takes us into the Big Apple
for 5 consecutive nights in the Belvedere Hotel, just a couple of blocks
from Times Square, Broadway theaters, and a host of mid-town Manhattan
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ARRIVE MANHATTAN
Travelers arrive into New York City airports today and rendezvous at the Belvedere Hotel on West 48th Street. Strategically-situated only a few blocks from Times Square and just a stone's throw from most Broadway theaters, the Belvedere will be our home in the Big Apple for all 5 nights. Today's only group activity is a welcome reception this evening to get acquainted and share more details about our delightful program of walks and activities in this incredible, walker-friendly, Christmas-bedecked city!
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ACTIVITIES IN MANHATTAN
Lower Manhattan Financial District & Ground Zero Walk 11 km, rated 1+
Following breakfast, we'll board Manhattan's famed subway system for a day in Lower Manhattan. Due to the wealth of delightful distractions along Manhattan's walk routes, we've allotted the majority of each day to use the walk route to see the City. Walkers are free to walk on their own or with the guided group. A schedule for each walk will be provided outlining where we'll break for additional sightseeing along each route. Lower Manhattan boasts a plethora of attractions including Battery Park with views of Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty, Wall Street and the financial district, remnants of the 17th-century founding of Manhattan, the Brooklyn Bridge walk—a highlight in its own right, and the somber reminder of 9-11 at Ground Zero.
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ACTIVITIES IN MANHATTAN
Greenwich Village/Chinatown/Little Italy Walk 10 km, rated 2
Today's walk features the diversity typical of New York City. Greenwich's colonial history is still evident in places, but this district is best known as a communal nursery for avant-garde approaches to literature, art, music, and a range of social issues. Chinatown and Little Italy illustrate the fascinating and often-tumultuous role immigration continues to play in Manhattan's history. Our walk connects us with the vibrancy of this part of Manhattan in ways that only walking can.
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ACTIVITIES IN MANHATTAN
Optional evening activity: Mary Poppins, The New Musical
The day is free for you to explore at your leisure. Our recommendation is to use the Midtown Manhattan Walk (map and directions provided) as an all-day excursion to peruse world class sights like the New York Public Library, Grand Central Terminal, United Nations Complex, The Waldorf Astoria, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Rockefeller Center, Saks Fifth Avenue, NBC Studio, Radio City Music Hall, Trump Tower, Plaza Hotel, Metropolitan Opera House, New York Philharmonic, Carnegie Hall, Times Square, Macy's department store, Madison Square Garden, and, of course, the Empire State Building. After a full day enjoying the magic of Manhattan, consider joining us this evening at the New Amsterdam Theater for the whimsical production of Mary Poppins, the New Musical.
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ACTIVITIES IN MANHATTAN
Central Park Walk 10 km, rated 1+
We see a completely different face of the city today—the amazing oasis within Manhattan—Central Park. Sights along the route include Central Park Zoo, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Guggenheim Museum, Cleopatra's Needle, and Museum of Natural History. After time to freshen up, we'll rendezvous for the grand finale, the Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular starring the incomparable Rockettes dancers. Following the show, we'll reminisce about our Big Apple experiences at a farewell dinner in a quaint New York eatery.
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MANHATTAN—HOMETOWN, USA
We return home today, dazzled by the amazing Christmas décor and spirit of Manhattan, and inspired to celebrate this wonderful season of hope and renewal in our own Hometown, USA.
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