New York City - Group Travel
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A group travel trip to New York City is a great idea for family trips, celebration type trips or any groups looking for a great tourist attraction city. With so much to do in NYC you will find something for everyone in your group. From Broadway plays to great shopping opportunities to fabulous dining you can find it all in this city.
New York City, or the Big Apple as it is known is home to many museums, shows and great landmarks. Here are some top attractions you should try to see when in New York City:
World Trade Center Site - Ground Zero - currently under construction this site stands as a memorial to those lost in the World Trade Center attack on September 11, 2001. Visitors to the site can visit the Tribute Center and see plans for new construction on the site, which will include a permanent Memorial to be completed by 2009.
Empire State Building - located at 350 5th Avenue - it stands 1454 feet tall, with 103 floors. Guests can visit observatories on both the 86th and 102nd floors - they are opened 365 days a year. Visit www.esbnyc.com for complete details and information.
Radio City Music Hall - home of the world famous Radio City Rockettes - the music hall hosts backstage tours available to the public. For schedules and pricing visit www.radiocity.com
Statue of Liberty - only accessible via the Ellis Island Ferry system, visiting the Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island and then Ellis Island (see below) can be done in one day. General information on the Statue of Liberty and details on tickets can be found at www.stautereservations.com
Ellis Island - part of the Statue of Liberty National Monument - its museum tells the history of our nations immigrants. The museum features stories, photo albums and timelines of the immigrant experience. The official website is www.ellisisland.org which outlines more information on visiting the museum.
When staying in NYC plan a day or two of just walking around the city to visit the local attractions, shops and restaurants. People love to visit Times Square and to walk down Broadway - be prepared for crowds, especially in the summer or during holiday times.
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