Volunteer High School Band Performance Tour of New York City March 14 19, 2019

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1 Volunteer High School Band Performance Tour of New York City March 14 19, 2019 The following itinerary provides an overview of your tour events and timings. ** It is important to understand that times and activities are subject to change before or during the tour. ** Final Itinerary March 7, 2019 Thursday, March 14, :30 pm Load luggage and instruments 6:00 pm Depart Volunteer High School this evening to begin your journey to New York City. (Approximate drive time is 11 hours without stops, 726 miles.) You will be traveling through the night to arrive in New York City tomorrow morning. Friday, March 15, 2019 Breakfast On your own 9:00 am Welcome to New York City! Upon arrival, meet your Gateway Tour Manager, Bobbi Miller. Hotel Bobbi will assist with luggage drop off at the hotel. Park Central Hotel 870 Seventh Avenue at 56 th Street New York, NY Phone: (212) Website: On your own 12:45 pm (30), 1:00 pm (30), 1:15 pm (30) & 1:30 pm (3) During this one-hour guided tour, guests will have a chance to see the Great Stage at Radio City Music Hall, one of the largest indoor performance stages in the world; the stage's hydraulic system, still in operation since the '30s and the renowned private suite, with 12-feet high gold leaf ceilings and onetime home to Samuel "Roxy" Rothafel. And as an exciting climax to the Stage Door Tour, guests will meet one of the world-famous Radio City Rockettes! Rockefeller Center Enjoy free time in the Rockefeller Center area. 5:00 pm Group dinner at Cucina and Co. Phone: fax: (763)

2 Menu: Caesar salad, four cheese baked ziti, chicken cutlets, sautéed vegetables, rolls & butter, assorted cupcakes, soft drinks

3 Saturday, March 16, :00 am 9:30 am Group breakfast at Hard Rock Cafe Times Square. Menu: fresh seasonal fruit, French toast sticks with maple syrup, scrambled eggs, bacon, hash browns, assorted breakfast breads, orange juice, tea and coffee. 12:00 pm Load coaches in uniform and with instruments in hand (larger instruments cased and under coach) and transfer to staging area. 1:30 pm Arrival to the corner of 6th Avenue and 42 nd Street. Line up on West 45th Street between 5th and 6 th Ave. Warm up here. 2:00 pm Staging area and rehearsal TBD 11:00 am Step off. Participate in the St. Patrick s Day Parade. With the first parade held on March 17, 1762, it still holds its tradition of being a marcher s parade hosting 150, ,000 marchers in front of approximately 2 million spectators. (Parade Time: 11 am 4:30 pm) 3:30 pm Load coaches and transfer to your hotel to change. On your own 6:00 pm Load coaches and depart for dinner cruise. 6:30 pm Dinner cruise boarding at Chelsea Piers 7:00 pm Depart for your dinner cruise along the Hudson River and enjoy spectacular views of the New York City skyline, complete with a DJ and dancing. 9:00 pm Load coaches and return to hotel

4 Sunday, March 17, :00 am 8:00 am Group breakfast at Applebee s on 50 th Street Menu: Pancakes with maple syrup, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, breakfast potatoes, fresh fruit and assorted breakfast pastries, orange juice, tea and coffee. 8:00 am 12:00 pm Licensed New York City guides will join you on your coaches and narrate your tour as you explore the different neighborhoods and sights of this amazing city. Some sights you are sure to see include St. Patrick s Cathedral, Little Italy, Chinatown and Battery Park. Times Square On your own in Times Square. Enjoy free time in Times Square. 2:30 pm Meet at the Gershwin Theatre. 3:00 pm Attend Wicked at the Gershwin Theatre. Long before Dorothy arrives at Oz, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin-smart, fiery, misunderstood and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships.until the world decides to call one good and the other one wicked. (Running time: 2 hours and 45 minutes) 6:00 pm Walk as a group to Dallas BBQ. 6:30 pm Group dinner at Dallas BBQ Menu: Cornbread, cole slaw, chicken and baby back ribs with French fries, dessert and soda Times Square Enjoy free time in Times Square. 9:00 pm Load coaches and depart for your hotel.

5 Monday, March 18, :00 am 8:00 am Group breakfast at Applebee s on 50 th Street Check Out Check out of your hotel. Bobbi will assist with check out logistics. 8:00 am Load luggage and instruments and depart for Battery Park. 8:30 am Statue Cruises security check and board ferry 9:00 am Ferry sails to Liberty Island. Statue of Liberty/ Ellis Island The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France, dedicated on October 28, 1886, was designated as a National Monument in 1924 and restored for her centennial on July 4, The selfguided audio tour is included for both Liberty Island and Ellis Island. 10:55 am Ferry sails to Ellis Island. On your own on Liberty or Ellis Island 12:40 pm Ferry sails to Battery Park. 12:50 pm Arrive at Battery Park. 1:00 pm Walk as a group to the 9/11 Memorial and Museum. 2:00 pm The Memorial Museum, located at the World Trade Center site, is to bear solemn witness to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 and February 26, The museum honors the nearly 3,000 victims of these attacks and all those who risked their lives to save others. 9/11 Memorial Visit the site of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States. The names of the nearly 3,000 victims of the September 11, 2001 and February 26, 1993 terrorist attacks are inscribed on bronze panels lining the two pools. Waterfalls cascade down all four sides of each pool, creating a special place for remembrance and reflection. The surrounding plaza is filled with oak trees and a callery pear known as the Survivor Tree, which was nursed back to health after surviving the 9/11 attacks. 4:15 pm Walk as a group to One World Observatory. 4:30 pm Board one of five dedicated elevators and ascend to the 102nd floor of the observatory in under 60 seconds, with 360-degree views in all directions, taking in the iconic sights, surrounding waters and panoramic views of the city and beyond. The Main Observatory also features the Sky Portal, where you will step onto a 14-foot wide circular disc with an unforgettable view, using real-time, high-definition footage of the streets below.

6 5:00 pm Load coaches and depart for Little Italy. 6:00 pm Group dinner at The Original Vincent s in Little Italy Menu: Italian salad, pasta with red sauce, chicken parmesan, garlic bread, soft drinks and a cannoli 8:00 pm Board coaches and travel back to Tennessee. Tuesday, March 19, 2019 Breakfast On your own en route 11:00 am Arrive at Volunteer High School.