OREGON HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR JENNIFER YANCEY, DIRECTOR DESTINATION: NEW YORK, NY DATES: NOVEMBER 28 DECEMBER 1, 2017 FINAL ITINERARY AS OF SEPTEMBER 19, 2017 Airport Greeter: John Olisar Cell Phone: (262) 492-6516 Tour Director: Jason Capalongo Cell Phone: (303) 378-8847 Director: Jennifer Yancey Cell Phone: (608) 577-0188 BRT Representative: Susan Rodriguez Cell Phone: (630) 862-6740 BRT Travel Consultant: Sarah McVeigh Cell Phone: (920) 279-1712 BRT Emergency Contact: (800) 373-1423 27 Students + 10 Adults + 1 Tour Director = 38 Travelers TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28 4:00 AM Group arrives at General Mitchell International Airport **Transportation to the airport is NOT included in this package and is the responsibility of the school to arrange and pay. ~ Meet John, your BRT Airport Greeter at check-in counter ~ Upon Arrival Begin check-in process and head through security. EVERYONE needs to bring a picture ID along with his/her ticket. All travelers 18+ MUST have a state issued ID. Keep them handy throughout check-in & security processing. 6:00 AM 35 passengers depart for Laguardia Airport on SW1188 9:10 AM Arrive at Laguardia ~ Meet Jason, your BRT Tour Director at Baggage Claim ~ 10:00 AM Load 1 54 passenger Academy motor coach Adademy Bus (212) 971-9054 **Depart for the Hampton Inn Manhattan/Times Square South 337 W. 39 th Street, New York, NY 10018 (212) 967-2344 11:00 AM Arrive at the hotel; drop luggage off for storage until check-in 11:30 AM Walk to Times Square
11:45 AM Enjoy lunch (student cost) and time to explore Times Square is considered the crossroads of the world, the home of the New Year s Eve ball drop and Broadway, delicious restaurants, and every type of NYC souvenir store and clothing store you can imagine here. You will never find another place on earth quite like Times Square. 2:45 PM Walk as a group to the hotel 3:00 PM Arrive at the hotel; check-in and freshen up for tonight s activities 4:30 PM Walk as a group to John s Pizzeria of Times Square 260 W. 44 th Street, New York, NY 10036 (212) 391-7560 5:00 PM Enjoy a group dinner at John s Pizzeria of Times Square John s is the most unique pizzeria in the world! It has been voted one of New York s best pizzas because of its unique characteristics. All pizzas are made to order in 800 degree coal fired ovens that are operated by pizza men who have gone through months of extensive training. The venue is just as stunning as it was built in an old church right in the heart of Times Square. 6:15 PM Walk to the New Amsterdam Theatre for tonight s performance 214 W. 42 nd Street, New York, NY 10036 (212) 282-2900 7:00 PM The curtain rises on Aladdin! Step into a whole new world with this timeless story. Aladdin is filled with unforgettable beauty, magic, comedy, and breathtaking spectacle. This is truly an extraordinary and magical theatrical event! 9:45 PM Walk to Junior s Times Square 1515 Broadway, New York, NY 10019 (212) 302-2000 10:00 PM Enjoy a sweet treat at Junior s Times Square ($15.00 dessert money provided) **No reservation Juniors is open until 12:00AM Junior s is famous for its delicious cheesecakes. If you are not a cheesecake fan, there are plenty of other sweet treats for you to choose from. 11:00 PM Walk to the hotel and rest
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29 8:30 AM Enjoy breakfast at the hotel 9:30 AM Depart for your morning of Choose your Own Adventure ** Suggestions for the day ** All suggestions are for an additional cost ** Experience New York City Bus Tour Central Park Explore Central Park (Carriage ride anyone? additional cost) Extending south to north from 59 th street to 110 th street, and east to west from Fifth Avenue to Central Park West, you will find over 840 acres of landscaped & recreational areas including: zoo, theater, sports facilities, lakes, and more! Visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art Take a Statue Cruise Ferry to Liberty Island and Ellis Island Enjoy your chance to take a self-guided tour of the American Immigration Museum on Ellis Island. From 1892 to 1954, millions of the world s huddled masses passed through the gates following the American Dream. Take time to research your own family s history and see if any of your ancestors travelled to America through Ellis Island Explore and/or shop on 5 th Avenue; Visit St. Patrick s Cathedral (on 5 th Avenue) Radio City Music Hall Backstage Tour Opened in 1932, the largest theater in the US has an opulent Art Deco interior. Once a movie palace, it now hosts a variety of musical performances and special events, such as the Tony Awards and the MTV Video Music Awards. The annual Christmas Show starring the world famous Rockettes, 36 long-legged dancers, is a New York tradition. Visit the American Museum of Natural History (the museum used in the movie Night at the Museum) Visit Lincoln Center Choose one of several Walking tours of the city (Times Square, Theatre, Central Park, Brooklyn Bridge, etc.) Visit the top of the Empire State Building Go on a Food Tour o Recommended Chelsea Market Food and Culture Walking Tour This tour gives an in depth experience and look at NYC s historic indoor Food Market mecca plus a short walk on the old cobblestoned streets of the, now trendy, Meatpacking District & the opportunity to visit to the famous Highline, park in the sky Walk the beautiful Highline Park Check out one of the many Holiday Markets that NYC has to offer. Here are some suggestions: o Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park o Union Square Holiday Market o Artists & Fleas at Chelsea Market o Grand Central Holiday Fair o Columbus Circle Holiday Market o Winter Flea + Holiday Market (Brooklyn)
1:15 PM Meet at Music Box Theatre for today s show 239 West 45 th Street (212) 239-6200 2:00 PM The curtain rises on Dear Evan Hansen! Both deeply personal and profoundly contemporary, Dear Evan Hansen is a new American musical about life and the way we live it. Nomintaed for 9 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Dear Evan Hansen has struck a remarkable chord with audiences and critics everywhere. The New York Times calls it, A gorgeous new musical for anyone with a beating heart. 5:00 PM Walk to Hard Rock Café 1501 Broadway, New York, NY 10036 (212) 343-3355 5:30 PM Enjoy a group dinner at Hard Rock Café Times Square Feast on your choice of: hamburger, cheeseburger, bacon cheeseburger, BBQ pulled pork, honey mustard grilled chicken sandwich, pasta with marinara, or classic chicken Caesar salad. Top it all off with coffee, tea, or soft drink and a chocolate chip cookie. 7:00 PM Walk to Top of the Rock 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10020 (212) 698-2000 7:45 PM Experience the Top of the Rock View the Big Apple from the observation deck. Top of the Rock is the ultimate New York experience for groups of any generation and background. The entire Top of the Rock experience is entertaining, exciting, and educational. 9:30 PM Walk to the hotel 10:00 PM Arrive at the hotel and rest
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30 8:00 AM Enjoy breakfast at the hotel 9:00 AM Walk to the subway 9:30 AM Depart via subway to Chambers Street (World Trade Center) **Walk to the National 9/11 Memorial & Museum 180 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10007 (212) 312-8800 10:00 AM Visit the National 9/11 Memorial & Museum This 16-acre site features two enormous waterfalls and reflecting pools, each about an acre in size, set within the footprints of the original twin towers. Its design conveys a spirit of hope and renewal, and creates a contemplative space separate from the usual sights and sounds of a bustling metropolis. With more than 400 trees, the Memorial Plaza is one of the most eco-friendly plazas ever constructed. 12:00 PM Walk across the street to Le District; enjoy lunch (student cost) 1:00 PM Walk to St. Paul s Chapel 209 Broadway, New York, NY 10007 (212) 602-0800 1:30 PM Arrive at St. Paul s Chapel Visit the place that gave reprieve to the heroes of the 9/11 rescue and clean-up efforts. Workers came to this place of solice after their back and heartbreaking work. Take a moment to honor these great men and women in reflection. This was also George Washington s place of worship. See a replica of our first president s pew. 2:00 PM Walk to the subway 2:15 PM Depart via subway for 5 th Avenue; walk to Wollman Rink in Central Park 3:00 PM Enjoy time to ice skate (included) and explore Central Park Central Park is a peaceful oasis at the heart of New York City. Skating on Wollman Rink is a winter tradition for New Yorkers and tourists alike. 5:00 PM Walk to the 5 th Avenue Subway 5:15 PM Take the subway to Times Square; walk to An Nam 234 W. 48 th Street, New York, NY 10036 (212) 247-8318 6:00 PM Enjoy a group dinner at An Nam Munch on a delicious Asian Cuisine served family style. Start with Grilled Chicken Satay and Crispy Veggie Spring Rolls, then delve into the main course including: Grilled Pork Chop (marinated in Lemongrass, honey, garlic, and lemon), Chicken & Broccoli (Vietnamese style stir fried rice noodles, bean sprouts, egg), Chicken Teriyaki and Chicken fried rice. Top off the meal with soft drinks and ice cream.
7:00 PM Walk to Radio City Music Hall 1260 6 th Avenue, New York, NY 10020 (212) 465-6741 8:00 PM The curtain rises on Radio City Christmas Spectacular Radio City Music Hall is the largest indoor theatre in the world - its marque is a full city block long. The Christmas Spectacular began in 1933, one year after the opening of the Music Hall in 1932. It is an annual musical holiday stage show featuring more than 140 performers and an original musical score. The show combines singing, dancing, and humor with traditional scenes, and the stars of the show are the famous Rockettes! The show has become a New York Christmas tradition. 9:30 PM Walk to the hotel 10:00 PM Arrive at the hotel; pack for tomorrow s departure and rest
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1 6:15 AM Enjoy breakfast at the hotel 7:15 AM Check-out of the hotel; load motor coach 7:45 AM Depart for Laguardia Airport 9:00 AM Arrive at the airport Upon Arrival Begin check-in process and head through security. EVERYONE needs to bring a picture ID along with his/her ticket. Keep them handy throughout check-in & security processing. 11:05 AM 35 passengers depart for General Mithcell International Airport on SW2027 12:40 PM Arrive in Milwaukee **Transportation home from the airport is NOT included in this package and is the responsibility of the school to arrange and pay. WELCOME HOME OREGON HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR!