New York City Trips
All trips are on a first come first served basis due to limited seating or group sizes. You must sign up prior to the Conference to insure your reservation on any of the trips. All trips are rain or shine. Please inform us of the use of any mobility devices and if you require a lift. Most trips are on a first come first served basis due to limited seating or group sizes.

 


STATUE OF LIBERTY SUNSET CRUISE                                                                        Fun for all ages!
SUNDAY, JULY 05, 2009           7:45pm to 9:15pm         
Climb aboard a NY Water Taxi and enjoy the sunset as you cruise by Lady Liberty on this approximate 90-minute cruise that features a photo opportunity of the Statue of Liberty. Sail by Ellis Island, the Brooklyn Bridge, and see the Manhattan Skyline and more. Cash bar on board the boat. Access to the upper deck is only by a flight of stairs.  Registration is required.                                                                                             
Buses depart from the front of Brooklyn Marriott Hotel at 7:00 pm       RAIN or SHINE      $25.00 per person                                      
www.nywatertaxi.com

STATUE OF LIBERTY HARBOR LIGHTS COCKTAIL CRUISE               Recommended for Adults!                                
SUNDAY, JULY 05, 2009            9:15pm to 10:45pm   

Climb aboard a NY Water Taxi and enjoy the harbor lights as you cruise by the Lady Liberty on this a 90 minute cruise that features a photo opportunity of the Statue of Liberty. Sail by Ellis Island, the Brooklyn Bridge, and see the Manhattan Skyline and more. Cash bar available on board.   Access to the upper deck is only by a flight of stairs.   Registration is required.                                                                      
Buses depart from the front of Brooklyn Marriott Hotel at 8:30 pm       RAIN or SHINE        $25.00 per person   
 www.nywatertaxi.com



NEW YORK TRANSIT MUSEUM                                                                                     Fun for all ages!    
MONDAY, JULY 06, 2009            11:30am to 1:30pm   
The New York Transit Museum, one of the city's leading cultural institutions is the largest museum in the United States devoted to urban public transportation history, and one of the premier institutions of its kind in the world. The Museum explores the development of the greater New York Metropolitan region through the presentations of exhibitions, tours, educational programs, and workshops dealing with the cultural, social, and technological history of public transportation. Great for all ages even young children. This is a short walk from the Brooklyn Marriott Hotel.  Registration is required.              Purchase tickets at the door           www.mta.info/mta/museum/      
Meet in the Lobby at 11:15 am                    Adult $5.00/Child $3.00/Seniors 62 + & Students $3.00/Under 3 free                                     




911 TRIBUTE WTC VISITOR CENTER / BUS TOUR LOWER MANHATTAN              Fun for all ages!
MONDAY, JULY 06, 2009                 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Ride through lower Manhattan on your way to the 911 Tribute WTC Visitor Center next to Ground Zero. Sightseeing of Lower Manhattan will include South Street Seaport, Brooklyn Bridge, Canyon of Heroes, Wall Street, World Trade Center Site and City Hall. While at the 911 Tribute WTC Visitor Center, experience the vitality of the community that was loved and lost through stories, images and artifacts. Five galleries provide an emotional connection to the events of 911. Personal memories reveal the startling realization of the attacks, the tragic consequences, people's will and resolve in the aftermath, and the unprecedented acts of generosity from the nation and world.     www.tributewtc.org  Registration is required.
Buses depart from the front of Brooklyn Marriott Hotel at 1 pm    RAIN or SHINE      $38.00 per person

 

BROOKLYN CHILDREN’S MUSEUM                                                                      Fun for all ages!
TUESDAY, JULY 07, 2009               12:45pm to 3:15pm
Although everyone is welcome, this trip is a great opportunity for families of your young members to meet and get to know each other. The Brooklyn Children's Museum was the first museum created expressly for children when it was founded in 1899. Its success sparked the creation of similar institutions around the globe, and today the Museum continues as a world-class institution with community roots. With a recent expansion, all-new exhibits, and all-new programs, the Museum is now both the worlds oldest and the world's newest children's museum.        www.brooklynkids.org     Registration is required.
Buses depart from the front of Brooklyn Marriott Hotel at 12:30 pm      $25.00 per person ,    under 1 FREE



DOUBLE DECKER NYC NIGHT TIME BUS TOUR                                        Recommended for Adults!
TUESDAY, JULY 07, 2009       9:00pm to 11:00pm
Climb aboard a Gray Line Double Decker Bus and see New York when it sparkles - the Empire State Building, Greenwich Village, SoHo, Times Square, Chinatown, Rockefeller Center, Manhattan Bridge, Brooklyn and more!  This trip has limited accessibility. You must be able to use stairs in order to reach the top level of the bus. Seat options are on a first come first serve basis.                   www.newyorksightseeing.com     Registration is required.
Buses depart from the front of Brooklyn Marriott Hotel at 9:00pm        RAIN or SHINE      $25.00 per person


A WALKING TOUR OF MONTAGUE STREET                                                                           Fun for all ages!
Wednesday, July 08, 2009          9:00am till 12:00pm
The best way to see all New York City has to offer is to take a walk down one of its most famous streets.  Experience close up interaction while a tour guide presents all the major attractions of Brooklyn’s famed Montague Street and Brooklyn Heights.  This tour combines an interactive experience of shops & restaurants while including a tour of the well-known 160 year old Plymouth Church. It's great for kids and adults of all ages. Tour Guide  AMY  (718) 624-4743
http://www.plymouthchurch.org/   Registration is required.
Meet in the Lobby at 9:00 am                                                         RAIN or SHINE                            FREE

***Tickets are limited and on a first come first serve basis. If you are interested in seeing this show with the LPA group, you must reserve you tickets ASAP***


OFF BROADWAY / BLUE MAN GROUP                                                                                 Fun for all ages!    
WEDNESDAY, JULY 08, 2009           Show runs from 1:00pm to 2:45pm   
Blue Man Group is best known for their wildly popular theatrical shows and concerts which combine music, comedy and multimedia theatrics to produce a totally unique form of entertainment. The blissful party atmosphere created at their live events has become the trademark of a Blue Man Group experience.
www.blueman.com/tickets/new_york         Registration is required.
Buses depart from the front of Brooklyn Marriott Hotel at 11:45am        $80.00 per person

***Astor Place Theatre is currently unable to provide barrier-free access for our patrons who use wheelchairs. Patrons that use a wheelchair are welcome to attend our show; however, such patron must be able to physically transfer into a standard theatre seat. Entry and exit into the theatre includes 8 stairs leading to the lobby and box office area, and 6 stairs to access the orchestra seating area.***  Assistance will be available.


CALLING ALL TEENS
OFF BROADWAY / BLUE MAN GROUP AND LUNCH                                                                      Teens Only!       
WEDNESDAY, JULY 08, 2009            10:00 am to 2:45pm
 ****   Bus for Teens leaves at a different time then the buses for non teens. ***                                                                                                                                                                                                              Enjoy lunch and then head to the show.                    Registration is required.
This trip is subsidized thru fundraising by the NYC 2009 Conference Committee!
Buses depart from the front of Brooklyn Marriott Hotel at 10:30 am       $60.00 per person             



DOUBLE DECKER NYC DAY TIME BUS TOUR                                                                        Fun for all ages!    
WEDNESDAY, JULY 08, 2009       9:30am to 12:30pm   
Climb aboard a Gray Line Double Decker Bus and see New York - the Empire State Building, Greenwich Village, Soho, Times Square, Chinatown, Rockefeller Center, Manhattan Bridge, Brooklyn and more! This trip has limited accessibility.  You must be able to use stairs in order to reach the top level of the bus. Seat options are on a first come first serve basis.
www.newyorksightseeing.com        Registration is required.
Buses depart from the front of Brooklyn Marriott Hotel at 9:30am        RAIN or SHINE      $25.00 per person                                                                          
 

 

TOP OF THE ROCK OBSERVATORY, TOUR OF RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL
& VISIT ST. PATRICK’S CATHEDRAL      Fun for all ages!
THURSDAY, JULY 09, 2009            10:00am to 4:00pm                                                          
Top of The Rock Soar 70 floors high and experience the exhilarating joy of unobstructed 360º city views from the Top of the Rock Observation Deck. See New York City from the sweeping green of Central Park to the thrilling city skyline.

Radio City Music Hall has been meticulously restored to reflect its original 1930s grandeur. You'll discover the glamour of its Art Deco interiors, the secrets of the Great Stage and even meet one of the world-famous Rockettes!

St. Patrick's Cathedral is a decorated Neo-Gothic-style Catholic cathedral church in North America. It is the seat of the archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York.
*** Prices vary depending on the tour options you choose. See one of the above or all three***
www.topoftherocknyc.com     www.radiocity.com      www.saintpatrickscathedral.org         Registration is required.
Buses depart from the front of Brooklyn Marriott Hotel at 10 am    RAIN or SHINE   $50.00 Adults    $45.00 Children


   
BROOKLYN CYCLONES BASEBALL GAME
THURSDAY, JULY 09, 2009 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Aberdeen Iron birds vs. Brooklyn Cyclones    Fun for all ages!    
The 2009 season marks the ninth year in the rebirth of Brooklyn baseball.  Since 2001 the Cyclones have been one of New York’s hottest attractions - winning championships, setting attendance records, and creating countless memories.  Its roster - both coaches and players - has been made up of former and future stars.  Through it all, there has been one constant...the loyalty and passion of the Brooklyn fans.  This is a great teen and family experience. Located on the Famous Coney Island Boardwalk.    www.brooklyncyclones.com            Registration is required.
Buses depart from the front of Brooklyn Marriott Hotel at 5:30 pm          $35.00 per person

Tickets are limited and on a first come first serve basis.
If you are interested in seeing this show with the LPA group, you must reserve you tickets ASAP
                        

BROADWAY SHOW / LION KING                                                                                                 Fun for all ages!     
THURSDAY, JULY 09, 2009         8:00 pm to 10:45 pm                    
The Lion King: The Broadway Musical playing at the Minskoff Theater on Broadway.  This musical version of Disney's greatest animated feature ever has already drawn rave reviews for its dazzling special effects and staging, the inspired music by Tim Rice, Elton John, Hans Zimmer, and Lebo M., and for its nearly magical performance by a cast using masks and puppetry combined with live acting to convey the atmosphere of The Lion King.

The Minskoff Theater has a limited amount of wheelchair accessible seats. If you are unable to leave your wheelchair please indicate that you need a wheelchair accessible seat in order to see the show. If you are able to physically transfer into a standard theatre seat, assistance will be provided. ***

Ticket prices are blocked until a certain date. After the block is filled ticket prices are subject to change without notice if
 available.        Registration is required.http://disney.go.com/theatre/thelionking/#/home/
Buses depart from the front of Brooklyn Marriott Hotel at 6:45 pm           $110.00 per person

 

MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY                                                                                                 Fun for all ages!    
FRIDAY, JULY 10, 2009               11:00 pm to 3:30 pm
 Nothing rivals the range of offerings at the New York Museum of Natural History from dinosaurs to IMAX films, not to mention the thrilling NEW Space Show in the Hayden Planetarium Space Theatre, one of the world's most powerful virtual reality simulators. Admission to the ROSE CENTER FOR EARTH AND SPACE is included with admission to the American Museum of Natural History. There is an additional fee for tickets to the Space Show, IMAX® films, guided tours, and certain special exhibitions.    www.amnh.org        Registration is required.                                                                            
Buses depart from the front of Brooklyn Marriott Hotel at 10:30 am       Adult $33.00/Children 2-12 $25.00                 


NEW YORK BASEBALL / METS & YANKEES                                             
Due to new stadiums for both the Mets and Yankees and the popularity of both teams, we were unable to attain group tickets at the time of printing. If you  would like to see the Mets or Yankees play you can visit their websites (mets.mlb.com - yankees.mlb.com) to purchase tickets on your own.
You can also contact Nicole Fisch from Continental Guest Services @ 1-212-944-8910 x 535 mention that you are with the Little People of America National Conference. She will take your information and contact you if tickets are available. The stadiums are accessible by NY subway or you can arrange transportation through Nicole Fisch. www.continentalguestservices.com Registration is required.


Yankees Home Game                            Mets Home Game
July 04, 2009   Yankees vs. Toronto - Game time 1:05 pm                July 07, 2009   Mets vs. LA Dodgers - Game time 7:10 pm
July 05, 2009   Yankees vs. Toronto - Game time 1:05 pm                    July 09, 2009   Mets vs. LA Dodgers - Game time 7:10 pm
July 06, 2009   Yankees vs. Toronto - Game time 1:05 pm                    July 10, 2009   Mets vs. Cincinnati    - Game time   TBD



DOUBLE DECKER HOP ON/OFF BUS TOUR  
A great way to get around and see NYC and Brooklyn at your own pace is to purchase an All Loop - Hop on / Hop off pass with a Gray Line Double Decker Bus - The All Loops package includes four separate bus loops that allow you to hop-on or off at over fifty stops throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn. All are guided busses, so each time you hop back on, the next guide picks up right where the last one left off.  See the Empire State Building, Greenwich Village, SoHo, Times Square, Chinatown, Rockefeller Center, Manhattan Bridge, Brooklyn and more!  These buses have limited accessibility and are not recommended for those who rely on scooters and wheelchairs. You must be able to use stairs in order to reach the top level of the bus. Seats options are on a first come first serve basis. To purchase tickets and to find out what options are the best for, you can contact Nicole Fisch from Continental Guest Services @ 1-212-944-8910 x 535 and mention that you are with the Little People of America National Conference.
www.continentalguestservices.com



ADDITIONAL TOURS AND SIGHTSEEING OF NYC & BROOKLYN
To purchase additional tickets or tours not provided in the registration packet and to find out what options are the best for, please contact Nicole Fisch from Continental Guest Services @ 1-212-944-8910 x 535 and mention that you are with the Little People of America National Conference. Nicole can help you with a variety of tours of NYC and Brooklyn as well as theater tickets, NYC PASS, Double Decker Bus Tours and more.
www.continentalguestservices.com

Got Questions? Email info@lpanyc2009.org or call (631) 752-3105
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