Guest Itinerary

Friday, May 23
Check in at your convenience at our historic midtown hotel just steps away from Grand Central Station. Gather in the late afternoon to meet your host, Jo Ann Taylor. Early evening stroll to a festive family style dinner. After dinner experience the brand new observation deck high above the heart of New York City at Top of the Rock - Rockefeller Center. (D)

Saturday, May 24
Morning departure by subway to Lower Manhattan. Salute the past and the future on this guided walking tour! Visit the single most historic area in the United States. Pay tribute to this great nation as you learn the rich and exciting history of NYC and America. Walk on the floor of Ground Zero, the 16-acre site of unparalleled heroism. This moving and educational tour takes you through lower Manhattan where you will also see such icons as Wall Street, the Woolworth Building, and a virtual Skyscraper Museum.

No trip to New York City is complete without visiting the Statue of Liberty and the Ellis Island Immigration Museum. In the afternoon, ferry to Liberty Island. Take a stroll to view Lady Liberty, more than a monument - she is a beloved friend, and a living symbol of freedom to the world. Then spend time on your own at Ellis Island, the historic gateway to America, where millions of immigrants passed through between 1892 and 1955.

Sunday, May 25
Late morning departure by subway to meet with our local guide to explore the winding tree-lined streets of historic Greenwhich Village. Seek out classic "mom and pop" specialty food shops, Italian eateries, and charming neighborhood restaurants. Learn about the history, culture, architecture, and entertainment offerings that makes the West Village so unique from the rest of New York City. Discover a literary speakeasy from the roaring 20's, the old Italian neighborhood, hidden gardens, the narrowest house in NYC, plus much more!

During this tour we will taste a variety of food specialties that has secured Greenwich Village's reputation as being one of the greatest culinary and cultural centers of the world. Discover the secrets to having the ultimate food and cultural experience off the beaten path.

The afternoon and evening are yours to discover your own favorite restaurant or take in a Broadway Show

Monday, May 26 – A WALK IN THE PARK!

One more walk led by Jo Ann Taylor to show you some of the hidden secrets of Central Park. More than just a green space, but an 843 acre oasis, we’ll walk along tree lined paths, lakes and open spaces. A favorite retreat, Central Park plays an essential role in the everyday lives of New Yorkers for escaping the fast pace of the surrounding city. When Central Park first opened in the winter of 1859 it was the first artificially landscaped park in the United States and now we will enjoy the beauty of this “park for the people”.

Depart for airport at your convenience.

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Your host for this trip is Jo Ann Taylor, co-founder and owner of the Walking Connection. Jo Ann is a "Native New Yorker," seasoned world traveler and the Tour Director for all Walking Connection trips. As the director of this trip for the Walking Connection, she has selected "the best of the best" in the accommodations, menus, walks, hikes, attractions and personal "must see" highlights.

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