A superb opportunity to focus on human geography in one of the world’s most exciting urban environments. Students can trace the historical growth and development of the diverse urban sectors and appreciate the characteristics which define New York as a leading world city.
Students will get their bearings, as they enjoy iconic skyline views from a boat trip of the bay. Stop off to discover the international origins of immigrants at Ells Island or visit the Statue of Liberty, which for many newcomers in the past was their first sight of the United States. Explore the city on foot, with a guide, to discover how urban zones have been refashioned and rebranded through gentrification and redevelopment. Visit the 9/11 Memorial to consider global conflict and the impacts of the event; reflect on the heroic rescues made here. Stroll down Wall Street, the financial capital of the world, or take a guided tour of the United Nations. Get geological on guided tours of planet earth or investigate climate change as you delve into the environmental sciences at the vast American Museum for Natural History.
To escape the buzzing crowds, head into to the Catskills Mountains where your students can study farming methods or investigate sustainability at the Renewal Energy Centre. Or simply take them to relax in leafy Central Park, listening to the sounds of this buzzing twenty-four-hour city.
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5 Days to New York
Day 1:
Transatlantic flight, meet your transfer to your accommodation and check in. Time permitting; enjoy a walk around Times Square and the local area.
Day 2:
Hop on the subway to Battery Park. Take the ferry to the Statute of Libery then to Ellis Island, where your students can tour the Immigration Museum. Walk back through Battery Park to the site of the World Trade Centre (Ground Zero). Tour the 9/11 Visitor Centre. In the evening visit the Empire State Building to enjoy spectacular views of New York by night.
Day 3:
Take a guided walking tour of Brooklyn Naval Yard to investigate the sustainable initiatives of its regeneration. Explore the Wall Street financial district. Visit the American Museum of Natural History for a tour of your choice, or relax exploring Central Park. In the evening watch a Broadway Show or basketball match.
Day 4:
Spend the morning at leisure for last minute sightseeing or shopping. In the afternoon transfer to the airport for your overnight return flight back to the UK.
Day 5:
Early morning arrival in the UK.
