Oct.

DHI SPONSORED TOURS

You’ve heard the story. Peter Minuit purchased the island of Manhattan for $26 worth of glass beads in 1626. Little did he know that centuries later, this island would be home to people from every corner of the globe.

With more than 8.3 million residents, the Big Apple is the most populous city in America and is one of the most popular destinations for the world’s art, finance, commerce, media, fashion, technology and entertainment communities.

While New York City is made up of five official boroughs, each block and street has a unique character all its own—the product of countless cultures converging in this bustling city.

You undoubtedly have an image of this world-class destination. Now experience it for yourself—for the first time, or all over again. Better yet, join DHI for a private and personal tour of some of the city’s sights! Take part in a DHI-sponsored tour while you are in town for the show, and see for yourself why millions of people live here and millions more visit each year.

By land or by water, DHI has your ticket to New York City!

 

NYC Skyline New York City Sightseeing Tour

Wednesday, October 26th
8:30am – 12:30pm
$55 per person

Want to see it all but don’t know where to start? Hop aboard DHI’s private charter motor coach for a personal tour of some of the most interesting and exciting sights in the city. Weather and traffic permitting, you will have a front-row seat to noteworthy neighborhoods, sensational shopping, and legendary landmarks!

From the world famous Macy’s Herald’s Square (the country’s largest department store covering more than a million square feet with its own cooking school in the basement) to the Avenue of the Americas, which is home to some of the largest corporations in America, past Lincoln Center, the Metropolitan Opera House and Ground Zero, you will see the sights that have shaped the history of this amazing city.

Focusing on the most exciting parts of downtown, you will visit the iconic Times Square and drive through some of the most eclectic New York neighborhoods, including Little Italy, Chinatown, SoHo and Wall Street. You are sure to recognize many of the streets and landmarks from television shows and the big screen, not to mention the numerous books and works of literature that have used New York City as their backdrop.

Did you know that there are tens of thousands of millionaires living in New York City? Drive by the famous doorman buildings where some of New York’s wealthiest families reside, including The Dakota, where John Lennon lived and died. On Fifth Avenue, you will find the legendary Plaza Hotel, FAO Schwartz, Trump Tower and Tiffany’s.

We will also visit Ground Zero, allowing you time to pay your respects to those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on New York City.  With our visit coming just a month after the 10th anniversary of the September 11 attacks and the dedication of the National 9/11 Memorial, you will be among the first to visit this new landmark.  Covering eight of the 16 acres at the World Trade Center, this deeply moving memorial features twin reflecting pools which sit in the footprints where the Twin Towers once stood.  Amid a grove of trees surrounding the pools are bronze parapets inscribed with the names of the 2,982 people killed in the attacks of September 11, 2011 and February 26, 1993.  This is sure to be a visit that will stay with you for a lifetime.

With the sights you take in and the information you learn on this city overview tour, you’ll be walking the streets like a native New Yorker for the rest of your visit!

 

Ellis IslandA Trip through History on the Liberty Island and Ellis Island Tour

Friday, October 28th
8:30am – 2:30pm
$63 per person

Do you know where your family came from? Did your ancestors make the trip to Ellis Island? Board the ferry at Battery Park to find out! Guests will have breathtaking views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and Manhattan as they are transported across the harbor.

Our first stop will be Liberty Island, home to one of the country’s most famous ladies: the Statue of Liberty. Dedicated 125 years ago, this neoclassical statue was a gift from the people of France in 1866. Holding a tablet and raising a torch to the sky with broken chains at her feet, Lady Liberty is one of the most recognizable images of Americana. Don’t miss this opportunity to see one of our national symbols of freedom.

Next stop: Ellis Island. Known as America’s “Golden Door,” Ellis Island was the busiest immigration inspection station in America between 1892 and 1934, with millions of immigrants taking their first steps on American soil right here. Get a closer look at the plight of these new Americans as you watch the film “Island of Hope—Island of Tears.” Walk through the many buildings and the museums on the island. Were your ancestors among the many entertained by Jimmy Durante, Bob Hope or Rudy Vallee while here? With more than 12 million immigrants coming through Ellis Island, it’s no surprise that four in 10 Americans can trace their ancestry back to this spot.

 

NBC Rockefeller CenterBackstage Pass – NBC Studio Tour

Thursday, October 27th
9:00am – 1:00pm
$50 per person

Don’t miss this special opportunity to visit some of the most famous studios in the country! With a history dating back to 1933, the historic GE Building at 30 Rockefeller Center is one of the tallest and most recognizable buildings in the city. Until 1988, it was known as the RCA Building, named after the building’s main tenant, the Radio Corporation of America. On your tour of the building, you’ll learn behind-the-scenes secrets of the world of broadcasting as your tour guide transports you back to the launching of the Golden Age of Radio.

Today, the studios are home to the Today Show, Saturday Night Live, NBC Nightly News, NBC Sports, Dateline NBC, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and more. You’ll recognize the famous marquee above the building's entrance from the television shows 30 Rock and Seinfeld. Due to the fast-breaking nature of the news and the broadcasting schedule, you never know what you’ll see or hear! And you never know—the NBC page who guides your tour this year could be the next big name in news or entertainment, like Ted Koppel, Lorne Michaels, Michael Eisner and Marcy Carsey.

Your visit will also include a walking tour of Rockefeller Center.  Consisting of nearly 22 acres of prime real estate, the property includes shops, restaurants, businesses and many famed media companies. Plazas, concourses, and shops create a sense of community for the nearly quarter of a million people who use it daily while also boasting one of the largest collections of public art in New York City. 

This tour is a walking tour from the Sheraton, so be sure to dress appropriately with comfortable shoes.



All DHI tours depart from the 53rd Street Exit of the Sheraton – please arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time as the tours will leave promptly on time.

 

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