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Central Park Carriage Ride
Central Park Carriage Ride in New York is a family stop. Relaxing horse-drawn carriage rides through clean park avenues.
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Relaxed Senior-Friendly Vacation (5 Days)
Day 1: Scenic Carriage Rides. Take a quiet horse-drawn carriage ride through the paved paths of Central Park , and enjoy afternoon tea at The Pierre. Day 2: Waterfront Sights. Take the scenic Staten Island Ferry past the Statue of Liberty and enjoy a flat walk at Gantry Plaza State Park. Day 3: Peaceful Gardens. Stroll the accessible, level paths of the Queens Botanical Garden and have a fresh lunch at Sami’s Kabab House. Day 4: Accessible Fine…
Day 1: Scenic Carriage Rides. Take a quiet horse-drawn carriage ride through the paved paths of Central Park , and enjoy afternoon tea at The Pierre. Day 2: Waterfront Sights. Take the scenic Staten Island Ferry past the Statue of Liberty and enjoy a flat walk at Gantry Plaza State Park. Day 3: Peaceful Gardens. Stroll the accessible, level paths of the Queens Botanical Garden and have a fresh lunch at Sami’s Kabab House. Day 4: Accessible Fine Art. Spend a relaxed day at The Met Museum using their convenient accessibility resources. Dine at Ravagh Persian Grill. Day 5: Historic Parks. Spend a quiet afternoon on the lawns of Bryant Park and complete your evening prayers at the Islamic Society of Mid Manhattan.
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Central Park Carriage Ride
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place in Manhattan
Central Park
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hotel in Upper East Side
The Pierre, A Taj Hotel
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Staten Island Ferry
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Statue of Liberty
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Gantry Plaza State Park
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Day 1
Central Park carriage ride
Scenic Carriage Rides. Take a quiet horse-drawn carriage ride through the paved paths of Central Park , and enjoy afternoon tea at The Pierre.
Route note: Scenic Carriage Rides. Take a quiet horse-drawn carriage ride through the paved paths of Central Park , and enjoy afternoon tea at The Pierre.
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hotel in Upper East Side
The Pierre, A Taj Hotel
The Pierre, A Taj Hotel in Upper East Side is a 5-star base with practical comfort details for longer stays. Traditional luxury on Fifth Ave. Halal menus by master chefs, Central Park views, Taj's legendary hospitality, Kids@Taj programs, and baby-sitting.
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Day 2
Waterfront sights
Waterfront Sights. Take the scenic Staten Island Ferry past the Statue of Liberty and enjoy a flat walk at Gantry Plaza State Park.
Route note: Waterfront Sights. Take the scenic Staten Island Ferry past the Statue of Liberty and enjoy a flat walk at Gantry Plaza State Park.
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place in Lower Manhattan
Staten Island Ferry
Free, highly scenic 25-minute harbor cruise passing Statue of Liberty
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place in Queens
Gantry Plaza State Park
Beautiful views of Midtown skyline from clean waterfront piers
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Day 3
Quiet gardens
Peaceful Gardens. Stroll the accessible, level paths of the Queens Botanical Garden and have a fresh lunch at Sami’s Kabab House.
Route note: Peaceful Gardens. Stroll the accessible, level paths of the Queens Botanical Garden and have a fresh lunch at Sami’s Kabab House.
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place in Queens
Queens Botanical Garden
Sustainable landscapes, tranquil rose gardens, and organic bee exhibits
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Queens Botanical Bee Garden
Queens Botanical Bee Garden in New York is a family stop. Educational honeybee hives and beautiful sensory rose gardens.
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restaurant in Long Island City
Sami's Kabab House
Sami's Kabab House in Long Island City is a afghan stop. Hand-butchered halal lamb chops, authentic brown palaw rice, and fresh kabab. Check current halal handling, booking details and the day’s menu before you go.
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Day 4
Accessible fine art
Accessible Fine Art. Spend a relaxed day at The Met Museum using their convenient accessibility resources. Dine at Ravagh Persian Grill.
Route note: Accessible Fine Art. Spend a relaxed day at The Met Museum using their convenient accessibility resources. Dine at Ravagh Persian Grill.
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place in Upper East Side
The Met Museum
World-class Islamic art wing, Egyptian treasures, and historic armor
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restaurant in Midtown East
Ravagh Persian Grill
Ravagh Persian Grill in Midtown East is a persian stop. Excellent Persian kebabs, barberry rice, and traditional ghormeh sabzi stews. Check current halal handling, booking details and the day’s menu before you go.
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Day 5
Bryant Park and prayer
Historic Parks. Spend a quiet afternoon on the lawns of Bryant Park and complete your evening prayers at the Islamic Society of Mid Manhattan.
Route note: Historic Parks. Spend a quiet afternoon on the lawns of Bryant Park and complete your evening prayers at the Islamic Society of Mid Manhattan.
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place in Midtown East
Bryant Park
Beautiful European-style lawns, seasonal markets, and free activities
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place in Midtown East
New York Public Library
Majestic stone lions guard massive historic reading rooms
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masjid in Midtown East / Manhattan
Islamic Society of Mid Manhattan
Islamic Society of Mid Manhattan in Midtown East / Manhattan is a prayer stop in this district. Close to GCC consulates. Daily prayers, Friday Khutbahs.
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Day 1: Middle Eastern Classics. Enjoy a Persian lunch at Ravagh Persian Grill and experience the modern Indian menu at Bungalow for dinner. Day 2: Food Carts and Premium Steaks. Sample shawarma from Mama Halal Food cart and book an upscale dinner at 212 Steakhouse. Day 3: Afghan and Levantine Dishes. Lunch at Sami’s Kabab House in Long Island City , followed by a traditional Palestinian dinner at Ayat Astoria. Day 4: Central Asian Flavors. Lunch…
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restaurant in East Village
Bungalow
Bungalow in East Village is a fine indian stop. Michelin Bib Gourmand, Chef Vikas Khanna. Lamb Chops, Coconut Curry. Check current halal handling, booking details and the day’s menu before you go.
shopping in Fifth Avenue
Bergdorf Goodman
Bergdorf Goodman in Fifth Avenue is a luxury dept store centered on Elite, high-privacy personal styling suites and custom tailoring.
masjid in Upper East Side / Manhattan
Islamic Cultural Center of NY
Islamic Cultural Center of NY in Upper East Side / Manhattan is a prayer stop in this district. Opened 1991. First custom-built mosque in NYC. Women's section, school, library.
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Bronx Zoo Safari
Bronx Zoo Safari in New York is a family stop. Spanning over 250 acres; children can ride the Wild Asia Monorail and view the Baboon Reserve.
place in New York Harbor
Ellis Island Museum
Documents over 12 million historic family immigration stories
restaurant in Midtown East
212 Steakhouse
212 Steakhouse in Midtown East is a luxury steak stop. Certified Halal T-Bone and Rib-Eye options in a premier luxury setting. Check current halal handling, booking details and the day’s menu before you go.
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