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Edge at Hudson Yards
Edge projects from the 100th floor of 30 Hudson Yards, combining an outdoor cantilevered deck, angled glass walls, a glass floor and new immersive interior installations.
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The Active Youth & Adventure Path (5 Days)
Day 1: Modern Landmarks. Ascend the Edge at Hudson Yards and climb the Vessel. Enjoy dinner at German Doner Kebab. Day 2: Thrills on the Water. Board the high-speed Beast Speedboat Ride in New York Harbor , followed by a walk along the High Line Park. Day 3: Coastal Fun. Spend the day riding the rollercoasters at Luna Park at Coney Island. Have dinner at Bay Ridge House of Wings. Day 4: Flight Simulation. Experience the RiseNY flight simulator a…
Day 1: Modern Landmarks. Ascend the Edge at Hudson Yards and climb the Vessel. Enjoy dinner at German Doner Kebab. Day 2: Thrills on the Water. Board the high-speed Beast Speedboat Ride in New York Harbor , followed by a walk along the High Line Park. Day 3: Coastal Fun. Spend the day riding the rollercoasters at Luna Park at Coney Island. Have dinner at Bay Ridge House of Wings. Day 4: Flight Simulation. Experience the RiseNY flight simulator and tour the historic Intrepid Museum flight deck. Day 5: Sports and Technology. Take a guided classic tour of Yankee Stadium and view the digital art at Mercer Labs.
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Edge at Hudson Yards
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The High Line
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The High Line Spur
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Day 1
Modern landmarks
Modern Landmarks. Ascend the Edge at Hudson Yards and climb the Vessel. Enjoy dinner at German Doner Kebab.
Route note: Modern Landmarks. Ascend the Edge at Hudson Yards and climb the Vessel. Enjoy dinner at German Doner Kebab.
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place in Midtown West
Vessel at Hudson Yards
Vessel is Thomas Heatherwick's copper-toned network of interlocking stairs at Hudson Yards, reopened with protective mesh and partial upper-level access in October 2024.
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restaurant in Midtown West
German Doner Kebab, Midtown
German Doner Kebab’s Midtown shop serves halal beef and chicken döner in toasted waffle bread, wraps, rice bowls and boxes with fries, salad and signature sauces.
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Day 2
Waterfront thrills
Thrills on the Water. Board the high-speed Beast Speedboat Ride in New York Harbor , followed by a walk along the High Line Park.
Route note: Thrills on the Water. Board the high-speed Beast Speedboat Ride in New York Harbor , followed by a walk along the High Line Park.
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The BEAST NYC Speedboat Ride
Circle Line's BEAST is a seasonal jet-powered harbor ride from Pier 83 or Pier 16, combining high-speed maneuvers with skyline and Statue of Liberty views.
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place in Chelsea
The High Line
The High Line reuses 1.45 miles of elevated freight railway as a linear West Side park, integrating rail tracks, perennial planting, overlooks and public art.
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place in Chelsea
The High Line Spur
The Spur is the High Line's broad eastern branch at West 30th Street, opened in 2019 as a gathering space and home of the rotating monumental Plinth commission.
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Day 3
Coney Island fun
Coastal Fun. Spend the day riding the rollercoasters at Luna Park at Coney Island. Have dinner at Bay Ridge House of Wings.
Route note: Coastal Fun. Spend the day riding the rollercoasters at Luna Park at Coney Island. Have dinner at Bay Ridge House of Wings.
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Luna Park in Coney Island
Luna Park is Coney Island's seasonal seaside amusement park, combining the landmark wooden Cyclone, the modern Thunderbolt, family rides and the historic boardwalk setting.
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Luna Park at Coney Island
Luna Park brings roller coasters, family rides, traditional amusement games and the landmark Cyclone to the Coney Island Boardwalk.
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DUMBO Waterfront
DUMBO's waterfront combines converted industrial streets, framed Manhattan Bridge views and Brooklyn Bridge Park's piers along the East River beneath two landmark crossings.
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Day 4
Flight simulation and aviation
Flight Simulation. Experience the RiseNY flight simulator and tour the historic Intrepid Museum flight deck.
Route note: Flight Simulation. Experience the RiseNY flight simulator and tour the historic Intrepid Museum flight deck.
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RiseNY Flying Theater
RiseNY combines galleries about New York popular culture with a motion-based flying theater that travels across a cinematic city landscape.
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Intrepid Museum
The Intrepid Museum turns a Hudson River aircraft carrier into a collection of maritime, aviation and space history, including Growler, Enterprise and historic aircraft.
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Intrepid Museum Flight Deck
The Intrepid Museum flight deck displays historic military aircraft aboard a World War II carrier, with the Space Shuttle Pavilion and Hudson River skyline nearby.
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Day 5
Sports and digital art
Sports and Technology. Take a guided classic tour of Yankee Stadium and view the digital art at Mercer Labs.
Route note: Sports and Technology. Take a guided classic tour of Yankee Stadium and view the digital art at Mercer Labs.
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Yankee Stadium
Yankee Stadium is the Bronx home of the New York Yankees, combining a modern 2009 ballpark with Monument Park, a team museum and architectural references to the original stadium.
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Yankee Stadium Classic Tour
The Yankees' official Classic Tour explores Monument Park and the New York Yankees Museum while placing the Bronx stadium within the franchise's long history.
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place in Lower Manhattan
Mercer Labs
Mercer Labs is a 36,000-square-foot Lower Manhattan museum where fifteen experimental rooms combine responsive projections, sound, light and digital technology.
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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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Statue of Liberty
Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi's copper monument on Liberty Island combines French-American political symbolism, ambitious nineteenth-century engineering and commanding harbor views.
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Bungalow
Chef Vikas Khanna's Bungalow draws on the regional cooking of India's twenty-eight states, presenting family-rooted recipes, hand-ground spices and a richly decorated East Village dining room.
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Bergdorf Goodman, Fifth Avenue
Bergdorf Goodman is a landmark Fifth Avenue department store for designer fashion, accessories, beauty, jewellery, home collections and personal styling.
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Islamic Cultural Center of New York
The Islamic Cultural Center of New York is Manhattan’s first purpose-built mosque, a domed modern complex at East 96th Street and Third Avenue.
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Bronx Zoo
Bronx Zoo is a 265-acre wildlife park with major habitat exhibits, historic buildings, conservation interpretation and seasonal experiences for families.
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Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration
The National Museum of Immigration occupies Ellis Island's restored Main Building, interpreting federal processing, migration journeys and the people who passed through the station.
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