NORTHERN HIGH SCHOOL ADVANCED CHORUS
NYC ITINERARY
Wed, April 9, 2014 •Arrive at 8:30pm. Board at 8:45pm. Leave NHS at 9:00pm on AT&T charter bus
Thurs, April 10, 2014-- - weather: high55/low46, sunny
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Arrive in NYC at 8am
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All participants dropped off at Battery Park at 9:00am. “The Battery” is the best area to view the Statue of Liberty from the mainland.
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Bus driver proceeds to Hotel:
Hilton Hasbrouck Heights
650 Terrace Ave.
**Amenities include shampoo, conditioner, soap, hairdryer, coffee maker
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07064
(201) 288.6100
We will spend the day exploring Lower Manhattan (Downtown) on foot. Be prepared to walk approximately five (5) miles. Wear comfortable
shoes and appropriate clothing for the weather.
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Leave Battery Park at 10:30am, walk to Wall Street to see the Charging Bull statue
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Leave Wall Street by 11:30am to walk to the 911 Memorial
**There are plenty of eating opportunities for a mid-morning snack along our route**
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12:00pm 911 Memorial Group Reservation
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1:00pm leave 911 Memorial to walk towards Chinatown and Little Italy
Sight-seeing- 1:00pm-4:30pm **Plenty of eating opportunities**
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Chinatown: Chinatown, New York City is located in one of the oldest neighborhoods in Manhattan. Chinese immigrants settled in the area in
the 1800s. Chinatown offers a unique historical and cultural experience not found anywhere else in the world. Whether characterized by their
stores and restaurants or their unique size and shape, the streets of Chinatown provide a fascinating experience.
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Little Italy: Walking beside the narrow, cobblestoned streets beneath the fire escapes of turn-of-the-century tenements, you're tempted by the
sights, sounds and smells of Italian cuisine and culture emanating from the restaurants surrounding you at every step.
*Begin walking towards Greenwich Village at 4:30pm*
Washington Square Park: “A marsh. A cemetery. A parade ground. A gathering spot for avant-garde artists. A battleground for chess enthusiasts. A
playground for canines and children. Washington Square Park has served various roles for its community throughout the years, adapting to meet its needs.
Well-known for its arch, honoring George Washington, the man for whom the park is named, and its fountain, the arch's elder by 43 years and a popular
meeting spot, Washington Square Park also houses several other monuments and facilities.”
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5:30pm Dinner at Jekyll and Hyde in Greenwich Village: “Jekyll and Hyde is a haunted restaurant for eccentric explorers’ and mad scientists where guests
can eat among the unusual and the bizarre. Jekyll and Hyde provides continuous live entertainment and spooky special effects. Wacky club members and
domestic staff such as “Professor Shroud” or “Dreadworthy the Butler” mingle with our guests while spirits bring to life the unusual artifacts collected from
around the globe. Our guests are warned…”
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7:30pm Travel on our bus to Hilton in Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey. (Check in approx. 8:30pm)
Fri, April 11, 2014 (Travel by bus to all activities) weather: high62/low45, 20% chance of rain
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Breakfast at hotel (included)—yogurt, fruit, pastries/muffins, eggs, potatoes, sausage/bacon, waffles, cereal, coffee/tea/decaf, juice/milk
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1:30pm Heritage Music Festival performance/competition:
Depart hotel at 8:00am
10am Broadway workshop: Meet some of Broadway’s most gifted artists. An intimate one hour setting where you’ll be able to hear the experiences from
three Broadway professionals. The artists will discuss the challenges of the business, backstage anecdotes, and career choices.
Ripley Grier Studios, Studio #16F and #16G (16th floor)
520 8th Avenue (between 36th and 37th Ave)
NY, NY
Riverside Church (The Nave)
490 Riverside Drive
New York, NY 10027
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6:00pm Dinner at Ellen's Stardust Diner: This establishment is a retro 1950s theme restaurant. The Diner is regarded as one of the best theme restaurants
in New York owing to its singing wait staff. The diner also contains retro-themed memorabilia such as photos of many past Miss Subways on the walls, an
indoor train, a 1956 Predicta television and a “drive-in theater” screen that showcases performances of the 1950s and is popular among children and
adults.
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8:00pm Broadway Musical: Chicago The Musical
Ambassador Theater
219 West 49th Street, New York, NY 10019
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10:00pm travel back to hotel via bus
Sat, April 12, 2014 weather: high59/low45, 30% chance of rain
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Breakfast at hotel (included)--- yogurt, fruit, pastries/muffins, eggs, potatoes, sausage/bacon, waffles, cereal, coffee/tea/decaf, juice/milk
Depart hotel at 8:30am
We will spend the day exploring Midtown Manhattan on foot. Be prepared to walk approximately three (3) miles. Wear comfortable shoes and
appropriate clothing for the weather.
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9:30am-11:30am Radio City Music Hall Tour (1260 Sixth Ave at 50th St): Art deco landmark, Rockettes, mighty Wurlitzer organ, and 3- ton contour curtain
behind-the-scenes tour.
Begin walking towards Empire State Building, stopping to see Rockefeller plaza, St. Patrick’s cathedral, and Grand Central Station. (We will stop for fast
food/street side lunch along the way)
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Rockefeller plaza: We will walk through the four main plazas of Rockefeller center and view New York’s historical architecture.
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St. Patrick’s Cathedral: A decorated Neo-Gothic-style Roman Catholic cathedral church in the United States and a prominent landmark of New
York City. It is the seat of the archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York, and a parish church.
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Grand Central Station: Grand Central Terminal is a commuter railroad terminal at 42nd Street and Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan in New
York City built by and named for the New York Central Railroad in the heyday of American long-distance passenger rail travel, it is the largest
such facility in the world by number of platforms. It has been described as "the world's loveliest station.
3pm Empire State Building: 34th St and 5th Ave The Empire State Building's Observatory is the highlight of New York's skyline, reaching 1,250 feet above
the city. We will experience stunning views of the city and beyond from the top of one of the most famous landmarks in the world.
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5:45pm Bus pick up for travel to award ceremony at Riverside Church
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6:30pm Awards Ceremony at Riverside Church.
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7:30pm board bus and depart for dinner cruise at:
Circle Line
Pier 83
*Coaches need to approach Circle Line down 11th Ave and down 43rd St. Drop group at Circle Line.
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West 43 street at 12 avenue
Coaches can lay over on 40th/41st St between 11th and 12th Ave.
New York, NY
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8:30pm Heritage Music Festival’s Riverboat Cruise and dinner
Depart for Home at 10:30pm
NYC PACKING LIST 2014
BUS BAG- BRING THIS ON THE BUS
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
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DVDs (school appropriate)
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Air freshener
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Books/ electronics
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Pillow/ blanket
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Snacks
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Water bottle
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WEAR: Comfy clothes
(sweatpants, etc)
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Wallet/ Purse
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Phone
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Chargers
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Headphones
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Ear plugs
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Cash/ credit card for spending
money
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Rain jacket/ umbrella
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Outerwear (jacket)
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Body lotion
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Rain jacket and/or umbrella
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Lip balm
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3 outfits (Thu, Fri, Sat)
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Accessories and jewelry
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Hand sanitizer or antibacterial
wipes
Personal Hygiene Products
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Makeup
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Granola Bars to carry with you
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Sunglasses
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Snacks for the bus and hotel
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Water Bottle- write your name on
it!
TOILETRIES AND PERSONAL CARE
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Soap/ Shampoo/ Conditioner
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Band-aids
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Deodorant
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Razor
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Small Tissue Pack
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Comb/ Brush
CLOTHING
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Copy of itinerary and phone list
THURSDAY DAY PACK- BRING THIS ON
THE BUS WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Women: HEMMED black chorus
dress, dressy black flats, post
earrings, proper undergarments
(that won’t show underneath
dress)
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Men: black dress shoes, black
dress socks, black dress pants,
long-sleeved white dress shirt,
blue tie, black vest
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Toothbrush/toothpaste
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Deodorant
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Underwear (4)
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Hairbrush/ comb
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Socks (4)
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Hair styling products
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PJs
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Shoes- good for walking long
distances!
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Change of clothes (Thursday
outfit)
FOOD AND DRINK
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MEDICINE
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Vitamins or supplements
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Allergy medicine
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Painkillers
EXTRAS
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Garbage bag for dirty clothes
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Lint roller
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Umbrella
TO DO
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Charge all batteries
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Make arrangements for drop-off
and pick-up
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Check NYC weather
http://www.weather.com