Thanksgiving in New York City

Day 1

Kick off the holiday season with a Thanksgiving getaway to New York City! With a hotel situated right in the heart of Manhattan, the opportunity to wander the streets, avenues, museums, shops, and cafes of this cosmopolitan city is just steps away. From the iconic Times Square, known as the "Crossroads of the World", to the bright hub of the theatre district, enormous skyscrapers, to the grandeur of Rockefeller Plaza, there is always excitement in the city, especially at Thanksgiving!

Day 2

99TH ANNUAL MACY'S THANKSGVING DAY PARADE: A favorite holiday tradition dazzles and delights people of all ages as it takes to the streets of New York City. Giant helium balloon characters, out-of-this world floats, pulsating marching bands, and of course Santa Claus parade down the Avenue of the Americas and concludes at Macy's in Herald Square. (Group will have an early morning walk over to parade route area to situate ourselves curbside for the best possible viewing!)

THANKSGIVING DINNER: At a local restaurant gather together as we celebrate a Thanksgiving feast with all the trimmings!

RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR STARRING THE ROCKETTES: A one-of-a kind, uplifting holiday celebration performed by the Rockettes! Their meticulous routine, festive costumes, decorative props, and Christmas traditions including: Parade of the Wooden Soldiers, The Living Nativity, and The Nutcracker have taken place on the Great Stage since their 1933 debut.

Day 3

CUSTOMIZED SIGHTSEEING: View New York City, double-decker style, via the Gray Line Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus! For the next two days, venture out on your own to explore more than 30 different stops along Uptown, Downtown, or Brooklyn tour loops.

Use your time to do what you like! Visit the United Nations, Times Square, Harlem, Battery Park, Greenwich Village, and Soho!

Spend time at the Plaza admiring famous sites such as Radio City Music Hall, NBC Studios, and the world-famous skating rink and Christmas tree!

Shop the upscale boutiques along Fifth Avenue and visit Macy's flagship store at Herald Square.

Stroll through Central Park or stop at Battery Park, where you have the option of taking the ferry to Ellis and Liberty Island. Admire the memorial pools at the World Trade Center.

GRAY LINE NIGHT TOUR: Watch the city come alive under the glitz of the neon lights. From Times Square, the route provides memorable views of Chinatown, Empire State Building, and Little Italy.

Day 4

Another day to explore! Check out Brooklyn or re-visit any stops along the Uptown or Downtown loop routes that you didn't quite fit into the previous day. Check off those Big Apple must-sees!

BROADWAY SHOW: What better way to conclude your tour than with a night on the town? It's off to the neon lights of Broadway for a show with the group! (Show to be announced at a later date.)

Day 5

Bid farewell to fun-filled exciting days in NYC; it's time to catch our flight back to the Midwest.

B=Breakfast, D=Dinner