2014 - APT Canada & Alaska

Absorb incredible views of the New York skyline from the Observation Deck of the Rockefeller Center Day 14. Washington DC. After breakfast, a guided sightseeing tour will take you to the United States Capitol building, the famous meeting place of the United States Congress. Afterwards, choose from a visit to the National Air and Space Museum, the National Museum of American History or the National Museum of Natural History – all of which are fascinating attractions run by the Smithsonian Institution. Afterwards, enjoy some time this afternoon to relax or further explore the city at your leisure. Later this evening, enjoy a delicious dinner at the famous Old Ebbitt Grill, a bar and restaurant located close to the White House. Established in 1856, the Old Ebbitt Grill has been a favourite haunt of many famous American Presidents including Theodore Roosevelt, and is still a popular meeting spot for political insiders, journalists and celebrities. BD EXPERIENCE AMISH COUNTRY Day 15. Lancaster, Philadelphia. This morning, you'll travel through the city of Baltimore in Maryland on the way into Pennsylvania Dutch Country in Lancaster County – also known as Amish Country. Here, join a local Amish guide and set off on a horse and buggy tour of the area. During the tour, you'll gain a fascinating insight into the unique lifestyle of the Amish people, and observe the 130 marked contrast of their way of living compared to the pace of modern 21st century life. Afterwards, continue on by coach to the nearby capital of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. On arrival here, settle in to your hotel before dinner this evening. Stay: Philadelphia, Hyatt at the Bellevue. BD Day 16. Philadelphia, Princeton, New York City. During a sightseeing tour of this historic city this morning, you'll visit a broad selection of Philadelphia's major landmarks. Visit Independence National Historical Park – home to the iconic Liberty Bell as well as World Heritage-listed Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution were debated and adopted in the late 18th century. Afterwards, you'll travel into the state of New Jersey and on to Princeton University, one of the most prestigious education institutions in America. On a guided tour, enjoy a close-up look at this famous Ivy League university and its grounds, then continue on to arguably the most famous city in the world – New York. On arrival here, head for Midtown Manhattan – the perfect base from which to immerse yourself in the colour and excitement of the city. After checking in to your hotel, enjoy dinner this evening. Three Night Stay: New York City, Grand Hyatt New York. B THE BIG APPLE Day 17. New York City. During a guided tour of Manhattan this morning, take in landmarks such as Fifth Avenue, Times Square, Broadway's Theatre District, the Lincoln Center, Greenwich Village, Soho, and the Financial District including Wall Street. You'll also enjoy the chance to ride the Staten Island Ferry for a close-up view of the Statue of Liberty, the widely-celebrated symbol of freedom and hope. Enjoy lunch at the well-known Katz's Delicatessen then, in the afternoon, visit the Lower East Side Tenement Museum, a five-story brick building that was home to an estimated 7,000 people from over 20 nations between 1863 and 1935. Early this evening, head up to the Observation Deck at the top of the Rockefeller Center to take in some incredible views of the city at dusk. BL Day 18. New York City. Today, perhaps explore the Metropolitan Museum of Art, one of the three largest art museums in the world. Alternatively, head to the Museum of Modern Art, considered to be among the most influential museums of its kind. Afterwards, you may like to take in a Broadway show (own expense). Alternatively, enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to soak up the sights and sounds of New York. Perhaps explore the expansive gardens of Central Park; go shopping at the city's famed

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