Spouses Guide - Out and About in NYC
We are offering several outings for spouses and family of the registrants.
Walk and Lunch in Central Park
On Monday, May 19th we will be offering a Walking Tour of Central Park followed by lunch at Tavern on the Green in the heart of Central Park.
 
We will meet in the lobby of the Plaza at 11:15AM and walk to The Dairy which is off Fifth Avenue @ 64th Street. We will meet the guides who will take us on a private tour which will take approximately one hour. The tour will include Bethesda Terrace, Cherry Hill & Sheep Meadow and will end at Tavern On The Green where we will have a luncheon at 1:30PM. Space is limited to 30 people.
To reserve tickets please e-mail keith.varney@med.nyu.edu. Tickets are $40 and include the walk and lunch. Drinks are extra. You can pick up and pay for the tickets at the registration table at the Plaza.
The walk is limited to 30 participants and is not wheelchair accessible.
Central Park is celebrating its 150th Anniversary
www.centralparknyc.org
Gala Dinner and Cruise
On the evening of Tuesday, May 20th we will be going on a Conference Gala Dinner Cruise with World Yacht. The Princess Yacht will be leaving the World Yacht Marina at 7:00pm and will return at 11:30pm. The marina is located at Pier 81, West 41st Street and the Hudson River. Tickets for the cruise are $30.00 per person. To purchase tickets, please fax your name and credit card number to 212-263-5293. Be sure to include the number of tickets you would like.
Tour of the Met
We will also be offering a private tour of the Metropolitan Museum at 11:30AM on Tuesday, May 20th followed by lunch at 1PM. The cost is $55 per person. Space is limited to 30 people. To reserve tickets, please e-mail keith.varney@med.nyu.edu . You can pick up, and pay for your tickets at the registration table at the Plaza.
Attractions
A CityPass gets you admission to seven top New York City attractions for only $45. They include the American Museum of Natural History, Guggenheim Museum, Whitney Museum of American Art, The Museum of Modern Art, Intrepid Sea Air Space Museum, Circle Line Harbor Cruise, and the Empire State Building Observatory. You can purchase a CityPass here.
Shopping.
With the conference taking place at the Plaza Hotel, you will be located in the heart of one of the world's greatest shopping areas. Fifth Avenue is home to some of the most celebrated and exclusive stores—such as Saks Fifth Avenue, Tiffany & Co., and Brook Brothers—as well as Rockefeller Center. Give yourself extra time to enjoy the unique experience that is shopping on Fifth Avenue.
Broadway
Broadway is a must when visting New York City. To save money on tickets visit TKTS in Times Square. Established in 1973 for the betterment of theatres and theatre-goers alike, TKTS sells unsold tickets on the day of performance for all Broadway shows for 25-50% off the box office price (plus a $2.50 service charge per ticket).
The electronic sign in front of TKTS displays what shows are available for that day. TKTS ONLY accepts cash and traveler’s cheques. Get there early, as lines can get long very quickly—especially during good weather.
For a listing of broadway shows during your stay, visit www.broadway.com.
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