New York City

9/11 Memorial
A moving tribute to the fallen victims of the 9/11 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, built on the area formerly referred to as ‘Ground Zero’ in the aftermath of the events. New in 2015: The 9/11 Memorial Museum on site. http://www.911memorial.org/ 

Broadway Comedy Club
Laugh until your bellies are sore, at an audience interactive improv comedy show. Always a highlight. 

Broadway Performance
Watch a magical theatre performance in the heart of the city’s legendary theatre district. For current Broadway listings, visit http://www.broadway.com/ 

Broadway Workshop
Learn some of the tricks of the trade in a hands-on Drama workshop. 

Carnegie Hall
Catch a performance at this legendary music venue. For concert schedule, see http://www.carnegiehall.org/Calendar/ 

Empire State Building 
The classic New York City experience, offering an incredible view of the city. Be prepared for long lines and wait times. http://www.esbnyc.com/ 

Guggenheim
This iconic building on Museum Mile hosts rotating exhibits and a permanent collection featuring modern and contemporary art. http://www.guggenheim.org/new-york 

Central Park Tour
Following a personable, expert local guide through Central Park to hear some stories and the history of the United States’ most visited urban park. 

Madison Square Garden Tour
Take a peek behind the scenes of one of the most famous arenas in the world. Home to the New York Rangers, and a great concert venue. http://www.thegarden.com/tours.html 

Metropolitan Museum of Art
The largest art museum in the United States has extensive collections of ancient art, including Greek and Roman pieces. Make sure to take a group photo on the famous steps at the front of the building! For more info on current exhibitions, visit: http://www.metmuseum.org/ 

Museum of Modern Art
The most influential museum of modern art in the world. Students will be able to browse modern and contemporary collections and should be on the lookout for works by Vincent van Gogh, Pablo Picasso and Claude Monet. http://www.moma.org/

Museum of Moving Image
Located in Queens, this fascinating museum focuses on film. Through hands on displays, props and more, students will learn about the innovation and history of film. Be sure to remind students to create their own ‘flipbook’! http://www.movingimage.us/ 

Museum of Natural History
After spending some time in Central Park, cross the street and visit one of the largest and most celebrated museums in the world! Inside, find over 32 million specimens of plants, animals, humans, fossils, minerals and more – so many that only a small percentage can be exhibited at once. Students will recognize the building at the set for the popular film, ‘Night at the Museum’! http://www.amnh.org/ 

NBC Studio Tour
Located inside 30 Rockefeller Plaza, this tour is led by a team of hilarious pages and will show your school group the behind the scenes workings of NBC studios. Highlights include a visit to the Saturday Night Live studio. Perfect for fans of the Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon, or Late Night with Seth Myers. http://www.nbcstudiotour.com/ 

New York Rangers
Catch some National Hockey League action at Madison Square Garden with a New York Rangers hockey game. http://rangers.nhl.com/ 

New York Yankees
Take your students out to the ball game, and cheer on one of baseball’s most supported clubs. A guaranteed home run of an activity. http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/index.jsp?c_id=nyy 

Radio City Music Hall Tour
A must for Drama class trips to Manhattan, this tour of the famous music hall gives groups an insider’s look at the venue that hosts the annual Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Learn how the ‘Great Stage’ works and meet a Rockette! http://www.radiocity.com/tours.html 

Top of the Rock
This multi-level observation deck atop the 70th floor of the building offers an incredible view of city. Students can see Central Park, all of Manhattan, the other boroughs, and New Jersey. The ability to see the Empire State Building in your photos makes this a must-do activity for your student trip to New York. http://www.topoftherocknyc.com/ 

Statue Cruises
Hop aboard a ferry over to Liberty Island to visit the Statue of Liberty, and learn about the iconic representation of American freedom. Also, make sure to stop at Ellis Island for self-guided exploration of what was United States busiest immigration inspection station. Explore the database of over 51 million passenger records – see if you can find your relatives! http://www.statuecruises.com/ 

Temple Emanuel
Located on 5th Avenue in New York’s Upper East Side, this synagogue is widely admired as the largest, and one of the most beautiful, in the world. Guided tours and group discussions are available on request. http://www.emanuelnyc.org/ 

United Nations
Tour the official headquarters of the United Nations, located on the banks of the East River. Discover and get a behind the scenes view of the intergovernmental organization dedicated to promoting international co-operation. Visits include the General Assembly Hall, Security Council Chamber and more. Learn about the United Nations’ work in disarmament, peace and security and human rights.