Christian Discoveries – Boston and New York City

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Climb aboard a replica of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to America in 1620.

See the Pilgrim's world come to life! This village recreates the lives of the Pilgrims, some of America's most famous immigrants.

† The Pilgrims believed strongly in God's plan for our country. Spend some time discussing their faith, God's Plan, and the birth of our nation.

This walking tour takes you into the heart of Boston. Learn about the events surrounding the birth of America and see many important sites along your way, including Boston Common, America's oldest public park; Old Granary Burying Ground, where Paul Revere, Samuel Adams, and John Hancock are buried; the Old State House, the site of the Boston Massacre; and the Bunker Hill Memorial.

Flash forward to life as a student at one of Cambridge's esteemed colleges. This city is home to two of the finest universities in the country: M.I.T. and Harvard.

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Explore the waters of the world, from the Boston Harbor to the mysterious Amazon River in this state-of-the-art museum.

Explore New York’s largest Chinese community, which includes some of the best bargains and ethnic food in the city, and visit Little Italy, famous for its authentic Italian restaurants and pastry shops.

See New York City from the top of either the Empire State Building or Rockefeller Center. Take in the huge skyscrapers, hundreds of taxis below, and the sounds of NYC.

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Visit the many famous sites within the world's largest privately owned business complex. This center is full of shops, museums, and tourist sites.

Take in the beauty of one of the largest gothic-style Catholic churches in the United States.

Be inspired by the huge and beautiful Radio City Music Hall, a famous art-deco landmark and home to the Rockettes.

Experience Manhattan at its most glamorous with high-end boutiques, chic department stores, and student favorites like the Apple Store and Tiffany & Co®.

Enjoy this 840-acre oasis in the midst of the busy city, which features the Carousel, Strawberry Fields, and the Great Lawn.

Visit the iconic and lively center of New York City’s theatre district known as the “crossroads of the world”.

Enjoy the excitement of a Broadway show and pose for a group photo in Times Square.

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Ride the subway to Lower Manhattan and take a ferry to Liberty Island, where you will visit this landmark monument to freedom that greets newcomers to New York Harbor.

†Think about the symbolic connection between Lady Liberty and the cost of freedom.

Experience the immigration museum on the historic site of America’s primary gateway for millions of immigrants. See the more than 700,000 names listed on the Wall of Valor, and even research your ancestors by accessing passenger records in the museum’s interactive history center.

†Imagine living in a place where your faith in God is forbidden. Take some time to discuss the sacrifices and struggles of these immigrants.

Reflect as you visit the twin pools paying tribute to the nearly 3,000 victims of the September 11, 2001, attacks.

†Take a moment to pray for the families of these victims.

Visit America’s financial center, home to the New York Stock Exchange, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Chase Manhattan Bank, and Federal Hall.

Take some time to discuss what part you will play in God's plan for our nation's future.

*This itinerary may be modified and inclusions and airports substituted depending on your travel dates, arrival and departure times, national holidays, hours of operation, and events beyond WorldStrides’ control.