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DreamWorks Water Park
An indoor water park within the American Dream shopping and entertainment complex, at the Meadowlands Sports Complex in East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States. The park opened on October 1, 2020. The water park includes 40 water slides and 15 attractions, and covers 8.5 acres. Full packages for a hour visit including a one hour buffet are available.

ONE DAY TOURS – THE BOROUGHS

QUEENS

Queens for a Day – Louis Armstrong House Museum and Museum of the Moving Image

We visit two gems in Queens – The Louis Armstrong House Museum and the Museum of the Moving Image. A docent guides us through the home of the famous “Satchmo” as we learn about jazz through various decades and Louis Armstrong’s vital contribution. A few minutes away from the Louis Armstrong House Museum is the Museum of the Moving Image. Housed in the former Kaufman Astoria Studios, the interactive museum focuses on the art, history, technique and technology of film, television, and digital media. We go behind the scenes where students may record their own movements as a sequence of still photographs that can be printed out and made into a flipbook; create their own stop-motion animations, which they can save and email; record their voices over dialogue from a film, following the same procedure that actors use when dubbing their lines in post-production; choose sound effects to add to the images of well-known movies and television shows; add music to scenes from movies, and to experience how music affects mood and tone.

Kings of Queens- Citi Field and the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center

Citi Field Tours offer fans an insider’s look at the home ballpark of the New York Mets, allowing access to many restricted, non-public areas. Highlights include the Jackie Robinson Rotunda, a view of the productions control room, club spaces, the press box, a suite visit, the warning track on the field, the dugout, the bullpens, the Mets clubhouse, the press conference room, the Mets Hall of Fame & Museum, and more. We take the ramp from Citi Field and enjoy a sixty to ninety minute behind-the-scenes guided walking tour of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, home of the US Open, the world’s highest-attended annual sporting event. Take advantage of a once in a lifetime peek inside exclusive Players’ areas and experience the world of pro tennis through the eyes of the athletes and sports journalists.

Queens Connected – The New York Hall of Science and the Queens Zoo

With 100,000 plus square feet of indoor exhibition space, NYSCI (New York Hall of Science) presents more than 450 interactive displays that explain science and demystify the world. Explore ideas such as ecology, connected systems, sustainability and climate change through works created by artist-and-scientist teams. Discover South America’s spectacled bears or the smallest deer species before getting up-close with domestic animals at the Queens Zoo. View magnificent birds of the Western Hemisphere at the Aviary and feed the animals at the farm. The world is connected at these two venues.

BRONX

Bronx Tale – Yankee Stadium and the Bronx Zoo

Experience the Home of Baseball’s Most Storied Franchise! Tour Yankee Stadium and absorb the rich history of the 27-time World Series Champions. Visit iconic locations such as Monument Park, get up close to historic baseball artifacts and familiarize yourself with Yankee Stadium events which go beyond baseball. Each tour is led by a knowledgeable tour guide to ensure everyone’s trip to Yankee Stadium is complete. After the tour we head to Arthur Avenue (iconic Italian section) for lunch. After lunch we visit the Bronx Zoo. The Bronx Zoo, the Wildlife Conservation Society’s flagship park, opened on November 8, 1899. Since then, the zoo has created a unique window into the natural world for city dwellers in the heart of the Bronx – and serves as a springboard and hub for conservation efforts across the entire planet.

BROOKLYN

Rebirth of Nostalgic Coney Island – New York Aquarium and Luna Park

The New York Aquarium is the oldest continually operating aquarium in the United States, located on the Riegelmann Boardwalk in Coney Island. It was founded at Castle Garden in Battery Park, in 1896, and moved to Coney Island in 1957. The facility occupies 14 acres and boasts 266 species of aquatic wildlife. Its mission is to raise public awareness about issues facing the ocean and its inhabitants with special exhibits, public events and research. Just up the street from the New York Aquarium is Luna Park. – the name of an amusement park that opened on May 29, 2010, at the site of Astroland, an amusement park that had been in operation from 1962 to 2008, and Dreamland, which operated at the site in 2009. Enjoy some of the coolest rides, games, and attractions on the boardwalk.

Ships, and Buses, and Trains – Building 92 and the New York Transit Museum

The Brooklyn Navy Yard was once the nation’s most storied naval shipbuilding facility, which for over 150 years built and launched America’s most famous fighting ships, including the USS Maine, USS Arizona, and USS Missouri. The Yard also served as an important point of the passage, home, and workplace for countless veterans as they served our country. Once abandoned, the Yard is a vibrant economic location. Building 92 Building houses the permanent exhibition Brooklyn Navy Yard: Past, Present & Future. Building 77 house a fabulous food court. The Transit Museum is located in a decommissioned subway station at 99 Schermerhorn Street Brooklyn, NY 11201, and accessible by over 20 bus and subway lines. The entrance to the Museum is down two flights of stairs. A second, wheelchair-accessible entrance is located on the corner of Schermerhorn and Court Streets. Visitors can board the vintage cars, sit at the wheel of a city bus, step through a time tunnel of turnstiles, and explore changing exhibits that highlight the cultural, social and technological history – and future – of mass transit.

Plymouth, Massachusetts

400th Anniversary of the Mayflower Voyage and the founding of Plymouth Colony
The Plymouth 400 Anniversary will highlight the cultural contributions and American traditions that began with the interaction of the Wampanoag and English peoples, a story that significantly shaped the building of America. Major events, live television and festivals are planned.

Washington, D.C.

International Spy Museum
The long-awaited International Spy Museum has opened at L’Enfant Plaza. You can go undercover and test your spy skills on a mission as you travel the Museum’s permanent exhibitions. Your performance is tracked and you receive a debriefing upon conclusion. Here you can access your full debrief by using the number on the back of your Undercover Mission badge. Discover how the work of real spies shaped world history and continues to play a role today. Listen to real stories from real spies. The Spy Museum works closely with former international intelligence leaders to deliver an authentic, unbiased experience. Uncover the tradecraft, motivation, tools, evolution, and impact of espionage throughout history and across the globe. Test your own spy skills through RFID experiences. Explore interactive exhibits and real tools of the trade.

The FBI Experience
The FBI tour opened its doors to the public in 1937 but was closed after the events of 9/11. Re-opened in 2017, The FBI Experience is a self-guided tour at FBI Headquarters in Washington, D.C. Open to the public, the tour features interactive multimedia exhibits, content, and artifacts—including a number of items from notable cases on display for the very first time— that help illustrate the importance of the Bureau’s work to protect the nation. Visitors to The FBI Experience will learn how the Bureau operates in the field, at Headquarters, and within communities across the country. They will also gain a rare look inside the organization’s investigative divisions, laboratory resources, professional occupations, and more.

The Capital Wheel
Located at National Harbor in Maryland, the Capital Wheel soars 180 feet above the Potomac River. The Capital Wheel’s 42 climate-controlled gondolas, each accommodating up to eight passengers, feature glass exteriors to maximize the panoramic views of the Washington Monument, National Cathedral, Alexandria and beyond. With its spectacular views, family-friendly appeal and cutting-edge technology – including LED lighting with a stunning spectrum of 16 million colors – the Capital Wheel is a can’t-miss destination for visitors of all ages and interests.

New York City

Gayle’s Broadway Rose
Conveniently located in the heart of the Broadway Theatre District, Gayle’s Broadway Rose features the most talented aspiring New York City Broadway performers, actors, and actresses as your personal singing waiters, waitresses, and wait staff. Join them for an amazing entertainment and restaurant dining experience.

The Downtown Experience
Powered by THE RIDE is a brand new multimedia 90-minute historical adventure exploring Downtown Manhattan’s most notable landmarks and neighborhoods. Enhanced with the advanced technology of their partner Timelooper, THE DOWNTOWN EXPERIENCE is highlighted by the magic of Virtual Reality allowing visitors to travel back in time and re-live iconic moments in history.

Hudson Yards/The Vessel
The Vessel is a 16-story, 150-foot-high structure of connected staircases between the buildings of Hudson Yards, located in the 5-acre Hudson Yards Public Square. The Vessel has 154 flights, 2,500 steps, and 80 landings that stretch from its 50-foot-wide base to its 150-foot-wide apex with the total length of the stairs exceeding 1 mile. Its unusual shape was intended to make the structure stand out like a “12-month Christmas tree.” The views of the Hudson River and other iconic landmarks make the journey exceptional.

Spyscape
Channel your inner Bond at NYC’s spy museum. Your immersive briefing takes you into the world of spying—where hackers, corporations, and governments seek secret intelligence. Surveillance isn’t just about enemies of the state. Do our governments and corporations strike the right balance between security, service and freedom? Find out what personal surveillance looks an d feels like. Then test YOUR observation skills in the 360° degree Surveillance Challenge. Meet the teenager who hacked the CIA, the cyber weapon that sabotaged Iran’s nuclear program, and the hacking groups trying to change our political landscapes.Then learn to protect YOUR data online and meet our in-house hackers at the Hacking Bar. There are many more immersive experiences.

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