The term “The Big Apple” was coined by touring jazz musicians of the 1930s, who used the expression “apple” for any town or city. Therefore, to play New York City was to play the big time — The Big Apple. Now it’s your turn with Sonshine Educational Tours to experience “The Big Apple” and discover all the history, culture, and diversity that sets New York City apart from all other cities. Feel the energy that infuses the streets, and see the city from different levels. Visit museums, shops, and historical locations. Enjoy a Broadway show and dine in local restaurants. All these sites and much more await you; let your memories begin.
City Highlights
Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Empire State Building, Top of the Rock, Times Square, Broadway, Central Park, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Hall, NBC Studio Tour, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, UN Headquarters, Museum of Modern Art, Metropolitan Museum of Art, American Museum of Natural History, Sightseeing Cruise, Gray Line Bus Tour, Trinity Church, Federal Hall, Stock Exchange, Battery Park, Wall Street, Castle Clinton, Ground Zero and South St Seaport.
Tour Packages Include
Single -day or multi-day packages include round-trip transportation by deluxe motor coach, tour escort, all admission fees to attractions, detailed activities and itineraries, all meals, and accommodations at nationally recognized hotels.
Teachers are complimentary based on ratio chosen by school.
Sunshine State Standards
Sonshine Educational Tours to New York City include interdisciplinary learning activities and experiences that align with Florida’s Sunshine State Standards, including the following:
Social Studies (SS.A.2.3.2) The student knows how major historical developments have had an impact on the development of civilizations.
Social Studies (SS.A.3.3.2) The student understands the historical events that have shaped the development of cultures throughout the world.
Social Studies (SS.B.2.3.5) The student understands the geographical factors that affect the cohesiveness and integration of countries.
Customized Sonshine Itineraries Can Include:
The Intrepid
Statue of Liberty
Rockefeller Center "Top of the Rock"
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Gray Line Bus Tour
Stock Exchange
Ground Zero
Battery Park
Trinity Church
American Museum of Natural History
UN Headquarters
Radio City Music Hall
Broadway
Times Square
Ellis Island
Empire State Building
Central Park
NBC Studio Tour
Wall Street
Federal Hall
Sightseeing Cruise
Museum of Modern Art
The Forest From The Trees, by Greg Hoffman