Alumni

New York City Bus Trip

Attendees, as of 11/09/09:
Kelly Bastek '06
Ashley Beard '09
Jacey Becker M'08
Linda Blouch
Brenda Clews P'07
Betsy Devitz '06
Tony Devitz
Jennifer Ditzler '07
Laurena Fox '04
Peter Fox
David Harris '81
Penny Harris '83
Owen Heller
Kim Hess
Michelle Krall
Abbey Leibig
Debra Leibig '79
Vanessa Marinkov '05
Carl Marshall '69
Carol Lopez
Amanda Maulfair '07
Dan Maulfair
Kristen Miller
Michael Miller
Samantha Miller
Charissa Nordall '09
Alex Olexy
Doug Olexy
Lynnea Pellissier
Margaret Purdy '71
Aimee Radel
Amy Ryesky '09
Carol Ryesky P'09
Olivia Susskind
Allison Tierney '09
Matthew Toth
Sara Wagner '09
Mary Warner '07
Joseph Welsh P'02
Patricia Welsh P'02
Aaron Wert
Donald Wert
Grace Wert
Jennifer Wert '08
Maria Wert P'08
Missi Wert
Sheri Whittemore '02, P'12
Lori Wise P'12

Itinerary
7:30 a.m., Departure, Lebanon Valley College, Sheridan Ave. next to Miller Chapel
9:15 a.m., Alternate Departure Location, Olympus Corporate HQ, 3500 Corporate Parkway, Center Valley, PA
11 a.m., Arrival, NYC (in front of Ed Sullivan Theater on Broadway, between 53rd and 54th Streets)
7:30 p.m., Departure, NYC (in front of Ed Sullivan Theater on Broadway, between 53rd and 54th Streets)
9 p.m., Alternate Return Location, Olympus Corporate HQ, Center Valley, PA
10:30 p.m., Return, Lebanon Valley College

Just a few things you can do in New York City...

We've compiled a list of places you can visit while in New York City. Remember, you’ll be there for 8.5 hours, so don’t over-plan. Enjoy the day and take in the hustle and bustle of the city that never sleeps!

Planning a girls’ day out? Head over to SoHo and Herald Square for shopping, spas, free wine tasting, and everything else you love!

Day trip for two? Couples will love East Village and Union Square. You’ll find street fairs or farmers markets and performers in Union Square. Then, you can walk over to East Village and have dinner at a live jazz restaurant or relax at a wine bar.

Make it a family affair! There’s something for everyone in New York City. Have each person in your family pick out a place they want to visit from the list below!

Shopping and Restaurants

Chinatown
Head downtown on the 6 train to Canal Street to bargain for “designer” purses, accessories, and more. Great Chinese, Thai and Viet food. Also, within walking distance of City Hall and the Brooklyn Bridge.
Subway: 6 or NQRW train to Canal Street

SoHo
Your NYC shopping experience continues down Broadway with countless stores including Banana Republic, Gap, Old Navy, Express, Ann Taylor, David Z shoe stores, and much more. There are tons of antique and boutique shops along the side streets off Broadway. Pretty much endless shopping- something for everyone.
Subway: 6 or NQRW train to Spring or Prince Street (use the Broadway exit)

Union Square
DSW, Filene’s Basement, Forever 21, American Eagle, Strawberry, Diesel, Shoe Mania, and the Virgin Mobile Super Store. Also a major hang out for NYU students – Whole Foods is there, lots of entertainment on the steps in the Square (vendors, performers, farmers market). Definitely a fun area.

Try Max Brenner. Not only do they have good food, they also have chocolate desserts that are to die for! In fact, Max Brenner is famous for its chocolate menu- there’s even chocolate pizza! Union Square is within walking distance to East Village.
Subway: 6 or NQRW train to Union Square

Herald Square
Shopping Fever. Macy’s–the LARGEST store in the WORLD spans the width of one block. Tons of shopping- Banana Republic, Ann Taylor, Gap, Express, Zara, Victoria’s Secret, Daffy’s… so much more to name. A fun area to walk around and it’s within walking distance to the Empire State Building.
Subway: NQRW train to 34th St/Herald Square

East Village
You’ll find more shops and restaurants in a very “hip” neighborhood. This is within walking distance to Union Square.
Subway: 6 train to Astor Place, walk east.

Century 21
Designer clothing and accessories at incredibly low prices. Great place to stop if you are heading to Ground Zero (across the street).
Subway: 2 or 3 train to Park Pl, or RW train to Rector St., or E train to World Trade Center.

Fifth Avenue
Visit www.nyctourist.com/shopping_fifthave.htm for a list of just some of the stores you will find along Fifth Avenue! Also along Fifth Avenue is the beautiful St. Patrick’s Cathedral.

Attractions

American Museum of Natural History
Central Park West at 79 Street
Subway: B or C train to 81st St – Museum of Natural History

The Metropolitan Museum of Art
When visiting New York, this is the museum to see.
1000 Fifth Avenue at 82nd Street
Subway: 6 train to 86 st. or, access the Museum from Central Park! It’s right alongside of it.

The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
Visit http://www.moma.org/ for a list of the famous works of modern art the MoMA has to offer.
11 West 53 Street, between Fifth and Sixth avenues
Subway: E or V train to Fifth Avenue/53 Street; B, D, or F train to 47-50 Streets/Rockefeller Center.

Ground Zero
Although you can hardly see through the fence, visiting Ground Zero is still a somber experience.
Subway: 2 or 3 train to Park Pl, or RW train to Rector St., or E train to World Trade Center

The Empire State Building
Purchase tickets to check out the observatory deck for a beautiful view of the city.
Fifth Avenue and 34th Street
Subway: NQRW to Herald Sq. – 34th St.

Meatpacking District
This is a beautiful area to see if you want to spend the day sightseeing and exploring high-end shops and restaurants. You may recognize it from the movie Sex and the City.

Times Square
You can’t go wrong here! MTV Studios, M&M’s World, Hershey’s Times Square Store, Toys “R” Us, shopping, and more!
Subway: S, NQRW, 123, 7

Rockefeller Plaza
Ice skating and The Today Show may ring a bell…
5th Avenue

Central Park
Take a walk in the park and enjoy the little extras you may find along the way!

Enjoy a Broadway show
Get tickets online or try standing in line to get half price tickets in Times Square or South Street Seaport.

For Kids

FAO Schwartz
The ultimate toy store. Be sure to visit the Big Piano from the movie, Big.
(The building is right behind The Apple Store – another great architectural building to check out!)
767 Fifth Avenue at 58th Street (right before Central Park starts)
Subway: NRW to 5th Ave.

The American Girl Place
Whether you’re shopping to buy a new American Girl doll or just want to view the displays, girls will love this store. Look them up on the web for more information!
609 Fifth Avenue

Dylan’s Candy Bar
You’ll have the ultimate sugar rush after visiting this famous candy shop owned by Dylan Lauren, daughter of designer Ralph Lauren.
3rd Ave. and 60th St.

Central Park
Take a walk in the park and enjoy the little extras you may find along the way!

American Museum of Natural History
Visit www.amnh.org/ to learn about the countless exhibits they have on display.
Central Park West at 79 Street
Subway: B or C train to to 81st St – Museum of Natural History