When you're in a city as diverse as New York, there's something of interest on every block. New York City Educational Student Tours or Field Trips have so much to offer it's often hard to decide where to begin. Most groups, whether you're a student group or adult group, enjoy visiting some of the most recognized sites such as the world famous Statue of Liberty, The Empire State Building, along with Ellis Island, Central Park, Ground Zero, Madison Square Gardens and usually a Broadway Play.
In addition to those sites, New York City offers, NBC Studios, Radio City Music Hall, Rockefeller Center, Grand Central Station, several Zoo's, Parks, Aquarium's, Sightseeing Cruises, Ballgames and Gardens as well as over 150 world class museums.
Start or finish your day with a helicopter ride, skating at Rockefeller Center or Bike Ride through a peaceful park. You have thousands of options for meals but the most well known are The Hard Rock Cafe, Bubba Gump's, ESPN Zone, Planet Hollywood along with lots of BBQ places, Steak Houses and the norm of most food establishments.
Aptly named The World's Most Famous Arena, the Garden has over five million fans a year passing through its doors. It is the home of three different New York Sports franchises: The NBA's Knicks, the NHL's Rangers and the WNBA's Liberty. The arena is also the site for numerous other events, such as the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Ringling Bros. And Barnum & Bailey Circus and World Championship Boxing. The Garden also has become one of the premier concert venues in the world.
Central Park Carriage Ride
One of the most romantic and popular ways to see Central Park is from a horse-drawn carriage (Central Park Carriages 212/736-0680). This may be enjoyed year-round, even in winter. The carriages line up along Central Park South (59th Street) between Fifth and Sixth Avenues, at the southern end of Central Park across from the Plaza Hotel. Rides cost $34 for the first 20 minutes and $54 for a 45 to 50 minute tour.
Tour the United Nations
The United Nations is the site of some of the most significant events in recent history, from the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948 to the unprecedented Millennium Summit in September 2000 that brought together about 150 heads of State and Government. Since 1952, over 37 million people have taken the tour of the United Nations Headquarters in New York. A place where people of different nationalities, religions and ages come together under one roof!
Rockefeller Center hosts more than 100 breathtaking works of art. In addition to housing NBC, Radio City Music Hall and Christie's Auction House, Rockefeller Plaza is also the home of the world-famous skating rink visited by more than half a million people every year.
Empire State Building
A New York City Landmark and a National Historic Landmark, soars more than a quarter of a mile into the atmosphere above the heart of Manhattan. Located on the 86th floor, 1,050 feet (320 meters) above the city's bustling streets, the Observatory offers panoramic views from within a glass enclosed pavilion and from the surrounding open-air promenade.
New York Skyride
Conveniently located on the second floor of the Empire State Building, NYCSkyride is an awesome aerial tour of New York City that sends you on a ride around, above and even below all that the City has to offer. . . and you feel the sights from the comfort of a specially equipped, motion simulated, big screen theater seat! Through the magic of advanced flight simulation, NYSkyride puts the passenger in the middle of the action.
Landscaped and recreational areas totaling 843 acres. Zoo, carousel, skating rink, theater, lake, pond, reservoir, castle, gardens, fountains, food, visitor centers, walking and biking tours, entertainment and special events.
Reopened after an extensive restoration on October 4, 1999, the Music Hall now reflects its original grandeur of opening night, 1932, sporting behind-the-scenes upgrades and refurbishment. Following the lead of Radio City's experienced tour guides, guests explore: the Great Stage, one of the largest indoor performance stages in the world; the stage's hydraulic system, still in operation since the '30s; the renowned private suite, with 12-feet high gold leaf ceilings and onetime home to Samuel "Roxy" Rothafel.
New York Aquarium
Has more than 300 species, 14 acres, daily sea lion shows, up-close walrus encounters. Gift shop, eatery, parking. Alternative meeting settings offer flexibility and full service. Group tours: 10-50. Private rooms: 5-7; capacity: 500-800 sit-down, 5-500 reception.
Intrepid Sea Air Space Museum
Walk the decks of the historic aircraft carrier, tour a submarine, see the concorde, and experience an F-18 mission. Available for conferences, dinners, and receptions on indoor and outdoor decks. Closed Mon. in winter.
New York Hall of Science
NYC's only hands-on science center, featuring 225 exciting exhibits. Admission. Gift shop, bookstore, food service, multilingual. Six function rooms; capacity 300-1000. Bus parking.
New York Mets
New York's own National League team at its open-air stadium. Seats 55,000. Design a group package for 25 or more. Choose from meals, picnics, barbecues, concessions.
New York Yankees
At Yankee Stadium, see the Yankees' quest for their 27th World Series trophy, or tour the hallowed grounds of past and present Yankee greats. One of the finest U.S. sports facilities. Groups: 12+. Private rooms: 15; capacity: 22-150.
Get up close and personal to more than 175 amazingly lifelike wax figures of the world's top celebrities, movers, and shakers. Also, take a virtual midnight hansom cab ride through time to recapture some of New York's greatest moments.
The Museum of Television & Radio
Collection of more than 120,000 programs available for viewing and listening. Holds screening and listening series, seminars with the people behind radio and television, and festivals to celebrate various aspects of radio and television.
More than 3.3 million priceless ancient and modern treasures from all over the world.
The Goethe Inst. New York/German Cultural Center
Organizes and supports a wide range of international cultural exchange programs ranging from the arts and humanities through science and technology and including exhibits, films, concerts, and lectures. The information center and library provide comprehensive information about contemporary Germany.
Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum
A branch of the Smithsonian Institution, focuses on the decorative arts. Its setting is a splendid Beaux-Arts mansion, with garden, built by Andrew Carnegie.
Jewish Museum
One of the largest and most beautiful collections of Judaica - including paintings, photographs, manuscripts, and antiquities - in the country. (If you're interested in Jewish history, you should also visit the Museum of Jewish Heritage - A Living Memorial to the Holocaust downtown.
Museum of the City of New York
A wonderful local-history museum. It includes exhibits of theatrical memorabilia, period toys and dollhouses, volunteer firefighters, and the original Dutch settlement.
El Museo del Barrio
A cultural center for Spanish Harlem and displays work by Puerto Rican, Caribbean, and other Latin American artists.
Rockaway Beach
Rockaway Beach is America's longest municipal beach, with almost ten miles for sun worshippers and sand castle builders.
Gateway National Recreation Area
Fantastic beaches, old military forts, and wildlife are the big draws to this unexpectedly diverse park with an assortment of activities from beachcombing to aviation history. The concept of the urban natural park emerged in the United States in the 1960s. One of the first in the country to be set up by the National Park System, Gateway National Recreation Area protects wilderness along the city's south shore, combining native wildlife, public beaches and historic structures. There is seasonal ferry service (to be expanded) from Manhattan to Gateway's Sandy Hook Unit, in NJ.
Great Kills Park
Great Kills Park is part of Gateway National Recreation Area and has a swimming beach with life guards, off-shore fishing, marina, jogging and walking trails.
Coney Island
In addition to a beach, Coney Island has a famous boardwalk with rides and games of chance, Cyclone roller coaster, a sideshow, museum, flea markets, the beautiful new Brooklyn Cyclones stadium, the fantastic New York Aquarium, and special events like June's Mermaid Parade and the summer Siren Festival.
American Museum of Natural History's new
Rose Center for Earth and Space.
You could easily spend days exploring the rest of this world-class museum, especially the updated dinosaur exhibits and the Hall of Biodiversity.
Battery Park City Parks Conservancy
The Tip of Manhattan, from West and Chambers streets south and west to the Hudson River 212/267-9700 Thirty acres of gardens, playgrounds, one-mile esplanade, public art, and views of the Hudson River.
Bryant Park
Eight restored acres in midtown behind the NY Public Library. Chairs, benches, gardens, fountain, restaurants. Full schedule of free entertainment including, music, movies, and special events.
Blue Heron Park and Nature Center
Habitat of the blue heron in 147-acre park. Hiking trails and picnic areas. Top ^
Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve
Hiking trails, bridle paths through 260+ acres of bogs, ponds, sand barrens, woodlands, spring-fed streams.
Staten Island Zoo
Small, excellent zoo with one of the world's finest reptile collections. Children's zoo. Admission.
American Family Immigration History Center
Trace immigration records for over 25 million Port of NY and Ellis Island arrivals 1892-1924. View individual passenger records, over 3 million ship manifests and over 800 ship pictures. Create electronic family history scrapbook. Shop Heritage Gifts.
Empire State Building
Edgar Allan Poe Cottage
Poe's home from 1846 to 1849, where many of his famous works were written. Admission. Closed Mon., Tues.
Famous immigrant gateway to America for ancestors of one in four present-day Americans. Multilingual audio tours. Ferry departs daily from Battery Park. Ferry fee; museum free. Bus parking. Private rooms: 3, plus 2 theaters; event capacity: 1,000+.
Historic Richmond Town
New York City's living history village and museum complex with homes, shops, and public buildings from the 1690s to 1900s. Guides in period dress lead tours and participatory programs. Sept.-May W-Sun. 1-5 pm. June - Aug: Wed.-Sat. 10am - 5pm, Sun. 1-5pm. Closed year round Mon.-Tues.
New York Botanical Garden
One of America's foremost public gardens. National Historic Landmark. A World of Plants (from the rain forests to the deserts) in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory. Group tours: 20-120. Private rooms: 5; capacity: 20-425. Closed Mon.
FAO Schwarz
The world's most famous toy store. Come out and play on at this fun-filled playground for children of all ages. A unique location for corporate parties and events. Catering permitted. Capacity: 120 sit-down, 1,200 reception.
City Educational Student Tours or Field Trips have so much to offer it's often hard to decide where to begin. Most groups, whether you're a student group or adult group, enjoy visiting some of the most recognized sites such as the world famous 
