BOSTON & NEW YORK

Location: Boston & New York City
Days: 7 days

Explore the history and culture of two of America's most well-known cities.

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The Freedom Trail in Boston, Massachusetts

Boston's Back Bay neighborhood

Statue of Liberty, New York City, New York

Senior Group in New York City, New York

Ellis Island in New York City


Day 1

After arrival in Boston, you will meet your Joshua Expeditions guide then transfer to the hotel for a brief orientation. Afterward, the group will take a walking tour of Back Bay where you will see a host of historical sites, including Trinity Church, Beacon Hill, Newbury Street, Bunker Hill, Faneuil Hall and Harvard Square. The day will close with devotions and group discussion time to reflect on what you see and learn throughout the day.


Day 2

This morning the group will follow the Freedom Trail and visit such sites as Old State House, Boston Commons, Old North Church, Old Granary Burying Ground, Tea Party Ship, Paul Revere House and USS Constitution. In the afternoon, you will travel to Lexington and Concord where you will visit Lexington Battle Green, Old North Bridge, Author’s Row and Walden Pond. Later in the day, the group will head to New York City.


Day 3

This morning you will enjoy a walking tour of Midtown Manhattan and the surrounding neighborhoods. You will see Rockefeller Center, 5th Avenue, Radio City Music Hall and more. After dinner, the group will take off on a night tour of Times Square, the "Crossroads of the World." Your day will close with devotions and discussion at the hotel.


Day 4

The day will begin with a ferry ride past the Statue of Liberty to Ellis Island where you will learn about early immigration to the U.S. In the afternoon the group will take an urban hike to visit Wall Street, the New York Stock Exchange, Federal Hall, Trinity Church, Ground Zero, Little Italy and Chinatown. Following dinner, you will have some free time for shopping and additional sightseeing. (Your group may also want to include optional activities like a Broadway show or sporting event.) Devotions and group discussion at the hotel will round out the night.


Day 5

This morning the group will visit the world famous Metropolitan Museum of Art to see the works of such artists as Picasso, Van Gogh, Rembrandt and Georgia O'Keefe. In the afternoon, you will have free time to explore Central Park, a site of more than 640 acres of green space in the middle of New York City. There will also be time for shopping on world famous 5th Avenue or the infamous Macy's Department Store. In the evening the group will head to the 86th floor of the Empire State Building where you can see as far as 80 miles on a clear day! Devotions and group discussion at the hotel will conclude the day.


Day 6

Today you will participate in an exciting time of ministry work in New York City, serving the hurting and sharing with them the Good News of Jesus Christ. After lunch, you will head back to the hotel to prepare for a night on Broadway! The group will attend a Broadway production, such as The Phantom of the Opera, then enjoy dinner in the city after the show. This busy day will close with devotions at the hotel.


Day 7

Rising early, your group will head to Rockefeller Center in hopes of making an appearance on NBC's Today show! After some last minute shopping, it will be time to head for the airport to depart for home.