NEW YORK CITY MAY 27 – 31, 2019 /
WASHINGTON, D.C. May 31 – June 3, 2019
New York City - often referred to as the Big Apple - offers a slice of metropolitan life like no other. It’s an exhilarating melting pot of different walks of life. A fast paced city where big business meets culture, towering skyscrapers mingle with charming small-town eateries, and history collides with the future at every turn.
From its origins in the 1600’s, when colonists’ built their Dutch trading post, this ever growing and evolving city is made up of five boroughs, The Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and Manhattan, making it now the most densely populated city in the U.S. Beyond its long and storied past, it has emerged as the nation’s symbol of freedom and cultural diversity, and a world leader in finance and culture, truly a Capital of the World.
Outstanding shows, top-rate sports teams, and endless attractions have drawn visitors from around the globe to the world’s entertainment capital. From the Empire State Building to the Brooklyn Bridge, Broadway to the Bronx Zoo, to one of the world’s top-rated attractions – the new One World Trade Center - to casual hot-spot restaurants like La Rossa, New York will capture your heart and leave you wanting to come back for more!
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Named after the nation’s first president, Washington, D.C. was founded in 1791 as the world’s first planned national capital. From the birth of the nation, to civil rights marches, it has shaped the country and provided a voice for the people. It’s a city of unforgettable memorials; a place where the striking image of the Washington Monument is never far from sight and the stirring memories of a young democratic republic are never far from mind.
The capital’s attractions are more than just governmental. The city is also known for the Smithsonian, a series of museums and galleries featuring the natural world, science, arts and entertainment, and marks many poignant moments of human history. Adding to the mix, visitors will also find first-class theatres, music, parks and gardens, eclectic neighbourhoods filled with hip eateries, and shopping districts - all helping to find the perfect balance between work and play.
Unlike other large cities, Washington isn’t dominated by skyscrapers, largely because, in 1910, Congress passed a height-restrictions act to prevent federal monuments from being overshadowed by commercial construction. Its buildings stretch out gracefully and are never far from expanses of green.
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