Augsburg College in City

March 19 - 23, 2015

HIGHLIGHTS Uniquely Augsburg Features: Augsburg Professor Joe Underhill will Bustling be “teaching” the tour! Augsburg Alumni Reception at Scandinavia House

Augsburg Choir Performance at , Prof. Joe Underhill teaches in under the direction of Dr. Peter Hendrickson ‘76 the International Relations and 9/11 Memorial Environmental Studies programs, Roundtrip Airfare often leading trips abroad and on the Mississippi River. He spent 4 night stay at Sheraton 4 years in Brooklyn’s Cobble Hill Times Square neighborhood as a young boy and has been back to “Mamma Mia!” Play almost every year since. He travels there with Augsburg Exploring NYC with an expert local Guide students each spring as part of the Model United Nations Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island program, and will be bringing his 18th group to the city in March. Top of the Rock & NBC Experience Store While in “The City” he enjoys the architecture, the hustle and MAP AT A GLANCE bustle of subways and street scene, sampling some of the more New York out of the way places to eat, hearing good music, and visiting New York City the art museums and great walking spots from the High Line to Harlem! Pennsylvania New Jersey Memories! View from Ellis Island

Carnegie Hall

122 Day 1 - Home to New York City Today we fly to New York City, where we’ll be transported to our hotel, the Sheraton Manhat- tan at Times Square. The location of our hotel is perfect for seeing the city over the next few days! Take in the exciting Big Apple around & below you from 850 feet above street level on the upper deck of Top of the Rock at - what a view! While at Rockefeller Center we’ll visit the NBC Experience Store, an innovative retail attraction with high-tech interactive features and behind-the-scenes studio tours. Tonight we’re guests at the popular, feel-good Broadway musical, Mamma Mia! Hotel: Manhattan at Times Square (4 Nights)

Days 2 & 3 - New York City 9/11 Memorial Wall These two delightful days will be filled with great sights & experiences as we explore NYC. Our for Firefighters local expert guide will lead us on a journey we’ll long remember, including ferrying out to the Statue of Liberty, symbolizing American freedom to all. Visit Ellis Island and discover, by exhibits, Freedom Tower the 12 million people who came here looking for a better life. Depending on traffic, our guide will possibly take us to Wall Street, World Trade Site, Chinatown, the Garment District, Empire State Building, the Lincoln Building, the Brooklyn Bridge, Greenwich Village, St. John the Divine Cathedral, a walk through , a visit to Harlem, spectacular 5th Avenue, Grand Central Station, Ground Zero, and much more! On the evening of day 3, we’re guests at the Augsburg Alumni Reception held at the Scandinavia House. In attendence will be the director of the Augsburg Choir, Dr. Peter Hendrickson, who is from the class of ‘76! Day 4 - New York City This morning is at leisure. You may choose to walk to a nearby church for Sunday service or continue to explore the city around you. This afternoon we’ll watch The Augsburg Choir’s performance, under the direction of Dr. Hendrick- son at the beautiful & historical Carnegie Hall, which first opened in 1891. After their wonderful performance, the remainder of the evening is at our leisure. 2015 Dates & Prices Bag Fees Day 5 - New York City to Home INCLUDED We’ll catch our flight for home today with our “Auggie” friends, Dates: March 19 - 23, 2015 (5 Days) remembering the adventure shared, history learned, and fun experi- Double: $2,299 Single: $2,799 Price Per Person: ences had by Augsburg College in New York City! Triple: $2,149 Quad: $2,049 A Note about Meals: Roundtrip Airfare including taxes, fuel Meals are not included as we will be on the go in NYC, mak- Price Includes: surcharges, & baggage fees! Lodging & ing it hard to plan group meals. Also, we wanted to give you Activities as stated in brochure. the opportunity to choose the type of local food that you Deposit Due $200 deposit per person at time of will enjoy the most and in the price range that you choose. Per Person: reservation. Full payment due 45 days prior to departure. Optional Travel Double: $164 p/p Single: $200 p/p “This tour was a wonderful way to see New York. The Protection PP: location of our hotel was in the heart of the city. That al- lowed us to walk to Times Square, Central Park, Rockefeller Travel Bucks: $35 Travel Bucks earned on this tour. Center, etc.” Terry & Lois Ohlhauser, Sauk Rapids Tour Pace: Extensive Walking 1-800-758-6877 or www.rjtoursonline.com 123