The New Statue of Liberty Museum
Scheduled to open in May of 2019, the Statue of Liberty is opening a brand new museum to create an exciting and even more engaging experience than ever before. Over 4 million visitors from around…
One Day NYC Tour Itinerary
The One Day Tour is a 6 hour tour throughout NYC, including many of the major sites of the city. You will travel by foot, subway & ferry boat and learn all about the city’s…
3 Perfect Days in NYC with NYT1
Traveling to a new city can be both exciting and stressful. It’s exciting to go somewhere new, to see and try new things. But it can be stressful trying to map out every single moment…
Meet Emma Lazarus: The Woman Who Crafted the Legendary Poem of Statue of Liberty
“Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.” These are the powerful words that Emma Lazarus wrote while envisioning the majesty that would become the Statue of Liberty. Her sonnet, The…
Annie Moore: Ellis Island’s First Immigrant
When Ellis Island officially opened on January 1, 1892, the gates of America were opened for millions of people all over the world. For one woman in particular, her life would change and inspire others…
8 Famous Ellis Island Immigrants
Over 14 million people came to America through Ellis Island. It’s one of America’s most historical and prominent landmarks. Almost half of the United States population would not exist today were it not for the…
Think you know everything about the Statue of Liberty? Think again!
It’s a common phrase that a good teacher will also learn a lot from their students. Speaking as a tour guide, I do find that to be true. For clarification, my job isn’t just to…
One Perfect Day in NYC
The amazing thing about New York is that each day is exciting in its own way. But what would make the perfect day in New York City? Obviously, the answer varies from person to person.…
12 Attractions You Must Not Miss in NYC
So, you’ve made it to New York! There’s so much to see and so much to do. Besides Times Square, it seems there is never a definite answer as to where exactly your time should…
A Brief History of Liberty Island
1620s: For many years, the island had served the Native American inhabitants of what is now Manhattan. The island was a major source of food due to its large oyster population. Starting in 1609 with…