New York City. . .Behind the Scenes!


Item Number: 288

Time Left: CLOSED

Value: Priceless

Online Close: May 5, 2010 10:00 PM CDT

Bid History: 10 bids - Item Sold!

Description

This exciting New York Adventure begins at the New York Stock Exchange with special access to the trading floor now closed to the public. You will be personally guided on a tour which will show you how equities are traded on the NYSE and see capitalism in action. Your next stop is a one-day tour of Port Authority of New York/New Jersey with the Director of Emergency Management for the Port Authority of New York/New Jersey. The Port Authority manages all area seaports, bus terminals, airports, tunnels, bridges and the PATH trains.  They also oversee the World Trade Center site.  On this once-in-a-lifetime trip, the Director will pick you up form your hotel and show you and your family behind the scenes of such places as the K-9 training center for Explosive Detection dogs, a New York Fire Station, the operation center of the PATH train, and so much more! You could go up in one of the cranes that lifts huge containers of cargo onto the ships in the New York seaport or in the tower of the Washington bridge. You could also receive a briefing at the WTC site.  None other than Southwest Airlines will take you to the Big Apple with two round-trip airline tickets! 

Special Instructions

When scheduling your visit, it is recommended that you contact the NYSE to set a tour date before contacting the Port Authority. Port Authority Tour: No restrictions on the time of year.  Tour must be on a weekday. Group/family size should be reasonable - probably no more than 6.  The winner must contact Mr. Lacey directly at least 4-6 weeks before desired date of travel.  On the day of tour, all participants must provide photo ID and wear thick-soled shoes. NYSE Tour: Max. 6 people All participants must have photo ID & be 14 yrs. or older. Subject to prior background check and security screening Contact Kevin Chalk at least 4 weeks before desired date of tour.

Donated by

Mrs. S Jane Allgood
"Friends of the Military"