{"id":180,"date":"2016-06-09T18:53:31","date_gmt":"2016-06-09T18:53:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.musictravel.com\/blog\/?p=180"},"modified":"2018-11-28T10:53:15","modified_gmt":"2018-11-28T15:53:15","slug":"feature-destination-new-york-city-philadelphia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.musictravel.com\/blog\/2016\/06\/09\/feature-destination-new-york-city-philadelphia\/","title":{"rendered":"Feature Destination: New York City and Philadelphia"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Usually Music Travel Consultants does a Feature Presentation on just one city, but with the success of this popular combination trip, we are showcasing this Feature Destination: New York City and Philadelphia.<\/h2>\n<p>Philadelphia\u2019s Thanksgiving Day Parade is the oldest in the country! Bands march before thousands of parade-goers, finishing at the famous steps in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. From cheese-steak to art to historic sites, Philadelphia makes you wish you could stay longer.<\/p>\n<p>Next, drive to New York City, one of the greatest cities in the world, especially during the holidays. Take in a great musical on Broadway, and don\u2019t miss the world-famous Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular featuring the Rockettes! Marvel at amazing views from One World Observatory and enjoy the expansive collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Dine in Little Italy or Chinatown, shop \u2018til you drop around Herald Square, hike the High Line and surf the subway.  From Harlem to Battery Park, there is something for everyone in the Big Apple!<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h4><strong>New York City<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The \u2018Big Apple\u2019 nickname was coined by musicians who played \u201cthe big time\u201d in New York.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musictravel.com\/img\/usa\/new-york-city-4.jpg\" title=\"Music Travel Consultants has many performance opportunities in New York City.\" alt=\"Music Travel Consultants has many performance opportunities in New York City.\" class=\"img-responsive\" data-appear-animation=\"fadeInUp\"><\/p>\n<hr class=\"tall\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<h4>Possible Performance Opportunities<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"list-unstyled\">\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.carnegiehall.org\/\">Carnegie Hall<\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lincolncenter.org\/\">Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts<\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theriversidechurchny.org\/\">Riverside Church<\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.southstreetseaport.com\/\">Southstreet Seaport Marketplace<\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> <a href=\"http:\/\/stbarts.org\/\">St. Bartholomew\u2019s Church<\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stjohndivine.org\/\">Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine<\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.saintpatrickscathedral.org\/\">St. Patrick&#8217;s Cathedral<\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/stli\/index.htm\">Statue of Liberty<\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> <a href=\"http:\/\/visit.un.org\/\">United Nations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stmalachy.org\/\">St. Malachy\u2019s Church<\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> <a href=\"http:\/\/patrioticperformances.com\/band-of-pride-tribute.html\">Band of Pride Tribute<\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.broadway.com\/groups\/classroom\/workshops\/\">Broadway Workshops<\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stpaultheapostle.org\/\">Church of St. Paul the Apostle<\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> <a href=\"http:\/\/washingtonsquareparkconservancy.org\/visit-us\/\">Holley Plaza in Washington Square Park<\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.trumptowerny.com\/\">Trump Tower<\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.southstreetseaport.com\/\">South Street Seaport<\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trinitywallstreet.org\/about\/stpaulschapel\">St. Paul\u2019s Chapel<\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> <a href=\"http:\/\/social.macys.com\/parade\/\">Macy\u2019s Thanksgiving Day Parade<\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.centralpark.com\/guide\/attractions\/bandshell.html\">Naumburg Bandshell in Central Park<\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> <a href=\"http:\/\/blessedsacramentnyc.org\/\">Church of the Blessed Sacrament<\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidmuseum.org\/The-Intrepid-Experience\/Exhibits\/Flight-Deck\">Flight Deck of the USS Intrepid<\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> <a href=\"https:\/\/stgeorgetheatre.com\/\">St. George Theatre<\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nycgo.com\/venues\/baruch-performing-arts-center-mason-hall\">Mason Hall<\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.symphonyspace.org\/\">Symphony Space<\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> <a href=\"http:\/\/geraldwlynchtheater.com\/\">Gerald W. Lynch Theater<\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> <a href=\"https:\/\/centerforartsed.org\/\">Center for the Arts<\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> <a href=\"https:\/\/gracechurchnyc.org\/\">Grace Church<\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stjosephsyorkville.org\/\">St. Joseph\u2019s Catholic Church<\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.saintignatiusnyc.org\/\">St. Ignatius of Antioch Episcopal Church<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<h4>Popular Attractions<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"list-unstyled\">\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> <a href=\"http:\/\/nyphil.org\/\">New York Philharmonic<\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> <a href=\"http:\/\/nyphil.org\/education\/global-academy\/philharmonic-academy-jr\">Philharmonic Academy Jr.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.broadway.com\/groups\/classroom\/workshops\/\">Broadway Workshops<\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.broadway.com\/\">Broadway Shows<\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stjohndivine.org\/\">The Cathedral of St. John the Divine<\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.centralparknyc.org\/\">Central Park<\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.timeout.com\/newyork\/manhattan\/chinatown-manhattan-neighborhood-guide\">Chinatown<\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.timeout.com\/newyork\/little-italy-and-nolita-neighborhood-guide\">Little Italy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.circleline42.com\/\">Circle Line Cruise<\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nyctourist.com\/shopping_fifthave.htm\">5th Avenue<\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.esbnyc.com\/\">Empire State Building<\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lincolncenter.org\/\">Lincoln Center<\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> <a href=\"http:\/\/onlocationtours.com\/tour\/new-york-tv-movie\/\">Manhattan TV &amp; Movie Tour<\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/\">Metropolitan Museum of Art<\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amnh.org\/\">Museum of Natural History<\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nbc.com\/\">NBC Studios<\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.911memorial.org\/\">9\/11 Memorial Plaza<\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.radiocity.com\/\">Radio City Music Hall<\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rockefellercenter.com\/\">Rockefeller Center<\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/stli\/index.htm\">Statue of Liberty<\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.timessquarenyc.org\/index.aspx\">Times Square<\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.topoftherocknyc.com\/\">Top of the Rock<\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.un.org\/en\/index.html\">United Nations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nytw.org\/education\/master-classes\/\">Workshop Opportunities<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<h4><strong>Philadelphia<\/strong> Highlights<\/h4>\n<p>The Cradle of Liberty offers history, education, music, art, sports and more!<\/p>\n<p>                        \t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musictravel.com\/img\/usa\/philadelphia-3.jpg\" title=\"Music Travel Consultants has many performance opportunities throughout the United States.\" alt=\"Music Travel Consultants has many performance opportunities throughout the United States.\" class=\"img-responsive\" data-appear-animation=\"fadeInUp\"><\/p>\n<hr class=\"tall\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<h4>Possible Performance Opportunities<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"list-unstyled\">\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> Philadelphia Independence Day Parade\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> St. Patrick\u2019s Day Parade\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> The Immaculate Conception Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> Philadelphia Zoo\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> Independence Park Plaza\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> The Shops at Liberty Place\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> University of Pennsylvania\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> Philadelphia Museum of Art\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> Philadelphia History Museum\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> National Constitution Center\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> Independence Seaport Museum\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> Betsy Ross House\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> Academy of Vocal Arts\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> Church of the Holy Trinity\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> Rittenhouse Square\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<h4>Popular Attractions<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"list-unstyled\">\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> Battleship \u201cNew Jersey\u201d\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> Betsy Ross House\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> The Bourse\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> Elfreth\u2019s Alley\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> Franklin Science Institute\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> Independence Hall\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> Liberty Bell\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> National Constitution Center\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> National Liberty Museum\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> Penn\u2019s Landing\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> Philadelphia Museum of Art\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> Ride the Ducks\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> Valley Forge\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"tall\">\n<p>Contact Music Travel Consultants to start planning your trip to the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade and New York City today.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.musictravel.com\/quote2.php\">Start a Conversation<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Usually Music Travel Consultants does a Feature Presentation on just one city, but with the success of this popular combination trip, we are showcasing this Feature Destination: New York City and Philadelphia. 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