MUUV: Day trip to NYC - May 18

SOLD OUT - No cancellations at this point

From the fantastic weather, special events, and the scarcity of tourists, May is a great time to visit the City that never sleeps.

Enjoy the 9th Avenue Food Festival as one of New York's largest and oldest traditions, and it's a vibrant celebration of cultural diversity through food. The fair offers both traditional festival treats like zeppolis, mozzarepas, funnel cakes, egg creams, and more fabulous food you won't see at any other festivals. Here you'll also find Argentinian, Brazilian, Cajun, Cuban, Dominican, Ethiopian, Greek, Haitian, Irish, Moroccan, Ukrainian, and many other kinds of cuisine. But not only the food of the festival is international. There are also two stages with ethnic music and performances like German folk dancing, Arabian scarf dancing, Celtic dancing, Peabody, Egyptian belly dancing, etc. The 9th Avenue Food Festival is hel​d to raise funds for community groups and perfectly illustrates the diversity of New York itself.  https://rove.me/to/new-york/the-9th-avenue-international-food-festival


Let us drive you to New York City for a day: no parking, no hotel stays, no worries!

The Essentials
Departure from the Upper Valley: The bus will pick up and drop off at two locations! Buses will leave promptly at their scheduled times, please be on time.You will be asked to choose your boarding location while signing up for the event.

• Leave from Lebanon: The bus will pick up at DHMC Parking Lot 9 (a map of Lot 9 location can be found by clicking here). You can leave your car at Lot 9 all day. The bus will leave Hanover promptly at 5:00 AM Check in and boarding begin at 4:45 AM 

• Leave from Weathersfield/Ascutney: The bus will pick up at the Weathersfield/Ascutney Park and Ride on Route 113 (located just off of Exit 8 on I-91, see a map of the lot?s location here). The bus will arrive in Weathersfield/Ascutney promptly at 5:30 AM. You must be present at that time to board.
• The bus generally stops once on each trip for a snack and restroom break.
• Arrival in New York City: The bus will drop-off at Bryant Park (42nd Street between 5th & 6th Ave., near Times Square) at approximately 10:10 AM. Upon arrival, you are free to have your own New York City adventure!
• Departure from New York City: In the evening, the bus will pick-up at Bryant Park (42nd Street between 5th and 6th Ave., near Times Square), the same location where you were dropped off. You must arrive by 6:45 PM to be checked in. as the bus will depart from NYC promptly at 7:00 PM.
• Return to the Upper Valley: The bus will arrive at Weathersfield/Ascutney at approximately 11:30 pm, and back at Lot 9 at 12:00 AM (Dependant on traffic and road conditions)

The Little Details
Were here to help! There will be a trip leader appointed who will check you. You will be provided with the trip leaders phone number as well as the bus drivers phone number should you need anything while you are in New York City. The trip leader will also have a New York City map and guide to help you plan your day. This event is open to all ages, anyone under 18 must be accompanied by adult. There is a restroom on the bus, and the bus generally stops once on each trip for a snack and restroom break. The bus ride is 5 hours long, so be prepared by bringing some entertainment. There is no wireless on the bus, but there is a DVD player and TV screens, so if you have a family-friendly movie to share, please bring it! The bus will not be parked at Bryant Park all day, so you will need to take your valuables with you. However, you can leave coolers, games, and other non-valuables on the bus as the same bus will pick us up in the evening. You are welcome to bring snacks and drinks on the bus, we simply ask that you not bring glass or alcohol. Please consider weather changes and prepare with appropriate clothing. In the event of an unplanned change of pick up location, you will be advised by text or email about the alternate pick-up location. Payment is due when signing up for the event. Cancellations received after November 28th will not be eligible for a refund. Cancellations will be accepted via phone or e-mail, and must be received by the stated cancellation deadline.If you have any questions, please call the Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce at (603) 643-3115 or email MUUV@hanoverchamber.org.