Step aboard the teak decks of an elegant 1920’s-style yacht, for an educational architecture tour hosted by architects and members of the American Institute of Architects New York Chapter (AIANY).

 

EXPERIENCE:

Step aboard the decks of an elegant 1920’s-style yacht, for an educational architecture tour around Manhattan, hosted by architects and members of the American Institute of Architects New York Chapter (AIANY).

Enjoy your trip through the Hudson, East, and Harlem rivers from the air-conditioned observatory, or wander to the outer decks for fresh air and sunlight.

Circumnavigate the island of Manhattan, passing under all 18 bridges, while taking in the sites and architecture. Examine the visionary development of the waterfront memorials, get an update on the One World Trade Center, Downtown “Starchitecture”, Jean Nouvel’s 100 Eleventh Ave. condos, and classic icons of lower Manhattan like the Woolworth Building, Wall Street’s art deco spires, and the Brooklyn Bridge.

Marvel at New York’s great engineering feats, such as the Harlem River’s bridges: swing, lift, and fixed-span. Hear the story of postwar urban renewal and public housing along the East River and much more.

 

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Examine the visionary development of NYC’s 6th borough: the Waterfront
Learn about One World Trade Center Memorial and Manhattan’s waterside memorials
Learn all about Manhattan’s “Starchitecture” like Frank Gehry’s 8 Spruce Street
See Manhattan’s classic icons like the Woolworth Building and Brooklyn Bridge
Learn about postwar urban renewal and public housing along the East River

 

 

Explore thousands of upcoming events, local tours, top restaurants, and the best places to stay in New York. You can also check out our dedicated city guide for Buffalo, and New York City.