Harlem Heritage Tours
Invites you to celebrate Harlem's past and participate in the cultural and economic renaissance taking hold presently in the community; all tours are conducted by those who live in the community; they offer an assortment of cultural walking, bus, jazz, gospel, and day trip experiences with experiences tailored for: Religious Groups, Family Reunions, Individuals, Senior Groups, School Groups, Fraternities & Sororities

WEBSITE: http://www.HarlemHeritage.com

Motherland Connextions Tours
Underground Railroad tour covering Buffalo, Niagara Falls and Canada; guides are dressed in period costumes; Georgia to Canada tour is offered annually

PHONE: 718-282-1028

Braggin' About Brooklyn
Excellent historical and cultural tours to make you aware of the contributions of African Americans art and science in Brooklyn and Manhattan

ADDRESS: 685 Gates Avenue

PHONE: 718-297-5107

The Brownstoners of Bedford-Stuyvesant
House tours featuring the architectural and cultural heritage of Brownstone houses in the Bed-Stuy community of Brooklyn; contact Akwaaba Inn Brooklyn for more info

PHONE: 718-455-5958

Queens Jazz Trail
The Flushing Council on Culture and the Arts host a Jazz trail that includes tours past the former homes of the Jazz giants and visits to the town hall Jazz exhibition; 137-35 Northern Blvd, Flushing

PHONE: 718-463-7700

Wall Street Helicopters operates a charter service in Downtown Manhattan Heliport

PHONE: 212-943-5959

New York and New Jersey Spirit Cruises
Bateaux New York and Spirit of New York day and dinner cruises traverse both sides of the Hudson River; on the New York City side, they depart from Chelsea Pier; on the New Jersey side they depart rom Lincoln Harbor
PRICES: vary depending on the type of cruise
ADDRESS: Pier 62 at West 23rd Street, Suite 200, New York, NY
PHONE: 212-727-7735

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Ferry
Breath-taking Inexpensive ride – plan on using a roll of film; departs every 30 minutes in warm months, every 45 minutes in colder months; when you get to either island you can stay for as long as you like -- there are many return ferries throughout the day; Castle Clinton in Battery Park on the southwestern tip of New York City

PHONE: 212-269-5755

WEBSITE: http://www.ny.com/transportation/ellis.html

Staten Island Ferry
A different view of the New York, Brooklyn and Staten Island harbors; get a view of the Statue of Liberty as well; you can transport your car on a ferry here; South Street at Battery Park on the southeastern tip of New York City

PHONE: 718-390-5253

WEBSITE: http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/masstran/ferries/statfery.html

Hoboken-Battery Park City Ferry
A commuter ferry that crosses the Hudson River; great views of the Jersey City and lower Manhattan skylines; inexpensive

PHONE: 201-420-6307

Circle Line Ferry
Make time for one of the finest view activities in the world. New York City is an island of breathtaking man-made structures and landscaped riverside parks. Circle Line Ferry service originates from Battery Park, New York City and from Liberty State Park, Jersey City; refreshments and souvenirs are for sale on board; prices range from $28 and up depending on the type of ferry and length of time

WEBSITE: http://www.circleline.com