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“So many of our guests remember where they were on 9/11, and they reflect at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum, a poignant tribute to the lives lost that day.” —Jim Edwards, Collette Wheels and hulls Groups visiting New York City can take in the sights via bus, boat or bike, and these NTA-member companies can get them on board. Big Bus Tours Gisel Vidals [email protected] bigbustours.com Blazing Saddles Bike Rental & Tours Lauren Sailor [email protected] blazingsaddles.com “We can get you roll- ing, whether you want to pedal together on a tandem bike, get a baby seat or trailer for the little ones, or go on your own bicycle. We also have guided tours for folks who want more history, information and insider tips.” Taylor Sp oelstra [email protected] circleline42.com “We take most all of our student groups either to the Empire State Building (center) or to One World Observatory.” Entertainment Cruises —Pam Upton, Blue Grass Tours “Do you like history, art, faith-based programs, sports, shopping, nightlife, entertainment? … Really, everything is here, and it’s all world-class.” —Nick Calderazzo, Twin Travel Concepts Liz Gilbert [email protected] entertainmentcruises.com “Bateaux New York now of- fers a luxury sightseeing cruise with a three-course, plated lunch, and we can give NTA tour operators a very special rate for their groups.” Gray Line New York/ CitySightseeing NY Cruises Elaine Kellogg [email protected] newyorksightseeing.com “Most groups include a Broadway experience, and we work with Broadway Inbound to choose the right show. Some are PG and some are risqué, you know. We want our groups to select a show their parents will be OK with when the students come home and talk about it.” —Pam Upton, Blue Grass Tours “In a city with endless options, where any- thing can happen, Gray Line CitySightsee- ing New York provides expert sightseeing and transportation logistics. And we’ve been doing it since 1926.” Hornblower Cruises & Events Estelle Miller [email protected] hornblower.com The RIDE Renee Wilson [email protected] experiencetheride.com Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises/New York Water Taxi “The RIDE is the only sightseeing bus tour that includes live street entertainment and virtual reality. We’re truly an ‘only in New York’ experience.” NTAonline.com 23