Thu, Apr 8: Depart Indianapolis for New York, New York. Arrive at JFK International Airport in the afternoon and transfer to the hotel. Check into the New York Marriott Marquis in Times Square, your home for the next four nights. This evening, enjoy a pre-show Welcome Dinner with the group, then head to Broadway for your first performance of the trip. (Meals: Dinner) 

Fri, Apr 9: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and a relaxed morning before departing around lunchtime for a guided food tour through one of New York’s culinary havens: Manhattan’s Chinatown. Learn about Chinatown’s immigrant roots and cultural landmarks as you sample some of its most delicious offerings. After the tour, visit the historic Eldridge Street Museum, a National Historic Landmark and a symbol of the immigrant experience in New York City. Learn how this 1887 architectural marvel went from neighborhood centerpiece to near abandonment before undergoing a remarkable restoration. Return to the hotel and have free time for dinner and to freshen up for this evening’s included musical. Witness the bio-musical only Dolly Parton herself could write. From her humble beginnings in the Great Smokey Mountains region to her rise as a global country icon, this country star has done it all—as Dolly said herself—“My whole life has been a musical.” Dolly: A True Original Musical recounts the life of America’s beloved country darling, featuring live performances of hit songs, including “I will Always Love You,” “Jolene,” and “9 to 5.” This rhinestone-filled show directed by Tony Award-winner Bartlett Sher is sure to have you humming Dolly tunes long after curtain call. (B,L)

Sat, Apr 10: Spend a full day as you please! If this is your first time in New York, sign up for a sightseeing tour of Manhattan. If you are a frequent visitor, there’s always something new to see and do! Catch a Broadway matinee, visit one of several world-class museums, take a sightseeing cruise, tour central park, dine on restaurant row—the possibilities are endless. No matter what you choose, you’ll have the freedom to explore at your own pace today. (B)

Sun, Apr 11: After breakfast this morning, head to Roosevelt Island to view its lush collection of cherry blossom trees. The island features over 100 cherry trees, including the Okame, Yoshino, Kanzan, and Weeping varieties. By mid-April, the fluffy, bright pink Kansan blossoms have started to bloom, offering an incredible view along the waterfront. Afterward, depart for Brooklyn Botanical Garden to see more stunning spring splendor—featuring more cherry blossoms, fragrant magnolias, and vibrant displays of tulips. Stroll the gardens at your leisure before lunch at the Yellow Magnolia Café. This evening, see the last included musical of the tour. (B,L)

Mon, Apr 12: Check out of the hotel and head to the Guggenheim Museum, one of New York City’s most celebrated art museums and an architectural masterpiece. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, the museum’s striking spiral design is as famous as the artwork it houses! Explore an outstanding collection of modern and contemporary art while ascending the iconic ramp that winds through the building’s central rotunda. Indulge in a special New York Style lunch before heading to the airport for an evening flight home. (B,L)