Group+5

=**Group 5** = =VISIT OUR [|GLOGSTER]=

**Rosa Garcia (captain) - ** I nformation about leisure activities and sights. **Elvira Perello** - Information about history and culture (music, traditions, religion, etc) **Anna Pericas - ** Information a bout transport (how to get there and around- plane tickets) and lodging (hostel/hotel) and other uselful information (visas, vaccinations,weather, etc)
 * North America **

NORTH AMERICA: 29th August to 13th September. Please, help us decide where to go, vote on **[|Doodle]** We are finally travelling : 4 days to Chicago, 7 days to New York and 4 days to Boston.

= __**INFORMATION ABOUT LEISURE ACTIVITES AND SIGHTS**__ = **In CHICAGO we are going to visit:** **field museum**- important museum of history (created in 1893) **magnificent mile-** street big and important **an opera-** aida typical in chicago **adler planetarium-** first planetarium built by the americans **shedd aquarium-** aquarium very big that has lots of species of fishes **navy pier-** an amusement park very important in chicago **millenium park-** perfect place to have a good walk **sears tower skydeck-** place that has lots of good views of the cities **lilcon park zoo-** the oldest zoo in united states **chicago cultural center-** central library building

**In NEW YORK we are going to visit:** **empires state-** building very large that has 443 m **pierpont morgan library- a** library old that keeps lots of books **st patrick's cathedral-**the biggest cathedral catolic in north america **radio city music hall**- the most important theater in the country **little italy-** the enviroment is like in italy
 * rockefeller center- ** place with lots of shops, theaters and ice skating rink
 * chinatown- ** the environment is like in china
 * museum of modern art- ** the best museum of modern art in the world
 * grand central station- ** the biggest station
 * chrysler building- ** skydeck of 319 m
 * metropolitan museum- ** it was inaugurated on february 20, 1872
 * statue of liberty ** - it was dedicated on october 28, 1886. And is a monument commemorating the independence of united states
 * united nations- ** is an international organization whose stated aims are facilitating cooperation of world peace
 * brooklyn bridge- ** links the districts of Manhattan and Brooklyn in New York
 * central park- ** is the most visited park in the world, with 25 million visits in a year

**In BOSTON we are going to visit:** **museum of science-** founded by a collection of men who wished to share scientific interests **macy's-** a perfect and big center to go shopping **fenway park-** Stadium baseball team Boston Red Sox **navy yard-** originally built in 1900 **public garden-** is a large park located in the heart of Boston
 * quincy market- ** built in 1830, it is constructed without any tax or debt
 * museum of fine arts- ** is one of the largest museums in the United States, attracting over one million visitors a year
 * Samuel Adams (beer)- ** is an American brand of beer brewed, there you can learn who the beer is made



= __**INFORMATION ABOUT HISTORY AND CULTURE**__ = ==== **CHICAGO-**Chicago is know as the'Second City' or 'Windy City'. It's the third city with the most habitants of USA after Ny an Los Angeles. In 1998, Chicago innaguared oficialy the 'Museum Campus Chicago' a 10 acres park infront of a lake and in there are the 3 principals museums; The Field Museum of Natural History, the Shedd Aquarium and the Adler Planetarium. Museum Campus Chicago was built in the south of Gran Park. It is a very populas place to visit. Chicago is know for 'Chicago Blues, Chicago Soul, abd Jazz and it's Gospel music there tecno music developed so as electronic music. Kany Wwest and Cowwon, are very important Hip Hop singers frow Chicago. Chicago also is know for its Simphony Orquest of Chicago, that are rivals with the New York ones the company is called the Lyric Opera of Chicago. ==== ==== **BOSTON-** Boston is the capital and most populous city of the commonwealth of Massachusetts, and one of the oldest cities in the United States, in this case. Boston is consodered the economic and cultural center of the region. And is refered to in times the capital of new england in an officil way. The culture of Boston is very much related to new England including accent of this region know as accent of Boston, inaddition to its own slang. The city has been, and remains a major destination of the Irish immigrants, who greatly influenced the Boston police department and the institutions relegiosas in the rest of Massachussets. ==== ====** NEW YORK- ** Is the most poblated city of the estate of New York of the USA and the second aglomeration of the city. The writer Tom Worfe has said with regard to the city, the culture it seen that this in the cuiy, the culture it seem that this the air, as a part of the climate. Several of the cultural movements major american began in the city such as the Harlem assistance, wich introduced the african-american literature in the country. The music industry is very much related to New York, its neighborhoods, its people and its particular atmosphere thusingcreasing its power of atraction for the rest of the world. ====

**__INFORMATION ABOUT TRANSPORT AND LODGING__**
 1 PASSENGER __HONG KHON TO CHICAGO__ Arrival to chicago- 9:30 Continental Airlines 3 hours Cost- 949,80$ / tourist (taxes included)

__CHICAGO TO NEW YORK__ Arrival to New York- 7:50 Continental Airlines 2:30 hours Cost- 167,22$ / tourist (taxes included)

__NEW YORK TO BOSTON__ Arrival to Boston-9:25 1:25 hour Continental Airlines Cost-100,04$/tourist ( taxes included)

__TOTAL__

1990,09 $ ( including :hotel,restaurant, shops, museums, airplane, concert)
HOTELS IN EACH CITY: [|New York Hotel] [|Chicago Hotel] [|Boston Hotel] This is an interesting website I've founded : [|Boston]

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The flight is going to arrive to Chicago at 9 o' clock in the morning. Then we are going to take the luggage to the Sofitel Chicago Water Tower hotel, by cab. After going to the hotel, we are going to rent some bicycles at Rider's Club. And from there we are going to cycle to the Field Museum at 1400 S Lake Shore Drive, which is one of the most important museums in history. This museum was created in 1893. We are going to have lunch in Zapatista that is 6 minutes away from Field Museum. Afterwards we are going to cycle to Magnificent Mile, an important street of Chicago, there we are going to walk and enjoy the city. Later, at 8 o' clock in the evening we are going to take the bicycles to get to the Aida Opera. This opera is very typical there. When it finishes we are finally going to go back to the hotel and have dinner. Finally we are going to rest. ======



DAY 2  We are going to wake up at 8 o' clock in the morning. First we are going to go by bus to the Chicago Adler Planetarium. It was the first planetarium built by the Americans in 1930, and it' s the oldest in existence today. There we are going to see the stars movements. We are going to have lunch at Cafe Galileos, which is inside of Chicago Adler Planetarium. Next we are going to walk to the Shedd Aquarium that was built in 1920 and has got 32,600 species. It' s also the largest indoor aquarium in the world. When we finish visiting the Shedd Aquarium we are going to go again by bus to return to the hotel. There we are going to have dinner and afterwards we are going to a cinema that it' s near the hotel. Finally we are going to rest.



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Today we are going to go to Navy Pier, it' s one of the most important amusement parks in Chicago. It cost 90,5 million dollars to build. Every year it has more than 8 millions of visitors, and it also has restaurants, shops, lots of entertainments. We are going to take a bus that takes us there. First we are going to go to The Ferris Wheel that is one of the most popular wheels in the world, there we can see all the city. After we are going to spend a couple of hours enjoying the place. Later we are going to take the Odyssey cruise, where we are going to be able to rest and have a nice meal. After the cruise we are taking again the bus to the Millennium Park, a perfect place to enjoy with the family the nature. There we are going to go for a walk. At night we are going to go to Sears Tower Skydeck, which has 412 meters. There are some incredible views of the city. We are going to have dinner in a restaurant near the Tower. At last we are returning to the hotel to rest. ======

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We are going to wake up very early because today is the last day that we are going to spend in Chicago, and we want to make the most of the day; we are going to have fun. First we are going to take a cab that is going to take us to the Lincoln Park Zoo. It is the oldest zoo in the United States of America, and it' s free. It' s going to be an unforgettable experience. We are going to see different species of animals. Afterwards we are going to go to the Chicago Cultural Center that is also free. This museum opened in 1897. Now it is a central library building. Then we are going to go to the hotel to have lunch. After we are going to take a plain to New York, we are leaving Chicago at 6 o'clock and reaching New York at 8:30 p.m. We are going to have dinner in the airplane. There is going to be a cab waiting for us at the airport, to take us to the hotel. ======

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After a long journey, we are finally at New York, one of the most important cities of the world. First we are going to go walking to the Empires State. It was the longest skyscraper in the world for 41 years, but the World Trade Centre overcame the height. In two weeks the Empire State had finished her drawing sheets. It has 443 meters. Next we are going to have lunch at Kunjip, which is 2 minutes away from it. Then after enjoying Korean food we are going to go to the Pierpont Morgan Library. Which is very old and it keeps old books. It is very typical to visit. There we can read some old interesting books. Then we are going to go to get some pancakes at Dunkin Donuts. It is a very famous place of pancakes in New York. Later we are going to return to the hotel to have dinner and watch TV. ======



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We are going to wake up at 9 o'clock in the morning. We are going to walk to St Patrick's cathedral. This cathedral is the biggest of North America. It was built between 1858- 1865 and was designed by James Renwick. It is in front of Rockefeller center, which we are going to visit after having a good meal in a Primeburger. Primeburger is a restaurant of typical American food and situated one street from the cathedral. This afternoon we are going to go to Rockefeller center that was build by a very wealthy family, Rockefeller. It has lots of shops, theaters and an Ice Skating Rink. First we are going to go ice-skating. Later we are going to go into R adio City Music Hall, the most important theatre in the country. At night, we are having dinner at the hotel. We are going to rest because tomorrow we are going to wake up very soon, it is going to be a very tiring day.======



DAY 7
The seventh day we are going to wake up at 9:00 o'clock in the morning. First we are going to go to a small city called Little Italy, known because his entire population are Italians. It has got restaurants, shops and lots of entertainment. We are going to have lunch in "Casa Bella Ristorante", a typical restaurant of italian food. Then we are going to spend a couple of hours going shopping and visiting the little city. After we are going to go to Little Chinatown. It is called Chinatown because the most people that were concentrated were Chinese. There you can find products from China at a lowest price. Then we are going to go to the cinema situated in the street of Manhatan, near the hotel. Afterwards we are going to have lunch at Chick-fil-a, which is a fast food restaurant near the cinema,and later we are going to return to the hotel and read some books or watch TV.

DAY 8
We are going to wake up at 10:00 o ' clock. In front of the hotel it will be a cab waiting for us wich is going to take to the Museum of modern art. Which is one of the most important museums of modern art in the world. This museum has got paintings by Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet and Jackson Pollock. It was build to help people understand, use and enjoy the visual arts of our time. The inauguration was the 7 of November, in 1929. After visiting the museum we are going to have a good meal at Sette MoMA, a restaurant that is in the museum and has got typical American food. Later we are going to go to Grand Central Terminal, called for everyone Grand Central Station. It is the biggest station in the world. It is situated at 42nd Street and Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan in New York City. The station was inaugurated the 2nd of february in 1913. There we are going to go shopping and visiting. Next we are going to take the taxi and go to the hotel. We are going to have dinner in the hotel and rest.



DAY 9
Today we are going to wake up at 9:30. First we are going to have breakfast at the hotel, at 10:00 o'clock. We are going to take a bus that to take us to Chrysler building, which is an art deco skyscraper. It is located on the east side of Manhattan. It has 319 metters. This building was for 11 months the higgest in the world but then the Empires State surpassed it. The Chrysler was designed by William Van Alen. When we have see it and take some photos we are going to go shopping near the building. Later we are going to have lunch in hard rock cafe that is a restaurant of typical american food, and has the best hamburgers of the world. Hard rock cafe is also in other cities like London, Barcelona, Paris, etc. The bus is going to take us again to the Metropolitan museum. Which opened his doors the 20th of february, 1872. This museum's collection is more than two million works of art from around the world. The museum has a large collection of Egyptian art, African, Asian, Oceania, Middle East, Byzantine and Islamic. Afterwards we are going to return to the hotel to have dinner and rest because tomorrow will be a very tiring day.

**DAY 10**
We are going to wake up at 8:00 o ' clock. First we are going to visit the Statue of Liberty, a taxi is going to be in front of the hotel waiting for us it will take 10 minutes to arrive there. It is one of the most famous monuments from all over the world. It was a gift from the french as a sign of friendship between them and the USA. We have are going to learne that the idea was to build a monument in honor of independence. After we are going to take again the cab to go to United Nations, there we are going to eat in a beautiful restaurant, Grendwich Village. At afternoon we are going to Brooklyn bridge to take some photos, it is one of the oldest suspension bridges in the United States. It connects the New York City boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn by spanning the East River. An hour later, we are going to return to the hotel by taxi, and there we going to have a good dinner and rest.

DAY 11
Today is the last day in New York. We are going to wake up at 9:30. We are going to go with bus to Central Park. It is a park urban public located in Manhattan, is one of the most visited parks in the United States. It has 25 millions inhabitants we walked by various streets, such as the fifth avenue, there we are going to have a picknick. Afterwards we are going to the hotel to collect the luggage and go to the airport. We are going to take the plain to Boston at 7:00 o' clock. We're going to arrive to Boston at 8:00 o'clock p.m. A taxi is going to wait in the airport to take us to the hotel. There we are going to install and go to a restaurant. Finally we are going to return to the hotel and rest.

DAY 12
The plane is going to arrive to Boston at 9:00 from New York, then a cab is going to take us to the Hotel Radison Boston. First we are going to go to the Museum of Science that was built in 1830 as a scientist wanted people to see his experiments. Every year the museum has to pay 1$ to the state to pay the land. Next we are going to have lunch at Rino's place which has a lot of types of food. Afterwards we are going to go to Macy's, an american shopping center, which has lots of shops and entertaiments. Later we are going to go to a baseball game at Fenway Park, which cost 14,3 million of dollars, and in which they are going to play against the Braves, an american baseball team. It is going to be interesting and exciting. There we are going to have a waffle and after we are going to return to the hotel to have good dinner and rest, so tomorrow can wake up very early.



DAY 13
Today after the intense game of baseball we had yesterday, we are going to go to Boston Navy Yard. It was bulit in 1800, it was one of the most old ship buildings in the world, there you can do different things, it is a place were you can enjoy with your family and it also has many atracttions. Next we are going to have lunch at Chick-fil-a which is a fast food restaurant. Then we are going to go by bus to the Public Garden, which was created in 1837, it is one of the most big parks in Boston and every year it has over 20 million of visitors every year. Afterwards we are going to go bowling at Arcade Tenpin bowling a typical place in boston to go bowling with your friends. Later we are going to go the cinema where we are going to have dinner in a restaurant and then we are going to watch a film. Finally we are going to return to the hotel to rest.



DAY 14
After a long journey yestarday we are going to wake up very later, at 10:00 o' clock. Today we are going to visit Quincy Market. For his name you could think that is a supermarket but it isn't it is a historic building. His name was give in honor of Mayor Josiah Quincy, who organized it' s construction without any tax or debt. It was constructed between 1824 and 1826. We are going to have lunch in Union Oyster House Restaurant, with typical food of Boston and situated in the old conserveted part. Later we are going to go to museum of fines arts that is one of the largest museums in the United States, attracting over one million visitors a year. It contains over 450,000 works of art, making it one of the most comprehensive collections in the Americas. Afterwards we are going to return to the hotel and from there we are goint to a very good restaurant. Finally we are returning again to the hotel to rest.

DAY 15
Today is the last day that we are going to spend in Boston also in North America so we are going to make the most of it and we are going to visit a lot of very interesting places. First we are going to have breakfast in the hotel at nine o 'clock. Then we are going to take a bus that is going to take us to Washington Street,it is a street with many cool shops.Then we are going to go to Samuel Adam's a place where we are going to learn who to make beer. It was founded in 1984 by Jim Koch. Finally we are going to the hotel to take the lugagge because we are leaving Boston.

=**CONCLUSION**= ===This project has been a very good way for us to learn lots of things and also it has been an adventure around the world. One thing that we have learned it's working in group and organizing the works. We have started working the first day. It has been difficult for us, but we haven't get stressed. Also we have learned many things about different countries of North America like: food, important places, culture, religion, etc. Another thing that we have learned is to manage money, budgets, transports that life is no free and everything costs money. So we thing that this project it has been very useful. ===