america's roots Tour
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: Wall Street, Fraunces Tavern, African Burial Ground and more!
Explore the roots of America through events that occurred in New York City from the time the city was an early Dutch Settlement, through British Rule, Revolution and the birth of a new Nation. You will see how immigration influenced and made up the very foundation of the city. People from around the world came at different times and for different reasons, but all left and continue to leave their marks on business, politics, food, neighborhood life and the very character of New York. Some stops include the Wall Street, Fraunces Tavern, City Hall, Rhinelander Sugar House, the African Burial Ground, Trinity Church and more.
OFFERED: Tuesdays @ 7 am
DISTANCE: 4.5 Miles/7K
TERRAIN: Street, Sidewalk, Belgian Block
MEETING LOCATION:
Castle Clinton Memorial in Battery Park
NEAREST SUBWAY STATIONS (Subway Map):
1 Train to South Ferry
4/5 Trains to Bowling Green
R Trains to Whitehall Street
SUBWAY FARE: $2.75
CHECK OUT A LITTLE TASTE OF THE AMERICA'S ROOTS TOUR AT FRAUNCES TAVERN
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR THIS TOUR...
The tour will be a casually paced run through lower Manhattan, including Wall Street, Fraunces Tavern, City Hall, Rhinelander Sugar House, the African Burial Ground, Trinity Church and more. There are a few planned stops along the route where your guide will point out items of interest as well as good photo opportunities.
*The cost is per participant. Kids 12 and under are free.
Although this is not a race we do ask for your running pace so we can be prepared for different ruining abilities. More than one guide will be provided depending on group size as well as varied paces. Please do not worry - we will not leave you behind!
Your running guide will be wearing a City Running Tours t-shirt (weather permitting). Your running guide will provide water for each participant and will be running with a small backpack to hold any items that fit. There will not be a coat/bag check for this tour.
City Running Tours offers tours rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather we will contact you for cancellations and rescheduling. If you do not here from us this means that we are still running.
Once you book your running tour you will received a confirmation email the day before your scheduled tour.
Day of registrations are welcome, however you must notify the City Running Tours manager before hand so we are prepared.
Gratuities are always appreciated, but never expected.
For questions, more information or if you are booking a registration within 24 hours notice please contact Runners@CityRunningTours.com to check availability.
