American Chemical Society
Division of Medicinal Chemistry
New York City, NY, United States June 26-29, 2022
The Social Program of NMCS NYC will include the following events:
Tour 1: We love Brooklyn
From 1:30pm to 5pm
Cost at $90 per person
Minimum 30 participants, maximum 50 participants
Description:
Guests will be taken for a walk in the up-and-coming, trendy borough of Brooklyn. We might start the tour in DUMBO (Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass), the raw and charming home to history’s favorite artists and families. A walk along cobblestone streets open south to the river, the awe-inspiring vista of the Manhattan skyline, and the old and new architecture of Brooklyn side by side, from swanky hotels to the transformed piers. The guests witness the phenomenon of Brooklyn and learn about its fascinating history. They will hear about Brooklyn's legacy as a capital of immigration, manufacturing and beer brewing, and discover the story of its recent gentrification, and how its culture, identity and future are being shaped.
Tour 2: Walking Tour – Fifth Avenue
From 1:30pm to 5:00pm
Cost at $100 per person
Minimum 15 participants, maximum 20 participants
Description:
Think you know everything there is to know about this world famous avenue? Think again!
Experience the world’s most iconic retail avenue with a local on this exclusive tour. We have partnered with the Fifth Avenue Association to bring you inside some of NYC’s most famous hotels, shops, churches and landmarks. This walking tour features many of NYC’s most majestic sights, from Central Park to Rockefeller Center. Learn the incredible history of this area through engaging storytelling. We will enter several beautiful, iconic institutions and a few hidden gems that are definitely worth knowing.
Tour 3: Walking Tour – Midtown Architecture
From 1:30pm to 5:00pm
Cost at $100 per person
Minimum 15 participants, maximum 20 participants
Description:
Take a stroll through midtown and get up close and personal with some of New York City’s most iconic buildings. Discover the surprising secrets behind the Chrysler Building and Grand Central Terminal, the records that the Empire State Building broke, the quiet beauty of the New York library and the majesty of St Patrick’s Cathedral. From the Flatiron Building to Rockefeller Plaza, this immersive walking tour brings these breath-taking structures into clear view.