Due to potential weather conditions and other planning constraints, we are currently proposing a few possible excursion activities that we may reserve for the conference. Final selections will be made in early August, once we have received additional input from participants and confirmed weather suitability for any outdoor events. We welcome your suggestions and wish lists—please email them to nanobubblecon@njit.edu.
1. Group trip to the Statue of Liberty
60-minute sightseeing cruise giving passengers views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, the Brooklyn Bridge, South Street Seaport, Freedom Towers, and other well-known landmarks
Reservation for those registered; estimate cost: $20 per person
Quick Details
Departure Location:
7 days a week
No reservation required – Present Groupon voucher upon arrival
Boat scheduled subject to change without notice, Click here to view boat schedule or call (201) 583-6997 to check date availability
Duration: 60 minutes
Good To Know:
No Free Parking available at Pier 36. Google for a parking garage near Pier 36 – 299 South Street, New York City, NY
2. Boat tour + on boat lunch at the Hudson River
https://www.cityexperiences.com/new-york/city-cruises/nj-statue-of-liberty-lunch-cruise/
3. Thomas Edison factory museum
15 min away from NJIT, and it may take 30 min-1 hour to complete the tour.
4. Local farm visit
About 1 hour away from NJIT to Alstede Farm where we may have fruit and vegetable harvest and enjoy food/drink.
5. TOPGOLF
Enjoy the networking and food/snacks in the golf course
Other suggested places of visit
NYC (Wall Street, Broadway Shows, museums, Central Park/zoo, etc.)
Columbia University, Princeton University, etc.