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Step aboard one of the most powerful battleships in history and explore life at sea through immersive experiences designed for all ages. From self-guided tours and scavenger hunts with Vicky the Dog to exclusive crew-led journeys through restricted areas, there’s an adventure for every explorer. Whether you’re retracing the steps of U.S. Presidents, climbing into massive gun turrets, descending into the heart of the engineering spaces, or racing against time to save the ship in a thrilling escape challenge — each experience brings the ship to life in unforgettable ways.

Come walk and discover New York - city and state - with the Street Teacher - take a step into a new world! Although primarily giving tours around New York City, I am available for tours in Philadelphia and Boston, if any should desire - and I love taking people to Washington D.C. But perhaps what I most like is taking people on walks across some of the great bridges around our city: the Brooklyn Bridge, and especially the Williamsburg Bridge - and don't forget the great George Washington Bridge - for walks along the Palisades!

Located in New York City’s founding neighborhood, Pier 17 is drenched in history. A stone’s throw from the Financial District and The World Trade Center, the area has more recently been synonymous with Wall Street workers and tourists visiting the 9/11 Memorial. But this summer changes all that with the re-launch of Pier 17 at the Seaport District NYC. Home to the Seaport Museum and the city’s largest concentration of restored maritime buildings, Pier 17 is being reclaimed for New Yorkers via dynamic food, drink, art, architecture, retail, and entertainment concepts that foster community and engage the city’s denizens, year-round. Pier 17 and the surrounding Seaport District comes out of its tourist trap shadows as its new tenants incorporate the neighborhood’s rich past, while embracing its future as a port of discovery. For history buffs, Pier 17 is one of the most interesting places in NYC. The economic growth of New York in the first half of the 19th century was driven by the Port of New York’s position as an import–export exchange and cargo center for emerging American and global markets. The Seaport and Pier 17 became a gateway for international shipping, maritime activities and the wholesale fish trade. South Street was known as the “Street of Ships” and the Wavertree, which is docked alongside Pier 17 to this day, arrived in New York City in 1895 en route to Calcutta with jute cargo aboard. The ship was acquired by the South Street Seaport Museum in 1968 and went through a 16-month, $13 million restoration. “These are the kinds of ships that built New York,” says Jonathan Boulware, executive director of the South Street Seaport Museum. A hub of commercial virtue (the finance, sea trade and printing press businesses were all located in this dense port) and accompanying vice (the area is home to some of the city’s oldest drinking dens, which played host to all manner of illicit activities back in the day), the Seaport was the first 24-hour district in New York, hence the phrase “the city that never sleeps”.

Brought to you by the 5th Street Group; the team behind La Belle Helene Charlotte, Church and Union Charleston, Tempest Charleston, Church and Union Nashville – Church and Union Charlotte is located in the heart of uptown on the corner of 5th and Church Streets. Church and Union features New American cuisine by Top Chef Alum Chef Partner Jamie Lynch and Executive Chef Aaron Dearing.

Our company was founded in 2008 by Alana Hoye Barnaba. Originally from upstate New York, Alana moved to New York City and immediately began her love affair with its food, history, and culture. For years before creating her company, Alana tried every type of food the city had to offer and began specializing in the tastes of ethnic neighborhoods. Some of her first experiences with the city’s culinary adventures were fresh dumplings and homemade mozzarella — foods included on the signature tour today. Soon after, Alana started Ahoy New York Tours & Tasting and has been sharing her love for the passion, culture, and history of the city through food tours of New York neighborhoods. Ahoy New York Tours and Tasting’s goal with each tour is for customers to leave not only with the knowledge of the area and full of delicious food but also an experience to tell friends and family about long after the tour is complete

La Belle Helene is a refined brasserie in the heart of the Queen City serving French classics with a modern sensibility. Located in Uptown Charlotte, this restaurant is owned and operated by 5th Street Group and features a warm, inviting atmosphere, incredible service and a menu steeped in classic French culinary tradition created by Chef Partner and Top Chef Alumni Chef Jamie Lynch and Regional Culinary Director, Sherief Shawky. Experience French culture and cuisine with the 5th Street Group twist at La Belle Helene.

Mystery Trip is a team bonding event planning company that creates unique experiences for our clients. The "mystery" is that none of your guests will know what they'll be doing until they experience it (don't worry...you'll be in the know!). We believe in the concept of "true fun" - where playfulness, connection, and flow merge - and build each of our events with this philosophy in mind in order to create a space for organic connection as guests have a shared visceral experience. Over the last 15 years, we have worked all over the US with hundreds of international blue-chip companies, including SpaceX, Chevron, Google, Red Bull, YouTube, Facebook, Netflix, Cisco, Tiffany & Co, Shopify, and many more.

Kansas native and Dallas-based, Richy Smart is a dynamic and influential DJ. Combining his deep musical knowledge with exceptional technical skills, he crafts immersive soundscapes that set the perfect mood for audiences worldwide.

Located at the Hollywood & Highland Center beside the world-famous Dolby Theater and just steps away from the TCL Chinese Theater and Hollywood’s Walk of Fame, the Hard Rock Cafe on Hollywood Boulevard offers high-energy entertainment and a world-class menu.

Dylan’s impressive resume includes performing for celebrities, Fortune 500 companies, luxury brands, international audiences and high-profile clients at iconic venues. After graduating Magna Cum Laude from one of the top music schools in the world, Berklee College in Boston, Dylan immediately began performing full time up and down the east coast of the US. * Has performed for Oscar Nuñez (The Office), Fabio, Dylan McDermott, Joseph DePinto (CEO of 7-Eleven), Bruce Springsteen’s producer Chuck Plotkin, Bedros Keuilian (entrepreneur/podcaster), and Charlene Tang (luxury fashion designer) and audiences from Italy, Germany, Belgium, France and the US. * Company performances include Consumer Electronic Show, Wells Fargo, LA Rams, Delta Airlines, Levi’s, Zadig & Voltaire, SAP, Tetrapak, YPO, and more. * Previous performance venues include The Venetian, Willis Tower, M&T Bank Stadium, Northwest Stadium, The Beverly Hilton, The SLS Hotel, Montage Beverly Hills, Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel, Fairmont Grand Del Mar, and Terrenea Resort. * Wedding performances include Bel Air Bay Club, South Coast Botanic Garden, The Houdini Estate, San Ysidro Ranch, Alila Marea, Ojai Valley Inn, and San Clemente Historic Cottage. * Award-winning songwriter and performer: WAM awards, IMEAs, Berklee Songwriting Competition, International Songwriting Competition honorable mention, Phoenix Radio “Best Guitarist in the State” * Ideal choice for corporate events, weddings, and private parties with an extensive performance experience of 1500+ events * Based in Los Angeles but is a nationally touring musician who has performed all over the US from Boston, MA, to Key West, FL * Can perform instrumental acoustic guitar, guitar w/ vocals, a wireless roaming performance, live looping, or perform as a hybrid DJ w/ electric guitar for dancing and partying. Set list includes classics to today. * Education & mentorship includes being taught by John Mayer’s guitar teacher, Tomo Fujita; Livingston Taylor (James Taylor’s brother); and handpicked by Paul Simon for private songwriting sessions out of thousands of other musicians. * Original works include two independently released EPs and scoring additional muon Thec on Essential Church, which reached #1 in the Apple TV documentary category. * Reputation: 5-star rated on every major platform, including The Bash, GigSalad, Bark, and Thumbtack “Nothing short of spectacular” - Valerie Vandenberghe | The Vibe Agency Dylan offers a full-stop live entertainment experience, including the top-of-the-line sound system suitable for audiences of over 300 people. His song list is a variety of everything from classics, easy listening, pop, and 80s and 90s to modern hits. His unparalleled musicianship offers dynamic performances ranging from soft acoustic instrumentals to mid-tempo acoustic guitar with vocals all the way to upbeat dance floor top 40’s with electric guitar, making him an incredibly versatile performer that can be a unique alternative to a DJ or having to hire several musicians for different parts of an event. He is able to perform wirelessly, walking around while performing, interacting with the crowd, and raising the energy of the room. Dylan’s past clients include Delta Airlines, Wells Fargo, and Zadig & Voltaire, and his past performances include the biggest tech event in the world: The Consumer Electronic Show, The Venetian in Las Vegas, SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills, the Fairmont Grand Del Mar, Terranea Resort, W Hotel Hollywood, M&T Bank Stadium and Northwest Stadium. Dylan has performed at a huge range of venues across the US, from intimate dinner parties to huge festivals of thousands. Dylan has an extensive history in music, including recording at the legendary East West Studios, where Elvis, The Beatles, U2, and Harry Styles also recorded. He’s recorded with Hans Zimmer’s first violinist, Dua Lipa’s cellist, and frequently performs with Cindy Lauper’s keyboard player. He has released original music on Spotify and has co-directed and starred in several music videos, shared stages with members of the off-Broadway musical STOMP, and even composed music for the documentary “The Essential Church,” which peaked at #1 in the Apple TV Documentaries category. His extensive education and experience playing music have helped him to develop a very discerning ear and musicality, and he can easily perform a bespoke set list that is individually crafted for every audience. He can arrange his own song list and create a performance that fits the mood and energy of your event, often starting with soft acoustic instrumental music and slowly increasing the energy as the night progresses. He not only comes with all needed gear but can provide lighting and a wireless mics for guests or officiants, has every performance insured, and strives to give you an absolutely stress-free booking process and seamless experience from the first phone call to the last note of the night. You will be the person everyone applauds when your guests ask, “Where in the world did you find him?” Inquire for other options as well (duo, trio, sax, drummer, DJ, etc)