- Christmas in New York City
The Christmas season in New York City is truly a sight to behold. The festive atmosphere is everywhere.
- Rockefeller Center
- Christmas Decorations everywhere
- Christmas tree in Rockefeller Center
- Ice Rink at Rockefeller Center
- New York Philharmonic will be performing Handel's Messiah the week of the conference and tickets
- Transportation by Taxi
All travel times do not include traffic. Depending upon traffic at time of arrival travel times may vary widely.
- JFK to Holiday Inn Financial District (22 miles - 45min)
- Laguardia to Holiday Inn Financial District (16 miles - 25 min)
- Newark Airport to Holiday Inn Financial District (16 miles - 30 min)
Many routes into Manhattan by Taxi will incur a toll that will be added to the fare. For more on this see the link below.
- Holiday Inn Financial District to Lincoln Center (Messiah) (5.4 miles - 22 min)
- Holiday Inn Financial District to Times Square (4.2 mile - 20 min)
To get more information on taxi fares: [click here](http://www.nyc.gov/html/tlc/html/passenger/taxicab_rate.shtml)
to get more information on tolls: [click here](https://www.panynj.gov/bridges-tunnels/pdf/toll-table-2001-2015.pdf)
- Transportation by Uber or Lyft
**[Uber](https://www.uber.com/cities/new-york)**
Using the mobile app, consumers with smartphones can submit a trip request which is then routed to Uber drivers who use their own cars. Here are some estimated fares for non shared rides via Uber. Be sure to check the app for up to date rates.
- Laguardia to Holiday Inn Financial District ($38-50)
- JFK to Holiday Inn Financial District ($60)
- Newark Airport to Holiday Inn Financial District ($60-74)
- Holiday Inn Financial District to Lincoln Center (Messiah) ($23-31)
- Holiday Inn Financial District to Times Square ($21-28)
- Holiday Inn Financial District to most destinations in Lower Manhattan (Battery Park, 9-11 Memorial) ($8)
*Check website for current rates. | [Get help](http://www.wikihow.com/Use-Uber) on how to use Uber.
[Get $30 off your first ride with Uber!!](https://www.uber.com/promo)
**[Lyft](https://www.lyft.com/cities/new-york-city)**
A service similar to Uber. Although the rates are similar, competition between the various ride services sometimes will produce very cheap fares around the city. Check website for current rates.
**[Gett]( http://gett.com/)**
A service similar to Uber. Although the rates are similar, competition between the two services sometimes will produce very cheap fares around the city. Check website for current rates.
**[Via](http://ridewithvia.com/)**
A ride sharing service similar to the others. Offers $5-7 rides anywhere in Manhattan below 110th street.
- Transportation by Public Transit
**Train (Subway) or Bus ( http://www.mta.info/ )**
Plan a trip on the bus or subway: [click here](http://tripplanner.mta.info/MyTrip/ui_web/customplanner/tripplanner.aspx)
Get help on how to ride the Subway by [clicking here](http://web.mta.info/nyct/subway/howto_sub.htm) or [here](http://www.wikihow.com/Ride-the-New-York-City-Subway) or [here](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXbSqFqZvFc).
**AirTrain** (from JFK & Newark Airports)
[https://www.panynj.gov/airports/jfk-airtrain.html](https://www.panynj.gov/airports/jfk-airtrain.html)
[https://www.panynj.gov/airports/ewr-airtrain.html](https://www.panynj.gov/airports/ewr-airtrain.html)
- Nearby Parking
There is a paid parking available for those staying at the Holiday Inn Financial District for $35 per day
There are plenty of alternate parking garages nearby but you will probably get the best rate through the hotel.
- Accommodations
**[Holiday Inn Financial District](https://goo.gl/maps/VZtNkLcFASy)**
99 Washington St, New York, NY 10006
Reservations: 1-855-914-1383
**$135 King or Double room with mention of “Foundations Conference” or "TFC." You can also use [this link](http://www.holidayinn.com/redirect?path=hd&brandCode=hi&localeCode=en®ionCode=1&hotelCode=NYCWA&_PMID=99801505&GPC=TFC) to reserve a room.**
**HURRY OFFER EXPIRES November 19, 2015**
$35 per day parking is available for hotel guests.
This brand new Holiday Inn is the tallest Holiday Inn in the world. Here is a [USA Today article](http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/hotels/2014/11/11/worlds-tallest-holiday-inn-new-york/18823735/) about the property.
*If you get there early (before your room is ready) or will be staying in the area later than check out on the day you leave the front desk can hold your bags for you. This is a complimentary service at the Holiday Inn - Financial District hotel.*
- Downtown Dining Options
**Bean & Bean**
71 Broadway, NY
beannbean.com | [Map it!](https://goo.gl/maps/WQVWGNLibdF2)
**Bluestone Lane**
30 Broad St, NY
bluestonelaneny.com | [Map it!](https://goo.gl/maps/of122thPGJk)
**Mortons The Steak House**
136 Washington St, NY
(212) 608-0171
www.mortons.com/newyorkwtc | [Map It!](https://goo.gl/maps/7CgwdKwk5nt)
**Stir Cafe**
32 Broadway, NY
stircafe.net | [Map it!](https://goo.gl/maps/eBuQFKTwUcG2)
**Starbucks**
2 Broadway, NY
starbucks.com | [Map it!](https://goo.gl/maps/NA4X8LRhttE2)
**Dunkin' Donuts**
33 Beaver St, NY
dunkindonuts.com | [Map it!](https://goo.gl/maps/jckJkffxgu82)
**TGI Fridays**
47 Broadway, NY
(212) 483-8322
tgifridays.com | [Map it!](https://goo.gl/maps/b8XZj5kEsBA2)
**Subway**
30 Broad St, NY
subway.com | [Map it!](https://goo.gl/maps/Wno1QDDAX822)
**China Chalet**
47 Broadway, NY
chinachaletrestaurant.com | [Map it!](https://goo.gl/maps/mjCvkd82HDT2)
**Gino's Pizza & Spaghetti House**
86 Broadway, NY
ginospizza.com | [Map it!](https://goo.gl/maps/ZiXxVjik5bw)
**Bravo Kosher Burgers & Deli**
17 Trinity Pl, NY
bravokosherdowntown-hub.com | [Map it!](https://goo.gl/maps/gQH5wtD2YFC2)
**George's** (breakfast)
89 Greenwich St, NY
georges-ny.com | [Map it!](https://goo.gl/maps/MxVrT211bVv)
**Masterpiece Italian Pizzeria**
2 Rector St, NY
masterpiecepizza.com | [Map it!](https://goo.gl/maps/F1gj1umqxvj)
**El Toro Mexican Grill**
69 New St, NY
eltoronyc.com | [Map it!](https://goo.gl/maps/X5h1UaLFw2x)
**Delmonico's**
56 Beaver St, NY
(212) 509-1144
delmonicosrestaurantgroup.com | [Map it!](https://goo.gl/maps/KiUAHaMuR9u)
**Harry's Cafe & Steak**
1 Hanover Square, NY
(212) 785-9200
harrysnyc.com | [Map it!](https://goo.gl/maps/CKvxxoC7WNq)
**Chipotle Mexican Grill**
2 Broadway, NY
(212) 344-0941
chipotle.com | [Map it!](https://goo.gl/maps/BAfBTv5aqhs)
**[Click here to view more](https://goo.gl/maps/ixjRMnd7Df62)**
- Chelsea Dining Options
**Dallas BBQ** (.2 miles - 5 min. walk from Manor Church ) $$ 261 8th Ave, New York, NY 10011 dallasbbq.com [Map it!](https://goo.gl/maps/L7FFv) **McDonald's** (.1 miles - 3 min. walk from Manor Church) $ 335 8th Ave, New York, NY 10001 [Map it!](https://goo.gl/maps/Fiw0b) **Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Co** (.2 miles - 4 min. walk from Manor Church) $ 286 8th Ave #1, New York, NY 10001 bkbagel.com [Map it!](https://goo.gl/maps/3nJim) **Rail Line Diner** (.2 miles - 4 min. walk from Manor Church.) $$ 400 W 23rd St, New York, NY 10011 theraillinediner.com [Map it!](https://goo.gl/maps/0leYo) **Subway** (.3 miles - 6 min. walk from Manor Church )$ 250 10th Ave, New York, NY 10001 [Map it!](https://goo.gl/maps/Ibm4l) **Luigi's Pizza** (.1 miles - 3 min. walk from Manor Church) $$ 304 8th Ave, New York, NY 10001 luigispizzanewyork.com [Map it!](https://goo.gl/maps/1fNI8) **Pushcart Coffee** (.1 miles - 2 min. walk from Manor Church) $ 401 W 25th St, New York, NY 10001 [Map it!](https://goo.gl/maps/KzLXM) **Chelsea Market** (.6 mile - 12 min. walk from Manor Church - Indoor marketplace renowned for its wide range of grocers [fish, produce, etc.], shops & eateries.) 75 Ninth Ave, New York, NY 10011 chelseamarket.com [Map it!](https://goo.gl/maps/0uaKL) **[Click here to view more](https://goo.gl/maps/b5ZqI)**
- NYC Area Attractions
**Empire State Building**
(5.9 miles from Holiday Inn Financial District - 17 min. car)
350 5th Ave, New York, NY 10118
[esbnyc.com](http://www.esbnyc.com) | [Map it!](https://goo.gl/maps/uUja9)
**Times Square**
(4.8 Miles from Holiday Inn Financial District - 23 min. car)
Manhattan, NY 10036
[timessquarenyc.org](http://www.timessquarenyc.org) | [Map it!](https://goo.gl/maps/iXsgh)
**Rockefeller Center**
(6.9 miles - from Holiday Inn Financial District -25 min. car)
45 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10111
[rockefellercenter.com](http://www.rockefellercenter.com) | [Map it!](https://goo.gl/maps/Fe1rn)
**9/11 Memorial Museum**
(0.3 miles from Holiday Inn Financial District - 6 min. walk)
180 Greenwich St, New York, NY 10007
[911memorial.org](http://www.911memorial.org) | [Map it!](https://goo.gl/maps/nWXRm)
**Grand Central Terminal**
(4 miles from Holiday Inn- Financial District - 14 min. train)
89 E 42nd St
[grandcentralterminal.com](http://www.grandcentralterminal.com) | [Map it!](https://goo.gl/maps/dcTiz)
**Central Park**
(8.1 miles - from Holiday Inn Financial District - 22 min. car)
[centralparknyc.org](http://www.centralparknyc.org) | [Map it!](https://goo.gl/maps/MWFgU)
**Battery Park**
(0.4 miles - from Holiday Inn Financial District - 7 min. walk
[www.thebattery.org](www.thebattery.org) | [Map it!](https://goo.gl/maps/Q5X2QF858eK2)
**Brooklyn Bridge**
(3 miles - from Holiday Inn Financial District - 9 min. car)
[Map it!](https://goo.gl/maps/OEYi6)
**South Street Seaport**
(2.1 miles - from Holiday Inn Financial District - 7 min. car)
A smaller and very quaint part of town. It is a few blocks of New England cobblestone and decor. In the winter they light their own Christmas Tree and decorate the area very nicely. There are also several shops
19 Fulton St., New York, NY 10038
[southstreetseaport.com](http://www.southstreetseaport.com) | [Map it!](https://goo.gl/maps/bce4P)
**Macy's**
(6.2 miles - from Holiday Inn Financial District - 20 min. car)
Herald Square, 151 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001
[l.macys.com](http://l.macys.com) | [Map it!](https://goo.gl/maps/ElqMb)
**Staten Island Ferry**
(0.6 miles from Holiday Inn Financial District - 12 min. walk)
The Staten Island Ferry offers a FREE ride for one of the best views of the City as well as the Statue of Liberty.
4 Whitehall Street, New York, NY 10004
[Map it!](https://goo.gl/maps/3yHbJ)
- Handel's Messiah at the Lincoln Center
Don’t miss your chance to see Handel's Messiah in New York! It is truly an experience to remember! Each year for one week out of the year the New York Philharmonic presents Handel's Messiah.
**Avery Fisher Hall**
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
10 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023
[http://nyphil.org/concerts-tickets/1516/handels-messiah](http://nyphil.org/concerts-tickets/1516/handels-messiah)
(212) 875-5030
**Price Range: $30.00 - $122.00**
Not sure what to expect? [This page](http://nyphil.org/concerts-tickets/your-visit/plan-your-visit/how-to-prepare) will help.
- Banner of Truth Official Bookseller
We are pleased to be partnering with the Banner of Truth for this event. Banner of Truth specializes in publishing literature of historic Christianity.
They will be offering classic Puritan works at a steep discount for conference attendees along with a free gift. Be sure to take advantage of this special offer!
- Are there separate meetings or activities for the wives?
Although wives are encouraged to come together with their husbands, there aren't any specific or separate meetings for the women due to the limitations of the venue and schedule. The wives are welcome to enjoy the general sessions with the men for the duration of the conference.