New York Adventure Club

Tickets: $12 (includes access to the full replay for one week)

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https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1969411510844

Across Europe, the holiday season is more than lights and gifts — it's a cherished time when centuries-old traditions come to life through music, markets, and unforgettable flavors. What makes each region's celebration so distinct? From sipping warm vin chaud in a medieval square to listening to carols drift through candlelit cathedrals, it’s time to uncover the stories, rituals, and sensory magic that define a truly European Christmas.

Join New York Adventure Club for a festive four-part series exploring the sights, sounds, and spirit of Europe’s most beloved Christmas markets and holiday traditions. In Part Three: Brussels, we’ll journey to the heart of Belgium to explore the city’s famed Winter Wonders festival — where dazzling lights, delicious treats, and local craftsmanship blend into a uniquely Belgian holiday experience.

Led by tour guide Kelsey Betzelberger, this experience — featuring plenty of firsthand photo and video walkthroughs, intriguing anecdotes, and expert insights — will include:

• Grand-Place Spectacle — A look at Brussels’ iconic central square, transformed with thousands of lights and a magical sound-and-light show set against historic facades
• Seasonal Treats — A taste of Belgian winter favorites including crispy frites, fresh waffles, and warming Glühbier — Belgium’s signature spiced mulled beer
• Handcrafted Artistry — An overview of Brussels’ artisanal offerings, from handmade lace and glass ornaments to unique seasonal gifts crafted by local designers
• Festive Music — A stroll through markets filled with Christmas carols sung in both French and Dutch, reflecting the city’s rich bilingual heritage
• Ferris Wheel Views — A ride through the sky aboard the towering Ferris wheel at Place Sainte-Catherine, offering sweeping views of the festive city below

Afterward, we'll have a Q&A with Kelsey — any and all questions are welcomed and encouraged!
Can't make it live? Don't worry, you'll have access to the full replay through one week after the entire series concludes.
See you there, virtually!

*Immediately upon registering, you will receive a separate, automated email containing the link to join this webinar
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***A full replay of the experience will be available to all registered guests for up to a week after the series finale
****If the event has already passed, but it's been less than a week since the series finale, you can still register for it on our website's active replay section!

A Walk Through Christmas Markets of Europe Series
Part 1: Munich (Friday, December 5 @ 1:00pm ET)
Part 2: Strasbourg (Friday, December 12 @ 1:00pm ET)
Part 3: Brussels (Friday, December 19 @ 1:00pm ET)
Part 4: Kraków (Friday, December 26 @ 1:00pm ET)

About Kelsey
I'm Kelsey, from Explore with Kelsey, a passionate tour guide and expatriate opera singer originally from Chicago. With Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Northwestern University, I've traveled to 50 countries, and lived in Austria, Germany, Italy, Croatia, France, England, The Netherlands, and now Valencia, Spain, where I'm happily settled with my husband and our two cats. My mission is to share my love for exploration and cultural discovery with my fellow travelers, igniting curiosity and fostering a deeper appreciation for the world's wonders.

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Photo Credit: Main - Paolo Margari, Top Right - Richard Wang, Middle Right - Christian Lue, Bottom Right - Tripadvisor.com
Categories: Virtual, Landmarks

***This is an in-person event***

Tickets: $39.98 ( incl. $4.98 fees ) (advance registration required)

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https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1968241375939

“We do not mingle enough with minds that influence the world…We should measure ourselves through personal contact with outsiders … I want my club to be a place where actors are away from the glamour of the theatre.” — Edwin Booth

Join New York Adventure Club for a rare, private tour inside The Players , a private social club founded in 1888 by renowned Shakespearean actor Edwin Booth, who is arguably the greatest American actor — and Prince Hamlet — of the 19th century.

Our experience at this 128-year-old theatre society, and its original Stanford White-designed mansion facing Gramercy Park, will include:

• A walkthrough of the clubhouse , which contains paintings from Norman Rockwell and John Singer Sergeant , as well as Tiffany glass pieces

-A look inside historic rooms including the Grill, Great Hall, and Library

• Access inside Edwin Booth’s bedroom , which has been untouched since his death in 1893 — in it, rests the skull used in his famous 100 consecutive performances of Hamlet, and a small picture of Wilkes, the only evidence of their relationship that Edwin would keep

-A look at early photos of Edwin’s family and other personal artifacts and memorabilia of his life in theatre

If we're lucky, we'll see some of the club's more notable members walking the halls!

Click here to see pictures from one of our last visits!

*This experience can only be conducted on weekdays

**The Players does not have an elevator

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Categories: In-Person, Mansions & Private Clubs

Tickets: $36.81 ( incl. $4.81 fees ) (advance registration required)

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https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1968236534458

Behind the polished façades of the Upper East Side lies a powerful — and often overlooked — chapter of New York’s Gilded Age. What influence did German-Jewish elites wield as they carved out space in the city’s most rarefied circles, all while building institutions that still shape New York today? It's time to stroll up Fifth Avenue for an eye-opening journey through a neighborhood where wealth, identity, and resilience collided to redefine what it meant to belong.

Join New York Adventure Club as we uncover the rich Jewish history of Manhattan’s Upper East Side, a neighborhood transformed by German-Jewish families who helped define the city’s cultural and philanthropic landscape in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Led by licensed tour guide and native New Yorker Richard Soden, this unique walk along Fifth Avenue will include:

• A discussion of notable German-Jewish elite around the turn of the 20th century — prominent families like the Schiffs, Warburgs, Guggenheims, and Lehmans who lived in grand homes and championed cultural institutions
• A walk past historic Fifth Avenue mansions linked to the Jewish community including Otto Kahn’s former residence
• Jewish women’s philanthropic leadership — from establishing schools and hospitals to advocating social reform
• A stop outside Jewish cultural landmarks such as Temple Emanu-El, a monumental Reform synagogue that reflected the rising prominence of German-Jewish New Yorkers
• A trip inside the Payne‑Whitney Mansion — now home to the French Embassy’s Cultural Services, offering a glimpse into Gilded Age interior elegance

Our experience will conclude outside the Jewish Museum (the former house of Jewish banker Felix Warburg), which has free admission on Saturdays.
See you there!

*Please bring a water bottle and comfortable pair of shoes as we’ll be doing a lot of walking!
**Our experience will conclude outside the Jewish Museum at Fifth Avenue and 92nd Street

About Richard
"I am a native New Yorker who was born and have lived on the lower east side all my life. I love this city and all its beauty and peculiarities, and I love sharing it with native New Yorkers, newcomers, and returning visitors. I enjoy telling stories which I'll share with you. You’ll learn the many secrets about the city I call 'home.'"

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Event takes place rain or shine.
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Categories: In-Person, Neighborhood Tours

Tickets: $36.81 ( incl. $4.81 fees ) (advance registration required)

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https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1820517720509

While the story of American Founding Father Alexander Hamilton can be found in dozens of books, his most important moments can also be traced through the cobble-stoned streets of New York City's Financial District on Manhattan's southernmost tip. What hidden-in-plain-sight landmarks and secrets in this neighborhood shed light on Hamilton's incredible life and legacy? With the help of a retired National Park Service Ranger, it's time to hit the streets of FiDi and walk in the footsteps of Alexander Hamilton brief, but momentous life.

Join New York Adventure Club as we explore the historic sites and landmarks related to American Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, an iconic figure whose visionary ideas and indomitable spirit helped shape the America we know today.

Led by George Tonkin — a licensed NYC tour guide, and retired National Park Service Ranger with vast experience working at Hamilton Grange National Memorial and Federal Hall National Memorial — our stroll through the Financial District will include:

• A brief overview of Hamilton's childhood, from the hardships and sufferings he endured on his path to glory, to his incredible achievements leading up to his move to New York City in 1772
• A discussion about The American Revolution and the toll New York paid for Independence during the war, including how Hamilton rose from Captain of an artillery company to the right hand of Washington himself
• A visit to important landmarks and sites frequented or related to Hamilton, such as 57 Maiden Lane (site of the Compromise of 1790, also known as the “Dinner Table Bargain”), Fraunces Tavern, Bowling Green, and his grave at Trinity Church
• A stop at the Federal Hall National Monument to learn about the Federalist Period and the creation of the Federal Government of the United States
• The full scoop about the Hamilton and Burr Duel and the 15 year feud between the two men

After our experience concludes, head on over to Fraunces Tavern to purchase food and drinks at one of Hamilton's old haunts!
See you there!

*Please bring water and comfortable shoes as we’ll be on our feet for most of the tour
**This tour concludes at Trinity Church at 89 Broadway

About George Tonkin
George is an historian and presenter, who put his BA in history from New Mexico Highlands University to good use for over 30 years working as an interpretive park ranger for the National Park Service. His specialty is colonial American History related to NYC. George worked at sites in the NYC area related to Alexander Hamilton.

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Event takes place rain or shine.
By attending a New York Adventure Club experience, you accept our terms of service.
Categories: In-Person, Neighborhood Tours