NYS Writers Institute and UAlbany Alumni Association host literary tour of New York City!
Join us as we mark 100 years of The Great Gatsby and The New Yorker with a special NYS Writers Institute literary tour of New York City.

This centennial celebration honors two iconic representations of American letters: F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby and The New Yorker magazine, both turning 100 in 2025. Our daylong excursion, curated in partnership with author and historian Kevin C. Fitzpatrick, offers a blend of storytelling, history, and literary nostalgia. 

The literary tour itinerary:

• 8:30 a.m. depart from the University at Albany – State Quad Commuter parking lot (see below), arriving in NYC 11:30-noon.
• Noon: Lunch location TBD 
• 1:30 p.m. A 90-minute guided tour of literary landmarks led by Kevin C. Fitzpatrick.
• 3-4:30 p.m. Self-guided visit of The New Yorker exhibit at the New York Public Library, 476 5th Avenue at Bryant Park.
• 4:30- 7 p.m. Free time to shop, sightsee, or enjoy a meal.
• 7:30 p.m. Meet at the Algonquin Hotel for return to Albany.

Seats are limited. The cost -- including transportation, tour, and lunch – is $135 before June 12 and $150 after.

Note: The day will include a good amount of walking.

For more information, call 518-442-5620.

The excursion is presented by the NYS Writers Institute and the UAlbany Alumni Association.