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GETTING THERE
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Amtrak offers express and regular service to New York’s Penn Station, departing regularly from Union Station. Low-fare buses such as Bolt and Washington Deluxe also depart from Union Station.
WHERE TO STAY
St. Giles New York
120-130 E. 39th St.
212-686-1600
212-685-1100
Neighboring sister properties — Court and Tuscany — around the corner from Grand Central Terminal. Modern accommodations, plus restaurant, bar, 24-hour gym and free WiFi. From $139 for the Court.
WHERE TO EAT
Oyster Bar and Restaurant
89 E. 42nd St.
212-490-6650
On the lower level of Grand Central Terminal. Fish, seafood and oysters, of course. Raw bar from $1.35; main entrees from $20.
Mendy’s Kosher Delicatessen
212-856-9399
On the terminal’s dining concourse. Classic New York deli eats, such as pastrami, tongue and chopped liver sandwiches (from $9); matzoh ball soup and chicken noodle soup (from $4.50); and knishes (from $3).
WHAT TO DO
MTA Metro-North Grand Central Terminal tour
Ticket window, Main Concourse
212-935-3960
The 75-minute guided walking tour runs daily at 12:30 p.m. Includes headphones and audio so that you can hear the docent better. $20.
Audio Tour
Ticket window, Main Concourse
917-566-0008
Strap on the audio device and headset and follow the terminal map highlighting 22 stops. $7. Available daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
“Grand by Design” exhibit
Vanderbilt Hall, off Main Concourse
Arranged by New York Transit Museum. Through March 15. Covers terminal’s history, architecture, trains, restoration, etc. Tours offered every hour on the half-hour between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Free.
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