The Adventures of a One To World Intern Roll On

Hello, fellow adventurers! I'm excited to keep moving down my list of Top 5 Favorite Things in NYC.  Here we are half way through the list, so without further ado here is Number Three:

 

Grand Central Station

 

I bet you are surprised that a train terminal is on my list.  If you do anything in this city, you have to give Grand Central a few hours of your day.  The main East side transportation hub has different shops, fun lunch spots and a lot of history.  When you walk into the main terminal and see the beauty inside, it takes your breath away.  

The ceiling is covered with famous constellations and at the very center, when you look closely there is a hole in the ceiling.  It’s from the Redstone missile that was showcased in Grand Central Station in 1957.  Someone misjudged the height and they had to cut out a hole to fit the tip of the missile inside the terminal.  It has never been painted over and remains a testimony to the changing times this city has experienced.  

Take a walk down the Oyster Bar Ramp to the “Whispering Gallery” and listen carefully, you can hear the whispers of those passing by.  To read more about Grand Central Station and the "Whispering Gallery" check out their Walking Tour Highlights: http://www.grandcentralterminal.com/info/walkingtour.cfm.  This is a very unique experience and definitely worth the visit! 

Address:

89 East 42^nd Street at Park Avenue

Transit: 

Subway: Take the Shuttle (S train),6 or 7 from Times Square to Grand Central – 42nd Street

Bus: M1, M2, M3, M4, M42, M101, M102, M103

Next Tuesday, February 14th mark your calendars for #2 of this special blog series. Here's a hint:  Don't trade the world. 

I hope you're able to check out any of these places,and let us know what you think. You can also send your own suggestions and stories to programs@one-to-world.org!