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!

The Adventures of A One To World Intern: The Countdown Continues with Number 4

The countdown continues with a trip to the Hudson for endless opportunities of fun with adventure number four:

Chelsea Piers

 My personal highlights start at 23^rd street and 12^th Avenue.  You can walk all along the different piers look at the beautiful boats and see the gorgeous Manhattan skyline with Lady Liberty off in the distance.  There are restaurants with food for all taste buds, from the 300 grill located in the fun and hip 300 Bowling Alley to the Chelsea Brewing House with over 20 hand-crafted brews.  Chelsea Piers also has an extended running and biking trail from Battery Park to the Upper West Side. 

Address: 
I recommend starting at Pier 64 where 23^rd Street and 12^th Avenue meet to see the Manhattan skyline at its best.

Transit:  
Subway Line 1 get off on 23^rd street and walk West  (towards 8^th Avenue)

Subway Line C,E get off on 23^rd street and walk West towards 9^th Avenue (there’s also free art galleries you can check out while on your walk) 
Bus M23-Crosstown drops you off at 23^rd Street and 11^th Avenue

Stay tuned for Adventure #3!  We'll be posting this unique place on Thursday, February 9th. 

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!

The Adventures of a One To World Intern: Part 1

Off The Tourist Path: Top 5 Things To Do In New York City

Greetings Everyone! I’m Danielle, one of the new interns here at One To World.  I’m from Texas, so I know a little about adjusting to this big city and finding things that fit my budget as I’m also a full-time Graduate student.  In this special blog series, I’ll give you the Top 5 things that I have found to be really unique and wallet-friendly.  I will continue this count down every other day for the next 2 weeks so be sure to keep checking back!

I hope you’re able to check out my favorite places and offer us your own, too!  There’s nothing better than tips from fellow residents.  So here goes #5...

  Hook and Ladder 8—Ghostbusters Headquarters

 Who Ya Gonna Call? GHOSTBUSTERS!  New York City is a famous host to thousands of films.  One of them was the 1984 phenomenon, Ghostbusters.  The original firehouse headquarters, Hook & Ladder 8 is a hop, skip and jump away in TriBeCa.  How many people can say that they took a picture at one of the most memorable movie sites in cinema history?  Ghostbusters HQ is also really close to our office here at 285 West Broadway, so pop in for a quick hello, as well.  Just remember to say, “I ain’t afraid of no ghosts.”

Address: 14 N. Moore Street (Between Broadway & Hudson)

Transit:  Subway Line 1,2 get off Franklin and head North

Subway Line A,C,E get off Canal Street and head West

Have you been here already? 

Do you have other must-see places? 

Send your suggestions and stories to programs@one-to-world.org!