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Where do you even start in New York City? Catch a show? Take a tour? Grab something to eat? The possibilities are seemingly endless in the city that never sleeps. Here a few suggestions to add to your itinerary. The excitement begins the moment your train arrives in Penn Station.

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The Ellis Island National Museum of

Immigration, located in the main building of the former immigration station complex, has opened with new exhibits including The Peopling of America Center ®, The World Migration Globe, and the American Immigrant Wall of Honor. libertyellisfoundation. org

From NYP Station: 9.8 mile car to ferry dock

The High Bridge— New York City’ s oldest standing bridge— is open again after more than 40 years. Explore this 140-foot tall landmark that connects pedestrians and bicyclists from Manhattan to the Bronx. nycgovpark. org

From NYP Station: 8.7 mile car; 30 minute bus or subway

Brooklyn Botanic Garden: Discovery Garden

The Brooklyn Botanic Garden: Discovery Garden is a recent addition to this urban green space, designed as a place for families to explore plants and ecosystems through interactive play and scientific investigations. bbg. og

From NYP Station: 6.7 mile car; 30 minute bus or subway

Following a major renovation, Nintendo

World in Rockefeller Center has reopened 10,000 square feet of dedicated gaming space over two floors, with new Wii U and Nintendo 3DS demo units, a 15-foot gaming screen and more. nintendonyc. com

From NYP Station: 1.2 mile car; 12 minute bus or subway

SeaGlass Carousel

The Museum of Food and Drink is New York’ s first museum with exhibits you can eat. Located in Brooklyn ' s Williamsburg neighborhood, the MOFAD Lab showcases the culture, history, science, production and commerce of food and drink. mofad. org

From NYP Station: 4.9 mile car; 25 minute bus or subway

The SeaGlass Carousel in Battery Park is a new, aquatic-themed ride that imitates an underwater experience with its stainless-steel and glass structure on a rotating pavilion. thebattery. org

From NYP Station: 4.6 mile car; 25 minute bus or subway newyorkbyrail. com

STATION SERVICES

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MULTIPLE DAILY DEPARTURES Adirondack, Empire Service, Ethan Allen Express, Lake Shore Limited, Maple Leaf

CONNECTIONS Direct access to Subways, Buses, LIRR, New Jersey Transit

Taxi Service Taxi Stands outside station

Car Rental

212-831-1200 Avis: 800-331-1212 Hertz: 212-486-5065

VISITOR RESOURCES nycgo. com

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The Empire State Building, one of the city’ s most iconic landmarks, has two observation decks offering panoramic views day and night. On the 80th floor, the“ Dare to Dream Exhibit” tells this building’ s story since construction began

in 1930. esbnyc. com

From NYP Station: 4.6 mile car; 25 minute bus or subway

America’ s largest department store, Macy’ s Herald Square spans an entire city block and 11 stories. Inside, you can shop and dine at an array of restaurants. The holiday windows feature beautiful animated displays. visitmacyusa. com

Empire State Building

From NYP Station:. 6 mile car; 7 minute walk

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