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New York City
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 .
WHAT ’ S NEW ▼
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
Pennsylvania ( NYP ) m B gecaQT f L T $
TRAVEL TIMES |
HOURS |
NYC > Albany |
2.5 |
NYC > Syracuse |
5.25 |
NYC > Fort Edward / Glens Falls |
4.0 |
NYC > Niagara Falls , NY |
8.5 |
NYC > Rutland , Vermont |
5.25 |
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
WHAT ’ S NEARBY ▼
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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