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Grand Central Terminal (often inaccurately referred to as Grand Central Station) is a beautiful Beaux-arts building in midtown Manhattan. First opened in 1913, Grand Central Terminal underwent a massive restoration to restore it to its former glory, and is now both a transportation hub, as well as a destination in itself for visitors to New York City.Nearest Subways to Grand Central:4, 5, 6, 7 and 42nd Street Shuttle to Grand Central
Grand Central Terminal Admission Price Free.
Fares for Metro-North trains vary by destination. Grand Central Terminal Hours: Daily from 5:30 a.m. to 1:30 a.m.. Shops are open 8am to 9pm (though some retail schedules and holidays vary). Grand Central Terminal Photos: Grand Central Photos Grand Central Official Website: http://grandcentralterminal.com/ Grand Central Terminal Phone:

• Metro-North Railroad information: (800) METRO-INFO

• Grand Central event information: (212) 340-2210

About Grand Central: “I’ll meet you at the information booth at Grand Central.”

It’s the place to meet on your way to and through New York City, but there’s more to Grand Central than train tracks. (It’s not called “Grand” for nothing.)

The terminal, a thruway for millions of commuters every week, offers many a chance to conjure up to romance of train travel. Built in 1913 and recently revitalized with shops and restaurants, Grand Central holds many secrets that you only need to look closely to see.

Atop the station is Campbell Apartment, ’30s tycoon John W. Campbell’s hideaway office and a luxurious escape from the bustle below. For great dining views, check out Michael Jordan’s Steak House on the west side of the concourse and Metrazur on the east.

Below the tracks are levels of shopping and dining-from clothiers to florists to souvenir shops. And often in Vanderbilt Hall are visiting art exhibits and other events.

And don’t forget to look up in the main concourse. The illustrated blue-green cathedral ceiling offers a different view of the nighttime sky, with constellations and other heavenly bodies-sometimes highlighted with a periodic zodiac laser show you may be lucky enough to catch.

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Staycation Definition and History
A staycation (also spelled stay-cation, stacation, or staykation) is a neologism for a period of time in which an individual or family stays at home and relaxes at home or takes day trips from their home to area attractions. Staycations have achieved high popularity in the US during the financial crisis of 2007–2009 in which unemployment levels and gas prices were high.Staycations also became a popular phenomenon in the UK in 2009 as a weak pound made overseas holidays significantly more expensive.The term was added to the 2009 version of the Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary. Common activities of a staycation include use of the backyard pool, visits to local parks and museums, and attendance at local festivals. Some staycationers also like to follow a set of rules, such as setting a start and end date, planning ahead, and avoiding routine, with the goal of creating the feel of a traditional vacation.
Benefits of a staycation
Staycations are far less costly than a vacation involving traveling. There are no lodging costs and travel expenses are minimal. Costs may include transportation for local trips, dining, and local attractions. “The American Automobile Association said the average North American vacation will cost $244 per day for two people for lodging and meals… Add some kids and airfare, and a 10-day vacation could top $10,000″. Staycations do not have the stress associated with travel, such as packing, long drives, or waits at airports. Staycations may be of economic benefit to some local businesses, who get customers from the area providing them with business. In 2008, the tourism bureaus of many U.S. cities also began promoting staycations for their residents to help replace the tourism dollars lost from a drop in out-of-town visitors.

Central Park plays an essential role in the everyday lives of New Yorkers by providing 843 acres of paths, lakes and open spaces for escaping the din and chaos of the surrounding city. The design for Central Park was conceived by Frederick Law Olmstead and Calvert Vaux, who submitted their “Greenswald Plan” for Central Park during a contest organized by the Central Park Commission. When Central Park first opened in the winter of 1859 it was the first artificially landscaped park in the United States. Olmstead and Vaux’s design integrated formal and pastoral elements throughout the park, offering visitors everything from formal walkways like The Mall and Literary Walk to the wild, woodsy area of the Ramble. Central Park is a great place for picniking, listening to music and exploration. There are many fun, free events in Central Park, particularly in the summer.

Central Park Websites:

• Official Central Park Website
• CentralPark.com

Central Park Map

Central Park Subways:

• B, C
  - 72nd Street
  - 81st Street
  - 86th Street
  - 96th Street
  - 103rd Street
  - 110th Street
• 2, 3
  - Central Park North/110th Street
• N, R, W
  - 59th Street
• A, B, C, D, 1
  - 59th Street/Columbus Circle

Central Park Boundaries

• 59th Street on the South
• 110th Street on the North
• Central Park West on the West
• 5th Avenue on the East

Central Park Architecture

• Designed by Frederick Law Olmstead and Calvert Vaux in 1857
• Combined pastoral, picturesque and formal elements.
• Essentially created the idea of landscape architecture — everything in the park is man-made.

Central Park Tours

• Central Park Bike Tour
• Central Park Conservacy Guided Tours – free tours, no reservations required
• Central Park Conservacy Self-Guided Tours: (PDF Files)
  South Park | Mid Park | North Park
• Central Park with Big Onion Tours
• Central Park with Joyce Gold History Tours of New York
• The Best of Central Park private tour with Michelle Nevis

Central Park Pictures

• Central Park Pictures
• Belvedere Castle Pictures
• Shakespeare Garden Pictures
• Strawberry Fields Pictures
• Central Park Zoo and Tisch Children’s Zoo Pictures

Central Park Restaurants

• Tavern on the Green
• Loeb Boathouse
• There are also a variety of vendors throughout Central Park selling hot dogs, pretzels, beverages and ice creams.
• Central Park is a great setting for enjoying a picnic.

Things to Do In Central Park

• Take a row boat or Gondola ride in the Lake
• Visit the Central Park Zoo
• Rent a bike or rollerblades
• Attend a concert: Philharmonic in the Parks, Metropolitan Opera in the Parks or Central Park Summerstage
• Attend Shakespeare in the Park

Central Park Attractions

• Alice in Wonderland Statue – north of the Conservatory Water, near East 75th/76th Streets
• Angel in the Water Fountain – located in Bethesda Terrace in the middle of Central Park at 72nd Street
• Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir – mid-park from 86th-96th Streets
• The Mall – from 66th – 72nd Streets just east of mid-park
• Strawberry Fields – on the West Side between 71st/72nd Streets

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Staycation Definition and History
A staycation (also spelled stay-cation, stacation, or staykation) is a neologism for a period of time in which an individual or family stays at home and relaxes at home or takes day trips from their home to area attractions. Staycations have achieved high popularity in the US during the financial crisis of 2007–2009 in which unemployment levels and gas prices were high.Staycations also became a popular phenomenon in the UK in 2009 as a weak pound made overseas holidays significantly more expensive.The term was added to the 2009 version of the Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary. Common activities of a staycation include use of the backyard pool, visits to local parks and museums, and attendance at local festivals. Some staycationers also like to follow a set of rules, such as setting a start and end date, planning ahead, and avoiding routine, with the goal of creating the feel of a traditional vacation.
Benefits of a staycation
Staycations are far less costly than a vacation involving traveling. There are no lodging costs and travel expenses are minimal. Costs may include transportation for local trips, dining, and local attractions. “The American Automobile Association said the average North American vacation will cost $244 per day for two people for lodging and meals… Add some kids and airfare, and a 10-day vacation could top $10,000″. Staycations do not have the stress associated with travel, such as packing, long drives, or waits at airports. Staycations may be of economic benefit to some local businesses, who get customers from the area providing them with business. In 2008, the tourism bureaus of many U.S. cities also began promoting staycations for their residents to help replace the tourism dollars lost from a drop in out-of-town visitors.

Some of New York City’s best attractions and landmarks are free to visit. With the cost of hotels, restaurants and more, visiting some of New York City’s free attractions and landmarks will help you stretch your New York City travel budget. Even better if you stay in the area, you can have a Staycation on the FREE-yo


# Central Park Visitors Guide
# Central Park Basics
# Central Park Map
# Things to do in Central Park
# Central Park Zoo
# Where To Pack A Central Park Picnic
# Central Park Pictures
# Pictures of Strawberry Fields in Central Park
# Pictures of Shakespeare Garden in Central Park
# Pictures from Belvedere Castle
# Central Park Zoo Pictures

StaycationDirectory

Staycation Definition and History
A staycation (also spelled stay-cation, stacation, or staykation) is a neologism for a period of time in which an individual or family stays at home and relaxes at home or takes day trips from their home to area attractions. Staycations have achieved high popularity in the US during the financial crisis of 2007–2009 in which unemployment levels and gas prices were high.Staycations also became a popular phenomenon in the UK in 2009 as a weak pound made overseas holidays significantly more expensive.The term was added to the 2009 version of the Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary. Common activities of a staycation include use of the backyard pool, visits to local parks and museums, and attendance at local festivals. Some staycationers also like to follow a set of rules, such as setting a start and end date, planning ahead, and avoiding routine, with the goal of creating the feel of a traditional vacation.
Benefits of a staycation
Staycations are far less costly than a vacation involving traveling. There are no lodging costs and travel expenses are minimal. Costs may include transportation for local trips, dining, and local attractions. “The American Automobile Association said the average North American vacation will cost $244 per day for two people for lodging and meals… Add some kids and airfare, and a 10-day vacation could top $10,000″. Staycations do not have the stress associated with travel, such as packing, long drives, or waits at airports. Staycations may be of economic benefit to some local businesses, who get customers from the area providing them with business. In 2008, the tourism bureaus of many U.S. cities also began promoting staycations for their residents to help replace the tourism dollars lost from a drop in out-of-town visitors.

That is the region where the country was founded and includes Maine, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Vermont and Rhode Island. Within these six states you can not only visit a great number of the most historical sites in the United States, you are also able to do a lot of activities during the wintertime. Maine features in Sugarloaf one of the best ski resorts in the country. You can also visit the beautiful White Mountain region of New Hampshire. There are a vast number of ski resorts. Historical Mount Washington is also located in New Hampshire. It is the highest peak in the Northeast of the United States.

Visit the New England states for four unique seasons
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• Location: Surf Avenue and West 8th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11224
• Neighborhood: Brooklyn – Coney Island/Bath Beach
• Phone: 718.265.FISH
• Hours: Opens daily 10am; closing times vary seasonally. Last ticket is sold 45 minutes before closing.
• Cost: Adults $12; Children 2-12 & Seniors $8; Children under 2 Free
• Web: http://www.nyaquarium.com

Next door to the Coney Island Amusement Park, The New York Aquarium is “the best aquarium in
The sea jellies, sharks, and walruses are the biggest hits, but the whole family can enjoy standing under a curved pane of glass as a waterfall cascades overhead and splashes past.
The seahorse exhibit is amazing, including yellow horses and dragon horses, and detailed information about how baby horses are born. The octopus, who would squeeze himself into a corner even if given a larger tank (invertebrates apparently like confined areas), will wow kids of all ages as he ripples his tentacles past the glass.
The Sea Lion shows are wonderful – outdoors all year, weather permitting – and are included in the price of admission. Call in advance to check times.
A Deep Sea 3-D simulator ride ($4 per person, per ride, with purchase of an Aquarium admission ticket) is open to folks 36 inches and taller, and launches participants inside a deep sea submarine to explore the ocean floor, dive with a sperm whale, and tangle with a giant squid. The simulator is open all year.

A list of cool place you can staycation in the big apple
http://www.wnyc.org/cityscapes

Either you are on vacation or just a staycation NY Daytrips to Hall of Science, Central Park Zoo, Transit Museum, Flushing Meadows Park, Summer Tennis, Brooklyn Children’s Museum