Lonely Planet India - August 2016

BONUS FEATURE NEW YORK CITY

THE SECRETS

One place in New York I’ve never bothered looking

skywards in is Grand Central. It’s only once I’m here

not as a commuter but a proper visitor that I bother

to and that’s quite a pity because there’s a bizarre sort

of beauty up there – the signs from the zodiac painted

onto bright blue.

A tour of this grand old terminal building that

features so heavily in our pop-culture references allows

you glimpses into its dramatic storied history. Stories

of how Grand Central was almost shut down before

being resurrected of how the train lines were made

more efficient of the meaning behind the sculptures

that dot its exterior... I don’t want to give too much away

but I will say this – it’s definitely a tour worth doing.

MAKE IT HAPPEN:

http://www.grandcentralterminal.com/info/tours; ` 610 adult ` 470 seniors/

students

The One World Observatory offers

fantastic views over the city as well as

a superb interactive experience

Facing page:

1. Look up when you’re walking
   through Grand Central Terminal...


2. ... And keep your eyes on the blue
   windows behind the famous clock there
   too! There are walkways connecting
   the two sides of the terminal there
   and you might spot office-goers
   scurrying across if you’re lucky

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PHOTOGRAPHS: © RUSSELL KORD/ ALAMY STOCK PHOTO (1) © PATRICK BATCHELDER / ALAMY STOCK PHOTO (2)