Secrets of Hudson Yards
New York City’s newest neighborhood is the largest private real estate project in American history, but behind the gleaming towers and massive art lurk stories of deception, disappointment and death the billionaires don’t want you to know.
On this fun, edgy tour your guide will lead you to discover secret passageways, dancing skyscrapers, a giant performance space on massive wheels, a plant covered skyscraper with what’s described as “a 1,000 foot tall vine”.
Learn what floor the observation deck The Edge is really on. Hear the story behind the giant work of art known as The Vessel.
Is there a plan to make Hudson Yards the Las Vegas of Manhattan? Where did the money for Hudson Yards come from? How did brilliant architects and engineers working at the cutting edge of technology bring Hudson Yards to life?
Most people who visit Hudson Yards just take some photos and leave, but if you’re the type of person who wants to experience something more, this interactive tour is for you.
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We start in front of 30 Hudson Yards and learn how Hudson Yards continues in the history of New Yorkers expanding the size of Manhattan island developing something out of nothing. We discover how the development of Hudson Yards over an active train yard has historical precedent in New York City.
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At the subway stop at Hudson Yards we see how it is one of the deepest in all of New York City and learn about the history of taking shelter in deep subway stations in cities around the world.
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At 50 Hudson Yards we see the lobby art designed by revolutionary artist Frank Stella and learn how his art can evoke strange ambiguous feelings within ourselves.
Inclusions
- In-person Guide
- Entry into Hudson Yards
- Snacks
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- We meet in front of the office entrance to 30 Hudson Yards at the corner of West 33rd street and Hudson Blvd East
End Points
- We end at the group of restaurants known as Mercado Little Spain in 10 Hudson Yards
