The Story of Grand Central Terminal: An Art And Engineering Marvel
This virtual video talk and tour is perfect for anyone planning to visit Grand Central Terminal who wants an in-depth background of the site and then a virtual tour so they know if they wish to include it in their itinerary and how much time to spend there. A pdf of the virtual tour can be downloaded to their device and brought to Grand Central for their own self-guided walking tour.
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The Story of Grand Central Terminal: An Art And Engineering Marvel
What's included in The Story of Grand Central Terminal: An Art And Engineering Marvel
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Grand Central TerminalPass-by Only
On this virtual talk and tour, we’ll explore the history of transportation in New York from the early horse and carriage to the way New Yorkers commute locally and to the suburbs. At the end, you’ll know if you wish to include it on your NYC itinerary, and how much time to spend there on your self-guided experience. The story of Grand Central Terminal is a remarkable architectural wonder and a must see for over 21 million visitors each year. Hear how the building was almost demolished, who saved it and how, and what renovations have taken place over the past 100 years. Next, we’ll take our virtual tour together as we visit each area so you can see the secrets of Grand Central and know where they are when you visit the building on your own. You’ll see the famous clock, incredible ceiling, and hear the stories behind each of them. You’ll know why the main concourse was used as a WW II spy training site, and see the locations made famous in movies shown around the world and more.
Inclusions
- Virtual Video Tour plus a pdf of the sites in Grand Central shown on the video
- 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 / End Points
- 60 East 42nd Street, New York, New York
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We’re excited you are visiting NYC! At the end of our virtual talk and tour, you can walk through Grand Central Terminal and discover the history and secrets of this landmark building! THE STORY OF GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL: AN ART AND ENGINEERING MARVEL Your virtual tour of this incredible building starts on 42nd Street so you can explore the spaces at your own pace when you visit on your own. You will know how much time you want to spend viewing the secrets, art and incredible architecture and why New York considers it a true treasure. To best experience our virtual talk and tour, please following these steps: 1. Your Video Link: Access: https://youtu.be/5-ycNtFCjlU You can pause the video at any time and take notes about the places you wish to visit. By saving the link in your itinerary, you can listen to the replay while on your walking tour. 2. Download PDF: https://4682cb39-5ee5-4a87-a0a2-daa5101f8631.usrfiles.com/ugd/4682cb_26a6dd7564044eb8ac5651a6d7ece0a6.pdf Now that you know the story, you can download your pdf to your device. Keep it with you for reference as you explore Grand Central Terminal’s art and engineering marvel on your self-guided journey. 3. Take Your Own Photos and Upload Them into Tripcast, a Free App That Will Provide a Living Travel Journal For Your Friends Back Home: TRIPCAST LINK: HTTPS://TRIPCAST.CO/ Be sure to take lots of photos of the gorgeous details of this iconic New York City landmark. Select the photos that you want and upload them into Tripcast. 4. View Your Photos in Tripcast and Create Your Own Memory Book. Looking at all your photos, you’ll see the site in a whole new way. If you wish a hard copy of your trip, you can Create Your Own Memory Book purchasing it directly from the Tripcast app.
