Grand Central Terminal was built by the New York Central Railroad in the prime time of American long-distance passenger trains. Since the decline in popularity of train travel, the terminal has become a booming attraction, home to five superior restaurants and cocktail lounges, including the world famous Oyster Bar and 20 casual eateries. The Grand Central Market is also housed in the terminal. Besides having specialty food stores, restaurants, accessory boutiques and more; the market is home to some big names in the shopping industry. Aveda, Banana Republic, Kenneth Cole, L'Occitane, M.A.C Cosmetics, Origins and Swatch are all available here.
You're in for side-splitting entertainment when you see a performance at The Broadway Comedy Club, located in Times Square. The venue claims to be "the best Comedy Club in New York City," and with good reason; the club presents stand-up comics from Comedy Central's Premium Blend, The Late Show with David Letterman, HBO Comedy Arts Festival, BET Comic View, and The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. Keep an eye on the schedule so you can see your favorite comedian in action.
Take a stroll down one of the city's most famous streets on a tour with Wall Street Walks. The company provides guided tours through Lower Manhattan with extra attention paid to the financial aspect of the city. The tour also includes a focus on NYC history and the financial impact the city has had on our nation.