New York City

Central Park

Relax and spend the day in Central Park! Throw a Frisbee on the Great Lawn, jog around the Reservoir, find where your favorite movie was filmed, or hang out in Belvedere Castle.  The possibilities are endless!  There are even free concerts all throughout the summer.
How to get there:
-Take the Hofstra Shuttle to the Mineola train station.
-Take the LIRR to Penn Station.
-Walk up 7th Avenue until you reach the Park!

Times Square

People all over the world dream of going to Times Square, so here’s your chance! In addition to checking out all of the cool stores, you might want to go into the Times Square Visitor Center, where you will be able to see a previous year’s New Year’s Ball up close.
How to get there:
-Take the Hofstra Shuttle to the Mineola train station.
-Take the LIRR to Penn Station.
-Walk up 7th Avenue until you see the lights!

Grand Central Terminal

One of the most beautiful places in the city, Grand Central Terminal, has been operating for 100 years. The architecture is not to be missed!
How to get there:
-Take the Hofstra Shuttle to Mineola train station.
-Take the LIRR to Penn Station.
-Take the subway (1 train Uptown) from Penn to Times Square.
-Take the subway's S shuttle or 7 train to Grand Central Terminal.

New York Public Library

Explore the New York Public Library Main Branch. The stunning architecture and beautiful Rose Main Reading Room are treasures. Many movies and TV shows have been filmed here. You might just leave humming “Who ya gonna call?...”
How to get there:
-Take the Hofstra Shuttle to the Mineola train station.
-Take the LIRR to Penn Station.
-Walk up 7th Avenue.
-Make a right on 34th Street
-Turn left onto 5th Avenue
OR
-Take the subway (1 train Uptown) from Penn Station to 42nd Street, and then walk across.

Bryant Park

Located right behind the New York Public Library, Bryant Park is a great place to grab lunch and relax on the grass. In the summer months, there are often free Broadway performances.  During the winter, there is an ice skating rink located here as well. 
How to get there:
-Take the Hofstra Shuttle to  the Mineola train station.
-Take the LIRR to Penn Station.
-Walk up 7th Avenue.
-Make a right on 40th Street
OR
-Take the subway (1 train Uptown) from Penn Station to 42nd Street, and then walk across.

Rockefeller Center

Rockefeller Center is home to the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree and ice-skating rink in the winter. For a fee, you can also tour the NBC Studios or go to the Top of the Rock Observation Deck and overlook the city. 
How to get there:
-Take the Hofstra Shuttle to the Mineola train station.
-Take the LIRR to Penn Station.
-Take the subway (the 1 or F trains Uptown) to 50th Street and Broadway.
-Walk west on 50th Street.

High Line

The High Line on Manhattan’s West Side is an elevated public park built on an old freight rail line. There are hundreds of species of plants to be seen as you stroll above the city. 
How to get there

Brooklyn Bridge

Connecting Manhattan and Brooklyn, the Brooklyn Bridge is a popular place for a walk or bike ride. There are walking paths that allow you to take in the view of the skyline as you walk across this historic landmark.
How to get there

• African American Day Parade
• Celebrate Israel Parade
• Chinatown
• Feast of San Gennaro
• German-American Steuben Parade  

• Greek Independence Day Parade
• Little Italy
• National Puerto Rican Day Parade
• NYC Pride Week
• Saint Patrick’s Day Parade
• West Indian America Day Carnival

• Bronx Zoo  
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• Empire State Building
• Fleet Week
• Greenwich Village Halloween Parade
• Luna Park in Coney Island
• Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
• Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
• New Years in Times Square
• New York Botanical Garden 

• Discounted student tickets!
• Restaurant Week
• South Street Seaport
• The Intrepid
• Top of The Rock
• Tribeca Film Festival
• United Nations Headquarters
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