New York Adventure Club

Tickets: $39.98 ( incl. $4.98 fees ) (advance registration required)

Click the link below to officially register for this experience:

https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1974920847418

Over the past century, Grand Central Terminal has captivated people from around the world with its architectural beauty, unique brick and mortar eateries, and endless transit possibilities. It’s also full of secrets — from being the target of a failed Nazi sabotage mission during WWII to containing hidden areas that keep it and its train traffic running each day. It's time to explore one of the most perfect train terminals in the world like never before.

Join New York Adventure Club as we venture through Grand Central Terminal — one of the most beautiful and famous train terminals on Planet Earth — along with the new Grand Central Madison LIRR station located 150 feet underground.

Led by NYC Tour Guide Gary Dennis, our unique ground-level and subterranean experience through this urban wonder of the world will include:

• The history of New York Central, the company that built Grand Central Terminal as well as the two preceding incarnations of the terminal built at the same location (third time's a charm!)
• The incredible story of how Grand Central Terminal escaped the wrecking ball, and what the Landmarks Preservation Commission, Former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and the United States Supreme Court had to do with it
• Mysteries of the terminal revealed including why there's a hole in the ceiling, how artists messed-up one of its most defining artworks, and how to find its hidden cocktail lounge
• A trip 15 stories down to the 700,000 square foot Grand Central Madison to visit incredible new works of art — opened in 2023, this LIRR station was the final piece of East Side Access, a decades-long infrastructure project that finally brought Long Island Rail Road trains to Grand Central Terminal
• Rare photos from secret areas throughout the terminal, including the Tiffany Clock room, catwalks, and more

See you there!

**Please wear comfortable shoes as we’ll be on our feet for most of the tour

***This tour does not access any restricted areas

About Gary Dennis

"I am a native New Yorker, NY subway aficionado, and product of an insanely competitive family of "know it alls". My parents, younger brothers, and I all love New York City history, and to get some parental attention I had to be historically correct and entertaining at the same time.

"I love this city and all its peculiarities, and I love sharing it with newcomers, returning visitors or native New Yorkers— I'll tell you these and other fascinating things you never knew about this amazing place I call home because 'there are 8 million stories in the naked city' and I will share with you as many as possible."

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Event takes place rain or shine.

By attending a New York Adventure Club experience, you accept our terms of service.

Categories: In-Person, Neighborhood Tours

Tickets: $39.98 ( incl. $4.98 fees ) (advance registration required)

Click the link below to officially register for this experience:

https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1974920861460

While Alexander Hamilton is best known for establishing the First Bank of the United States, penning most of the Federalist Papers, and even founding the New York Post, one of his most visionary accomplishments is often overlooked — the creation of Paterson, New Jersey, America’s first planned city of industry and innovation. What began as a bold experiment in water-powered manufacturing became one of the largest and most productive economies in the world by the late 1800s. Now’s your chance to walk the streets of Hamilton’s forgotten city and see how his blueprint for American economic independence still echoes through Paterson’s historic raceways, roaring waterfalls, and industrial landmarks.

Join New York Adventure Club for a special exploration of Paterson, New Jersey — the "Silicon Valley" of the 19th and early 20th centuries — that became a leading global manufacturing hub for industries including locomotives, silk, and airplane engines.

Led by the Director of the Paterson Museum, our exclusive trip will include:

• A private walkthrough of the Paterson Museum (normally closed on weekends), with a look at the city’s industrial rise through textiles, locomotives, airplane engines, and the once-mighty silk industry
• A guided tour of Great Falls — one of the largest waterfalls in the U.S. — and its engineered raceways, where Hamilton’s vision of harnessing water power came to life and launched a new era of American manufacturing
• A visit to the newly restored Hinchliffe Stadium, one of the last surviving Negro League ballparks, and a powerful symbol of the city’s civic and cultural history
• A walk along one of Paterson’s original industrial raceways, exploring how its unique water channeling system powered factories and shaped the urban landscape
• Panoramic views of Paterson’s industrial past and present from the Hinchliffe Stadium's museum

See you there!

*Please bring water and comfortable shoes as we'll be on our feet for the duration of the experience. In addition, we'll be walking uphill and uneven terrain at times.
**Our experience will end back at the Paterson Museum, which is in walking distance of many great restaurants and eateries

Schedule of Events:
1-2pm: Museum Tour
2-3:30pm: Paterson Walking Tour

Transportation:
*Please double check train/bus departure times the day before as schedules can shift.

By Bus:
Take NJ Transit Bus 190 departing from Port Authority Gate 232 to the "Main St at Market St" stop (Zone 5) — the museum is a 10-minute walk from the bus stop. Bus 190 returns to NYC every 20 minutes.
OR
A small private bus company called Express Bus Service runs shuttle busses every five minutes directly between NYC and Paterson (final stop), which takes approximately one hour. Board on the east side of 8th Avenue between 41st and 42nd Streets. Fare is $7.50 cash each way. Note that while this bus is faster than the NJ Transit Bus, the seats are tighter and ride is bumpier.

By Train:
Take the NJ Transit Morris & Essex train from Penn Station and transfer at Frank R. Lautenberg Rail Station to the Main/Bergen County Line toward Ridgewood — disembark at Paterson — museum is 15-20 minute walk. Train returns roughly every hour.

By Car:
Parking is available at the Paterson Museum

Testimonials
"Loads of information! Enthusiastic guide! Our first in-person event. Certainly not the last!!" -David

Disclaimer
By attending a New York Adventure Club experience, you accept our terms of service.
Categories: In-Person, Neighborhood Tours

Tickets: $36.81 ( incl. $4.81 fees ) (advance registration required)

Click the link below to officially register for this experience:

https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1974920887538

Have you ever wondered what original details still remain inside Brooklyn's oldest subway stations, or why there are so many abandoned platforms and stations? With the help of a former transit planner, it's time to head underground to uncover the past, present, and future of Brooklyn's mass transit in our region of 20+ million people.

Join New York Adventure Club as we explore the history and subway operations behind Brooklyn's most important transit landmarks, from the very first subterranean stations to the highest station in the Western hemisphere.

Led by licensed guide and urban planner Rayn Riel, our unique subterranean experience will include:

• An overview of how and why the transit system was built underground at the beginning of the 20th century
• The meaning behind the art and architecture surrounding some of Brooklyn's oldest subway stations
• Transit secrets surrounding some of the older stations, including peeks at several abandoned stations and platforms hidden in plain sight
• The reason why the highest rapid transit station in the Western hemisphere was built in Brooklyn
• The opportunity to practice your moonwalk in the exact spot where Michael Jackson filmed the music video, Bad

Our experience will conclude at Barclays Center subway station in Downtown Brooklyn, steps away from local food options.
See you there!

*Since our tour starts outside, a MetroCard swipe or OMNY tap will be needed to enter the subway system
**Please bring water and comfortable shoes as we’ll be doing a lot of walking and stair-climbing
***This tour does not access any restricted areas
****This tour concludes at the Barclays Center subway station in Downtown Brooklyn
*****Exact route and tour length may vary slightly based on the MTA’s weekend schedule

About Rayn Riel
Rayn is a big believer in big cities and fascinated by the urban transportation infrastructure that supports such levels of density and dynamism. He is from NYC and has worked for MTA NYC Transit as well as the NYC water utility (DEP) & Sanitation Department. He is an AICP certified urban planner and is a licensed NYC tour guide, as well as a member of the Guides Association of NYC (GANYC) and Young Professionals in Transportation (YPT-NYC).

Disclaimer
Event takes place rain or shine.
By attending a New York Adventure Club experience, you accept our terms of service.
Categories: In-Person, Neighborhood Tours

Tickets: $39.98 ( incl. $4.98 fees ) (advance registration required)

Click the link below to register for this event:

https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1974921026955

It's right there under your feet, you probably ride it every day, but how much do you really know about New York City's subway system? It's time to explore one of the oldest and largest public transit systems in the world.

Join New York Adventure Club as we explore the history of the New York City subway system — opened in 1904 with a single line serving 28 stations, the City of New York's subway system has since grown to encompass 472 stations and over 245 miles of tracks, serving nearly 6 million riders per day.

Led by transit expert and licensed tour guide Gary Dennis, our subterranean exploration from Brooklyn Bridge — City Hall station to Grand Central Terminal will include:

-An overview of New York public transportation back in the 1800s , and why The Great Blizzard of 1888 was the catalyst for a subway system

-The history and inside story of the creation of the original 1904 subway line , and how it grew into the most extensive transportation system in the world

-A closer look at the art, architecture, and secrets hiding in plain sight of stations including Brooklyn Bridge - City Hall, Astor Place, and Times Square

-A glimpse of Old City Hall Station from the 6 train, the crown jewel of the subway system, which closed in 1945

Our experience will conclude in the Grand Central Terminal food concourse, which has food and drinks available for purchase!

Check out pictures from one of our last Underground Manhattan tours!

See you there!

*Since our tour starts outside, a MetroCard swipe will be needed to enter the subway system

**Please bring water, snacks, and comfortable shoes as we’ll be on our feet for most of the tour

***The MTA requires a facial mask at all times once you enter the system

***This tour does not access the Old City Hall Station platform or any restricted areas

****This tour concludes at Grand Central Terminal

*****The exact meeting location is shared in the 'additional information' section of the confirmation email, which is sent immediately upon registration

About Gary Dennis

"I am a native New Yorker, NY subway aficionado, and product of an insanely competitive family of "know it alls". My parents, younger brothers, and I all love New York City history, and to get some parental attention I had to be historically correct and entertaining at the same time.

"I love this city and all its peculiarities, and I love sharing it with newcomers, returning visitors or native New Yorkers— I'll tell you these and other fascinating things you never knew about this amazing place I call home because 'there are 8 million stories in the naked city' and I will share with you as many as possible."

Disclaimer

Event takes place rain or shine.

By attending a New York Adventure Club experience, you accept our terms of service .

Categories: In-Person, Neighborhood Tours