{"id":18678,"date":"2024-07-03T10:56:54","date_gmt":"2024-07-03T09:56:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/new-york-from-central-park-to-hudson-yards\/"},"modified":"2025-11-02T16:18:50","modified_gmt":"2025-11-02T15:18:50","slug":"new-york-from-central-park-to-hudson-yards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/en\/new-york-from-central-park-to-hudson-yards\/","title":{"rendered":"New York | From Central Park to Hudson Yards"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Our second day begins with a brisk chill under a perfectly clear sky. The breakfast buffet at the Riu Plaza New York Times Square<\/a> is not exceptional but it is tasty and generous, particularly appreciated by my daughter who always struggles to make a choice \ud83d\ude02<\/p>\n\n

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Breakfast at the Riu Plaza New York Times Square hotel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Under the beautiful blue sky of early January, we bundle up for a walk to Central Park. We pass through Times Square and then take 46th Street to Grand Central. Before us stands the imposing silhouette of the famous Chrysler Building<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n

\"Chrysler<\/a>
Chrysler Building, New York<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Built in 1930, this masterpiece of Art Deco architecture was commissioned by Walter P. Chrysler, founder of the famous automobile company, and designed by architect William Van Alen. At the time, there was fierce competition to build the world’s tallest building, and the Chrysler Building briefly held that title before being surpassed by the Empire State Building in 1931. Its stainless steel spire, standing 56 meters tall, remains one of the most recognizable features of the New York City skyline.<\/p>\n\n

\u279c Although the building is not open to the general public, the lobby of the Chrysler Building is accessible during weekday office hours, typically from 8 am to 6 pm. Adorned with sumptuous marbles, steel and exotic wood elevators, and murals depicting the stages of construction, this lobby is often cited as one of the finest examples of interior Art Deco architecture.<\/p>\n\n

Just steps away from the Chrysler Building is Grand Central Terminal<\/strong>, another iconic landmark of New York. <\/p>\n\n

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Grand Central Terminal, New York<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Designed by architects Reed & Stem and Warren & Wetmore to replace an old station destroyed by fire, Grand Central opened its doors in 1913. Designed as a majestic space welcoming travelers from all over America, the terminal quickly became the nerve center of railway transportation in New York.<\/p>\n\n

Many enter to admire the vaulted ceiling of the Grand Hall, adorned with a fresco painted by Paul Helleu. Titled “The Universe,” this fresco remarkably depicts the constellations with precision.<\/p>\n\n

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Grand Central Terminal, New York<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

\u279c On the lower level, the Grand Central Market<\/strong> is a food market featuring local produce stands as well as restaurants and culinary specialties to enjoy on-site. Not to be missed: the Grand Central Oyster Bar & Restaurant for its selection of oysters and seafood dishes.<\/p>\n\n

Heading back up Park Avenue, we pass by the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum<\/strong>, recognizable for its unique helical shape.<\/p>\n\n

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Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Opened in 1959, the building was designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright, who aimed to create a space where visitors could appreciate art in a fluid and organic environment, diverging from traditional galleries with right angles. The central atrium of the museum, around which a spiraling ramp ascends, allows visitors to navigate the exhibits continuously and naturally, providing a truly unique and dynamic immersive experience for its time.<\/p>\n\n

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Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum – Photo by Ana de Le\u00f3n on Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Good to Know<\/strong><\/p>\n\n