New York City is potentially the most busy and bustling destination in America. It remains a hot commodity as it is home to hundreds of attractions, restaurants, and more. According to the U.S. Census Bureau in 2011 there is 8,244,910 proud New York City residents that find beauty, comfort and happiness in the quirky qualities of the Big Apple. From Broadway to Times Square to Grand Central, the beauty of New York City is quite evident and the hidden unknown's within remain secretive to the average dweller wandering it's streets. The secrets that even the most seasoned NYC resident are spread out all across the city. Beneath City Hall contains a hidden subway station that has been inactive for over 65 years. The architecture with it's high-arched ceilings, intriquite tiles and skylights, dazzle the abandoned station with sunlight. Even more unknown is another underground subway station considered a "gallery" of street art. The only ones that know of it's whearabouts are the artists and the attendee's of the "Underground Project's" opening night; a one night show.
One of New York's City's most popular destinations contains multiple hidden gems unknown to most. Grand Central Terminal, home to 68 shops, 35 dining options, subways, buses and taxi stands is a prime location for transportation and shopping. One of it's secrets is Franklin Delano Roosevelt's underground passageway that lead to the Waldorf Hotel. One thing the average person may not know of is the Metro-North Lost & Found Room. There is an 80% recovery rate for lost items and a 100% recovery rate for laptop computers. The room contains all of the lost items with tags of the time and location at which it was found. Travelers with lost items can check the Metro-North website to see if their item had been turned in without having to travel there and risk no recovery.
Grand Central's most interesting secret is called the "Whispering Gallery." It's an archway situated right outside of the Oyster Bar & Restaurant and it holds a compelling and mysterious acoustic property. If one person stands at one side of the arch and another person stands at the arch diagonally across, they would be able to hear eachothers whispers as it travels over the arch.
The terminal also houses formerly secret tennis courts which have reopened and are open to the public. The Vanderbilt Tennis Club includes a full-size tennis court, practice alleys, a fitness facility, lockers and a reception center. Prices to play at the club range from $90 to $250 for the day and private lessons run for $160-$195 per hour. The courts reside on the 4th floor, a tough find for any New Yorker without prior knowledge of the whereabouts.
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http://www.grandcentralterminal.com/
Grand Central's most interesting secret is called the "Whispering Gallery." It's an archway situated right outside of the Oyster Bar & Restaurant and it holds a compelling and mysterious acoustic property. If one person stands at one side of the arch and another person stands at the arch diagonally across, they would be able to hear eachothers whispers as it travels over the arch. 
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