May 15, 2017
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Get Ready for Summer at Metro-North’s Getaway Day at Grand Central Terminal on Wednesday, May 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.Free Event to Feature Regional Travel Deals and Raffle Prizes
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Whether you’re planning a spring escape or looking ahead to a summer excursion, come explore places to go and things to do that are just an easy train ride away at MTA Metro-North Railroad’s annual Staycation Showcase. It’s happening on Wednesday, May 17, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Grand Central Terminal’s Vanderbilt Hall. This free event will highlight a wide range of special discount rail packages to more than 30 attractions, destinations and cultural venues around New York City, the Hudson Valley and Connecticut. Metro-North has partnered with the region’s top tourism partners to offer customers special discounted excursion packages. Representatives from regional destinations and attractions will help you plan your next getaway – whether it’s a family outing, romantic weekend or outdoor adventure. Explore easy to reach, affordable and exciting daytrips and overnight places to go and things to do throughout New York City, the Hudson Valley and Connecticut, including: NY Welcomes You, Visit New Haven, Pedal Peekskill, Scenic Hudson, the Hudson Valley Renegades and many more destinations, outdoor adventures and cultural attractions.
For even more exciting travel ideas, pick up an I LOVE NEW YORK summer inspiration guide or visit www.iloveny.com. You can also discover how you can create your own weekend "Path Through History" trip and experience special events celebrating New York’s rich heritage at historically and culturally significant sties through the state. Take Metro-North to events taking place during Path Through History Weekends, June 17-18 and October 7-9, 2017.
With an eclectic mix of performers from MTA Music Under New York and special raffle prizes, Metro-North’s Getaway Day promises to be a truly festive event. While exploring travel deals, you can enter drawings for a chance to win:
And those who can’t make it to Getaway Day don’t have to miss out on travel deals. You can visit mta.info/mnr/getaways for a complete listing of Metro-North’s discount rail Getaway packages, customer deals for shows and festivals and much more. Year-round favorites include Dia Beacon and seasonal adventures like Rye Playland or Dutchess Farm Fresh Tours.
Deals & Getaways brochures with a complete listing of packages are available at Grand Central Terminal, all Metro-North ticket offices, and at hotels and visitor centers throughout Manhattan.
For up-to-the-minute service info, customers can download the Metro-North Train Time app or sign up for Metro-North service alerts at www.mymtaalerts.com. They can also contact Metro-North Customer Service Center by calling 511, the New York State Travel Information Line, and saying: Metro-North Railroad. For customers calling from Connecticut, the number is: 877-690-5114. If you are deaf or hearing impaired, use your preferred relay service provider for the free 711 relay to reach Metro-North at 511.
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