My first day in the City I found myself inside of Port Authority--the bus station of New York City (it's like a mini airport inside).

 

  Despite it being 7am it was bustling with people. 

 

By the time I made way out of the terminal I needed some coffee so I made my way into a nearby Starbucks, then I was on my way to explore the City.

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By 8AM I had made my away to Midtown Manhattan and to the very very busy, Timesquare. My favorite place: the Disney store! So nostalgic to my childhood memories. 

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and...spotted at Grand Central...(no bags in hand) there I was in the infamous opening scene of a favorite show--Gossip Girl.   Not only is it a train station it's a place to dine and shop.  (Pro Tip: Grand Central is inside and on the bottom level of the ______ building; go inside and follow the escalators downstairs)

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The underground train station was magnificent; when you go don't forget to look up.  The mural is faded butttt

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the Top of the Rock

my favorite view of the city was here: a combination of the skyline mixed in with the view of Central Park. The miles and miles of