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Deal Alert: The New York International Auto Show returns to the Javits Center from April 18-27. Save on admission with our deal away.mta.info/deals/save-o...
Save on Admission to the New York International Auto Show
Things to do and places to explore around NYC, the Hudson Valley and Long Island while using the MTA
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March 31, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Deal Alert: Get 20% off tickets to Dance Theatre of Harlem's New York City Center shows happening April 10-13. Details at the link! away.mta.info/deals/experi...
Experience Dance Theatre of Harlem for 20% off Tickets
Things to do and places to explore around NYC, the Hudson Valley and Long Island while using the MTA
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March 13, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Deal Alert: Get 20% off tickets to Brooklyn FC home games, just use the promo code MTAAWAY. Details at the link. Go Brooklyn FC! away.mta.info/deals/brookl...
Save 20% off Tickets for Brooklyn FC Soccer Home Matches!
Things to do and places to explore around NYC, the Hudson Valley and Long Island while using the MTA
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March 12, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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With 75+ live exhibits featuring over 7,500 animals, wonder awaits you at The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk 🐠

Check out our @mtaaway.bsky.social deal, which includes discount rail and admission. The aquarium is walking distance from South Norwalk station.

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The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk: Come See the Sea
Things to do and places to explore around NYC, the Hudson Valley and Long Island while using the MTA
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February 25, 2025 at 4:07 PM
It's the final week of Lunar New Year celebrations in NYC🐍🧧 But you can celebrate all year by visiting one, two, or all three of the city's Chinatowns! Our guide will help you plan your (delicious) journey. away.mta.info/articles/dim...
Dim Sum, Dumplings and Dan Tat: A Complete Food Guide to New York City's Chinatowns
Eat like an emperor in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens with our Chinatown food guide.
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February 12, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Check out our Instagram for a chance to win 🚇 Jacques Torres chocolates! www.instagram.com/p/DFvGix5R9Gu/
February 6, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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Our new exhibit “Shining a Light on the Subway Sun” is now on view at the #NYTransitMuseum in Downtown Brooklyn! The exhibit features approximiately 100 vintage Subway Sun posters plus artist originals. We are open Wednesday - Sunday, 10am - 4pm. Plan your visit at nytransitmuseum.org.
February 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Whether you love transit, or love someone who loves transit, we’ve got a gift guide that will help you out this Valentine’s Day (and beyond)! away.mta.info/articles/mta...
An MTA Valentine’s Day Gift Guide
A gift guide packed with ideas for the person who loves transit.
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February 4, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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Did you know? 🌌 With its longer nights, and drier, more transparent air, winter is a great time of year to see the stars.

Check out @mtaaway.bsky.social's guide for some of New York's best stargazing spots, reachable by Metro-North.

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Where To Go Stargazing In New York
Looking for stars? Here are some solid stargazing spots in and around NYC that are accessible by mass transit.
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February 4, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Deal Alert! Save 15% on Jacques Torres Chocolate with our MTA Away deal. Details at the link 🍫🚇 away.mta.info/deals/jacque...
Share the Love This Valentine’s Day: Save 15% on Jacques Torres Chocolate
Things to do and places to explore around NYC, the Hudson Valley and Long Island while using the MTA
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February 3, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Grand Central Terminal opened on February 2, 1913! Did you know? These stone pillars were placed in Van Cortlandt Park in 1905, each sample sent by a quarry to help determine which material would be used to build Grand Central Terminal. You can still visit them today! away.mta.info/articles/gra...
Visit the Grand Central Stones, a Monument to Transit History in the Bronx
An urban Stonehenge and monument to Grand Central Terminal's history sits just 10 minutes off the 1 train in Van Cortlandt Park.
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February 2, 2025 at 3:48 PM
February is Black History Month, and across the five boroughs, museums, cultural venues and civic organizations will be honoring and celebrating Black culture with special art projects, history lessons, and much more. away.mta.info/articles/how...
Celebrate Black History Month 2025 in New York City
Running down some of the best events in February celebrating Black history and culture across the five boroughs.
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February 1, 2025 at 1:31 PM
The first #SessionsAt performance of 2025 🎶 Earlier this month, Mon Rovia played a selection of his songs for riders at 14 St-Union Square station. Check out the full performance! away.mta.info/articles/wat...
Watch: Sessions at... 14th St-Union Square with Mon Rovîa
Mon Rovia performed at the 14th St - Union Square station — watch it here!
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January 31, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Have you been to Long Island City lately? Right off the subway and the LIRR, you'll find plenty of art, restaurants and more — check out our guide to help you explore. away.mta.info/articles/hav...
Have You Been? Explore the Art Scene and the Skyline in Long Island City
Your transit-friendly guide to visiting LIC.
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January 29, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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Travel seamlessly around the city with Metro-North! ⚡

Use CityTicket for a fast and affordable commute between New York City stations, available any day at any time.

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January 28, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Are you ready for it? The Lunar Year kicks off this week, and we've got a guide filled with places to celebrate the Year of the Snake in NYC away.mta.info/articles/lun...
Lunar New Year 2025 Guide: Where to Celebrate the Year of the Snake in NYC
Here are all the festivals, parades and events taking place to welcome the new year across the five boroughs.
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January 28, 2025 at 2:49 PM
From classic winter sports like ice skating and skiing to film festivals and flower shows, here is our guide to the 15 best things to do this winter. away.mta.info/articles/15-...
15 Things To Do This Winter: 2024-25 Guide
From ice skating to jazz festivals to seal-watching cruises, here are some of the best events and places to see this winter.
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January 13, 2025 at 7:05 PM
DEAL ALERT! The New York Boat Show is happening January 22-26 at the Javits Center and you can get 20% off tickets with our deal. Details at the link. away.mta.info/deals/new-yo...
New York Boat Show
Things to do and places to explore around NYC, the Hudson Valley and Long Island while using the MTA
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January 2, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Looking for a First Day Hike? Or even a first month hike? Our guide will help you pick the perfect spot off the subway, LIRR or Metro-North away.mta.info/articles/tra...
A Hiker's Guide to Trails Off the Subway, LIRR, and Metro-North
Grab your comfiest pair of shoes and a bag of trail mix and set out on these easily accessible local hikes, all of which you can reach by train.
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January 1, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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We’re celebrating one year of our “Sessions at…” music series! These surprise pop-up performances feature musicians delighting riders with live music in stations across our system 🎶

You can watch all past sessions on @mtaaway.bsky.social: away.mta.info/sessions-at
December 30, 2024 at 3:59 PM
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With 15+ dining options at the new and improved LIRR concourse at Penn Station, there's bound to be something to satisfy your craving.

Learn more with our @mtaaway.bsky.social guide!

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December 16, 2024 at 6:54 PM
Save on round-trip Metro-North tickets and all-day lift tickets at Thunder Ridge on weekends through March 8, 2025! You'll also get a $5 discount on ski or snowboard rentals. More details at the link. away.mta.info/deals/hit-th...
Hit the Slopes at Thunder Ridge
Things to do and places to explore around NYC, the Hudson Valley and Long Island while using the MTA
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December 18, 2024 at 2:39 PM
It's the perfect time of year to visit The Armour-Stiner (Octagon) House, currently decked out in elaborate holiday decor and offering Victorian Christmas tours. Check out our guide to the historic home and take Metro-North to get there! away.mta.info/articles/arm...
Visit the Armour-Stiner Octagon House, the "Taj Mahal of the Hudson Valley"
It's the only house of its kind in the entire world, has eight sides, and might be haunted. Welcome to the Armour-Stiner Octagon House, an architectural marvel and must-see destination on Metro-North.
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December 14, 2024 at 12:58 PM
Deal Alert! Save up to 25% on your visit to the Bronx Zoo! Our deal includes discounted rail and admission to the Zoo, plus entrance to the Bronx Zoo's Holiday Lights. away.mta.info/deals/bronx-...
Bronx Zoo: Holiday Lights
Things to do and places to explore around NYC, the Hudson Valley and Long Island while using the MTA
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December 10, 2024 at 3:52 PM
Looking for something to do? Here are 15 transit-friendly things to fill your calendar this holiday season! away.mta.info/articles/15-...
15 Things To Do This Holiday Season: 2024 Guide
From holiday markets to The Nutcracker performances to Gold Coast mansions decked out in holly and tinsel, here's everything to see and do in New York, on Long Island and in Westchester and the Hudson...
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December 2, 2024 at 6:10 PM