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North Merrick Public Library’s April 19th Bus Trip

Located on Park Avenue in Manhattan, the Waldorf Astoria stands as a beacon of old elegance. This hotel was the first to offer room service, making a huge impact on the entire industry.

Inside the hotel is a private railroad station that connects to Grand Central Terminal. This station has been used by many dignitaries to enable them to enter and exit the hotel without the attention of the press. Franklin D. Roosevelt, Douglas MacArthur and Adlai Stevenson are few who have taken advantage of this private station.Your tour will include a behind– the- scenes look at the kitchens, ballrooms and the apartments the Towers. Mamie Eisenhower and Frank Sinatra called the Waldorf home for many years.

Lunch at the Peacock Alley is a special experience! Carefully restored at a cost of $5.5 dollars, the surroundings are truly elegant. You’re sure to enjoy the beautiful gourmet buffet become famous for.

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After lunch, visit Eataly, the largest artisanal Italian food and wine marketplace in the world, by Mario Batali and Lidia and Joe Bastianich.Time permitting, we’ll also make a stop at Chelsea Market.

Registration is taking place now.A check for $94.00, payable to RnM Tours, is due at this time.Date: Thursday, April 19th Time: 8:30am-6:30pm

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For further information contact Marilyn C. Flynn 516 378-7474 ext.22

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