New York City Getaways

The experience

The Intrepid Museum Complex is a unique journey through spectacular interactive exhibits and virtual, multi-sensory technology. Located at Pier 86, the complex boasts authentically restored aircraft, the USS Growler submarine, the British Airways Concorde and reopening spring 2013 - the Space Shuttle Pavilion, featuring Enterprise.

Built in 1943, the aircraft carrier USS Intrepid and her crew served tours of duty through World War II and Vietnam, making seven trips around the globe and surviving five kamikaze attacks, seven bomb attacks, and one torpedo strike. She then served as a NASA recovery vessel before being retired in 1974. Now Intrepid is berthed on the Hudson River as the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum.

Walk the 900-foot flight deck; climb through the hatches of the USS Growler submarine; tour the British Airways Concorde, the world's fastest commercial plane; and experience what it's like to be a pilot in the Virtual Flight Zone. Seasonal events aboard the Intrepid include Fleet Week, Firefighter and Police Appreciation Weekends, Kids Week, and more.

And don't miss the Kamikaze exhibit: Using state-of-the-art multi-screen and surround-sound technology, "Kamikaze: Day of Darkness, Day of Light" transports you back to the Intrepid as she was on that terrible day during World War II, immersing you in a second-by-second recreation of her most trying moments.

Kids Week (February 16-24) - The Intrepid Museum's annual Kids Week features organizations from around the area providing interactive activities for kids and families. Children learn about space and science through various art projects throughout the week.

For more information, visit www.intrepidmuseum.org or call 877-957-SHIP (877-957-7447).

Hours:
November 1 through March 31 Monday - Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

April 1 through October 31
Monday - Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday & Holidays 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

The deal

• ADMISSION: Discount Museum admission: adults, $16.50; seniors/disabled/ individuals receiving Medicare, college students (with valid student identification), $14.50; children 7 -17, $13.50; children 3-6. $8.50; children under 3, U.S. active, retired and U.S. Military, free.
• RAIL FARE:Discount round-trip rail fare. Check here for price from your boarding station.

Purchase your rail/admission ticket from any Metro-North ticket office or full-service ticket vending machine (excluding Grand Central) and through WebTicket.

Getting There

Address: Pier 86, One Intrepid Square (West 46th Street and Twelfth Avenue)

Take the Hudson, Harlem or New Haven Line to Grand Central Terminal. From there take the following:

• Bus: Take the westbound M42 (located on 42nd Street, between Park and Vanderbilt Avenues) to Twelfth Avenue (the last stop) and walk north to 46th Street.

IMPORTANT: Be sure to print an ITINERARY. It contains important information about your package.