Grand Central Station
- Address:87 E 42nd Street
- Hours:Open 24 hours daily
- Admission:Free
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Manhattan's truly wonderful Grand Central Station (meticulously restored in the 1990s) is a train terminal in the grand tradition from the glory days of the nation's railroads.
Built for the New York Central Railroad between 1903 and 1913, Grand Central is the world's largest train station and a vital New York attraction (even if catching a train is the last thing on your mind).
The main features of the lofty, opulent Main Concourse are its huge arched windows, ticket booths, the famous four-faced clock, grand staircases, chandeliers and, up above, the cerulean blue ceiling gilded with astronomical details. Statues and a Tiffany glass clock dominate the Beaux Arts exterior.
Join a public or private tour of the terminal's highlights, drop into the famous Oyster Bar while you're here, grab a snack at any number of food outlets, or join the 125,000 commuters who pick up a train or subway from Grand Central every day.
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Grand Central has always been one of my favorite places in New York City. Every time my family and I visit NYC we always stop into the terminal for a bite to eat and to take some great pictures. This year when we went we noticed they have a self guided audio tour, this must be new as last year it wasn't there. It was a very fascinating tour, lots of fun facts and secrets. Very easy to use and really affordable. If you ever wanted to learn more about Grand Central, take the audio tour!
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This is my favorite place to bring visitors to New York. The station is a mix of the very old (signs, lettering, architecture, the train platforms) and the very modern (cafes, eateries). Grand Central does not feel like an amusement park or a shopping mall, it feels like a wonderful old train station and a place to soak up the atmosphere of New York City. Continue Reading »
Practical Info
Grand Central Station is on 42nd Street at Park Avenue in Midtown. Commuter trains and subway services stop here.
