Grand Central Terminal
Rail Station
Midtown East, New York
Has a stamp of approval from The Wall Street Journal and CNN
"Zodiac ceiling is my favourite part of this architectural marvel."(63 Tips)
"Oyster bar is amazing, and croissants in lower concourse"(35 Tips)
"Amaze your out-of-towner pals with the famed whispering gallery!"(23 Tips)
"Amazing architecture and nice shops also good options for food"(69 Tips)
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No need to get on a train to enjoy this place--- go! Go now!!
Peter BrewerApril 9, 2011Seeing that you're here. Why not sit back, grab a beer or coffee and just soak up the extraordinary architecture and atmosphere.
Stephen KoontzOctober 2, 2014You can't take a bad photograph in here. Check out the constellations on the ceiling.
Sofia UzDecember 3, 2017If you’re here as a tourist and not as a traveler spend as little time as you can
Christos AlexandrouMay 25, 2013Careful when you're walking while checking in... You might end up in someone's picture!! Lol
Ernest BuechelMarch 21, 2016careful of homeless, usually very agressive as police can't touch them now. 4/5/6 train station not safe at nite.
Envy DngrzlyJune 14, 2011how do i check in????? to here??? there is no check in button???? the only button there is is on the top right that says"add to my to do list" so where and how do i check in???
The New York Daily NewsNovember 23, 2010Some 2,000 commuters hold their breath as they crowd Grand Central Terminal to watch huge TV screen showing liftoff off the Gemini 3 spaceship in 1965! Read more
Kim Darwaza, REALTORMay 10, 2011So beautiful! Trains are local so you have to go into Penn Station if you are coming from DC. Annoying since this is more central.
TOOTIT.com Online MagazineOctober 19, 2010Spot someone that looks good and then don't talk to them because that's what you were going to do anyway!
rosemary o'brienAugust 2, 2012If you don't want to take the stairs, there is an elevator to the side. 'Love that this place is NOT more popular!
Hani EFebruary 15, 2015The prettiest station I've ever been to. Like ever. Ever. Go. Hang out. Be jealous that your city doesn't have one.
The area over by tracks 36 to 42 is never crowded even during rush hour. The Biltmore Room has a flower stand, large shoe shine station & news stand. Lines for the ticket machines tend to be shorter.
There's a few places to sit in the dining concourse. But those areas can sometimes be closed off.
City of New YorkAugust 23, 2013The NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission designated Grand Central as a historical landmark on August 2, 1967.
The line in front of the restroom is long in the weekend.
Declan CourtAugust 19, 2011Buying cigarettes, ask the shoe shiner beside the door on 42nd at the west subway door and you'll save a packett
The spicy egg sandwich at Central Market downstairs is one of the delicious underappreciated pleasures of the train trip
WalgreensJune 17, 2011Wash your hands or use hand sanitizer after using public transportation. Especially during flu season. There’s a way to stay well.
B NashJune 17, 2016It covers 48 acres (19 ha) and has 44 platforms, more than any other railroad station in the world.
Love the people watching here. Oh, and the hot conductors and cops [both NYPD and MTA].
Bloomberg TVJuly 25, 2012Running late? Check the time in the main concourse on Grand Central's iconic clock valued at an estimated $10-$20 million
FYI, the 'tip' about Metro North trains leaving a minute later than the posted departure time is seriously untrue.
Lisha ArinoSeptember 5, 2011Bring a friend, and try out the Whispering Gallery! (in front of the Oyster Bar, near the food court)
Head on over to the Oyster Bay and look for the Whispering Halls
Grand Central is one of the oldest US train stations still standing. Unequivocal beauty and amazing architecture. Even if you're not going anywhere go inside and just look around!
Bloomberg TelevisionJuly 19, 2012Running late? Check the time in the main concourse on Grand Central's iconic clock valued at an estimated $10-$20 million- A very historical place to visit and part of the new york experience
Nadia BodkinAugust 17, 2014Park in a nearby garage! Don't leave your car here, super expensive. The security guard is super nice though
The rose petal champagne gelato from Ciao Bela, though seasonal, is to DIE for.
It’s so crowded—it’s like Grand Central Station in there!
Lee McIntoshNovember 16, 2012Don't bother with breakfast inside the building, pop outside the main doors to Central Cafe instead, better value for money and much tastier :)
Expecting a crowded Metro North train? Check for cars *behind* the stairs/ramp - they're likely to be empty, even if the cars towards the front of the train are packed.
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Grand Central Terminal
87 E 42nd St (btwn Vanderbilt & Park Ave)
New York, NY 10017
United States
New York, NY 10017
United States
Open until 2:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 5:30 AM–2:00 AM
(212) 532-4900
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