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"Zodiac ceiling is my favourite part of this architectural marvel."(63 Tips)
"Oyster bar is amazing, and croissants in lower concourse"(36 Tips)
"Amaze your out-of-towner pals with the famed whispering gallery!"(23 Tips)
"Great architecture, food and snack selection, and people watching."(69 Tips)
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Try to get out of work early in the summer - it gets mobbed by tourists and folks going out to the country/suburbs.- If hungry, get the NYC Italian Hero from Paninoteca (in food court), and ask them them to grill it. Excellent!
Lincoln CenterJanuary 9, 2012“The acoustics and design inspire me to sing out whenever I'm walking through. I'd love to perform a concert there.” —LaChanze, American Songbook
Of you're planning to see the vintage rail cars - plan a nice long wait. The single most poorly organised event - a line snaking trough the Main Concourse, not one person to ask a question..
Gustavo AvelarAugust 7, 2014terminal incredible, with a huge variety of shops, I suggest spending the Apple Store.
The secret to not running into people is to never make eye contact. Look slightly above the tips of their heads and walk w/ determination. They'll part like the Red Sea!
Some pretty solid quick eats on the lower level before you get on your train, including shake shack
Sucks to commute but if you gotta do it, Beer Table opposite Track 13 makes it easier- great Craft Beers
Exit on 47 and Lexington avenue is a good option don't go to the main exit and save some time! #track
Arnaldo G. Miguel JrFebruary 24, 2015Beautiful! A lot of movies was filmed here. It's a famous place in NYC!
David GardinerMarch 6, 2015In so many movies it is worth a visit and there is a food hall downstairs.- Leslie DriskillSeptember 14, 2021Stop in and appreciate the architecture, you won’t regret it. Iconic.
Ebru AyataAugust 23, 2017If you come to NY you'll see A lot of special work that has been done on the ceiling
Renee DunawayMay 18, 2011Stand w back to a pillar corner in front of Oyster Bar & whisper something to friend standing w back to diagonal pillar. You'll hear each other perfectly!
Angel Hana A.January 20, 2013North America's premier squash championship at Grand Central Terminal's Vanderbilt Hall.
End of the Rainbow BroadwayJune 6, 2012Check in at Grand Central Terminal to unlock exclusive video footage about the impact of this location on Judy Garland's life, brought to you by END OF THE RAINBOW on Broadway. Read more
A commercial shoot! A very tall model and a little guy! Yay for shorties!
Kristel van den ElzenJune 20, 2012Thw Whispering Galley right outside the Oyster Bar restaurant: not cliche but classic. Try it!
Malcolm ChangJune 3, 2016Beautiful architecture. Makes you mourn for the Penn station that used to be.
The hidden bar behind the pizza counter back of lower level. Ask for a2go.
The ceilings chandeliers are one of a kind - rare find and custom made for this grand terminal.
I try not to stay too long because of the crowds, but I do enjoy the food court downstairs when I'm in need of a quick bite.
A masterful piece of architecture. The ceiling has a fine piece of art that u should take pictures of- J PApril 18, 2013Go underground there is a train platform with a secret entrance and an elevator straight up to the Waldorf-Astoria hotel.
MatthijsOctober 25, 2014Watch out when looking around or taking pictures, it's a train station so people are in a rush to take their train!
The food court here is excellent. Many choices and cuisines.
Pause to look up in the main hall for the constellations. You might even see a bird or two fly across the vast sky-scape.
Adam BJuly 24, 2011I love the Grand Central Market. I little overpriced, but good food. @penzys spice company has amazing chicken taco seasoning! I use it almost weekly!- Hartje UtrechtFebruary 27, 2015For me, Grand Central Station stands for the romantic side of traveling by train.
Monica EscobarJune 20, 2017If you are lost or don't know anything about the grand central, it worth yo rent the audio tour
Peak hour during the afternoon rush hour is from 4-8pm so make sure you have an 'On Peak' ticket, if not you will have to pay the difference on the train.
Should be on every list for things to see in NYC. My personal favorite!
Chris GutierrezFebruary 12, 2016Went to the Apple Store here. Sorry, I am a tourist...but seeing the hustle and bustle was cool.
Welcome to the Big Apple! Consider adding Harlem on your list of places to visit while you're here. You'll be glad you did!
They're doing lots of construction to prepare for East Side Access. 100,000 Long Islanders will now be using GCT.
If you walk through the mid section there are stairs that lead to an awesome rooftop also open to the public. So peaceful up here.
Paulo PuglisiJanuary 27, 2016If you are for a visit, great place. If just commuting... Is heavily crowded
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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
Closed until 5:30 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 5:30 AM–2:00 AM
(212) 532-4900
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