Grand Central Terminal
A Beaux-Arts railway station completed in 1913. The starry ceiling of the main concourse and the four milky-white clocks above the information booth are classic New York images.
Grand Central is the railway station with the most platforms in the world. Its main concourse is about 38 meters high, and its sky-blue vaulted ceiling is painted with a gold constellation map. Atop the central information booth are four milky-white stone clocks, a popular meeting point. Underground, the Whispering Gallery lets two people standing in opposite corners hear each other's whispers clearly. Next to it, the Oyster Bar is a century-old restaurant specializing in oysters, and the lower-level food hall is good for a casual meal. Entry to the station is free, and you can also join an official guided tour. The Summit One Vanderbilt observation deck next door can be visited on the same trip. Take the 4, 5, 6, 7 or S subway to Grand Central station.
Opening hours
Approx. 05:15–02:00
Nearby sights
- SUMMIT One Vanderbilt
- New York Public Library Main Branch
- St. Patrick's Cathedral
- Rockefeller Center & Top of the Rock
- Museum of Modern Art
- Empire State Building
- Times Square / Broadway
- United Nations Headquarters