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Grand Central Terminal
Train Station
Midtown East, New York
"Charming, look up and see the beautiful ceiling of the grand hall"(57 Tips)
"Oyster bar is amazing, and croissants in lower concourse"(37 Tips)
"Amaze your out-of-towner pals with the famed whispering gallery!"(22 Tips)
"Sometimes I like hanging by the main concourse just to people watch."(21 Tips)
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Look for the "whispering gallery" downstairs by the oyster bar - google how this works and do it!
Garrett BaileyApril 15Great as a site seeing spot, but the food court is not up to the standard of a Hudson Eats or Chelsea Market or so many others. In short, don't go for the food.
Epic, beautiful station that has been restored to its former glory. A must see plus some great food in the lower hall. Shake Shack is a must! 😻🍔
- The Grand Hall is one of the most beautiful rooms in the world
Madeline StevensMarch 14Definitely worth a quick peek in to see the architecture, and you'll probably recognize it from at least one movie!!
When it slopes downstairs, Have you and a friend go on opposite corners facing the wall, and talk to the corner...
Probably the best train station in the world. I am biased though.
Cameron GidariJanuary 2Such a better travel experience than Penn Station. If you must take a picture of the ceiling, at least move to the side.
Tom G.December 30, 2016One of the Great Railway Terminals of the World! Great train service esp to northern suburbs via the Metro-North line. Efficient and on schedule!
Hkun SengDecember 10, 2016Great place to visit as a tourist with a good photo opportunity. There is also an Apple store here.
Elizabeth LeeOctober 21, 2016Come here to admire the architecture and windows. Grand central gourmet market is also worth a visit.
BrightyOctober 15, 2016Stop. Look around. Take some time to admire the architecture, as well as noticing the people dashing around.
Susan GetgoodOctober 14, 2016Beautiful terminal, lots of food options. Unfortunately I am always running for a train.
MuratOctober 2, 2016In the heart of the city; always busy and always crowded. Very big hub for both N and S bounds. Very touristic. Good restaurants are available inside. Metro stops as well other than intercity trains.
Allison KasicOctober 2, 2016A free (and excellent) walking tour leaves every Friday at 12:30pm across the street in the atrium of 120 Park. Goes over the history and architecture of the Grand Central area.
It blows mind everytime I look up to the ceiling, and I come here almost everyday.
- Michael GombosSeptember 16, 2016Beautiful work of art. Expresses a grandeur bereft from many modern public structures.
Mert AygünSeptember 16, 2016One of the most impressive and historical building in the city. There is a classy Apple Store on 2nd floor of station.
- Zengpan FanSeptember 7, 2016This is one of the most beautiful train stations in the world, but not necessary one of the grandest.
- safia rSeptember 3, 2016Just amazingly beautiful. I hope to have an opportunity to take a train from here sometime! They have shops and food places.
- Jordan TaylorAugust 21, 2016One of the best places for people watching! A must-visit for any New York tourist.
Elliot ChanceAugust 14, 2016I highly recommend the Audio Tour which is only $5 or included with most city passes. It does a great job of explaining everything around the terminal (and why it's not a station)
A commercial shoot! A very tall model and a little guy! Yay for shorties!
Manuel TrevillaAugust 8, 2016So much history and hidden gems. Make sure you see the clock at the central hall.
- Maynard TannJuly 10, 2016Beautiful terminal esp at night. There is a Shake Shack in the basement foodcourt.
Christian NelsonJuly 10, 2016Most beautiful landmark in NYC! A must see with its charming little shops and boutiques inside.
Joe's coffee,Michael Jordan restaurant and the Graybar building
Best place to buy tickets is under the West Balcony across from track 30. Much shorter lines and lots of machines.
Try taking the train to the Bronx Botanical Garden. This 20-minute ride brings you somewhere that feels so much further away.
- Do you know there is Tennis court on one of the floors of Grand Central? Maybe the 4th floor? Open to the public. Vanderbilt courts of something. Courts are affordable by 10pm.
B NashJune 17, 2016It covers 48 acres (19 ha) and has 44 platforms, more than any other railroad station in the world.
Malcolm ChangJune 3, 2016Beautiful architecture. Makes you mourn for the Penn station that used to be.
William StudartMay 24, 2016Crowded, as expected, but the architecture is impressive, as expected! The chandeliers are wonderful
Malene HaldMay 6, 2016Perfect place for people watching. Visit Meyer's Great Northen for Danish food – try the pork sandwich, you won't regret it.
Flip Van WaeyenbergheApril 23, 2016Must see while in NY. I have seen more beautiful trainstations but this one is famous for being.... famous..
Love this building. Love to people watch at GCT during rush hour. Junior's and Irving Farm Roasters. :)
Daisy BogarinApril 15, 2016So beautiful. It's a great place to visit and all of the subways are here so you're able to travel from one place to another. Must visit if you are in New York!
- 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.
Willow ChanMarch 19, 2016Must visit place in New York. Many may miss out this iconic building. Beautiful structure and an extra visit to the Apple Store located inside as well.
- Nicholas MannellaMarch 18, 2016Stop and appreciate the architecture and the ceiling - just make sure to step out of the way of commuters first!
Great travel hub. Shake shack downstairs yummy! Skip the cupcake place you can do better.
Kuba KrzyzostaniakMarch 15, 2016Solid station, the food court makes any waiting worth it. Shake Shack and Magnolia steal the show.
Lizzie HatfieldMarch 11, 2016Main concourse is breathtaking, but make sure you also check out some of the food markets too.
Vinny Vodka-TonicMarch 9, 2016The guy outside said he needed money to get to his sick father in Poughkeepsie, but I have this weird feeling like he was lying
watanabe miekoApril 30昔は飲食店はオイスターバー以外あまりなかった。近年、地下が開発され、フードコートになった。久しぶりのアメリカなので、早速アメリカらしいレモンバーを頂く。でかい...が、難なく平らげてしまえるのも怖い。
Suelen MachadoMarch 1Tem um Shake shack que está sempre cheio, mas vale ir, a ida a estação já é um passeio a parte
Patricia GutierrezFebruary 11Lugar lindo. Todo dourado. Já tinha visto em filmes, mas pessoalmente é muito maior. Tem lojas no entorno. Muito bonito. Nem parece uma estação.
Pedro BarrioJanuary 15Impresionante recorrer su hall, atestado de gente que va de un sitio para otro..
Marina Sant'AnnaOctober 24, 2016Toda a Grand Central Terminal é maravilhosa. Destaco aqui imagens do mercado, com temperos e opções surpreendentes. ☘️
Alexandre CostaOctober 10, 2016O local é lindo. Vale a visita. Tem uma loja da Apple bem mais tranquila que a da 5th Ave
Murat GonulSeptember 27, 2016Bir sürü filmin geçtiği bir istasyon. Etkileyici bir mimari. Turist olarak gezmek için yarım saat yeterli.
JavilaAugust 25, 2016Un paso obligado si vienes a NY. Merece la pena sentarse a disfrutar del gran hall.
Fernando RamírezJuly 4, 2016La arquitectura es increíble. Un lugar al que todo turista debe visitar en NY.
V DMay 27, 2016Αξίζει μια επίσκεψη για να θαυμάσετε την υπερβολή και το μεγαλείο σε όλη τους τη δόξα.
JeremyApril 30, 2016Ne ratez pas la galerie des murmures (Whispering Gallery) au sous-sol, juste devant le Oyster Restaurant. Parlez vous par les coins !
Lau UApril 8, 2016Si ya están aquí deben de ir a comer a Oyster bar y probar obviamente una tanda de ostras. Muy buenas. Y de postre Magnolia un pastel o galleta de caramelo con sal de mar, como la que hay en Polanco
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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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"stage left of the Apple logo lean against the grate in the marble for the delicious, crisp and refreshing A/C. Definitely THE pit stop for people watching and to dry sweat-soaked summer clothing."
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"Some of the best oysters I have we had!! The Kumamoto are delightful, as is everything on the raw menu."
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"Very consistently good single origin cold brew. My favorite hot drink is their cortado, nicely balanced."
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