Grand Central Terminal

Grand Central Terminal
With sweeping marble staircases, world-renowned artworks and chandeliers gracing its elegant colonnades, Grand Central Terminal is more than just a train station.

Just one glance at the imposing neo-classical façade of Grand Central Terminal evokes the spirit of adventure and romance. A priceless Tiffany clock made from opulent stained glass sits above the entrance, crowned by the classical figures of Mercury, Hercules and Minerva. When it was built, this was the largest sculptural group in the world – an apt frontispiece for such a grand building.

Even for those not wishing to travel, Grand Central Terminal is a popular destination. Stretching out over almost 20 hectares with 67 tracks, 46 platforms and an estimated 750,000 visitors a day, the sheer scale of the place is jaw-dropping. Inside, the lavish halls make for a shining example of art-deco splendour.

During the daytime, the main concourse is illuminated by natural light from the arching windows. It glints off the gold-dipped chandeliers, the marble floors and the opal face of the enormous four-sided clock which sits above the information kiosk. Look upwards and you’ll be greeted by a different sight: the ceiling has been painted to look like the night sky, complete with constellations picked out in gold leaf. On closer inspection, those with sharp eyes might notice something strange – the zodiacs have been depicted back to front!

A stroll around the station will introduce you to more of its secrets. See if you can find the whispering gallery, an alcove by the Oyster bar which projects the lowest of murmurs to the other side of the room across its domed ceiling. Make your way down one of concourse’s two matching staircases, replicas of the grand staircase in the Paris Opera House, and check out the time on the main Departure Boards. These are always set one minute fast, a sneaky way of ensuring the trains get off on time!

After all this exploring, you may have worked up an appetite. Head for the Dining Concourse, one level below the main Hall, which is packed with eateries. Choose from a broad assortment of dishes, from French patisseries to perfectly cooked steak. In the evening, why not treat yourself to a cocktail in the newly refurbished Campbell Apartment by Vanderbilt Avenue.

The Terminal is a central transport hub, making it very easy to get to by train, subway or bus. Situated at E. 42nd Street and Park Avenue, it can be reached on foot from almost anywhere in central Manhattan.

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Verified traveller
24 Feb 2020

Worth seeing the architecture and the space. Busy though as one of the main train stations.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
17 Feb 2020

Great place to breakfast

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Verified traveller
26 Jan 2020

You need to take your time to see every thing here

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Verified traveller
3 Jan 2020

There are many exits in this stations, so feel free to familiarise yourselves with the different places it takes you.

4/5 - Good

Lauren
12 Dec 2019

we visited here as it has been used in films but didn't use their trains.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
3 Dec 2019

Great to visit whether travelling from here or not, selection of shops and also currently a Christmas Market with some lovely goodies.

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