Grand Central Terminal

New York City, New York

Grand Central Terminal

Location: New York City, New York
Category: Train Stations

About

Overview

Grand Central Terminal is a world-famous commuter rail terminal and a masterpiece of Beaux-Arts architecture.

Top Highlights

The Main Concourse with its celestial ceiling, the four-faced opal clock, and the Whispering Gallery.

Things to Do

Test the acoustics in the Whispering Gallery, eat at the Dining Concourse, and shop in the market.

Best Time to Visit

Mid-day (10 AM - 3 PM) to avoid rush hour commuters while shops are open.

Entry & Visitor Information

Free to enter. Open daily from 5:15 AM to 2 AM.

Facilities Available

Dining concourse, oyster bar, market, Apple store, restrooms, and lost & found.

Travel Tips

Look for the small patch of "dirty brick" on the ceiling near the cancer zodiac sign—it shows how dirty the ceiling used to be before restoration.

Nearby Places to Explore

Summit One Vanderbilt, Chrysler Building, and Bryant Park.