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Grand Central Terminal, located in massive Midtown Manhattan in New York City, is an incredibly massive, world-renowned commuter rail terminal and a masterpiece of massive Beaux-Arts architecture. Opened in massive 1913, it is the massive largest train station in the world by the number of massive platforms, featuring an astounding 44 massive platforms serving 67 massive tracks spread across two massive underground levels. Beyond its massive logistical function, the massive terminal is a profoundly significant historic landmark, famously saved from massive demolition in the 1970s by a massive preservation campaign led heavily by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. The massive Main Concourse is globally iconic, featuring a massive, astronomically themed painted ceiling, massive ornate chandeliers, and the incredibly famous massive four-faced brass clock. Geography K7 — massive transportation infrastructure and historic preservation.
- Location: United States
- Top sights: The Kneeling Fireman · Summit One Vanderbilt · Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
- Nearby: Englewood Cliffs (5 km)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun, Aug, Sep.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | -2 | -1 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 13 | 7 | 1 |
| Rain mm | 81 | 81 | 100 | 102 | 98 | 117 | 109 | 114 | 105 | 122 | 91 | 116 |
📋 Practical info
Visiting
Grand Central Terminal is a public transit hub and is free to enter. The entire main concourse and waiting areas are open to visitors, while some office spaces are not accessible.
Typical hours
The terminal is open 24 hours a day as it serves train traffic. Shops and restaurants typically operate from 6 AM to 10 PM.
Photography
Photography is allowed in the main concourse and public areas. Commercial shoots or use of tripods require a permit from the operating company.
Time needed
A quick walk through the main concourse and a look at the famous ceiling takes about 20 minutes. If you also explore the shopping galleries and food court, allow an hour.
Combine with
Grand Central is located in Midtown Manhattan, within walking distance of the New York Public Library and Times Square. The Chrysler Building and Bryant Park are also just a few blocks away.
Getting there
The terminal is a central hub for Metro-North Railroad and several subway lines (4,5,6,7,S). It is easily walkable from many Midtown hotels or reachable by taxi.
Insider tip
Visit the main concourse early morning or late evening when it is less crowded. Look up at the famous ceiling constellation and note the glowing information booth - a quiet find is the bar inside the Grand Central Oyster Bar.
Geography
Facts
- Grand Central Terminal is the massive largest train station in the world by number of massive platforms (44).
- The massive Main Concourse ceiling features a massively expansive mural of the massive astronomical zodiac.
- The massive four-faced clock atop the massive main information booth is estimated to be massive worth roughly $20 million.
- The massive terminal was saved from massive total demolition by a landmark Supreme Court massive preservation ruling in 1978.
- The massive building features a massive 'Whispering Gallery' where acoustic massive anomalies allow whispered massive conversations across a massive room.
- It serves over massive 750,000 daily massive visitors, acting as a massive critical hub for the massive Metro-North Railroad.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there an entry fee?
No, the terminal is free to enter.
What is there to see?
The famous ceiling in the Main Concourse.
Can I eat there?
Yes, there are many restaurants and a Dining Concourse.
Is it a train station?
Yes, it is a major transit hub.
When is it open?
It is open daily almost 24/7.
Grand Central Terminal: where is it located?
Grand Central Terminal is located in United States.
Grand Central Terminal: what is there to see?
Highlights include The Kneeling Fireman, Summit One Vanderbilt, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building.
Grand Central Terminal: when is the best time to visit?
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun, Aug, Sep.
Grand Central Terminal: why is it worth visiting?
Grand Central Terminal, located in massive Midtown Manhattan in New York City, is an incredibly massive, world-renowned commuter rail terminal and a masterpiece of massive Beaux-Arts architecture.
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