Grand Central Terminal

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Description

Grand Central Terminal (GCT, often popularly called Grand Central Station or simply Grand Central) is a Terminal station at 42nd Street and Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan in New York City. Built by and named for the New York Central Railroad in the heyday of American long-distance passenger trains, it is the largest train station in the world by number of platforms: 44, with 67 tracks along them. They are on two levels, both below ground, with 41 tracks on the upper level and 26 on the lower. [1]

Vanderbilt Hall

Vanderbilt Hall, named for the Vanderbilt family who built and owned the station, is just off the Main Concourse. Formerly the main waiting room for the terminal, it is now used and rented out for various events. [2] It features pink marble floors, 48-foot ceilings, and massive chandeliers. [3]

The Whispering Gallery

The "whispering gallery" is located on the dining concourse near the famous Oyster Bar & Restaurant. Here, the acoustics of the low ceramic arches can cause a whisper to sound like a shout. Sound impossible? To test it out, you and a friend will have to stand in opposite corners of the large arched entryway. Now face the corner and whisper. Your friend should be able to hear your voice as if you were right next to them, not whispering into a far-away corner. [4]

Tips

A very nice place to window shop and appreciate the architecture. It doesn't take up too much time, though. Plan an hour and a half tops.

Hours Subject to change. Always verify.

open to the public daily from 5:30am until 1:30am

Directions

Grand Central is located in the heart of midtown Manhattan, on 42nd Street and Park Avenue.

Grand Central can be accessed by all forms of public transportation including:

Train - MTA Metro-North Railroad

Subway - 4, 5, 6, 7, and S lines

Bus - M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M42, M98, M101, M102, M104, Q32

There is a limited amount of private parking facilities in the Grand Central Neighborhood. Parking on adjoining side streets is limited to specific days and times and is metered. [5]