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    4.6 (1.7k reviews)
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    The King of Bling
    Terry B.

    This is one of the architectural wonders of New York. Just standing in the great hall is an awesome experience. With the addition of the LIRR wing, it is now an easy way to get to museums and other sites on the Upper East Side. The track area of the LIRR should have down escalators in addition to up. As someone with arthritic knees, that forces me to use the elevator to change floors.

    2/28/2026
    Cam E.

    New York's oldest and grandest Landmark status train terminal! Built in 1913 and well-preserved thanks to the horrible example of what happened to the old Penn Station on the west side, and thanks to Jackie Kennedy-Onassis. Grand Central Terminal (a.k.a. GCT) still stands today in all its glory. The terminal was built in the Beaux Arts design of the time 1913-1914. It is quite huge: covering 48 acres, GCT has 44 platforms, more than any other railroad station in the world! The platforms are all indoors on two levels, 30 tracks on the first level, and 26 tracks on the lower where there is a Food Hall. The Main concourse is famous for it's 162 foot high barrel vaulted celestial ceiling with an elaborate mural of the constellations of the stars! There are also ten beautiful chandeliers in the Beaux Arts design adorning the side hallways of the grand concourse lighting the area, besides the giant windows high above. There are many passageways consisting of many shops throughout. Occasionally the lovely Vanderbilt Hall section hosts Art installations and live performances. Since a I last wrote about GCT, the LIRR has been added to the many modes of transport at this landmark hub. Thus, adding on an extension for those out on the East End of Long Island, NY. GCT railroad primarily serves the Mero-North railroad lines made up of: the Harlem, the Hudson, and the New Haven Lines, traveling to and from the northern parts of New York state, and out eastward towards Connecticut (New Haven). There are also MTA city subway rails running through GCT: Trains # 4, 5, 6, of the Lexington Ave 'IRT' line, the #7 Flushing line to Queens, and the "S" Shuttle line Manhattan crosstown service subway line. GCT is of course extremely crowded & chaotic during the rush hours, but if you ever have the opportunity to visit on an early weekend morning, you can really stroll about and enjoy its architectural elegance and beauty in a more peaceful, civilized setting.

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    Sarah W.

    We visited Grand Central terminal several times during our visit and always felt awestruck each time. The word "grand" befits the property and a timeless opulence oozes from the building. The front facade is imposing as we approached from several blocks away and then entered a vestibule which felt like a time machine portal. Finally, the great hall with its robin egg blue ceiling depicting celestial themes stretched overhead mimicking the sky. We would sometimes wander down the hallways to visit shops and also utilized the access to transportation, the actual purpose of this place. Beautifully preserved spaces and will never grow weary of visiting.

    Kenny C.

    If you want to feel the pulse of New York, start beneath Grand Central Terminal. The subway corridors here aren't just tunnels they're an underground city packed with pizza counters, bakeries, espresso bars, and little shops humming with life. The smell alone could make a food lover stop mid-stride. Then come the musicians. Thanks to the Music Under New York program, the talent down there isn't your average street act it's concert-level. Opera singers, jazz bands, violinists the tiled halls turn the whole place into a free performance venue. And the people watching? Legendary. Suits, tourists, artists, the occasional character who looks like they just stepped off a Broadway stage. It's loud, chaotic, beautiful exactly what New York is supposed to be. Opened in 1913, Grand Central Terminal still moves hundreds of thousands of people every day. Grab a slice, listen to the music, and take it all in. This isn't just a station it's the living heartbeat of the city.

    Dave W.

    I took a guided tour here which I signed up for on AirBnb experiences. It's a fascinating and clean place with the last pay phone in Manhattan, an incredible history, a hidden indoor tennis court, stunning art deco elevators, and many more sights to see! It was built by the Vanderbilts who at one point had more money than the US government. The sequential blew it all and sold this unique train station to help pay their ridiculous bills. Not a penny remains but this incredible train station lives on! Life is good with a fascinating and informative tour!

    Harlee S.

    Grand Central is truly the core of what New York City life is like. At least that's what it seems like from an outsiders (my) point of view. You walk in and really see the fast paced life that New York City is known for. People in business suits. People walking quickly and even running for their next train. Those making business calls with their satchel bags hanging across their bodies. It's truly a sight to behold. It's such organized chaos in the terminal. Then you go underground and there's shops and more trains. It's truly magnificient what this city has created. And thw architecture is so beautiful!

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    Theodosios C.

    GCT: Once marred for demolition in the late 60s, THE TERMINAL was saved to become a National Historic Landmark and now serves as a world renowned Transportation Hub, offering easy access to MIDTOWN'S historic sites and tourist attractions. I grabbed a bite to eat on the Lower Level at the Dining Concourse. WORTH VISITING.

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    Michelle L.

    Iconic historical building that you definitely must visit. The marble and iron work is spectacular and it's so awesome that this was built over 100 years ago and is still viable today. Upstairs are the terminal gates and downstairs are the restaurants and gates. That have plenty of dining options to choose from to help make the trip smoother.

    Jo W.

    Came here for a photoshoot with a photographer friend in the Main Concourse, which is the best-known area of the Grand Central Station. This is a beautiful building, and has been the site for many movie shots, including John Wick 3, The Avengers, Armageddon, Godzilla, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, and The Girl on the Train. There's also a New York Transit Museum, where during the holidays there is a Holiday Train Show that's free to the public. A nice and free thing to check out in midtown Manhattan as a tourist.

    Melissa C.

    Iconic! It's unique for a place to be historical, a tourist attraction, AND practically useful. Grand Central is absolutely beautiful inside. It's crazy to me that people come through here every day as part of their normal routine. Also, you expect a train station to be dirty, rushed, and confusing, but Grand Central is none of these things. It's shockingly clean and quiet, and extremely easy to navigate, even for my directionally-challenged self. There are also a bunch of places to eat and shop inside-and not just places you'd go because of their convenient location, but genuinely good places.

    Aaron S.

    My first time back inside since way before smart phones. I think I have some photos from 2001 burned on a CD-R somewhere... We were walking around Saturday night and decided to venture inside around midnight while it was still open until 1 AM and virtually free of people. What a great time to enjoy the architecture and no crowds at all. I got some great pictures without any people in them! I saw a video on the whispering room on the lower level, and decided to share that information with my friends and check it out ourselves. How neat! I cannot attest to the train service since the only times I've been here I was simply a tourist checking out the building. I highly recommend anyone visiting New York City to walk inside and experience the beautiful architecture and hustle and bustle of Grand Central Terminal.

    Andrea U.

    A $700 million project to rehabilitate 3 subway stations below 42nd Street with new staircases, escalators, elevators and more was completed. The 42nd Street Connection involved renovations to the Times Square, Bryant Park and Grand Central stations. The work began in 2020 and was funded by the transit agency's previous 5 year construction plan. MTA officials said the project was completed $46 million under budget. 400,000 people pass through Grand Central daily. It now has 30 new turnstiles, 38 new or widened staircases, 10 replaced escalators, 10 replaced elevators and a wider mezzanine floor where riders pass through turnstiles before reaching platforms for the 4, 5, 6 and 7 trains. For years, construction on the project created crowded platforms & walkways. Lieber said the agency tried to consolidate small projects into one operation to reduce the inconvenience. The lower level court is incredible now with a huge Luke's lobster, Shake Shack, Melvin, Jaques Torres, Magnolia Bakery ...

    Judah P.

    Super cool and neat place to stop by!! "Grand Central Station" -Marty (Madagascar). It was fun to go to the "secret" whispering part! If you don't know, there's a certain place in Grand Central Terminal where if one person stand in one corner, and someone else in another... you can whisper and they'll hear you from the other side!

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    For the Grand Central Terminal Tour. Is it entirely indoors? Approximate distance covered? Are cell phone pictures/video ok? I couldn't find a faq on their site

    Indoors. While on tour you cannot use your phone. You can take pictures.

    Where can I charge my phone?

    Shake Shack

    What shops are there?

    The Apple Store, love pop, rite aid, Tumi, warby Parker, L'Occitane, magnolia bakery, Starbucks haha

    Is there anywhere within grand central good for studying late?

    Not really. A lot of cafes close late at night but starbucks is your best friend lol

    Is there anywhere to store luggage during the day?

    You can try the luggage storage apps and it's pretty cheap for per day storage of your luggage and there are several locations right near GCS. Try the Vertoe App or try the Bounce App. These are on demand storage options convenient for people that… Read more

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    Grand Central Station opened in 1913 and was built on the site of two similarly named predecessor terminals.

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    Penn Station - Look at all the passengers with luggages!  The LIRR Concourse at Penn Station needs moving ramps for people with wheeled objects

    Penn Station

    2.7(1.1k reviews)
    0.9 miMidtown West

    I pass through Penn Station whenever I take the LIRR. The LIRR Concourse in Penn Station looks…read morelike the terminal building of an airport because of the numerous digital departure boards, fast food restaurants and specialty shops, but unlike an airport, the Concourse has a limited number of open public seating and moving walkways. Penn Station was renovated to look like a luxury mall. I was impressed to see a boutique liquor store. It is called Penn Cellars, and they sell my favorite sparkling rosé--Hampton Water (by Jon Bon Jovi and Son)--refrigerated and at room temperature. The Concourse also has a boutique nail spa, a bagel cafe, a speciality chocolate shop and more. All that is nice, but there needs to be better operational integration. There ought to be moving walkways to transport passengers from the LIRR to the subway, buses, AMTRAK, and NJ Transit. I get out of breath sometimes, walking to where I need to go. Also, it would be nice to have staff guide and assist passengers to their connections, especially individuals with disabilities and heavy luggage. Penn Station will be undergoing a multibillion dollar renovation starting in 2027. I hope that the architects design a station that is more functional and efficient. Until that is done, Penn Station is basically a mediocre station for commuters.

    Celebrating its 115th birthday this year, Penn Station is decidedly not new--pan to the sections…read morethat look straight outta the late 60s--but to look on the brighter side at least part of the station looks better as of 2021! A welcome update if you ask most New Yorkers. Most recently renovated in 2020 to expand into the Farley Post Office building, this extensive transportation hub is situated between 7th and 9th Avenues, between 31st and 33rd Streets. To understand a little more on how this landmark fell from the general public's graces I delved into Penn's history: - built in 1910 to support the ambitious project led by Alexander Cassatt of the Pennsylvania Railroad company to connect Manhattan via under river tunnel to the vast railway network along the East Coast and Midwest. - designed by architect Charles McKim, the original structure was an immense Greco-Roman masterpiece modeled after St Peter's Basilica in Rome, with Doric columns wrapping around two city blocks, vaulted ceilings, a soaring glass dome, shopping arcade, mezzanines and massive waiting rooms with murals, friezes and sculptures. - peaked in 1945 at over 100 million annual passengers but but declined in volume and revenue through 1963 due to increases in automobile, airline and other public transit options, leading to the 1954 selling of air rights to sections above ground to Madison Square Garden. - demolished in 1963-66 with only the underground remnants and some sculptural elements saved, the station layout maintained separate concourses for Amtrak, NJ Transit (which operates the former PRR commuter lines from NJ), and the LIRR. The outdated design and crammed layout received much vitriolic denunciation and caused much traveler aggravation over the past several decades. - credited to senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan, plans were hatched in the 1990s to build a newer version of a train hall, with two phases of construction that was finally completed by January 2021. This newer section, located between 8th and 9th Avenues, services Amtrak trains and includes a food hall, retail stores, and a glass roofed waiting lobby inspired by the past station's architecture. Don't forget to checkout the famous escalator with mural map of the surrounding NY metro area. Sooooo (yes with 5 Os) much nicer than the basement maze that is the section between 7th and 8th Avenues. Interesting fact: the only transit organization in business under the same name at Penn Station from inception to now is the MTA Long Island Railroad (LIRR). For much more extensive info: https://www.nytransitmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Penn-Station-Train-Talk-at-Plaza-33.pdf https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/the-rise-and-fall-of-penn-station-penn-station-today/

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    Moynihan Train Hall

    4.1(262 reviews)
    1.0 miChelsea, Midtown West

    We always come in and out of Moynihan Train Hall when visiting NYC. It's celebrating its 10 year…read moreanniversary as well. This is such a welcomed sight from coming into the older, darker Penn Station across the way. This new train station also has a food hall with a variety of food vendors, stores (including a Walgreens/Duane Reade), and a bar as well. There is a dedicated Amtrak lounge for first class ticket guests, and one for regular ticketed guests. All in all, this is my go to train depot when coming in and out of NYC by train.

    I love the Moynihan Train Hall for the most part. I've probably taken 50+ rides starting/ending at…read moreMoynihan the past three years. I feel pretty good on commenting about the experience here. Overall though... Moynihan is big, it's spacious, it's bright. Outside, the architecture cannot be understated. Inside, it's beautiful. The modern upgrades it's gotten do not go unnoticed. Bathrooms are decent sized and always clean. Moynihan connects to Penn Station which is nice. The Food Hall is on the west side of the building, not too bad. Signs throughout the Train Hall help with directions for new travelers. Announcement for your rides can be overheard but it's best if you stay near the gates. There are ways to circumvent the long gate lines to get your preferred seat on the train, but I won't give away my secrets hehe. Note: if you have an early train (before 5am) you have to enter Moynihan through Penn Station which can definitely confuse new riders. My biggest gripe is their lack of seating. This isn't a new thing, it's been known. Passengers and visitors rely on the floor for rest. There is a boarding seating area for paying passengers but it gets full quickly, and it's tucked away which disallows users to use the benefits of the new Train Hall. Passengers can find seating in the Food Hall as well, but it's not the same thing as a few benches near the gate entrances.

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    Moynihan Train Hall - Damn the rules, it's the feeling that counts.
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    MTA - 50th Street Subway Station - C/E

    2.8(17 reviews)
    0.8 miTheater District, Midtown West, Hell's Kitchen

    This 50th St. Subway Station, serviced by Eighth Ave. Local Lines (C,E trains), are incredibly…read moreawkward to use at this station. First, while C Train platforms in both directions are "basically," (i.e., they do require a step down,) E trains to both WTC and East Side/Queens require descent one more flight. Second, only the Downtown side is ADA compliant. That said, after going some distance from either street entrance to the fare control turnstiles, you must also go and an additional distance to reach the C platform. Unfortunately, MTA has no immediate plans for making the C Uptown / E East Side & Queens Platforms ADA compliant in the near future. Additionally, platform walls only have the blacked out ad space, making it just feel dismal to me. Outside the Downtown entry, behind the Customer Service booth, MTA installed in 1989 untitled artwork by American artist Matt Mullican, who often uses representative imagery within his pieces. This 68' long sandblasted, 68' long black granite wall creates a form of timeline for this location. After the period when only wildlife roamed, it leads to when a cabin and also reminds viewers that the third Madison Square Garden was located here for over 40 years until 1968. Unsure myself how to interpret all the icons employed in the final left block on the timeline. While there's a bullseye, don't believe it has anything to do with Target, which didn't appear in Manhattan until this century! Please message me on Yelp if you can figure what that panel is trying to say!

    I was at this station in midtown several times during a recent trip to NYC. It's conveniently…read morelocated in Hell's Kitchen at 50th & 8th. I'll be back!

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    2.7(56 reviews)
    0.9 miMidtown West

    Used to stand here all the time after work to catch the Ronkonkoma train for 5:01pm if I can make…read moreit on time or the 5:25pm and I will always have anxiety and panic attacks at not knowing what track the train was going to be. You got to stand there waiting the track number to arrive and then when the track number gets displayed everyone goes running like crazy! I also run like crazy to the track and make sure I am in front of everyone or by the doors so you will know you will get a seat! Knowing that the train takes 1 hour and 20 minutes to get to Ronkonkoma is frustrating when all the seats are taken! This train is always crowded and most of the people have to stand up! Train is fast though like a whirlwind and makes a weird squeaking sound that the subway trains don't make. This train got bathrooms but they are very filthy and floors are really wet all the time. There are coat racks and secret folding bench at the end of each car that you can have privacy. There are racks for luggage above the seats. Seats are leather bound and very comfortable.

    I like the LIRR at Penn station. Have taken this train a few times to and from LI, it's pretty easy…read moreto get tickets and know where to go for the train. However, at peak times this train station is very busy. I recommend using the restroom at the train station as it's much cleaner than the train. Seats are always clean and staff is helpful

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