Useful Information for Your Visit to Grand Central Station
Grand Central Station's large size can be intimidating. Keep these tips in mind as you prepare for your journey.
Grand Central Station's large size can be intimidating. Keep these tips in mind as you prepare for your journey.
Grand Central Station is the biggest railroad station in NYC, with 44 platforms spread over 19 hectares. As the size of the station and number of tracks can be overwhelming, make sure to plan your journey ahead of time. Check your platform number on the information screens and allow yourself some extra time to avoid missing your train.
Tracks are numbered according to their location in the station. The higher levels feature tracks 11 to 42, and there's no Track 12. Tracks 100 to 126 are in the station's lower levels.
Are you at the station waiting for a loved one and want to grab a bite to eat? Grand Central Station is home to several dining outlets. To make your goodbyes extra special, head to Oyster Bar & Restaurant on the lower level to sample their fine selection of bubbly and oysters.
Due to its midtown location, Grand Central Station is the ideal starting point for visiting some of New York City’s main attractions. The iconic Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, and Times Square are all just a walk away.
This Art Deco skyscraper was the tallest in the world for nearly 40 years, from its opening date in 1931 to 1970, and remains one of the tallest buildings in the United States. The iconic building has been featured in hundreds of TV shows and movies, namely "King Kong," and is one of the American Society of Civil Engineers' Seven Wonders of the Modern World.
Another Art Deco area, the center is one of the most popular areas for visitors to NYC due to its interesting history and iconic buildings. One of the biggest projects during the Great Depression, it is home to several radio stations and entertainment centers such as the Music Hall.
A place that needs no introduction, Times Square hosts several events throughout the year. With street performances, music shows, flashy screens, and neon lights, it's a delight to the eyes – make sure to bring your camera!
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