Grand Central Terminal
 
Grand Central Terminal Website
89 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017, USA
Phone +1 212-340-2583

Be transported by the iconic beauty and lasting legacy of Grand Central Terminal. This historic world-famous landmark in Midtown Manhattan is not simply a transportation hub—it’s also a shopping, dining, and cultural destination with 60 shops, 35 places to eat, and a full calendar of events all under one magnificent roof.

Opened to the public in February 1913, Grand Central Terminal is a story of great engineering, survival, rebirth and an authentic example of Beaux-Arts architecture.  In 1978, architect Philip Johnson and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis campaigned to secure landmark status for the Terminal, ensuring the building would serve New Yorkers for generations to come.

Travelers call the train station "iconic" and say it's a beautiful space to walk through or to grab a meal and people-watch.

INFORMATION BOOTH CLOCK
Grand Central Terminal is one of the country’s great architectural achievements and New York City’s unofficial meeting place with thousands of people choosing to “meet me at the clock” – rendezvousing with friends and loved ones each day at the opal-faced Main Concourse Information Booth Clock. The crown jewel of Grand Central, this Main Concourse landmark has everyone saying, “meet me at the clock!” There, you will find a window where over 1000 questions per day are answered. The clock—like all clocks in the Terminal—is set by the atomic clock in the U.S. Naval Observatory in Bethesda, Maryland, and is accurate to within 1 second every 20 billion years! This famed opal clock above the Information Booth is valued at as much as $20 million.
 
GRAND CENTRAL MARKET
Featuring local vendors of fresh produce, gourmet ingredients, and treats, the Grand Central Market is a European-style food market sure to delight visitors and locals alike. The Market alone receives 10,000 visitors per day!
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Renovations since its opening in 1913 have turned Grand Central into more than just a hub for transportation. You can shop, eat, have a drink, and just marvel at this architectural landmark of New York City. Its special spots, including the Campbell, Whisper Gallery outside of the Oyster Bar, and the Main Concourse Information Booth Clock, make this a particularly special destination, and it's all free.
 
 
 
 
 
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