Grand Central Terminal

Grand Central Terminal, the legendary station of New York

Another great legendary monument of New York, Grand Central Terminal is among the most emblematic buildings of the city. The New York audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this exceptional station, one of the largest and finest in the world.

The largest station in the world

Located on 42nd Street, between Vanderbilt Avenue and Park Avenue, Grand Central Terminal is considered the largest railway station in the world by the number of platforms. A masterpiece of Beaux-Arts style, it is famous for its immense hall, its central clock and its painted ceiling representing a starry celestial vault. Much more than a station, it is a true monument and a New York place of life.

What to see

You admire the immense main hall, the central clock, the marble staircases and the famous starry ceiling. The station also houses shops and restaurants, including a market and a shopping gallery. It is a must-see stop of New York, at once a monument, a working station and a place of life in the heart of Manhattan.

Practical information

Grand Central Terminal lies on 42nd Street, between Vanderbilt Avenue and Park Avenue, in the heart of Manhattan, reachable on foot and by public transport. A working station, it is widely open every day; the hall and the public spaces can be freely admired. The crowds are large at peak hours.

Why is Grand Central Terminal famous?

Because it is one of the largest stations in the world, a Beaux-Arts masterpiece famous for its immense hall, its clock and its starry ceiling.

Where is Grand Central Terminal?

On 42nd Street, between Vanderbilt Avenue and Park Avenue, in the heart of Manhattan.