{"id":10565,"date":"2023-06-08T14:36:08","date_gmt":"2023-06-08T18:36:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cf-staging.takewalks.com\/blog2\/?p=10565"},"modified":"2025-05-29T04:37:50","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T08:37:50","slug":"secrets-of-grand-central-station","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/secrets-of-grand-central-station","title":{"rendered":"Secrets of Grand Central Station: Facts, History &#038; Symbols"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A few facts about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandcentralterminal.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Grand Central Terminal<\/a>: It\u2019s the second busiest train station in North America, after its loathed cross-town sibling, Penn Station. It\u2019s also the 10th most visited tourist attraction in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Grand-Central-3-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Grand Central Terminal, NYC\" class=\"wp-image-8351\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Keep reading to discover some of the best-kept secrets of Grand Central Station. Photo: Jeff Dobbins<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #443d47;color:#443d47\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #443d47;color:#443d47\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/secrets-of-grand-central-station\/#A_Few_Quick_Facts\" title=\"A Few Quick Facts\">A Few Quick Facts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/secrets-of-grand-central-station\/#Grand_Central_Stations_History\" title=\"Grand Central Station\u2019s History\">Grand Central Station\u2019s History<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/secrets-of-grand-central-station\/#Architecture\" title=\"Architecture\">Architecture<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/secrets-of-grand-central-station\/#Good-bye_to_Grand_Central\" title=\"Good-bye to Grand Central?\">Good-bye to Grand Central?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/secrets-of-grand-central-station\/#Grand_Central_in_Pop_Culture\" title=\"Grand Central in Pop Culture\">Grand Central in Pop Culture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/secrets-of-grand-central-station\/#A_Brief_Grand_Central_Station_Tour\" title=\"A Brief Grand Central Station Tour\">A Brief Grand Central Station Tour<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/secrets-of-grand-central-station\/#Tiffany_Clock_and_South_Facade\" title=\"Tiffany Clock and South Facade\">Tiffany Clock and South Facade<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/secrets-of-grand-central-station\/#The_Whispering_Gallery\" title=\"The Whispering Gallery\">The Whispering Gallery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/secrets-of-grand-central-station\/#Information_Booth_Clock\" title=\"Information Booth Clock\">Information Booth Clock<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/secrets-of-grand-central-station\/#The_Main_Concourse_Ceiling\" title=\"The Main Concourse Ceiling\">The Main Concourse Ceiling<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/secrets-of-grand-central-station\/#Take_a_Tour_The_Best_Way_to_Experience_Grand_Central\" title=\"Take a Tour: The Best Way to Experience Grand Central\">Take a Tour: The Best Way to Experience Grand Central<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/secrets-of-grand-central-station\/#FAQ_about_Grand_Central_Terminal\" title=\"FAQ about Grand Central Terminal\">FAQ about Grand Central Terminal<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Few_Quick_Facts\"><\/span>A Few Quick Facts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The iconic<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oysterbarny.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Grand Central Oyster Bar<\/a>, located in bowels of the station, shucks two million bivalves per year. The Beaux-Arts station is the fourth most photographed attraction in New York City. The station has 44 platforms, the most of any train station on the planet. In 2018, there were nearly 22 million visitors to the station, excluding railway and subway passengers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But beyond statistics, Grand Central Terminal, or as it\u2019s commonly referred to, Grand Central Station, is a beloved marvel and the most famous and storied train station on the planet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-6ee08f69\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-6ee08f69\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/christian-lendl-Y8cj2XQoSys-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"Golden Information Booth clock at grand central terminal wiht informational brochures and people\" title=\"christian-lendl-Y8cj2XQoSys-unsplash\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/christian-lendl-Y8cj2XQoSys-unsplash.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/christian-lendl-Y8cj2XQoSys-unsplash-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/christian-lendl-Y8cj2XQoSys-unsplash-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/christian-lendl-Y8cj2XQoSys-unsplash-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/christian-lendl-Y8cj2XQoSys-unsplash-1024x1536.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-a73d8a92 gb-headline-text\">One of the little-known secrets of Grand Central Station is that their Information Booth clock is valued at up to $20 million! Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/es\/fotos\/Y8cj2XQoSys\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Christian Lendl<\/a><\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Grand_Central_Stations_History\"><\/span><strong>Grand Central Station\u2019s History<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The roots of Grand Central go back to 1867 when railroad magnate Cornelius Vanderbilt bought the Hudson River Railway and New York Central Railroads and wanted to unite them with the Harlem line via a central railway station in Midtown Manhattan. And the first incarnation was born. But as the city grew, so did the need for an even grander station. St. Paul-based architecture firm Reed and Stem won the competition to design the terminal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Architecture\"><\/span><strong>Architecture<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Authorities, though, were concerned that Grand Central would not appear grand enough. So, they hired a second architecture firm, Warren &amp; Wetmore, to design the huge three-arch facade, complete with its now-iconic clock. To add some flourishes to the interior, the architects hired Parisian artist Sylvain Sali\u00e9res to create bronze and stone carvings, including sculpted acorns and oaks, symbols of the Vanderbilt family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-02de22e7\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1247\" height=\"912\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-02de22e7\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/Grand-Central-Station-1937.jpg\" alt=\"Grand Central Terminal 1937\" title=\"Grand Central Terminal 1937\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/Grand-Central-Station-1937.jpg 1247w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/Grand-Central-Station-1937-600x438.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/Grand-Central-Station-1937-1024x748.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1247px) 100vw, 1247px\" \/>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-5de202eb gb-headline-text\">Grand Central Terminal 1937. With arches, gilded touches, and other reflined flourishes, Grand Central is certainly grand!<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And so was born this Beaux-Arts beauty in 1913. The gorgeous Gilded-Age monument became a splendid gateway to the Empire City, the metropolis at the center of the world. It\u2019s hard to imagine now, but during the first half of the 20th century, long-distance train travel was a glamorous event. So much so that when the 20th-Century Limited train would arrive from Chicago every day, workers at Grand Central would literally put out a red carpet for travelers exiting the train. It was a truly grand entrance to America\u2019s greatest metropolis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Good-bye_to_Grand_Central\"><\/span>Good-bye to Grand Central?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Things weren\u2019t always so rosy at Grand Central. In 1947, the height of traffic at Grand Central, there were 65 million people coming through the station every day. But with the jet age taking off and car ownership rising (along with the building of the Interstate Highway System), the station fell into disrepair. There was serious discussion about razing the station and building a skyscraper in its place, similar to the unfortunate fate of Penn Station in 1963. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A proposal to build an 80-story skyscraper designed by famous architect <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biography.com\/artist\/im-pei\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">I.M. Pei <\/a>was floated and ultimately rejected. On September 11, 1976, some Croatian nationalists planted a bomb in a coin locker in the station. The bomb was not disarmed properly, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2017\/09\/28\/the-true-story-of-a-cops-forgotten-911-death-from-1976\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">explosion killed one bomb squad specialist<\/a> while injuring three NYPD officers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/jeffrey-clayton-ltYyW8TCL40-unsplash-grand-central-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Dark Main concourrse with people and an american flag at Grand Central Terminal, NYC\" class=\"wp-image-12331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/jeffrey-clayton-ltYyW8TCL40-unsplash-grand-central-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/jeffrey-clayton-ltYyW8TCL40-unsplash-grand-central-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/jeffrey-clayton-ltYyW8TCL40-unsplash-grand-central-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/jeffrey-clayton-ltYyW8TCL40-unsplash-grand-central.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Did you know this secret of Grand Central Station? The Main Concourse sits right in the geographical center of the building. Photo credit:<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/es\/fotos\/ltYyW8TCL40\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Jeffrey Clayton<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In the mid-1990s, the station underwent a $113 million renovation. The biggest surprise of the renovation was the discovery of the painted skyscape and constellations on the ceiling of the Main Concourse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Grand_Central_in_Pop_Culture\"><\/span>Grand Central in Pop Culture<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking of stars, Grand Central has starred in many films and TV shows in its almost 110-year existence. Some of them include \u201cThe French Connection,\u201d A Stranger is Watching,\u201d \u201cNorth by Northwest,\u201d \u201cCarlito\u2019s Way,\u201d \u201cArmageddon,\u201d \u201cThe Girl on the Train,\u201d and \u201cRevolutionary Road,\u201d among many others. It\u2019s also been a part of several classic novels, including J.D. Salinger\u2019s \u201cCatcher in the Rye\u201d and \u201cThe House of Mirth\u201d by Edith Wharton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Grand Central has captured the excitement and imagination of the general public not only because of its beautiful monumental design and its soaring interior, but also because it\u2019s a relic, a symbol of a time long lost when people traveled differently, lived differently, and perhaps had a different worldview than 21st-century humans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-ba2e8714\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-ba2e8714\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/GCT-clock.jpg\" alt=\"Grand Central Terminal\" title=\"Grand Central Terminal\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/GCT-clock.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/GCT-clock-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/GCT-clock-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-c4daf6c8 gb-headline-text\">Grand Central&#8217;s stunning Tiffany Clock can be seen from outside the station.<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Brief_Grand_Central_Station_Tour\"><\/span>A Brief Grand Central Station Tour<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re near Grand Central and have a spare hour or two, here are some of the sites to see at one of the world\u2019s great train stations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tiffany_Clock_and_South_Facade\"><\/span>Tiffany Clock and South Facade<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Stand at the intersection of East 42nd Street and Park Avenue and prepare to be blown away by the gargantuan facade of Grand Central. The statues of Greek gods Mercury, Hercules, and Minerva represent speed, strength, and intellect, respectively. The 14-foot clock is the largest example of Tiffany glass on the planet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Whispering_Gallery\"><\/span><strong>The Whispering Gallery<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Located beneath the Main Concourse, the famed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlasobscura.com\/places\/grand-central-terminal-whispering-gallery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Whispering Gallery<\/a> is bedecked with Guastavino tiles and sits next to the Grand Central Oyster Bar. This intersection of pathways has otherworldly acoustics; two people can stand in separate corners and whisper something, and it will likely reach the other person. Why not give it a try?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-b6a48269\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"798\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-b6a48269\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/4057303042_547db00ef0_h.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"4057303042_547db00ef0_h\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/4057303042_547db00ef0_h.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/4057303042_547db00ef0_h-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/4057303042_547db00ef0_h-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/4057303042_547db00ef0_h-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-12ed6e6c gb-headline-text\">The Grand Central Oyster bar is an iconic eatery that can be seen in many movies about the station. Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/flickr4jazz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jazz Guy<\/a><\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related Reading:<\/strong> Our friends at Devour have put together a guide to help you map your way through <a href=\"https:\/\/dev.devourtours.com\/blog\/restaurants-in-grand-central-station\/\">Grand Central Station\u2019s best restaurants<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Information_Booth_Clock\"><\/span><strong><strong>Information Booth Clock<\/strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Situated smack in the center of the Main Concourse is the iconic clock that is the most popular meeting point in the station. The opal glass clock is valued at over $20 million. At the information booth, it\u2019s estimated that every day at least 1,000 questions are asked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Main_Concourse_Ceiling\"><\/span><strong><strong><strong>The Main Concourse Ceiling<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Inevitably, every visitor to Grand Central who isn\u2019t rushing to a train, is going to end up standing in the center of the Main Concourse staring up at its soaring ceiling bedecked with 2,500 stars and constellations designed by French artist Paul C\u00e9sar Helleu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you spot the crab, aka Cancer, there\u2019s a small, dark brick next to it. This small black patch is a reminder of what the ceiling looked like before the station was renovated in the 1990s. It was originally thought that the brick became black, like all of the pre-renovated ceiling, because of soot from the trains. It turns out, though, that the dark-hued brick is seventy percent stained with nicotine from a time when a majority of people in New York smoked and huffing and puffing was allowed inside the station. The remaining brick is a testament to the excellent job the restorers did.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"714\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/taxi-line-cabs-traffic-grand-central-station-midtown-manhattan.jpg\" alt=\"Grand Central Terminal NY\" class=\"wp-image-6960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/taxi-line-cabs-traffic-grand-central-station-midtown-manhattan.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/taxi-line-cabs-traffic-grand-central-station-midtown-manhattan-600x428.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Entrance to Grand Central Terminal NYC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_a_Tour_The_Best_Way_to_Experience_Grand_Central\"><\/span><strong>Take a Tour: The Best Way to Experience Grand Central<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to experience Grand Central as more than just a train station, there\u2019s no better way than joining the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/new-york-tours\/grand-central-terminal-tour\/\"><strong>Grand Central Terminal Tour with Walks<\/strong><\/a>. This expertly guided tour takes you far beyond the main concourse, revealing hidden passageways, fascinating secrets, and the incredible stories woven into the station\u2019s very walls. From the famous Whispering Gallery to the opulent Vanderbilt Hall and the mysterious track 61, you\u2019ll uncover the marvels and mysteries that make Grand Central a true New York icon. Whether you\u2019re a first-time visitor or a local who\u2019s passed through a thousand times, you\u2019ll see the terminal in a whole new light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/grand-central-station-interior-people-credit-vvoe.jpg\" alt=\"Grand Central Terminal's concourse\" class=\"wp-image-6961\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/grand-central-station-interior-people-credit-vvoe.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/grand-central-station-interior-people-credit-vvoe-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Grand Central Terminal&#8217;s concourse<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ_about_Grand_Central_Terminal\"><\/span>FAQ about Grand Central Terminal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How many platforms does Grand Central Terminal have?<\/strong><br>Grand Central Terminal boasts 44 platforms, more than any other train station in the world. These platforms serve 67 tracks and span two subterranean levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is the famous Whispering Gallery and where can I find it?<\/strong><br>The Whispering Gallery is a unique architectural spot near the Grand Central Oyster Bar. Thanks to its tiled arches, a whisper spoken in one corner can clearly be heard diagonally across the gallery. It\u2019s located on the lower level, just outside the Oyster Bar restaurant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Can you visit Grand Central Terminal if you\u2019re not taking a train?<\/strong><br>Absolutely! 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