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Grand Central Station is Manhattan's main train interchange.
It was first opened in 1913, and has recently been renovated to its former glory.
It is fabulous! I have never seen such a station. There is a huge marble central hall, with atrium dining areas. There is also a large food hall below this and numerous shops and great bars.
It is certainly a whole lot more than just a train station! Leave a Comment
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The most well run in the entire NYC subway is the 42nd Shuttle, also called Times Square - Grand Central Shuttle. The train is in bright and clean silver with blue trim, easy to recognise.
As the name implies, the 42nd St Shuttle connects Times Square to Grand Central Terminal. It is the shortest regular service in the system, covering 0.8 mile in exactly one minute. Leave a Comment Theme: Train
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Old habit dies hard. The folks here still call this great building Grand Central Station although the name was changed to Grand Central Terminal in the early XX century.
This is the nation's one of the most important landmarks and since after the completely restoration to its original splendour, Grand Central has become more than just a place to board the trains. This historic building houses five upscale and 20 casual restaurants, the famous Grand Central Market, 50 shops, and one exhibition after another.
You can tour Grand Central on your own or with a guide (free or paid). Details on the free guide tour are in one of my Off the Beaten Path tips: New York For Free Leave a Comment Theme: Train
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Grand Central now is nothing from what it used to be. Originally a shared depot on 42nd street it quickly became Grand Central Station. According to the official web site considered one of the three top engineering marvels of the 19th century for the glass and steel train shed.
The current version came about due to the ban of steam powered trains below 42nd street and also the horrid tunnel conditions from using steam power. So with electrification came the burial of the trains. Thus only needing the Terminal building at the end of the line. The new Grand Central Terminal opened in 1913.
In recent years it has undergone a major cleaning and refurbishing. You can still see what the ceiling used to look like if you look in the north west corner of the main floor. This may be viewed as a mistake but really there is only one mistake in the ceiling.
If you look closely, you will notice that the entire ceiling painting of the zodiac is backwards. Seems the artist that painted it had the picture sitting on top of his ladder so he would paint what he looked down on instead of holding it above and painting it correctly. Leave a Comment
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At Grand Central, Metro North is the way to get to points north of NYC. It's a great way to visit interesting cities on the Hudson as well as cities in Connecticut not to mention the ease of traveling long distances in a shorter time frame without the added headache of driving.
I use to commute daily on the Metro North when I lived in Riverdale, these days I use Metro North to visit my daughter in White Plains when I just don't want to drive.
Check out their website for interesting day trips out of NYC. Leave a Comment
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GCT (in addition to Penn Station) is the hub for commuters. If you are heading north of the city to get away to the country then this is your starting point. Unfortunately, once you get to your destination unless you have someone picking you up you will need a car. Trains run frequently and the tickets are reasonable.
People watching in Grand Central is ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS!!! I recommend sitting down at one of the bars with a friend and spending a good hour there. Leave a Comment
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Grand Central Terminal (GCT) is indeed very grand! It, and nearby Penn Station, are the main access points for all trains to/from NYC.
GCT offers a host of shops, restaurants, and other services. A wonderful place to visit, even if you're not taking a train! Leave a Comment
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I've always called it "Grand Central Station," but technically it's a terminal because trains both originate and terminate here. The Metro North Railroad operates from here and trains connect NYC to the northern suburbs and Connecticut.
You can also catch the subway from here. Leave a Comment Theme: TrainOther Contact: 42nd and Park (main facade)
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Many trains arrive in to Grand Central Terminal from surrounding areas, however, it is a site to see in itself. There is the famous clock and the turquoise backed astrological frescos on the ceilings, marble halls that lead from track to track...it is a lovely way to travel. Located on 42nd street between Madison and Lexington avenues Leave a Comment Theme: Train
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Grand Central Terminal (often still called Grand Central Station, although technically that is the name of the nearby post office and New York City Subway station on the IRT Lexington Avenue Line) serves as a terminal stop for the Metro North Transit system as well as a station stop for several subway lines (4, 5, 6, 7, and S).
Originally opened in October of 1871 as the Grand Central Depot, it was torn down and rebuilt between the years 1903 and 1913 when it re-opened in it's current design. During the 1990s, the station was extensively renovated. These renovations were mostly finished in 1998, though some of the minor refits (such as the replacement of eletromechanical train info displays by the entry of each track with electronic displays) were not completed until 2000. The most striking effect was the restoration of the Main Concourse ceiling, revealing the painted skyscape and constellations which had been painted in 1912 by French artist Paul César Helleu and that had been hidden beneath soot and grime. Other modifications included a complete overhaul of the Terminal's superstructure and the replacement of the electromechanical Omega Board train arrival/departure display with a purely electronic display that was designed to fit into the architecture of the Terminal aesthetically.
In addition to it's bustling crowd, it's fuction in the transit system, Grand Central Terminal also houses numerous restaurants and shops of all varieties. It's can be considered a shopper's haven and I for one enjoy shopping at the Grand Central Market where I find authentic European hams and cheeses. Leave a Comment
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