Grand Central Terminal

Stop on Best of New York City in 24 Hours, a free self-guided tour.

Grand Central Terminal is not just a train station � it is one of New York City's greatest architectural and cultural treasures. Completed in 1913, this Beaux-Arts masterpiece processes over 750,000 people daily through its spectacular Main Concourse, where sunlight streams through 75-foot arched windows onto the famous teal-painted ceiling adorned with a constellation mural. Look up for the iconic astronomical ceiling and whisper to someone across the room in the famous Whispering Gallery. The lower concourse features an outstanding food market. Free self-guided tours are available. Do not miss the hidden tennis courts on the upper floors � a classic piece of New York lore.