Grand Central Terminal   

42nd St
New York, NY 10017
212-340-2583
www.grandcentralterminal.com

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Throbbing with nervous energy at the heart of Manhattan is the wondrous Grand Central Station, an immaculately conceived and designed epicenter of old-fashioned train travel, contemporary shopping and an unrivaled network of social connection. And be prepared, because all the rumors of it being the hustle-bustle-busiest place on urban earth are true: Over half a million people traverse its marble floors each day. Most of the alphabetic or numeric subway lines either run through Grand Central or are just a transfer away, and it is the departure point for the MTA Metro North railroad trains to Westchester and Connecticut. The dining concourse -- with restaurants that vary from grab 'n' go to fine dining -- furiously pumps fuel-energy into its passersby, while the sweet-smelling Grand Central Market markets everything from fresh pastries to exotic coffees and fresh produce. There's a shopping mall with upscale retailers offering whatever you might need for your trip, and then some. The world-famous Main Concourse, with its soaring ceiling and walls of departure and arrival info, is the horse that pulls this Beaux Arts-designed carriage. From its countless appearances as a movie backdrop, no doubt even first-time visitors will immediately recognize it like a long-lost friend who owes money. Business or pleasure, New York's vast main artery is always awe-inspiring. -- Yon Motskin Seen On Screen: Grand Central Terminal has shown up in many a big-screen classic, including the Robert DeNiro/Charles Grodin movie 'Midnight Run.'