🚉New York's Centennial Palace-level Station✨
by wsnsarah
Sep 21, 2025
🚉Environment/Facilities:
The 125-foot-high Star Dome lobby is clad in Tennessee pink marble. Its gold-leafed clock and cat's-eye information booth are the station's most iconic features. The underground food market houses an Apple Store and an oyster bar. The Whispering Gallery in the west wing offers magical acoustic wonders.
🕰️Hours:
5:30 AM - 2:00 AM (business hours vary).
*The Star Dome light show begins daily at 7:00 PM.
💞Recommendations:
1️⃣ Hidden photo spot: The "Starry Sky Window" on the east side of the main lobby offers a photo of the clock tower and the Chrysler Building. Vanderbilt Hall features year-round art installations.
2️⃣ Acoustic Magic Experience: Whisper to the wall in the corner of the Whispering Gallery archway, and you'll hear it clearly from 33 meters away (a perfect spot for couples to confess their love!).
3️⃣ Retro Food Tour: The Grand Underground Central Oyster Bar: $1 oysters Happy Hour (3:00 PM - 6:00 PM). The Apple Store was originally a secret platform.
4️⃣ Free Guided Tour: Architectural tours are offered at 12:30 PM on Fridays to uncover the century-old mystery of the reversed constellations.
💰Average Cost:
Free admission (guided tour $30/person)
📍Address:
89 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017 (Subway 4/5/6/7/S to Grand Central-42nd St)
📌Tips:
Jazz pop-ups are often played in the lobby every Wednesday night! During Christmas, giant star lights will adorn the Central Stairs. Take a page from the locals: Get a panoramic view of the station from the Hyatt Hotel bar for free!
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Post by wsnsarah | Sep 21, 2025












