Lest we all forget, Grand Central Terminal is not just a tourist attraction - it's one of the world's busiest train stations. Over 150,000 commuters use it every day!

Grand Central serves the line called Metro-North which goes to nearby suburbs in Westchester and Connecticut via the underground route along Park Avenue.

You'll be amazed how people navigate to and fro walking at record-breaking speeds up and down  the ramps, stairs and escalators that create a kind of maze below the Main Concourse.

Another maze outside the Terminal allows cars to drive around the building along a the terraced viaducts connecting Park Avenue.

The Lower Level Concourse not only brings visitors to the train level, but also features a large retail community of stores, food markets and restaurants.

The Oyster Bar is one of these restaurants and a landmark in itself. You can transport yourself back to the glory days of train travel here. Notice the vaulted ceilings of Gustavino tiles.

Another popular restaurant that is making its mark at Grand Central is Michael Jordan's Steakhouse. That's located upstairs on the North Balcony overlooking the Main Concourse.

When you visit Grand Central Terminal, be sure and stop by the New York Transit Museum. Here you'll find the history of New York City's mass transit system in displays and photographs. You can pick up gifts and memorabilia here as well as maps.

Both area workers and visitors flock to the new Grand Central Market, a group of 14 shops selling fresh goods. It's located on the Lower Level Concourse.

Grand Central Terminal is a landmark with a grand history and a complex that has become a community in itself. It's definitely a worthwhile destination for visitors.

Free tours are available Wednesdays at 12:30pm at the Information Booth and Fridays at 12:30pm in front of the Philip Morris/Whitney Museum across the street from Grand Central Terminal.

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