The Gates art installation in Central Park made quite a mark on New York City back in 2005. They're back in augmented reality ...

though most travelers suggest you leave most of Grand Central's pricey merchandise in the store. If you want a train-themed souvenir, visit The New York Transit Museum Store in the shuttle passage.

Grand Central in the news Read these examples of stories about Grand Central in New York newspapers, such as the Park Avenue Tunnel Crash of 1902 or the opening of the new terminal in 1913.

Commuters could take ramps from train to street, and Park Avenue was elevated ... In 1899 The New York Times had called Grand Central "a cruel disgrace." But now, its image had changed dramatically.