The Oculus
Lower Manhattan—sample rating
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About The Oculus
Opened in 2016, the Oculus is the head house of the World Trade Center Transportation Hub, its steel ribs rising like wings over a marble-floored hall. A skylight runs the length of the spine and opens each September 11th. Below the main floor, Westfield World Trade Center connects shops, the PATH trains and several subway lines.
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Best time to visit
Timing guidance coming soon.
Recommended duration
Allow about 0.5 hours (30 minutes).
Opening hours
- Every day
- 05:00-01:00
Main hall access; mall hours 10:00-19:00
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Location
185 Greenwich St, New York, NY 10007
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843-acre landscaped park at the centre of Manhattan, opened in 1858.
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Nearby restaurants
Nathan's Famous
Hot dogs · $ · Brooklyn
Randazzo's Clam Bar
Seafood · $$ · Brooklyn
Defonte's Sandwich Shop
Sandwiches · $ · Brooklyn
Brooklyn Farmacy & Soda Fountain
Ice cream · $ · Brooklyn
Zum Stammtisch
German · $$ · Queens
Pye Boat Noodle
Thai · $ · Queens
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