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New York, New York
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Yes, there's a tennis court located on the fourth floor, known as the Vanderbilt Tennis Club.
The ceiling features a stunning astronomical mural with over 2,500 stars, painted in reverse as if viewed from heaven.
Platform 61 is a secret track used by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to discreetly enter the Waldorf Astoria Hotel.
The Whispering Gallery near the Oyster Bar allows you to hear whispers from across the arch due to its unique acoustics.
Acorns and oak leaves are everywhere, symbolizing the Vanderbilt family motto: 'Great oaks from little acorns grow.'
A hidden spiral staircase connects the main concourse to the lower level, tucked inside the information booth.
In the 1960s, plans to demolish it were thwarted by a preservation campaign led by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.
The iconic clock in the main concourse is valued between $10 and $20 million due to its opal face.
It's a small patch left uncleaned to show the impact of decades of cigarette smoke and pollution.
Despite its grandeur, it's the largest in terms of platforms, boasting 44 platforms and 67 tracks.
