Oculus

This was built after I moved from New York City in December 2011, so I did not know it was there.

I was in New York City for a few days walking around, ran into an old friend and she mentioned visiting the Oculus.

I really like the very modern almost Space Age architecture of this building. The inside is as equally cool as the outside.
The only thing I will say is that this architecture doesn't really fit the style of the Wall Street buildings that surround it.

The architecture is the ONLY reason to go.
Not designed with any thought to baby carriages, wheelchairs or folks with disabilities.
Empty. Shops are dull and empty, too.
Ate @ Épicerie Boulud.
Coffee = good, sandwich = BAD.
We live in the area and won't be back.

Oculus is one of my frequent spots in downtown Manhattan and every time I am here, I discover new interesting stores!
The stores are usually open by 9-10am and the main center never closes, because it connects to MTA subways and New Jersey PATH trains.
If you're hungry, there is something for everyone's tastebuds.
And if the Oculus shopping stores bore you or don't meet your wallet expectations, Brookfield Plaza Mall is walking distance via tunnel.
Oculus is definitely a New York landmark.

This is a great place to get some shopping done! But be sure to bring your wallet. The stores are super expensive. However if you need something out of convenience they do have Walgreens or even Starbucks. The place was super clean and safe!

Bit of an eyesore on the outside but it's clean on the inside, well-lit, patrolled regularly by various security/NYPD/Port Authority police, has shopping and food, open 24/7 with restrooms and a connection to various subway systems and the PATH.

Took a break from wandering NYC in the Brookfield Place Mall... was casually chatting it up with a gentleman next to me... and was wondering where 6 escalators were taking people... well he told me it was the Oculus!! Whoa how did I miss that on my itinerary ?!? So it's a train station, and a mall, and a tourist attraction all built recently after the 911 attacks. The Design draws inspiration from a dove with winged ribs symbolizing hope and rebirth and the building lets a ton of natural sunlight in. There is also symbolism with the eye of the building lining up with maximum sunlight at 10:28AM which correlates with the Sep 11 attacks. Definitely a must visit!!

The futuristic architecture is worth a stop for some pictures. There are also tons of shops inside and attractions nearby.

The "Oculus" is the transportation complex and shopping hybrid in downtown Manhattan and is part of the 911 Memorial area. Designed by Valencian architect Calatrava, it showcases his signature "dinosaur bones" and preference for curved, white spaces. The dimensions of the spaces are awe-inspiring. There are many high-end shops and some restaurants, as well as subway stations and station to take the PATH trains to NJ.
Beautiful, sleek, aspirational and very 21st Century, it deserves to be explored and visited often.

Large, clean shopping mall and train station. Variety of shops and restaurants. Public bathrooms available. Chase Bank has a location within the west wing, which is convenient.

This is an impressive structure to see in person. Even if you don't feel like shopping, go inside and check out its all-white interior with metal ribs. It resembles a dove or the interior of a whale skeleton. World Trade Center Station (nicknamed "Oculus") is one of the most interesting architecture designs of the modern age. It is a space for shopping, eating and catching the subway or train. It is located near the 9/11 Memorial & Museum and the Freedom Tower. Oculus is a transportation hub that took 14 years to complete at a cost of $4 billion. It is the world's most expensive train station. The transportation hub itself lies beneath the Oculus.

Oculus (Latin word for "eye") opened in 2016 and replaces the original PATH station that was destroyed during the 9/11 attacks. I remember visiting Manhattan after 9/11 and seeing the temporary station that was put in place for a few years after the attacks. When I saw Oculus in person for the first time, I was pretty amazed by its design and how large it is. I love going inside the Oculus and watching all the people walk around on the lower concourse. It is one of the coolest structures I have ever been in. Oculus has over a 100 retail stores and restaurants if you want to walk around and explore more.