Super cool space near One World trade Center. You can catch the path trains or some subway lines here. Feels a bit like an airport terminal with the wide open spaces and soaring ceilings and a minimal high end shops that line the edges of the space. They do have lots of available seating for people who might be waiting for drains or waiting for fellow shoppers and some of the seeds even had plugs so that you could put your USB in and charge your phone read more

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This is a weird train station/shopping center hybrid and I didn't really get it, but the architecture alone deserves a five. It's utterly stunning both outside and inside, and I love the dove symbolism. It's a little hard to navigate -- there are signs, but they seem to lead you around in a circle forever. You can access the observatory and the memorial from various exits. The stores are a bit unremarkable - pretty much every store you would never shop at. Crabtree & Evelyn, Skechers, etc. I did see a Dior? Worth going to just to take in the design, which is really the only reason I went anyway. read more

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I miss EVERYTHING about the World Trade but when it was made over as this awkward sculpture I didn't think I would even think of going in....but when I did it was so worth it very emotional but it just seems to transform you to humble yourself and enjoy the views they have the connection to the Brookfield Mall as well so it so much to do and more to see....I would do this just to have time with the family to take a nice walk ,shop and see a event at the Brookfield when they have a schedule read more

When you're visiting the 9/11 Memorial this spot is right across the street. It is a very unique structure and quite beautiful. Lots of shops inside. Very clean restrooms as well. Lots of connections for commuters too. Even if you're not shopping it's a must see just to admire the architecture alone. read more

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The architecture is the ONLY reason to go. like one review said. very nice and cool inside. if you need to cool off def. come here and breathe a bit. but too many fucking tourists who don't know where they are going and block your way by the steps! all the shops are for rich people and no interest to me. used the ladies room and it was ok but it was hard to find. lot of the sinks weren't working. the world trade building and the oculus building will always be beautiful but the shops not so much. nice murals on the outside too going around the area. read more

The place is very nice, but the bathrooms are extremely disgusting! There were 4 toilets and i we could only use 2. The cleaning company and supervisors are getting paid to do ABSOLUTELY NOTHING! What is the use of such a beautiful mall with that kind of sanitary service? Disgusting! read more

its honestly such a great transportation system area, it can range from the 1 train to the 4 train and more from going downtown Brooklyn & Manhattan or uptown to Bronx or queens. i went during the night time so there wasn't many people and most of stores were already closed read more

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Visiting ny and using the subway I stop in this station Is espectacular The arquitecture wowww read more

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Stunning !!! Go there soon. Have coffee at the delicious Épicerie Boulud on the ground level and watch others marvel at the soaring stark white architecture and different activities that are going on around you. In the center is a huge area where movies are shown and the audience wears headsets, some relaxing on red and white stripped bean bag chairs. The Apple Store is 2 levels... so many other chic boutiques. Lots of armed forces. On the weekend it is calm and quiet. It is a solum and sacred site. Everyone is looking up !! Head out side and catch a glimpse of the Freedom Tower while you cross the little Dey Street and head into Century 21. The trains all leave from this point to surrounding destinations including the Path to Jersey. I am looking forward to returning for a movie, they were showing Hugo and then ET, Superman on the following day. read more

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So, other than the architecture and the fast arrive from the 30° Temps this wasn't out fave spot. The stores are high end which is fine but the square footage seems somehow wasted. Things feel very spread out and more like a museum than a functional mall. The view though as you enter from the MAIN entrance is breathtaking as are the lights at night and the sheer aight of the building against the backdrop of typical NY skyline and buildings. Pretty and interesting to look at & a nice place to warm up if your on this side of the island during the winter months. read more

The Oculus is basically an underground train station or transportation hub that connects visitors and residents to several subway/train lines. The building looks like a dove on the outside. It is a grand white object that immediately catches your attention. An architects's dream come true is to simply come here to admire this stunning building. Words simply cannot explain how cool this structure is so you will just have to visit or take a look at my photos. There are a ton of tourists who come here because: (1) this building is located on the site of the new World Trade Center campus which brings millions of tourists each year and (2) it is just an amazing building to look at inside and outside. THINGS TO DO: The Westfield mall is inside this building and there a ton of designer stores that reside here. I spent a good amount of time at the Apple store asking a question about my iPhone. I recommend visiting the Oculus in the financial district of New York City. It's a HUGE building with alot of character. It is really cool. *** - This is my 185th total Yelp review. - I have written 139 Yelp reviews in 2018 read more

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An absolutely beautiful transportation hub, shopping district and memorial for the twin towers. I'd recommend a visit to this place any time! It's conveniently located and really easy to get to. Inside, you'll find access to subways and high-end shopping. read more

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Amazing spot to visit here In NYC. Unbelievable and stunning architecture designs. Because it is so unique, as soon as you enter the building it will shock and impress you. It is very clean and neat inside just like the way it looks on my pictures. It is marble inside out. This place is a gem to me. Easy access to subway with such a short walk. Loads of Tourist. Landscape was beautiful by the Twin Towers location. Very solemn and its beauty is very much appreciated. If you are to travel here in New York this place should be in your bucket list. read more

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I absolutely loved the architect of this place. Once inside and under, I told my son, this must be what it looks like to be inside a whales belly and look up and see it's rib cage. Lol. It's a pretty spectacular building. Couldn't tell you what was inside because I was too marveled at the architecture. read more

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Well it's certainly one of the new additions to NYC, making commuting a lot easier for people who work in downtown Manhattan. Connects a bunch of subway lines and PATH to WTC and even Brookfield Place. Definitely one of the most photographed spots ever since it opened a few years ago. Ton's of high end shops too so you know it's a tourist destination. How they keep this place still white without turning vanilla is beyond me. read more

The Oculus is a beautifully designed modern structure that sits on the very same grounds where the 9/11 tragedy took place. The structure is unique in its shape, and let's in natural sunlight into the Westfield mall below. There is a US flag that hangs opposite the main entrance from street level. From the outside, the Oculus add a unique touch to the campus, where the 9/11 memorial and 1 World Trade Centers sit. Security is tight here, and I do not blame them. After the tragedy that took place almost 17 years ago, I can understand why security and law enforcement are extra vigilant. The Oculus is a must when visiting New York City. It is a reflection of the undying American spirit. read more

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Beautiful architecture and is a mall full of great shops. The Apple Store is there as well. It can get busy, but is worth it.

I knew the moment I landed in NY, this place was on my list as a must see. The newly rebuilt WTC site in downtown Manhattan is as jaw dropping as I imagined in real life. This is a train station, plaza and shopping center all in one next to the memorial site of 9/11. I read online that this project ran over $4 billion of public money to build designed by the Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava. This detail reminds me of claws and the white space all around is simply magical - super bright, clean and just spacious. While most come here to shop and all, my primary focus was to admire the complex design and visit the memorial on the way. Absolutely stunning! read more

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Modern architecture. Nice, but very sterile. read more

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What an amazing design for a building. First couple of times I visited the 911 memorial I had no idea it was a shopping plaza I thought it was a museum . There is so much to see in the surrounding area it's nice that it is there so you can go inside cool off and use the restroom. There was a beer garden outside read more

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Rookie visitor to NYC. Oculus was clean and a great place to relax bike waiting to go to the 911 Museum. Right across from museum entrance and clean bathrooms. Also main subway hub. read more

I can't get enough of the space. It is truly breathtaking the first time that you walk into this place. Even though it's a transportation center, it feels like you are transported to a place in 2035. I will purposely take a small detour thru the Oculus in order to take the PATH to NJ. I need to visit the shops and other places here. Even just standing here and seeing all of the people coming and going is a sight to behold. Will def be back here. Kudos to the architects that designed this incredible space!!! read more

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If you like architectural buildings, then Oculus is a good place to stop by and take a visit. It's at the World Trade Center area, so when you go by to see that, you should just come over to see this. Very sad to what happened here on 9/11/01, but the area is now rebuilt and absolutely beautiful. Makes you look around in amazement. The building does have function, it's a transportation hub to the PATH trains, a lot retail stores, and other concourses for food like Eataly. Oculus has an interesting design, inside where the ground floor is has a lot of space, very wide opening, architectural touches like marble, high ceilings with beams and also beams of the sunshine coming through. Yea, this place is kinda sorta turning into a mall but the building is a pretty cool architectural piece. I think it's worth a visit when in NYC. read more

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While I do have to agree with the Oculus being an overly expensive structure- without a doubt, it's truly an unusual and magnificent design for NYC. Not everyone agrees with the Oculus, but leave it to the Spaniards for creating intense and artistic structures! Spain's popular architect Santiago Calatrava, known for his wing-effect designs, revived and intensified the old PATH station to what it is today. Exterior is crisp and inside is bright with plush shops and feels like a whole city thriving inside! As a former procurement manager for the NY/NJ Port Authority, my husband was part of spearheading and negotiating for building the Oculus. That being said, there's one major story surrounding the Oculus that no one will ever forget and means so many things to so many people. I visited once and liked it. With all its art flair, the Oculus to many- represents something that's extremely meaningful and spiritual. read more

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It's a pretty cool shopping center to come to after you visit the 9/11 memorial. Love the air conditioning on a humid hot New York day. There's several different kinds of stores, food court, and restrooms read more

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Nice mall, beautiful structure, but I can't wrap my head around the need for a MASSIVE, over-priced mall on the site where so many people died on 9/11. Simple as that... Beautiful view from our 35th floor hotel room at the Hilton across the street, and we did go in to check it out, but even if I could afford the over-priced designer STUFF sold here, I'd be ashamed to shop on this site, so close to hallowed ground. Check out Phil H's one star review on this site... Expresses my feelings 1000% better than I ever could. read more

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An impressive marvel from the outside and stunning inside. It looks like a skeletal dove. Walking inside made me gasp. Didn't realize it was underground and multilevel. Love all the natural lighting and all white interior. It's a clean, upscale mall and transportation hub. Shop here for Kate Spade, Michael Kors, Apple and Eataly. Look up to see Freedom Tower through the "spine". Like a modern Grand Central Station, I hope commuters are able to appreciate the simple beauty of this building. There are so many fascinating views as you walk around. Free stop that I recommend for all tourists. Right next to the former WTC. A selfie wall is right outside, too though I found it cheesy. read more

The Oculus is so eye-catching and a huge contrast to all the tall structures throughout the city. I was curious to learn more about and read the building cost $4 billion dollars to build making it the most expensive train stop in the world - wow! However, it isn't the largest in the city. At 800,000 square feet, this transportation hub is the third largest transportation center in New York City but not as big as Grand Central or Penn Station. The Fulton Street Station subway stop is only a hallway away from the Oculus. Fulton Station is where you are able to connect to the A/C, 4/5, J/Z, 2/3, and W/R subway lines. The E train doesn't go to Fulton but it is the last stop at the World Trade Center which will also get you to the Oculus. When I first walked by it, I didn't realize there's also a mall once you enter. It's just so calming inside despite the fact that you're in a mall. Must be because it's all white inside also. The Oculus is located near the 9/11 Memorial & Museum & One World Trade. South Street Seaport and the Brooklyn Bridge are also very close by. read more

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I can't believe that it took me so long to find the Oculus. The Oculus is an architectural wonder. It houses a number of retail shops, it connects to numerous subway lines and the Path train. I made my trip and it was full of tourist's, all of them with camera's. A definite must for any New Yorker, and any tourist. read more

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Well, how many times must I say.... "Wow, I thought I already wrote a review for this!" ? While I understand most of the "dissenting" opinions, I would hope that people might grow to appreciate this over time. I'm quite in awe every single time I see this structure. There are not many things I can say that about. I see it as what it was describe as when conceptualized. A phoenix rising from the ashes. For better or worse, capitalism is at the root of our country, and that's what pays the bills at the end of the day. I don't view it as being "disrespectful" of those that were lost. In fact, I see it as partially reclaiming the underground mall that was underneath the original WTC towers. I see it as a modern version of Grand Central Terminal or what was lost in the original Penn Station. It's a transportation hub and another example of a TRUE, "crossroads of the world". The price tag for everything is higher in NYC, and that is especially true for construction projects, because of the strength of union labor here. So maybe we can think of a chunk of that money going toward the workers that built this lovely structure. A lot more money has been wasted on a LOT worse things. (think stadiums and war machine stuff) End rant. Now, about the structure and its environs. I just like to "pass through" here, every chance I get. I love to go to Eataly or other food vendors, and I LOVE the visibility to all the public transportation options. With the timer clocks on certain lines, you can even pop into a store real quick while you have a 5 or 10 minute wait. The building is as stunning outside as it is inside. The built in benches along the outside are particularly inviting for taking a break or people watching. When I first had seen them I said... "no one will sit there"... but I was WRONG.. people DO. They chat. They eat. Construction workers, tourists, all of us. Other than the Flatiron building, and the Empire state building (and maybe a few others) I see this as a GEM in an area that desperately needs some salve for its' wounds of the past. 100 years from now, people WILL see this as a classic and iconic structure. I prefer to enjoy it in the present. read more

What is there to say: Breathtaking, jaw dropping and a wonder. I would add it to the wonders of the world. Great way to spend a cold wintry afternoon strolling through this gorgeous hub. It really does serve as a transportation hub linking NJ residents from PATH as well as MTA customers. There literally is something for everyone: For the shopper: there are 2 malls: Westfield Center, that houses upscale shops such as Gucci and John Varvartos. There is a smaller and cozier Eataly for dining as well as a dining market. There is also Brookfield Place that houses for one, The Winter Garden. For the Wanderers: outside Brookfield Place you can marvel at the breathtaking waterfront and spot Lady Liberty. For the Design Enthusiast: take in the Oculus's exquisite design. Sit and take in how Calatrava dreamed up this splendor. The Oculus is adjacent to the 9/11 Memorial and the WTC. There are other marvels to discover: there is a Grecian shrine and the Globe that stand for peace that was in the original towers. I plan to visit the Oculus again and again.. one afternoon is not enough. read more

A modern architectural masterpiece is the Oculus. It's pretty much a glorified mall. This is located in the World Trade Center area, however, so it has deeper meaning. It's a major part of the revitalization of the area. The center also serves as a hub for transportation. Inside is a big cavernous space that is surrounded by two rings of shopping floors. On either end are entrances for MTA and PATH trains. The floor is home to several vendors. It's hard finding something for a good deal. Most of the stores are high end. It's not for as casual shopper as they likely have no use for the things here and they can go home and get them at another mall cheaper. The only one of usefulness for the average person may be the Apple store. Along with the shopping is the ability to access the subway and trains, which lead to other areas of Manhattan and to New Jersey. This is a better PATH station than Penn Station. Come look at this if you like architecture. If you like high end shopping you should also like it. The place is yet another good stop for public transportation. read more

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Whoa, just whoa. First, walk into this structure and look up to see the architectural wonder that the ceiling is. Then go outside and walk around to see the building from those vantage points. Then go back inside and walk around. This place is a retail, dining, and transportation destination. Travelers have access to subway, rail, and ferry lines. Shoppers have access to state-of-the-art shops and restaurants. You have to stop by if you're in town and see it for yourself. read more

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The spectacular architecture of the Oculus takes my breath away every time I visit. Although I don't use it as a transportation hub I like to visit to gaze at the beautiful interior and to shop. Kiko Milano is one of my favorite cosmetic stores and this is one of their only NY locations. There are entrances to Oculus from all sides of downtown. Bathrooms here are clean too. read more

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The Oculus... to me, it sounds like something in a futuristic Sci-Fi setting. When you actually SEE it, that just confirms it. A very unique, all white, totally cool, perhaps even odd, structure housing not only a mall, but also an active train station. We went on Christmas Day when all the stores were closed (of course), but it was still lots of fun walking around looking at the Christmas décor (and killing time) until our reservation time at One World Observatory arrived. It's definitely worth the slight detour away from the Observatory / pools / museum. read more

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This has to be the most unusual piece of work I've ever seen. I kept hearing Oculus on Yelp. I had to go see. I'm sure you're best reading the two ROTD's already received for this business. My friend CAM must live there! I like the concept. I love the transportation easy access. Will I spend money or time there? I don't think so. Very high end stores. Too many tourists. One was going down the escalator standing backwards trying to get a photo. He was next to me! We got to the bottom and if his friend hadn't hollered at him it may have been a disaster. Me and him hitting the ground and people above us trampling over! I'm a fan of things of beauty. I just don't feel as thrilled about the Oculus as I would like to be. You'll need to visit and judge for yourself. You may enjoy the experience. read more

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Really cool structure!! Definitely worth stopping by! Look on the website and read about the design, I thought it made it more worth the visit. The shopping inside was better than expected and I wished I'd had more time to shop! Some of the shops had better pricing than I'd expected! read more

This isn't my first time here but it is my first review! It's pretty awesome place--there's the Westfield mall, World Trade Center station (local trains and PATH train), and ground zero directly outside. Almost like a one stop shop with all the surrounding establishments. I came through here on a few different occasions. There are restaurants and shopping stores such as Victoria secrets, h&m, and Aldo. Coming from and heading to Jersey City, which isn't far--it's practically Manhattan, if you're looking for alternative accommodations outside and not too far from the city here would be a nice/safe. I took the PATH train to the All about Downtown Street Fair that I met my friend at. Thinking about it when I went to Jersey City that was the only time I utilized the PATH train which is $2.75 each way and the week pass is $29 for Jersey only--not New York, NY week pass is $33. If you are making your way into Brooklyn you can also make your way here although you have numerous options. There are multiple machines to purchase what ever you may need. This place is huge and keep in mind there are a lot of people all the time. Do they ever sleep? Lol. read more

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The architecture here from the outside to inside is amazing. There is shopping area like Apple Store, restrooms, charging stations for you phone, and even a food court. It is a must visit spot if you are around the area. read more

I saw this from outside and didn't realize what the meaning was behind it. While on a tour, the tour guide explained the purpose of the oculus as well as why it has that shape. If you notice it has the dove shape which symbolizes peace and love. The windows align on September 11 and only on that day where the sit will hit those windows directly. It was opened in 2016 after the station was destroyed after 9/11 attacks. It has many shops and a train station. It's beautiful! Highly recommend to stop by and see it. Admire the beautiful architecture read more

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