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Grand Central Terminal

42nd Street and Park Avenue, New York City, NY 10017 (Manhattan)
212-340-2583
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Ranked #53 of 399 activities in New York City
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Public Transportation Systems, Scenic Railroads
Activities: Dining, Shopping, Group tours/walking tour
Owner description: Opened in 1913, and one of America's busiest terminals, Grand Central boasts a wide array of shops and restaurants to serve the more than 500,000... more » Owner description: Opened in 1913, and one of America's busiest terminals, Grand Central boasts a wide array of shops and restaurants to serve the more than 500,000 travelers who pass through every day. « less
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stroud glos
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69 reviews 69 reviews
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31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

Well worth a visit here. Very clean and lovely photo opportunities. It's huge inside. Enjoyed looking around itM

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Sydney
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

I love Grand Central Terminal. The inside has beautiful decorations and has an interesting history. I went on a walking tour of Grand Central Terminal and you learn a lot of interesting facts about the design, interior, how dirty it got when it wasn't maintained and how it was almost bulldozed.

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See 14 more reviews by anonabc for New York City
Brighton, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Beautiful building. Worthwhile getting the recorded tour from the information desk to learn all the history and odd facts about the terminal.

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Mesa, Arizona, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

It is beautiful inside, on the 100th anniversary. It is great to be able to walk around in a place so historic, but still very functional. Beautiful food in the food court too.

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See 9 more reviews by Jan B for New York City
Melbourne, Australia
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70 helpful votes 70 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

We didn't have Grand Central on our must do list but had to change subways there so decided to have a look. Indeed it was impressive. There aren't too many shops (like Union Square Station in DC) but the food court is good. There were two wedding parties there having their photos taken, what a great back drop. It also... More

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See 11 more reviews by Michael2810 for New York City
Brooklyn, New York, United States
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

All I can say is that I hope your trip to NYC brings you through Grand Central Terminal. It is an absolutely stunning building. The architecture and the artwork inside really match the name. There's even a lovely shopping concourse. This building speaks to the grandness and fun of travelling

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See 2 more reviews by Nazary N for New York City
Salem, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

A beautiful iconic place to visit! A must see when in NYC. Spend an hour or two people watching or spend a few minutes admiring the architecture. No matter how long you spend there, it’s worth every minute!

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Ipswich, United Kingdom
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Make time to go here! When you enter the concourse it is breathtaking huge splendid and - if you have seen the film 'Madagascar' you will recognise it! All it needed was a flashmob! Fabulous architecture a majestic place. You can't believe it is a busy railway station! plenty of places to eat downstairs (huge queues for loos!)

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW via mobile

It was my first time going to New York and visiting Grand Central Station was one of my top things to do, and I wasn't disappointed. It is so breathtaking walking in, no matter how you enter the building. It was quite overwhelming knowing I was standing the the middle of GCS where so many people, famous and not, have... More

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Noida, India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

for a station that is celebrating its centenary, it very well maintained, still useful and busy. Shopped a bit at the novelties store inside and the medical/groceries store, just like that. It is indeed a hub where you can pick up most of the stuff you may need from white formal shirts to books to water apart from catching a... More

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