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Grand Central Terminal

42nd Street and Park Avenue, New York City, NY 10017
212-340-2583
Ranked #34 of 707 attractions in New York City
4.5 of 5 stars 720 Reviews
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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Tampa, Florida
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

very nice place to go and take pictures. it is lovely andvery elegant

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North Charleston, South Carolina
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

I love train stations! Grand central is a beautiful station with so much to offer, possibly my second favourite train station on earth so far

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Oceanside, New York, United States
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Food, beverages, ambience, sense of NYC history, people of all shapes, sizes, colors coming and going--all help to make GCT a great place to spend time or just pass through.

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New York City, New York
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

"Sometimes i feel like i live in GRAND CENTRAL STATION" (excerpt from Lady Gaga song Telephone) Yes this beautiful land mark is normally an absolute zoo, but that's the beauty of this place, just all the characters and people from all walks of life traveling through Grand Central for a variety of different reasons. Sometimes you can see some outrageous... More

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Blackburn, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

amzing sight ! well worth a look inside. the building is very grand and impressive. good choice of food to eat downstairs or take on with you. i had some sushi which was really good and well priced

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St. Louis, Missouri
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012

I knew I wanted to visit grand central terminal during my stay in New York, because I wanted to have a mental picture of the place when I hear it mentioned. In addition to this, I can vividly remember my mother saying "It's like grand central station in here" to me and my friends when we got a little noisy... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012
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Thank God they didn't destroy the Grand Central like they did Penn Station. Sadly only the commuter trains come into it. It's beautiful and amazing, no wonder it is used over and over in TV and movies of NYC. If you are interested in architecture, railroads and/or history and you are available on a Friday afternoon, there is a free... More

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Haywards Heath, United Kingdom
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012

Amazing place to visit, has shops, restaurants and over 100 platforms, there is even an Apple Store at the top! It was good to say we have visited this amazing place.

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Saint Joseph, Missouri
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

the architecture inside this grand central station is wonderful and beautiful. and it is a fully operational train station serving thousands of people every day. it has shops and restaurants. a perfect blend of old and new.

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New York City, New York
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

Grand Central Terminal has tour guides who would have know this? My girlfriends and I did a tour of Grand Central Terminal I have to say the tour guide was a little quirky but he had lots of information and good facts. I have to say it was an interesting tour and we learned quite a bit about Grand Central.... More

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