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Grand Central Terminal
42nd Street and Park Avenue
New York City, NY 10017
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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 » 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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Attraction type: Architectural building, Landmark/point of interest, Other
Activities: Dining, Shopping, Group tours/walking tour
Address: 42nd Street and Park Avenue New York City, NY 10017
Tel: 212-340-2583

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“Amazing architecture - take the tour to appreciate this masterpiece”
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5 of 5 stars
Empress_Holly   36 contributions
Tacoma, Washington
Nov 1, 2009

This is an amazing building, but you'll miss a lot of the hidden gems if you try to explore it yourself. There are two different tour options: Wednesdays at 12:30 through the Municipal Arts Society ($10/person) or Fridays at 12:30 through the Grand Central Partnership (free). We took the Friday tour which meets at the Sculpture Court of the Whitney... more

“Possibly the best part of the trip!”
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5 of 5 stars
goliard   8 contributions
London
Oct 7, 2009

This is a wonderfully beautiful place and you keep having to remind yourself that it's a train station. Check out the Campbell Apartment bar (just for a look) and then head downstairs to the Oyster Bar and the hidden bar behind it. Then, just walk around and take in the beauty of the place. Really not to be missed. more

“Keep going back but where is that staircase???”
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4 of 5 stars
YorkshireTraveller12   75 contributions
Yorkshire, England
Oct 1, 2009

Each time we go to New York we seem to get drawn back to Grand Central - it has that certain something. Love the archirtecture especially in the basement dining area although the prices here are very high - even for New York prices. We went once when the station was decked out with Xmas decorations and with an indoor... more

“Beautiful.”
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4 of 5 stars
TufftyTickler   10 contributions
Peterhead, United Kingdom
Sep 20, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

This building is impressive and beautiful. It felt good standing in the most famous train terminal in the world. The main concourse is a pleasure to behold. And the painting of the constellations on the ceiling is mind blowing. On the lower level there were many many food outlets. The seating also in this level looked extremely comfortable. I've never... more

“Beautiful”
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4 of 5 stars
Makarska75   20 contributions
London
Sep 9, 2009

It is a beautiful building and well worth a visit on your tour around Manhattan. The restoration had been done with attention to detail. more

“Unbelievable building for a station...”
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5 of 5 stars
fran1982   48 contributions
Bristol, United Kingdom
Jul 11, 2009

Great, free place to visit. Make sure you look fully around and don't just check the main concourse. Also, look up! The ceiling is beautiful. more

“A must see if it's your first trip to New York - beautiful!”
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5 of 5 stars
krkernfamily   20 contributions
krkernfamily
Jul 10, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

This was our first trip to NYC and it was only 4 blocks from our hotel. The day it was on our itinerary it happened to be raining so it was a perfect place to peruse around at the architectural detail and also people watch. It is such a beautiful building. In the main terminal, the ceiling has constellations painted... more

“Made a quick stop...”
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4 of 5 stars
travelbugbug   24 contributions
Ottawa, Canada
Jul 7, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Walked around the main terminal area, took some pics, went to check out the food + used the restroom - not that exciting but the best part was the Whispering Gallery just outside the Oyster Bar - that was COOL! Stand on opposite ends of the domed arches and whisper (or talk) into the wall and the person standing on... more

“Whatever you do, do not take the tour!!!!!!!!!”
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1 of 5 stars
dancer97   7 contributions
Southern California
Jul 4, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

We visited Grand Central and decided to take the tour. The tour was supposed to be of Grand Central Terminal but instead it was of the streets surrounding it. The last 5 minutes of the tour was inside Grand Central. This was the most boring tour I took in my life. I felt like I was taking a history class.... more

“A Grand Place!”
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5 of 5 stars
Pink921   13 contributions
Mobile, AL
Jun 19, 2009
1/2 found this review helpful

You can't visit NYC and not see this place! The blue constellation/zodiac painted ceiling is magnificent as is the architect and just the feel of the place. I just enjoyed standing in the huge terminal and looking all around and soaking up the history and beauty of the place. Make this a destination if you are visiting NYC. more

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Grand Central Terminal Address

42nd Street and Park Avenue, New York City, NY 10017
Tel: 212-340-2583