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Grand Central Terminal

87 E 42nd St, New York, New York
Description: Located at 42nd street and Park Avenue in Manhattan, the legendary Grand Central Terminal is a living testament to the grand heyday of long-distance passenger train travel, and remains an unbelievably busy travel hub for...Read More
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Grand Central Terminal Reviews

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Another Hundred People just got off of the Train...

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Liam Hetherington from Manchester, United Kingdom
  • November 12, 2025
Quote: Once given leave to stay by the authorities on Ellis Island immigrants would be funnelled to New York’s train stations, from where they would be distributed out across a continent. Grand Central Terminal was always the biggest of these. But as its... Read the full Grand Central Terminal review

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The Heart of New York City

  • 4 out of 5 stars by menezio from Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
  • October 11, 2025
Quote: Completely restored back to it's 1913 splendor, Grand Central has become a midtown destination for five exquisite restaurants and cocktail lounges, 20 casual international eateries in the lower level Dining Concourse, gourmet foods from the Grand... Read the full Grand Central Terminal review
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Grand Central Terminal

  • 4 out of 5 stars by ripplefan2 from Queens, New York
  • July 31, 2025
Quote: While walking along 42nd Street, it's hard not to stop and look at awe at the architecture that is Grand Central Station. Stretching from Vanderbilt Avenue all the way down to Lexington Avenue, this monster of a building is filled with some of New... Read the full Grand Central Terminal review

From journal 42nd Street

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Grand Central Station

  • 5 out of 5 stars by mtemail from Huntsville, Ohio
  • July 9, 2025
Quote: Grand Central Station is a terrific place! Its massive size and constant buzz of humanity will be amazing to all and I would recommend taking the kids there! The ceiling has a zodiac and star theme, and be sure to have the children find the one spot... Read the full Grand Central Terminal review

From journal New York City With the Whole Family!!!!! 2006

Grand Central Terminal

  • 3 out of 5 stars by Whiterabbit79 from Merritt Island, Florida
  • December 23, 2025
Quote: Grand Central Terminal--what a marvel. We entered the terminal via a side entrance that is located just past the Grand Hyatt on Park Avenue. You may think that by taking a side entrance to the terminal it will be less hectic, but you will be wrong.... Read the full Grand Central Terminal review

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Grand Central's Whispering Gallery

  • 4 out of 5 stars by KDKerr from Knoxville, Tennessee
  • May 24, 2025
Quote: A whispering gallery is an area with a domed ceiling where two people can softly converse even though they are standing many feet (or meters) apart. The two most famous examples are found within St. Paul's Cathedral in London and Statuary Hall in... Read the full Grand Central Terminal review

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Grand Central's Sky Ceiling

  • 5 out of 5 stars by KDKerr from Knoxville, Tennessee
  • May 6, 2025
Quote: In 1994, a restoration of Grand Central's "Sky Ceiling" depicting the zodiacal constellations began and was completed in 1998. It was meticulously cleaned to reveal its aquamarine color, and shimmering paint along with gold leaf was applied to the... Read the full Grand Central Terminal review

From journal Eating, Drinking & Merrymaking All Over NYC

Grand Central Terminal

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Jaysour from Maryville, Illinois
  • February 10, 2025
Quote: We stopped in Grand Central Station for a quick bagel with cream cheese at one of the local shops. The inside of the station is just gorgeous, with all the intricate detail, from the marble steps to the huge windows overlooking all the... Read the full Grand Central Terminal review

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Grand Central Terminal

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Muchmor from Belleville, Ontario
  • October 25, 2025
Quote: Grand Central Station is one of those places you have to go to whilst in New York, as it is featured in so many films. How many times have you seen people meet here or leave loved ones there, or seen people running from the police and disappearing... Read the full Grand Central Terminal review

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Grand Central Terminal

  • 4 out of 5 stars by BeAdventureous! from Little Rock,, Arkansas
  • August 12, 2025
Quote: The main concourse of Grand Central Station covers 375'. Built by Cornelius Vanderbilt in 1871 as a rail palace and gateway to the city its 125' vaulted ceiling features painted constellations and lighted stars. Hercules frames the 13' clock that... Read the full Grand Central Terminal review

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