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Beaux-Arts terminal with shops, art & dining

Grand Central Terminal

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About Grand Central Terminal

Grand Central Terminal is a historic commuter rail station in Midtown Manhattan, serving Metro-North and Long Island Rail Road trains. Its Beaux-Arts design and interior, including the iconic Main Concourse, feature numerous works of art and have earned it National Historic Landmark status. The terminal covers 48 acres with more platforms than any other station in the world. Visitors can explore the Main Concourse, a popular meeting place and film location, and enjoy a variety of stores, upscale restaurants and bars, a food hall, and a grocery marketplace. The building also houses a library, event hall, tennis club, and a power station. With 21.6 million visitors in 2018, it is one of the world's ten most-visited tourist attractions.

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Grand Central Terminal

Grand Central Terminal, New York, NY

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Estimated CostCheck website
Best Timeanytime
Opened1913
ArchitectsReed and Stem, Warren and Wetmore
DesignationNew York City Landmark; National Register of Historic Places listed place
Official websitegrandcentralterminal.com
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