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17. Grand Central Station
As one of the New York City landmarks that has played a starring role in countless movies
and television shows, Grand Central Terminal is also a very recognizable destination. This
railroad terminal is used by a large number of commuters each and every day, and a total of
over 750,000 people pass through the station daily (this number includes tourists).
It holds the distinction of being the largest facility of its time in the world, with 44 platforms
that are spread across two underground levels. Covering a whopping 48 acres, a visit to this
very busy station will definitely require a comfortable pair of shoes.
While it holds the official name of Grand Central Terminal, it is consistently mistakenly re-
ferred to as Grand Central Station, which is actually the name of the railway hub that once
stood on the same site some years ago. The former station was demolished in 1903, but by
1914 the new one was completed and opened for business.
