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Elf

Grand Central Terminal

New York · United States  ·  Giggles during boot polish

Elf filmed at Grand Central Terminal, New York. Buddy gets the giggles while his boots are polished in the main concourse of this terminal.

Where to go

40.752778, -73.977222
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Probable Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer.

Good to know

Title
Elf (2003)
On screen
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In real life
Grand Central Terminal, New York
Can you visit?
Open to the public, free
Time to allow
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Confidence
Probable

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Questions

Where exactly did Elf film at Grand Central Terminal?
At 40.752778, -73.977222 in New York. Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer.
Can you visit Grand Central Terminal?
Open to the public, free.
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