See Central Park on the cover of the April 1, 2013 issue of The New Yorker, plus a slideshow of Art Deco covers from the 1920s: Read more.
Enter the park from 83rd st. and climb the rock to the right. This is where E.A. Poe used to sit & look at the Hudson. True, you can't see the river from that spot anymore (trees) but who cares? Poe!
Opened in 2002, the Audubon Center is housed in the landmarked 1905 Boathouse, an architectural masterpiece based on the design of a 16th-century Venetian Library.
Don't miss the Little Red Lighthouse Festival every fall, which offers free tours and other fun activities to celebrate the area.
Battery Park was the first defensive post taken by early Dutch settlers. Today, Battery Park offers numerous dog-friendly pathways, spectacular waterfront views and 53,000 square feet of gardens.
Every Thursday morning is Lawn Time for Little Ones! Spread a blanket and gather around for a morning of storytelling and activities at the 23rd Street Lawn. Read more.
Running club every Monday evening at 6:30pm -- makes getting in shape for summer much more fun.
