Central Park
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Central Park, New York
The experts at The Corcoran Group and Time Out New York recommend this place
"Great for everything, definitely you should have picnic there"(53 Tips)
"Great for people watching, walk after museum visits around the park"(28 Tips)
"there during the winter go ice skating at Trump rink"(16 Tips)
"Go to the roller rink."(11 Tips)
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I'd consider Central Park as the oasis of NYC. It's a little bit of tranquility in a city that never sleeps. Stop in, grab a map and you can easily spend a whole day exploring this huge park. Enjoy!
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Leigh AnnApril 17, 2016Love my park. I've been taking 6 mile walks around Central Park 3 times a week. Sheep's Meadow is a great place to hang out for a picnic. Tavern on the Green is an awesome spot to grab a drink.
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Brad HagerDecember 31, 2015Great to experience as often as you can. So much to do and see. Great music, people watching, and walking in nature. Be sure to do a carriage ride, very relaxing, educational & scenic.
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Augustus CollectionFebruary 23, 2014As the largest park in the city, Central Park is a great way for tourists and residents to get a break from the busy city life in a relaxed yet exciting setting. Read more
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Christian NelsonJuly 10, 2016Oasis in the middle of the city, here you can walk jog or just chill and eat all kinds of food and there's always something happening..
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MCJuly 9, 2017Amazing park. You have alot of choices what you want to do. Lay down on the grass, sunbathe, take a walk, sport, run, make a picnic, read your book, ride bicycle etc. You will love here so much.Upvote17DownvoteUpvoted Feb 26
The Most Interesting Man in the WorldApril 3, 2014I comforted Dutchess Elba here, the day she learned of her husband's affair with the daughter of an Italian tire magnate. I cut our time short, for fear of being involved in yet another royal scandal.Upvote115Downvote1Upvoted 1 week ago
Best spot in the park is a corner seat near Bethesda Fountain right by the lake. Amazing spot to people watch, relax by the water, and take in all the beautiful nature surrounding you.
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One of my favorite places to get lost in the city. An amazing Oasis in the middle of the cement jungle. Always something for everyone. Make sure to go further in the park and get away from tourists.
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Rally by EventbriteOctober 20, 2016New Yorkers’ most popular nature oasis has no shortage of open space and picnic benches to take in majestic views of oaks, maples, and elms with varying shades of yellow, orange, and red leaves. Read more
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Sam 24112013February 20, 2015What a beautiful and wonderful park to visit. Can spend hours here without noticing the time passing by. We need to see this in autumn with all the bright orange and brown yellow colours!
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LufthansaMarch 3, 2015Did you know: Central Park is one of the most popular movie settings in the city: more than 300 films have been shot here. The 340-hectare recreation area attracts up to 40 million people each year.
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AlAnoud A AlGhunaimAugust 21, 2017If you think you'll finish it in a day, think again! Amazing, and every corner has its own scene✨ you'd definitely need a map💚 Sunday picnics are a must, feeding the ducks as well💚
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Phat BuoySeptember 22, 2014The greatest park in the world. Great for all activities and a welcome escape from the busy city. Don't get ripped off on the horse and cart rides. A lot of the "original" art on offer are reprintsUpvote5Downvote
Love the fresh scent of nature? Your hair will smell amazing with Nature's Rescue sea spray as your picnic date nuzzles your ear.
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Aline AluxJuly 18, 2016Strawberry Fields is the perfect place! It's a wonderful place where you can spend the whole day enjoying the nature and doing many different activities. don't forget to bring food for your picnic !
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Carl GriffinDecember 25, 2015Great place to escape from the noise of the city. Huge area to explore with plenty of lakes and quiet spots to enjoy a picnic.Upvote4Downvote
Mustafa Taha ÖzalMay 14, 2016Take your coffee from the nearest Starbucks and lay down on the grass. Enjoy the forest at the heart of the capital of the world.Upvote5Downvote
To have Central Park as ones literal front or back yard. 5th Avenue , Central Park West, North or South. If you want to be near the park or have park views...ping me for a chat. Here's one such view..
Upvote6Downvote- NYC Parks Department and the Olympic Regional Development Authority sponsored today's Winter Jam which transformed Central Park into a manmade snow covered winter sports park for people and their pets
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Marina BuritySeptember 13, 2015Take at least one whole day to fully explore this beautiful and huge park with no rush. During the summer, this is the best place in the city.Upvote3Downvote
Martie TurnerMay 17, 2016Awesome views...playgul baseball diamonds,wonerful boat pond close to the Metropolitan Museum...It is an adventure each time you walk ,paint or bicycle it . The Jewel of of the City truly!!#Upvote3Downvote
Gideon MüllerDecember 8, 2014A wonderful escape from the crowded streets of Manhattan for a moment to breathe. It's an oasis and getaway from everyday troubles. You can spent hours walking around and just enjoying life!Upvote2Downvote- Frank CooperMay 22, 2015The greatest park in the world. Great for all activities and great Place for picnic with your children , enjoy the nature at its best with lots of fun acitivities to do also. Love to go there again!Upvote2Downvote
What a gorgeous park. Walk from the Met to the American Museum of Natural History. Eat at Shake Shack. Just planned your whole day. You're welcome!
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Love Central Park, a true treasure in NYC. if you are a runner, it's a great place to run a loop. Cutovers across the park give you the option of a 3 mile, 5 mile or 6 mile route.Upvote2Downvote
Dan SohaydaSeptember 16, 2017One of the best parks in the middle of the best city in the world makes it all the better. Go to the zoo, take a walk around it, go ice skating, or just sit around and people watch. Just go here.Upvote1Downvote
Great way to start a morning is to briskly walk around the Great Lawn during the off-leash hours of 9pm-9am and meet other friendly dog owners. Exercise for you and your pup while bonding with nature.
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Rosemary LohmanNovember 23, 2015Got to take a ride in the horse carriage and ice skate the pond at Central Park. Grab a pretzel as you walk through the park! Hot dogs from the cart hit the spot at lunch time!
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James PantherJune 20, 2017You can never run out of things to do in Central Park. Be sure to take the time to explore all the different walking paths and lakes. There's lots of hidden statues and things to see every visit.
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This is my all time favorite place in the city. There are baseball fields, lots of green lawns, a Shakespeare garden, and awesome paved loop that you can run or bike on. There's a pool too!!!
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annaloopJune 21, 2015this is a must do. grab take-away food and head for a lunch in the park. Or rent a bike and cruise. Or take a run... Whatever you decide to do, do not skip this oasis.
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Fathima DadaMay 27, 2018Always wonderful to walk here, any season! Be careful of your direction though! We ended up going far south to far north and had a VERY long walk back!
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I love CP. One of my favorites places in NY... picnic, ride a bike, go in the small lake with the boats, enjoy the music or the view of NY.Upvote2Downvote
Malek AlmutairiNovember 19, 2016I don't think Central Park needs a review to stand out. Hands down one of the famous landmarks of New York and rightfully so. We really lucked out as the weather was lovely.Upvote2Downvote
Harlem AmbassadorFebruary 16, 2013Walk in the middle and city life is worlds away. Ponds, Trees, birds, squirrels, and we didn't even get to the zoo. A race around the park is great but not recommended at night. The perfect escape.Upvote4Downvote- Daniele BanciNovember 16, 2013If you visit NYC in the winter you must come to central park and go to the outdoors iceskating ring! The christmas lights make it even more magical! It is a bit pricy but worth it! Dress very warm!Upvote3Downvote
Camille VerdierOctober 11, 2015I think we spent more time strolling through Central Parks than visiting New York! Great for picnics or hanging out.There's a lake where you can rent mini boats and drive them just like in Gossip GirlUpvote3Downvote
Steven HaleAugust 17, 2024I've been numerous times to Central Park and time I'm impressed. Beautiful displays and lots to see. It's definitely a great place to check out and come back to or to experience in a full day.Upvote1Downvote- Thomas WiecezakSeptember 7, 2016I always had a great time there whether it was roller blading, walking my dog, biking, or listening to Dave play the guitar. It's my favorite place in the city.Upvote2Downvote
Chris KennedyAugust 16, 2019The hidden bolt in Manhattan's Central Park that is lone reminder of years spent laying out the NY grid system two centuries agoFind it ///towns.green.agenda (3words) or maps 40.769396, -73.973351
Upvote1Downvote- Fodor's TravelAugust 21, 2015To go more in-depth during you visit, you can take a free welcome tour of certain areas of the park, including the northern welcome tour, southern welcome tour, and heart of the park tour.Upvote3Downvote
Mustafa CanMarch 20, 2016Although Central park north is smelling bad with dog pees, southern part of this park is amazing surrounded with all ranges of green and you will be able to watch skycrapers, biking, skiing, runningUpvote1Downvote
New York HabitatSeptember 26, 2011One of the most well known parks in the U.S., Central Park is a great place to get away from the fast paced NYC streets. See a concert or movie here in the summer for an unforgettable experience!Upvote10Downvote
Noel ClarkeOctober 2, 2022One of the most well known parks in the world, but despite all the hype, it's still just a park. It's a great one though! lots to do and see and just beautiful for walks. Try some dipping dots.UpvoteDownvote
Rewan PartiDecember 23, 2015Central Park is a city of entertainment in itself! Biking, boating, ice skating, zoo, trails, summer concerts and many more things to do! Host a picnic with your friends in sheep meadow during summerUpvote7Downvote- Hartje UtrechtFebruary 28, 2015The first time I saw Central Park, I wasn't impressed at all. The second time, it was covered in snow and I loved it. The ice skating rink, all the squirrels, the hills and the amazing views.Upvote1Downvote
LuluAugust 6, 2018A must see in NYC. A beautiful, large, and well-maintained park in the middle of the city with lots of seating to stop and enjoy nature.Upvote1Downvote
Adam SmithSeptember 21, 2016A picturesque park more beautiful than I could have ever imagined. Find a quiet spot, enjoy the sun and take a break from the city.
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59th to 110th St (btwn 5th Ave & Central Park W)
New York, NY 10028
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New York, NY 10028
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"Amazing place for a long run. Almost feels like you are out of the city and so many runners are out as well!"
Kristine Yapp - 9.3
"Great picnic spot and easy to find if you're not well acquainted with the park. It can get a little crowded on the weekends."
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- 9.4
"Beautiful spot with scenic views. Great spot to run or jog."
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"One of my fav parks in manhattan. Always a great time just grabbing a quick meal to eat there and watch the world go by"
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