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Central Park

location_onCentral Park, New York, NY
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Central Park

4.8 (260.1K Google reviews)

New York, NY

Open daily until 1:00 AMsee hourshide hours

Monday:

6:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Tuesday:

6:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Wednesday:

6:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Thursday:

6:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Friday:

6:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Saturday:

6:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Sunday:

6:00 AM – 1:00 AM

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Cherry Hill Fountain

This unique fountain was once made as a drinking fountain for horses. You can still hire a carriage ride here.

location_onCentral Park, New York, NY
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Central Park

4.8 (260.1K Google reviews)

New York, NY

Open daily until 1:00 AMsee hourshide hours

Monday:

6:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Tuesday:

6:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Wednesday:

6:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Thursday:

6:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Friday:

6:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Saturday:

6:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Sunday:

6:00 AM – 1:00 AM

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This is a must-activity when you have a free evening or afternoon in the Central Park.

location_onCentral Park, New York, NY
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Central Park

4.8 (260.1K Google reviews)

New York, NY

Open daily until 1:00 AMsee hourshide hours

Monday:

6:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Tuesday:

6:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Wednesday:

6:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Thursday:

6:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Friday:

6:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Saturday:

6:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Sunday:

6:00 AM – 1:00 AM

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Located in the heart of the park, where you can people-watch, enjoy music and just soak into NYC.

Bethesda Terrance

location_onMinton Tiles at Bethesda Arcade, New York, NY
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Minton Tiles at Bethesda Arcade

4.7 (131 Google reviews)

The Mall
New York, NY

Open daily until 1:00 AMsee hourshide hours

Monday:

6:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Tuesday:

6:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Wednesday:

6:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Thursday:

6:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Friday:

6:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Saturday:

6:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Sunday:

6:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Located in the heart of the Park, Bethesda Terrace is found at the north end of the long, tree-lined promenade known as the Mall and overlooks the Ramble and the Lake. The Terrace is a popular destination for relaxing, people-watching, and admiring the architecture and the scenery. At the center of the Terrace stands Bethesda Fountain, also known as Angel of the Waters, one of the Park’s most beloved works of art.

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One of the largest fountains in NYC. The statue in the center was the only commissioned as part of the park's original design.

Bethesda Fountain

location_onBethesda Fountain, New York, NY
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Bethesda Fountain

4.8 (383 Google reviews)

New York, NY

Bethesda Fountain, the gorgeous focal point of the Bethesda Terrace, is one of the largest fountains in New York, measuring twenty-six feet high by ninety-six feet wide. It is one of the most well-known fountains in the world, and the statue at its center was the only sculpture to have been commissioned as a part of Central Park's original design.

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Located in the heart of the park, this 20 acre lake is the perfect place for a boat ride.

The Lake

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Loeb Boathouse

4.4 (3.7K Google reviews)

E 72nd St
New York, NY

Open dailysee hourshide hours

Monday:

12:00 – 4:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM

Tuesday:

12:00 – 4:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM

Wednesday:

12:00 – 4:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM

Thursday:

12:00 – 4:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM

Friday:

12:00 – 4:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM

Saturday:

9:30 AM – 4:00 PM, 6:00 – 9:00 PM

Sunday:

9:30 AM – 4:00 PM, 6:00 – 9:00 PM

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This Victorian-era bridge was built in 1862! It is one of the most iconic and photographed features of Central Park.

Bow Bridge

location_onBow Bridge, New York, NY
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Bow Bridge

4.8 (2.3K Google reviews)

New York, NY

Open daily until 1:00 AMsee hourshide hours

Monday:

6:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Tuesday:

6:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Wednesday:

6:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Thursday:

6:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Friday:

6:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Saturday:

6:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Sunday:

6:00 AM – 1:00 AM

History of the Bow Bridge

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Definitely come to the Bow Bridge and enjoy the views

location_onBow Bridge, New York, NY
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Bow Bridge

4.8 (2.3K Google reviews)

New York, NY

Open daily until 1:00 AMsee hourshide hours

Monday:

6:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Tuesday:

6:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Wednesday:

6:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Thursday:

6:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Friday:

6:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Saturday:

6:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Sunday:

6:00 AM – 1:00 AM

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Don't miss one of Central Park's little known waterfalls!

The Ramble

location_onRamble Rustic Bridges, New York, NY
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Ramble Rustic Bridges

4.5 (26 Google reviews)

79th St Transverse
New York, NY

Open daily until 1:00 AMsee hourshide hours

Monday:

6:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Tuesday:

6:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Wednesday:

6:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Thursday:

6:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Friday:

6:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Saturday:

6:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Sunday:

6:00 AM – 1:00 AM

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One of the iconic features in Central Park. This miniature castle was built in 1872 and is a great lookout spot.

Belvedere Castle

location_onBelvedere Castle, New York, NY
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Belvedere Castle

4.5 (5.4K Google reviews)

New York, NY

see hourshide hours

Monday:

Closed

Tuesday:

Closed

Wednesday:

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday:

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday:

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday:

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sunday:

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

History of Belvedere Castle

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For the best vista of midtown Manhattan skyscrapers come here.

Oak Bridge

location_onOak Bridge, New York, NY
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Oak Bridge

4.7 (40 Google reviews)

Oak Bridge
New York, NY

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Finally, enjoy a picnic on the Great Lawn. This 55-acre area is one of the most well-known lawns in the world. 

Great Lawn

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The Great Lawn

4.8 (1.8K Google reviews)

New York, NY

Open daily until 1:00 AMsee hourshide hours

Monday:

6:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Tuesday:

6:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Wednesday:

6:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Thursday:

6:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Friday:

6:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Saturday:

6:00 AM – 1:00 AM

Sunday:

6:00 AM – 1:00 AM

The 55-acre area hosts a great range of recreational activities and is a popular destination for picnicking, sunbathing, relaxing, playing and watching softball, and enjoying the scenery.

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