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Central Park

59th to 110th St., from Central Park West to 5th Ave., New York City, NY 10022
212-310-6600
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As featured in 3 days in New York City
Ranked #10 of 717 attractions in New York City
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Type: Parks, Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Activities: Biking, City walk sightseeing, Walking, Cross-country skiing, Swimming, Birdwatching, Tennis, Rock climbing, Inline skating, Getting married
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: More than 3 hours
Traveller Description: Extending from 59th to 110th streets between 5th and 8th avenues [Central Park West], Central Park is one of the iconic sights of New York City... more »
Useful Information: Activities for young children, Activities for older children
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Leicester, United Kingdom
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28 reviews 28 reviews
7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

The weekends are busy in Central Park and lots going on but you can still find a tranquil corner if you just want to sit and ponder. Great to walk, ride or cycle around and lots of things to see. A must do in New York - we took a lunch one day and just sat for a chill away... More

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manchester
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

The wonderful greenery and wildlife along with lake and fountains is just the tonic to take you away from the hussle and bussell of Midtown New York.This park with it's sloping paths and steps is well worth the effort of walking around it.Being a Beatles fan I must mention Strawberry Fields which is a tribute to the late great John... More

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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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27 reviews 27 reviews
12 attraction reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

We loved walking around central park. It's great to have this huge picturesque, green and relaxing space in the middle of the city. I like the way the tall buildings and sky scrapers rise up around the space in all directions. It's also great how each section of the park is different. You've got tranquil lakes, a huge beautiful reservoir,... More

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Nottingham, United Kingdom
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13 reviews 13 reviews
3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Not to be missed, wonderful. We even watched Ben Stiller making his next film, the secret life of Walter Mitty

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Kettering, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Central Park speaks for itself, but to get the bst from it you need a day with lots going on, Sunday's always seem to have lots a doing but check for events as when this is busy it has a real buzz to it. It was Japan Day when we were there last, Prior to that last year was Memorial... More

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Sherwood Park, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

March is not the time to see this beautiful place. It was cold and nothing was green yet. There is plenty to see and do

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San Francisco, California
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Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

The best way to enjoy the park is to take place in an event that is going on there not just walk around it. So whether it be participating in a running event, going to the boathouse and renting a boat, riding a bike, or taking the horse ride around there are plenty of options. Seeing John Lennon's memorial and... More

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Peterborough, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Enjoyed horse and carriage tour. Excellent way to see park and surrounds. Very well maintained and clean

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Esentepe, Kyrenia, Cyprus
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

We were accompanied by a friend who lives locally to Central park and learned a lot, so we hope this review will help others. If having a horse drawn carriage ride try to get one that has a native NY driver or someone who has been there a long time, we got one that was displaying an Irish flag and... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW via mobile

My partner and I went there on a sunday and was amazed how long it took to walk the whole of the park. We would recommend going on a Sunday just to exspirence the atmosphere with all the baseball games going on and the picnics and genral busyness of it all.watching the painters and sculptors is fantastic .

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