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Bryant Park

6th Ave. between W. 40th and W. 42nd Sts., New York City, NY 10017 (Manhattan)
212-768-4242
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Ranked #25 of 720 attractions in New York City
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Type: Parks
Activities: Ice skating
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 2-3 hours
Owner description: Bryant Park has a French-style merry-go-round, open year-round, plus a well-maintained lawn, with chairs and tables. The outdoor Reading Room has... more » Owner description: Bryant Park has a French-style merry-go-round, open year-round, plus a well-maintained lawn, with chairs and tables. The outdoor Reading Room has picture books and summertime story times. In winter. Take a spin on the free ice-skating rink. The park also has clean bathrooms, a rarity in midtown. « less
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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

Pick up lunch nearby and sit on the grass or at one of many tables and enjoy this gorgeous park. It's clear this is what many NY workers do too! Always something on - currently piano playing at lunchtime and there is always the free reading room. Fantastic place. One of our favorites.

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Virginia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

We took our lunch here to eat. They have plenty of tables and chairs. There is plenty of greenery and flowers with a large open grassy area that is perfect for little ones to run around. There is also a small outside bar area in the park, carousel and water fountain.

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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

We went in november just as it began to get colder and they had ice skating and market stalls which was a lot of fun!! i loved the atmosphere of the park! worth taking a look

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Not too big a que, great stores and things to do while the kids skate, can get a bit packed, but great to get amongst it in NYC, If like being up and about, this is great spot.

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Salem, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

A beautiful place to sit and enjoy a meal. We visited in the evening, as well as the morning. In the evening, you’ll find that it’s a quiet refuge from the hustle and bustle of Times Square a few steps away. In the morning, you may find people playing La Boule or reading their newspapers. We purchased coffee and breakfast... More

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Cairo, Egypt
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

After each day of a long tour in Manhattan, I tend to have a rest at Bryant Brilliant park, love the atmosphere and nice summer breeze. I love it way more than central park.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

Free Ice Skating in the winter, movies in the summer; There is always something going on here. Its a wonderful place to eat lunch when you are in midtown. There is a "reading room" with books and magazines, ping pong tables, bacche courts and occasional musical performances.Check out the Library while you are there.

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San Diego, California
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

Located behind the New York Public library, this is a nice place to relax and people watch. It is one of the few green spaces in Midtown until you get to Central Park going uptown. Their are a lot chairs to sit and several places around the edge of the park to get food and drinks.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

The park was a-buzz with locals basking in the sun! We enjoyed "Mother's Day" brunch at the Bryant Park Restaurant! Great menu and the food was fantastic!

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Tomar, Portugal
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

loved small park where you can sit and enjoy your meal by the sun :) near the public library. A good getway to relax a bit

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