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    Central Park

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    Open Now: 6:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m.
    59th to 110th Street, Manhattan Borough, from Central Park West to 5th Avenue, New York City, NY 10022
    Open today: 6:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m.
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    For more than 150 years, visitors have flocked to Central Park's 843 green acres in the heart of Manhattan. Since 1980, the Park has been managed by the Central Park Conservancy, in partnership with the public. Central Park is open 6 am to 1 am...more
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    Suggested duration: More than 3 hours
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    59th to 110th Street, Manhattan Borough, from Central Park West to 5th Avenue, New York City, NY 10022
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    Stunning

    Such a wonderful, New York thing to do! Stunning! Try to get off the beaten track where the art hawkers and tour people don’t harass you. Good playground for kids and lots of delightful squirrels

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    Such An Amazing Park

    I don’t care how many times I’ve visited NYC evertyime warrants a visit to this amazing park. I love everything about it. I try to walk different areas each time I go, but always seem to stop by the reservoir, remote control boats, and other...More

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    Amazing Park

    Rode a bike through the entire park and it has to be one of the greatest big city parks on earth. Heaps to see and to stop and have coffee, drink or lunch at the many cafe and restaurants. A must to bike ride as...More

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    Great Park!

    Every time we travel to New York City, we save time to walk through some part of Central Park. It’s green, peaceful, and historic with many trails and paths to explore. Kids can play on a playground or climb the many rock formations. There’s entertaining...More

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    Looking for Time out in New York ?

    The Central Park has lots to offer and is a very pleasant respite from the frantic activity in the rest of NYC . There are horse rides or pedicabs available but we decided just to spend half a day on foot exploring part of the...More

    Thank Peter F
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    Winter wonderland

    Central Park in the snow on a sunny day is the best part of NYC. Joggers, nannies with tots, older folks all strolling the shoveled pathways and enjoying winter.

    Thank Lorraine D
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    Beautiful Park-Take a Pedicab thru the park

    This was such a beautiful area in the middle of NYC. Parts of it were breathtaking. We were going to walk thru it and see different areas but on approach, we realized how large it was, We then paid for a pedicab to take us...More

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    An American Treasure

    I had been to New York several times but never Central Park. I visited in August and was amazed at the beauty and tranquility in the heart of the city. I had not seen American Elm trees since Dutch Elm Disease killed them in the...More

    Thank Michael T
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    Brilliant for runners!

    What a great place to run! I went on a Saturday morning and there were so many runners it was like a race! I loved it! I’d heard a lot about Central Park and so was expecting it to be great, but the city views...More

    Thank Matt W
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    Central Park

    Had a wonderful trip to Central Park. Really enjoyed Strawberry Fields :-) Was a beautiful day in the City

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    September 8, 2018|
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    Response from loubaz | Reviewed this property |
    Yes you will. It is really big. Lots of grass, lots of seats. Generally something going on. You will have a great time. Do not miss Planet Hollywood you can see lots you do not have to part with a cent to see and get around... More
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    Response from Cyrus G | Reviewed this property |
    Make sure to tour the Ramble north of the Lake.
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    Response from Tom M | Reviewed this property |
    I live across the street from the Park and spend as much time there as I can. The good news is that from your perspective any amount of time in the Park makes sense. You can’t see the entire park and experience all that it... More
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