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Central Park

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#2 of 1,138 things to do in New York City

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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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carolines58

clare

Reviewed today via mobile

3 generations. Daughter, me(mam), and my dad.

Great time at central park. Loved it . If you are ever in newyork city make sure to take a trip.😍😍😍

Date of experience: December 2018

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S4551CAhelenp

5712

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A slice of countryside

I've always wanted to see central park and when I went it was more stunning then what I thought and it's so quiet considering it's in a city if you vist New York you have to take a carriage ride around here as it just...More

Date of experience: December 2018

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jimmorson

8312

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Great park, long walk

It is amazing wat famous sites can be seen in and around Central Park, the cafe is well worth a visit. Good to see the mounted parks police as well as the mad runners that seem t be passing by constantly.

Date of experience: November 2018

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ErinFogME

Auburn, Maine

1912

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Love Central Park; can't wait to go back in Spring

We were in NYC for a 1-day visit. We were dropped off in Rockefeller Center, and unfortunately were not aware it was their annual SantaCon event, so the entire area was a sea of people. We walked down 5th Avenue to Central Park, and it...More

Date of experience: December 2018

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louj713

Whitley Bay, United Kingdom

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Amazing ... even when the weather is gloomu

Fantastic place to visit can walk for miles and it doesn’t feel like your in the middle of a major city.

Date of experience: December 2018

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Emmy1955

South Elmsall, United Kingdom

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Alice

We went to visit Alice in wonderland statue,the park was full of joggers and cyclists,it's a lovely park plenty going on

Date of experience: December 2018

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Extraordinary430097

Balsall Common, United Kingdom

5911

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Ice skating

We went ice skating in Central Park and having seen several of the other options such as Rockefeller and Bryant Park we think this was the one with the most amazing views as it had a backdrop of the buildings of New York towering over...More

Date of experience: December 2018

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davesW2705PP

266

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A very nice park

It's remarkable that such a park exists in Manhattan and in that regard it's a wonderful assest to NYC. If however, you come from a more rural area...well....it's a park. There are famous bridges, famous ponds for looking or rowing, Friends fountain, famous sculptures (Balto,...More

Date of experience: November 2018

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SteffaniW

Burlington, Vermont, United States

4513

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Beautiful

The Christmas market in the park was amazing. We had a wonderful time and there were so many great artisans to choose from.

Date of experience: December 2018

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michelesT4655OK

5215

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Something for everyone

Central Park is one of the best attractions in the city. Paths are easily navigated and sights are diverse. Each path holds it’s own adventure. Love it!

Date of experience: December 2018

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Laura0974

How is Central Park at NYE? How does it works? Once you get there can you walk free or is like Time Square? Is worth? Is good with kids? Thanks in advance

December 4, 2018|

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The park is lovely and huge, and i proposed to my girlfiend on Gapstow bridge.We didn't have time to explore it all but we did go to the zoo and was well worth it (albeit smaller than a normal zoo)