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Central Park
59th to 110th Streets
New York City, NY 10021
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The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park $1167 0.7 mi 1.1 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Trump International Hotel and Tower $915 0.7 mi 1.1 km 4.5 of 5 stars
The Lucerne Hotel $415 0.7 mi 1.2 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Inn New York City $560 0.8 mi 1.2 km 5 of 5 stars
Affinia Gardens $407 0.8 mi 1.3 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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Lady M 0.4 mi 0.7 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Daniel 0.5 mi 0.9 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Jean Georges 0.7 mi 1.1 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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Frick Collection 0.3 mi 0.5 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Top of the Rock Observation Deck 1.2 mi 1.9 km 5 of 5 stars
Ground Zero Museum Workshop 3.0 mi 4.8 km 5 of 5 stars
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 1,342 attractions in New York City
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Traveler Description: A great place for a stroll. You can start anywhere you'd like.Just walk in at 59th and wander in. Check out the local artists and their wares.  Head... more »
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Attraction type: Urban park, Other, Park, Tour
Activities: Biking, City walk sightseeing, Walking, Cross-country skiing, Swimming, Birdwatching, Tennis, Rock climbing, Inline skating, Getting married
Address: 59th to 110th Streets New York City, NY 10021
Tel: 212-310-6600

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“Beautiful, but badly signposted!”
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4 of 5 stars
Reckless-In-Forks
Dublin
Jan 4, 2009

I thought Central Park was beautiful and also different than I expected. Firstly, it was smaller than I thought, and secondly I just imagined more open green space rather than paths winding around woodland. Obvious highlights were the Wollman Rink, Bethesda Fountain, Belvedere Castle and the Boathouse. I was also really excited to see the Gapstow Bridge with its view... more

“Nothing special”
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3 of 5 stars
sarahkScotland
Scotland
Dec 9, 2008
0/2 found this review helpful

Im sorry to say that we didnt find Central Park all that exciting which is a real shame as I was really looking forward to my walk around there (with my tour map). Unfortunately it was quite a let down, we got some nice photos of the bridges & we didnt have time to go to the zoo but apart... more

“Should be part of every trip to NY”
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5 of 5 stars
kf191283
Fife, Scotland
Dec 6, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

Nobody can say this is just a park! We only spent a few hours in Central Park on Thanksgiving Day, and barely scratched the surface. We say Strawberry Fields, Bethesda Terrace, Belvedere Castle, and the Alice in Wonderland monument, to name but a few parts of this magnificent park. Even people watching is fun, from tourists, to joggers, to dog... more

“must do”
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5 of 5 stars
gliss
uk
Oct 28, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We were not sure we could fit in an explore fo the park. In the end, we got up early Saturday and got the tube to the west side, half way up. (approx 8.30am) We then walked across the park through a central pathway. Lots of joggers and dog walkers, so very pleasant and friendly. At the other end of... more

“it's beautiful”
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5 of 5 stars
bulldogbelle
memphis
Oct 26, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

coming from a place with lots of trees and grass and open spaces, it's truly a breath of fresh air to enter into central park after walking through streets of buildings. the best part of the park is its views from the big rocks scattered throughout. on the south east side of the park, there are two huge rock formations... more

“Do not book online!”
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2 of 5 stars
jmilford
Oklahoma
Oct 8, 2008
7/7 found this review helpful

Central Park in NYC is a must see, but do not book your carriage ride ahead of time online. We booked a 40 minute ride at one of the least expensive internet sites (Alcatraz Tours) and paid twice what we would have if we'd simply shown up at Central Park. The prices listed on the (no-reservations-needed) carriages sitting in Central... more

“So Big!!!”
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5 of 5 stars
KingCream
Bingley, United Kingdom
Sep 25, 2008
4/4 found this review helpful

Went to Central Park aiming to take the morning to walk it, boy did I underestimate the size of it. Its massive!!!! Entered from the South Side? and walked to the Baseball pitchs, the Pond, the Zoo and all sorts of other places, ended up at a fountain and went rowing in the lake which was just an amazing place... more

“Not just any old park”
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5 of 5 stars
PattySoandSo
Florida
Aug 20, 2008
12/12 found this review helpful

When in NYC, if one has never gotten ahold of a good walking tour map (link below to a good one or two) and gone into Central Park to see the sites, you really have no idea what's missed. Firstly, it's huge. Secondly, it's amazing. Central Park Conservancy has a few walking tours but, for the stout of heart and... more

“Very nice and atmospheric”
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5 of 5 stars
ChTh
Jönköping
Aug 17, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Surprisingly much to see and a nice place to go if you don't want to spend a fortune in the shops. The park is really well kept and the trails are very good. There are a lot of good photo opportunities and a relaxing atmosphere. more

“Favorite part of NYC trip”
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5 of 5 stars
KCandAJ
Brownsburg, IN
Aug 4, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

What an amazing place. You completely forget that your in the center of such a busy and crowded city when walking through the park. The small zoo is a bargain for $8.00. The carousel is great for kids and only $2.00 for a pretty long ride. We also did a carriage ride and while pricey was something we were glad... more

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59th to 110th Streets, New York City, NY 10021
Tel: 212-310-6600