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Best Central Park Spots

Best Central Park Spots

Must-visit locations in Central Park

Central Park
#1

Central Park

New York, NY, United States

Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir. | Rated 4.8/5 from 281494 reviews | Recent review: 'Love the green spaces, the flowers, the music, the fountain, the flowering trees. So heavenly. ...'
The Mall and Literary Walk
#2

The Mall and Literary Walk

The Mall, New York, NY 10022, United States

Statues of Shakespeare, Robert Burns & other writers dot this wide promenade shaded by elm trees. | Rated 4.8/5 from 555 reviews | Recent review: 'Tons of seating throughout this area of the park. Great place to have a picnic or just relax and ...'
Conservatory Water
#3

Conservatory Water

E 72nd St, New York, NY 10021, United States

Man-made pond for sailing (& renting) model boats, with fairy-tale statues & summer readings nearby. | Rated 4.6/5 from 311 reviews | Recent review: 'We spent the afternoon in Central Park walking from 59 to 79 on the east side. We stopped at the...'
Conservatory Garden
#4

Conservatory Garden

1233 5th Ave, New York, NY 10029, United States

Quiet, formal garden inside Central Park with three distinct areas open from 8am until dusk. | Rated 4.8/5 from 2663 reviews | Recent review: 'Really beautiful garden hidden in Manhattan - smells amazing, tons of different colors of flowers...'
Cherry Hill
#5

Cherry Hill

Central Prk W, New York, NY 10024, United States

Round stone water fountain originally designed in the Victorian era as a horse watering trough. | Rated 4.6/5 from 519 reviews | Recent review: 'My first time visiting NYC and I had to stop by and visit this beautiful and infamous place. Sno...'
The Ramble
#6

The Ramble

79th St Transverse, New York, NY 10024, United States

A heavily wooded, 36-acre section of Central Park with rocky outcroppings, laced with walking paths. | Rated 4.7/5 from 718 reviews | Recent review: 'In my opinion, the Ramble is the best part of Central Park! The winding trails and heavily wooded...'
Central Park Carousel
#7

Central Park Carousel

1802 E 65th St, New York, NY 10065, United States

Large, iconic carousel in Central Park built in 1908 & featuring over 50 hand-carved horses. | Rated 4.3/5 from 447 reviews | Recent review: 'It's a fun place to bring your kids, but also a bizarre work of art. The horses are these weird h...'
Central Park Zoo
#8

Central Park Zoo

New York, NY 10021, United States

Set within Central Park, this small zoo features penguins, sea lions, monkeys & a petting zoo. | Rated 4.4/5 from 24471 reviews | Recent review: 'I was very impressed with the zoo! For being in the middle of NYC, you feel like you’re not there...'
Wagner Cove
#9

Wagner Cove

W 72nd St, New York, NY 10024, United States

Secluded cove on Central Park's lake, with a small pavilion for quiet contemplation or weddings. | Rated 4.7/5 from 150 reviews | Recent review: 'The hidden gem in Central Park. We had our elopement and it was beautiful and meaningful. The fal...'
Belvedere Castle
#10

Belvedere Castle

New York, NY 10024, United States

Gothic & Romanesque 1872 castle set on Vista Rock (the park's 2nd highest point) with park views. | Rated 4.5/5 from 6444 reviews | Recent review: 'SOOOO much to see and do in Central Park blessed to have seen it all in the 2 weeks. Tho I reckon...'

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