THINGS TO DO

CENTRAL PARK

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SHEEP MEADOW

Having a picnic in Sheep Meadow is one of the most popular things to do in Central Park. during the summer months this 15-acre lawn swells with 30,000 people.

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CONSERVATORY GARDEN

Opened in 1937, the Conservatory Garden is the only formal garden in Central Park. Spanning six acres, the garden is sectioned off into three beautiful  gardens.

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THE RAMBLE

The Ramble is a 36-acre woodland designed to feel like the Adirondacks in northern New York to allow visitors an escape from the bustle of the city. It's a great spot for birding!

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THE LAKE

The Lake in Central Park is as romantic as you can imagine. Rent a rowboat and serenade your special someone amidst the spring blooms or fall leaves while admiring the dramatic city skyline.

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THE RESERVOIR

The 1.5-mile loop around the Reservoir is a very popular running and walking track among locals. You’ll notice a lot of folks using the path for exercise, which is why the loop is one-way only.

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STRAWBERRY FIELDS

The Ramble is a 36-acre woodland designed to feel like the Adirondacks in northern New York to allow visitors an escape from the bustle of the city. It's a great spot for birding!

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BELVEDERE CASTLE

Completed in 1872, Belvedere Castle sits high atop a hill on a large  rock outcropping known as Vista Rock — which happens to be the  second-highest point in the park.

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THE MALL

The Mall is an iconic American elm-lined promenade that leads  directly to Bethesda Fountain. This is the largest plantations of  American elms in the world!

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BOW BRIDGE

The bridge gets its name from the shape of the arch which resembles  an archer’s bow. It’s one of the most photographed attractions in  Central Park.

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BETHESDA FOUNTAIN 

This is the park’s only formal architectural setting. Lined with 16,000 ceiling tiles, the terrace’s arcade creates  the ideal acoustic environment and draws talented musicians.

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