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40 Things to Do in New York City Central Park

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Top things to do in New York City’s Central Park

New York City Central Park is 843-acres with 58 miles of paths, 9,000 benches, 36 bridges, 7 fountains, and 7 lakes. Central Park is as well-known as its skyline. It is easy to spend an entire in and around this iconic green space while visiting New York City. Here are 40 things to do in New York City’s Central Park.

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Walk under the Wisteria Pergola at the Conservatory Garden

Stop by the Dakota and pay respect to John Lennon

Leave a rose on the Imagine Mosaic

Walk under the Stone Arch

Take the Central Park TV and Movie Sites Tour

Visit the American Natural History Museum

Take the free West Side Stories Tour of Central Park

Climb up Belvedere Castle

Watch Shakespeare in the Park at the Delacorte Theater

Take a romantic stroll through Shakespeare Garden and enjoy the flowers and poems

Photograph the Manhattan skyline from the Reservoir

Jog the Shuman Running Track around the Reservoir

Take a picture of Manhattan’s skyline from the Great Lawn

Visit the Guggenheim and the MET

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Photograph the ornamental Greywacke Arch and the Gapstow Bridge

Take a photograph with the Alice in Wonderland Statue

Take a guided tour through Central Park

Watch model sailboat races at Conservatory Water

Check out the Hans Christian Andersen Statue

Listen to a free concert at the Summer Stage

Have breakfast at the Boat House

Go for a romantic row around the Lake

Walk across Bow Bridge

Make a wish at Bethesda Fountain

Check out the Minton Tile Ceiling at Bethesda Arcade

Stroll along The Mall and Literary Walk

Read the love messages on Central Park benches

Listen to a free classical concert at the Naumburg Bandshell

Watch the skaters during a dance party at Skater’s Circle

Have brunch at Tavern on the Green

Enjoy a romantic gourmet picnic at the Sheep’s Meadow

Take a ride on the Carousel

Play a game at the Chess and Checkers House

Climb Umpire Rock

See a performance at the Lincoln Center

Photograph Columbus Circle

Participate in a scavenger hunt through Central Park

Visit the Zoo

Listen to the Delacorte Musical Clock

Check the New York City Office of Tourism website for upcoming festivals, special events, and what’s happening during your stay.

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