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Top Things to Do in New York City 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 Central Park.
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Must-See in New York City Central Park
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
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 skater’s 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
Be sure to 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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