Central Park
East Coast · 3-5 hours
About Central Park
This 843-acre urban oasis in the heart of Manhattan provides a green escape for millions of New Yorkers and visitors alike. Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux in 1858, the park features scenic walking paths, rowboat lakes, the Central Park Zoo, and free performances at SummerStage.
Highlights
- Bethesda Fountain and Terrace
- Bow Bridge and the Lake
- Strawberry Fields John Lennon memorial
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