Location: Central Park
Top Things to do in Central Park
What to do and see in Central Park, New York (NY): The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks
Conquering New York in one visit is impossible. Instead, hit the must-sees – the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, the Metropolitan Museum of Art – and then explore off the beaten path with visits to The Cloisters or one of the city’s libraries. Indulge in the bohemian shops of the West Village or the fine dining of the Upper West Side. The bustling marketplace inside of Grand Central Station gives you a literal taste of the best the city has to offer.
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1. The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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5.0 based on 54,604 reviews
At New York City's most visited museum and attraction, you will experience over 5,000 years of art from around the world. The Met is for anyone as a source of inspiration, insight and understanding. You can learn, escape, play, dream, discover, connect.
Reviewed By cmasb - Rickmansworth, United Kingdom
We have wanted to visit here for ages and finally made it. It did not disappoint. There is no way you can see everything in any museum of any stature such as the Met. Choose what you are interested in and focus on just a few items. Our passions include European paintings from the 15th to early 19th centuries and we were indulged: incredible works by Velasquez, Goya, David, Brueghel, Rembrandt, Hals, Vermeer etc etc. You cannot be disappointed. We also visited the Graeco-Roman and Egyptian galleries, which were also fascinating. It was busy even on a Monday in schooltime. We booked tickets ahead, which saved us time queuing, so it might be worth your time doing the same thing. We had a nice but rather expensive lunch in the cafeteria in the basement. Sandwiches at $15? They didn’t even have caviar in them (but were tasty).
2. Women's Rights Pioneers Monument
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By PhyllisASears
A rare statue of real-life, historical named women. Sojourner Truth, Susan B Anthony, and Elizabeth Cady Stanton are honored here.
3. Central Park
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4.5 based on 132,882 reviews
For more than 150 years, visitors have flocked to Central Park's 843 green acres in the heart of Manhattan. Since 1980, the Park has been managed by the Central Park Conservancy, in partnership with the public. Central Park is open 6 am to 1 am daily. Visit the official website of Central Park to learn more about Park happenings and activities and to learn how you to help Central Park!
Reviewed By 242SharonC - Mississauga, Canada
This is such a great way to spend the afternoon- it’s huge, so lots of walking but also lots of benches to rest and enjoy. You can rent a bike, row a boat, ride in a horse drawn carriage, visit the zoo, stop for ice cream or lunch, or just wander and take in the various sculptures like Alice in Wonderland, Nathaniel Hawthorne, John Lennon’s Imagine mosaic. You cannot visit Manhattan without doing Central Park. Short walk to a lot of hotels and shopping as well.
4. Ladies Pavilion
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4.5 based on 27 reviews
5. Hans Christian Andersen Statue
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4.5 based on 79 reviews
Reviewed By lucylucy706 - Pembrokeshire, United Kingdom
Visited Central Park over Thanksgiving Weekend 2019, and a stop off for a photo op at the Hans Christian Anderson statue was a must given how much of a bookworm I am. Wonderful large bronze statue of the author alongside his ugly duckling, and how touching to see it is dedicated to the children who lost their parents at 9/11.
6. Bow Bridge
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4.5 based on 70 reviews
Reviewed By DonRatello - Katowice, Poland
Bow Bridge is a cool place located in the center of Central Park. On one hand it's only a bridge but on another hand it's iconic place. Romantic scenery, beautiful view on Bethesda Terrace, breath-taking landscape of Manhattan - ideal place for photo and for making a proposal. If you are lucky enough, you can see many men making proposals. Must see, must visit. Worth your time!
7. Christopher Columbus Statue
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4.0 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By 108JasonR
Great statue within Central Park. A very popular attraction, can be visited all year round regardless of the weather. Great connectivity via public transport.
8. Sir Walter Scott Monument
9. Robert Burns Monument
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4.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By 7matts9 - Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Very good statue of the Scottish poet Robert Burns. Not only a legend in Scotland but worldwide, one of the best. Worth a look if your in the park.
