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Central Park

59th To 110th Streets Between Fifth Avenue And Central Park West, New York 10023

Featured Review : I would think that most people have heard of Central Park in New York City, and if they haven't they will when they get there. It's a public park in the centre of Upper Manhattan that was designed by Frederick Law Olmste...See Full Review

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Central Park Reviews

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Central Park

  • 4 out of 5 stars by sizemoretravel from Jacksonville, Florida
  • February 14, 2008
Central Park
Quote: Central Park is a huge manmade park right in the center of Manhattan. On TV (Law and Order especially), it is the site where bodies are found. I am happy to say that I have been through Central Park many times and no bodies. Feel safe to wander... Read the full Central Park review

From journal Best of New York City

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Central Park

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Joy S from Manchester, England, United Kingdom
  • January 1, 2008
Central Park
Quote: Central Park is an 843 acre carpet of green. Smack bang in the middle of Manhattan, it is an oasis from the insanity - lush lawns, cool forests, water and wooded paths. In summer it swarms with joggers, in-line skaters, musicians and tourists. In... Read the full Central Park review

From journal A Week in New York

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Central Park

  • 5 out of 5 stars by onesundaymorning from Los Angeles, California
  • August 12, 2007
Central Park
Quote: I’ve visited New York several times, but never spent much time in Central Park, what a mistake. I never realized how beautiful or expansive this park was. Covering 843 acres the park includes a zoo, restaurants, a castle, several statues, a museum,... Read the full Central Park review

From journal New York, New York

Bethesda Terrace

  • 5 out of 5 stars by ripplefan2 from Queens, New York
  • July 2, 2007
Bethesda Terrace
Quote: While walking through Central Park northbound towards the Boathouse, I came across the famous movie location of the Bethesda Terrace. Seen in tons of movies and a popular romantic hotspot, this place is amazing and after being there, you can see... Read the full Central Park review

From journal Central Park

Central Park

  • 4 out of 5 stars by tunab from Paris, France
  • March 19, 2007
Central Park
Quote: Many things to do from sunbathing, to playing soccer... Yes European fellows who wishes to test the few Americans playing soccer (we call it football), go to Central Park. There are a few Americans playing, but I must admit that they are rather good... Read the full Central Park review

From journal Intercontinental Track - First stop NYC

Central Park

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Traveling Jen from East Bridgewater, Massachusetts
  • March 15, 2007
Central Park
Quote: Central Park was unbelievable. It was much larger than I had imagined. We spent several hours there over a couple of days… and still only scratched the surface. Strawberry fields and the literary walk were, by far, my favorite spots.The angel... Read the full Central Park review

From journal New York City on the GO!

Central Park

  • 5 out of 5 stars by mafnet from Lake Forest, California
  • November 10, 2006
Quote: Walking around the park is an adventure in itself. If you like the Beatles, they have a John Lennon Memorial. If you like art, there's the Manhattan Museum of Art. There are countless statues, pillars, monuments! The place is packed with performers... Read the full Central Park review

From journal New York

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Central Park

  • 4 out of 5 stars by rubylu from Sebastopol, California
  • October 17, 2006
Central Park
Quote: Central Park has provided an oasis of greenery in the big city for 150 years. It has trees, meadows, lakes, sculpture, and all kinds of attractions. My walk covered just a few acres, and I found the park enchanting. I plan to go back for more... Read the full Central Park review

From journal Make Mine Manhattan--East Coast Summer II

Central Park

Quote: Central Park is huge—much bigger then I expected—an oasis in the middle of a bustling Manhattan. There is tons to do there. There is a beautiful rose garden which you can sit in and relax and read a book and take in the city. There is a duck... Read the full Central Park review

From journal New York City Spectacular

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Central Park

  • 5 out of 5 stars by ronanusa from Goose Creek, South Carolina
  • July 7, 2006
Central Park
Quote: Central Park is so peaceful for such a busy area. We went at the beginning of March. The ice was just melting off the ponds. It was 70°F outside. My friend and I walked for about an hour. We climbed on top of some rocks and looked at the entire... Read the full Central Park review

From journal The Best of Broadway