Central Park

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    212 360 3444
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  • Transport
    bus: M1-5, M72, M79, M86
underground rail: 5th Ave (N, R), Columbus Circle, 72nd St (B, C), 81st St, 86th St (B, C), Cathedral Okwy (B, C), Central Park North
  • 06:00 - 01:00

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Lonely Planet review

If you're ever lucky enough to fly into New York over the stretch of Manhattan, one of the most stunning visuals is not the buildings themselves but the lack of them, within the 843-acre carpet of green that makes up this stunning park. Located smack-dab in the middle of the borough, this is definitely a place that is not to be missed.

An oasis from the insanity - the lush lawns, cool forests, flowering gardens, glassy bodies of water and meandering, wooded paths provide the dose of serene nature New Yorkers crave. While the park swarms with joggers, in-line skaters, musicians and tourists on warm weekends, you'll find it quieter on weekday afternoons. Folks flock to the park even in winter, where snowstorms can inspire cross-country skiing and sledding or a simple stroll through the white wonderland - and crowds turn out every New Year's Eve for a popular midnight run.