New York City, New York
Central Park is an urban masterpiece and the most visited city park in the United States. It offers a massive green oasis in the middle of Manhattan.
Bethesda Terrace, Bow Bridge, Sheep Meadow, The Mall, and the Central Park Zoo.
Picnic on the lawns, row a boat on the lake, bike the loop, or take a horse-drawn carriage ride.
Beautiful year-round. Spring for cherry blossoms, Fall for foliage. Early mornings are peaceful.
Free and open daily from 6 AM to 1 AM.
Public restrooms, visitor centers, food carts, and restaurants (Tavern on the Green, Loeb Boathouse).
The park is huge (843 acres). Download a map or use GPS. Don't try to see it all in one go.
The Met, American Museum of Natural History, and Columbus Circle.