Central Park

06/17/2008 Posted by StellarBex

Wednesday, June 25 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Just steps from Fifth Avenue, enter Central Park through the famed Vanderbilt Gate at 105th Street for an enchanting and exclusive summer soiree! Featuring artisanal cheeses paired with wines from a distinguished Long Island Vineyard. Also enjoy a selection of sumptuous summer desserts. The Park's Conservatory Garden is one of the most magnificent escapes in New York, featuring the Park's only formal European gardens. Local musicians will perform acoustic sets in each of the gardens. Must be 21 years or older to attend. Advance tickets are $50 each; tickets will also be available at the door for $75 each.

02/26/2007 Posted by leotoni

Contrary to what many may think, Central Park is not a sanctuary of untouched nature, but a meticulously engineered man-made park where even water currents are controlled by mechanical valves. The big rocks seen on the surface are pretty much its only untouched component. This only adds to the beauty of it, though. Central Park is a real work of art, and many of the views were actually conceptualized by artists and later materialized in one of the world's most famous parks. The sheer contrast between the skyscrapers and all that green is something that one cannot find easily. Make sure to do more than walk around and check the attractions, such as the zoo, the boathouse, and the Bethesda fountain--you will certainly recognize them from dozens of movies.

Pros: The many attractions are really what make it stand out

Cons: Without a map, you may walk there for a couple of hours and not see anything really outstanding

07/23/2004 Posted by ncspiffy

This park is absolutely magnificient with much to see! My wife & I just returned from vacationing for a week in NYC! You just walk and walk! Great place to walk, ride a bike, lay or sit down and read a book.

Pros: BEAUTIFUL, RELAXING, EASY QUALITY EXERCISE

05/22/2003 Posted by bestinblueny

Whether you need some relaxation or a bit of action, this is the only place in New York City that caters to every mood.

Pros: variety of events, inexpensive, well maintained/clean

Cons: some areas crowded, hard to find parking

05/04/2003 Posted by phytogirlc

Kudos to the planners of Manhattan for thinking of this truly amazing haven amid the cement caverns of the city. Please go, walk a bit and appreciate the size, if anything else, of this great park.

03/29/2003 Posted by RJTexas

My wife and I first saw Central Park on Christmas Day 2002 right after the snowfall. Our jaws dropped at just how awesome it looked with fresh snow. We can't wait to come back to visit NYC in the Spring and see the Park with all its greenery. It is without a doubt the most impressive park that we've ever seen.

Pros: convenient, inexpensive

09/25/2002 Posted by samborek

Open sprawling space, people watching, frisbee throwing - simply the best park!

09/12/2002 Posted by kittie182_00

my boyfriend and i love the park.in fact we actually travel in from queens just to just hang out! it's great!!!

Pros: inexpensive, fun, lots to do

08/30/2002 Posted by pratt71

many tourists come in and out of the city every day thinking that New York is filled with crowded streets and dirty sidewalks..most do not realize that here in lies the best landscaped beautiful oasis in the center of the United States biggest city. All tourists need to come visit the two boat ponds, the Bathezda fountain, and the Great Lawn. So many tourists say, "I don't know how you live in that city..." But, if locals were staying in midtown and hanging our in Times Square all the time..I am sure there would be a lot less people living in this city.

08/29/2002 Posted by wenchy54

this is the park for every visitor to the city must visit