Are you traveling to Manhattan? Discover the unmissable points of Central Park, iconic park and reference for many people.
Monuments, bridges, fountains, lakes and corners of green space, this is what you find in the most iconic area of Manhattan.
And there's also a carousel, skating rink, zoo and much more to discover.
In the center of the most famous city in the world, there is also the most famous park in the world.
Central Park needs no further introduction, however, it does not require a visit at some point in your life.
Every day, thousands of people visit the park in search of the various attractions available.
The park occupies no more, no less than 153 blocks around Manhattan. In other words, it is more than 4 kilometers long and 800 meters wide.
And if you think it will be difficult to find your way inside, don't worry. The park provides a map to facilitate your visit.
Furthermore, you can even keep this map as a souvenir of the place. But it is also possible to use Google Maps very easily or the Central Park app itself.
All of this is designed to make the tourist experience easier and more fun.
With that in mind, we have selected some of the attractions available in Central Park to make your trip easier.
Alice in Wonderland
A really cool attraction, Alice in Wonderland is loved by children but also by many adults who make a point of visiting the place.
The statue, as the name suggests, pays homage to the film Alice in Wonderland and is one of the ones that receives the most visits per day.
Inaugurated in 1959, the statue is just over 3 meters high and not only depicts Alice,
such as the White Rabbit, the Cheshire Cat and the Mad Hatter.
A true adventure for anyone who is a fan of the films.
Bow Bridge
Among the several bridges that cross Central Park, Bow Bridge is one worth seeing.
Built around the 19th century, it is among the most beautiful bridges in Central Park, with a Victorian style and several flower pots in its path.
As a result, it is one of the most photographed bridges in Central Park.
The Lake
Believe it or not: the lake in the middle of the park was once a swamp.
Well, who would have thought that today it would be one of the most beautiful and most visited attractions in the park.
After coming to life, it became a beautiful and very romantic place. This is because you will find several small boats carrying couples in love.
In other words, a great trip to do as a couple.
Sheep Meadow
You've probably seen photos and videos of this place, the most famous green area in the park, where people go to have picnics, read books, listen to music...
However, the place is only open in the warmer months, that is, generally from May to October.
As mentioned above, you will see everything there: picnics, people playing sports, others sunbathing.
An important tip: the place does not allow alcoholic drinks, so avoid problems.
Wollman Rink
We're talking about Sheep Meadow for the hot season, right? But, for fans of the cold, there's also a really cool place, Wollman Rink.
It is one of New York's most famous winter skating rinks.
Because of this, it has been the setting for several films and iconic cinema scenes, for example, the film Written in the Stars.
Furthermore, the place has several skyscrapers in the background and is surrounded by rocks.
However, during the intense heat the place is not closed, on the contrary, it hosts other attractions.
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For example, amusement parks, roller skating rinks and other new features.
Of course, these are just some of the thousands of attractions available in Central Park. Obviously you won't be able to see them all in a single day.
But, just choose the ones you liked the most and make your visit to the park even more fun and enjoyable. In addition, of course, to taking several photos to keep as souvenirs.
