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Traveling to Manhattan? Discover the must-see spots Central Park, an iconic park and a reference for many people.

Monuments, bridges, fountains, lakes and green spaces, this is what you will find in the most iconic area of Manhattan.

And there’s also a carousel, skating rink, zoo and much more to see.

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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 introduction, but it is worth visiting 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 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 around the park, don't worry. The park provides a map to make your visit easier.

You can also keep this map as a souvenir of the place. But you can also use Google Maps or the Central Park app very easily.

All of this is designed to make the tourist experience easier and more enjoyable.

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 statues that receives the most visits per day.

Inaugurated in 1959, the statue is just over 3 meters tall and does not only depict Alice,

like the White Rabbit, the Cheshire Cat and the Mad Hatter.

A real adventure for fans of the films.

Bow Bridge

Among the various bridges that cross Central Park, Bow Bridge is one worth visiting.

Built around the 19th century, it is among the most beautiful bridges in Central Park, with a Victorian style and several flower pots along 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 can find several little boats taking couples in love.

In other words, a great trip for two.

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 during the warmer months, that is, generally from May to October.

As we mentioned above, there you will see everything: picnics, people playing sports, others sunbathing.

An important tip: the place does not allow alcoholic beverages, so avoid any problems.

Wollman Rink

We talked about Sheep Meadow for the warmer months, right? But for those who love the cold, there's also a really cool place, Wollman Rink.

It is one of the most famous winter skating rinks in New York.

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 hottest months the place is not closed, on the contrary, it hosts other attractions.

For example, amusement parks, roller skating rinks and other novelties.

Of course, these are just a few 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 like the most and make your visit to the park even more fun and enjoyable. And, of course, take lots of photos to keep as a souvenir.