Central Park – A New York City Sanctuary

Framed by towering buildings, historic architecture, and vibrant cityscapes, Central Park is an urban oasis in the heart of Manhattan. Spanning 12 square miles in the middle of New York City, Central Park is a natural greenspace where millions of New Yorkers relax, play, run, eat, explore, reflect, and escape. Discover the park's wild and historic majesty, with lush woodlands, green fields, gardens, lakes, ponds, bridges, trails, and playgrounds. A National Historic Landmark, Central Park is enhanced by classic architecture, historic statues and sculptures, fountains, a historic carousel, famous attractions, a boathouse, museums, ice skating rinks, and performance venues.

Central Park Attractions

A sanctuary of beauty and history, Central Park boasts many famous attractions and landmarks, including the Children's Zoo and Wildlife Theater, Central Park Zoo, Nature Observatory at Belvedere Castle, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir, Metropolitan Museum of Art and The The Obelisk, the oldest monument in North America. Pay homage to John Lennon at Strawberry Fields, a landscaped memorial with a mosaic of the word IMAGINE, take a photo by the Alice in Wonderland sculpture, and ride the historic carousel, with hand-carved horses and chariots. Surrounded by the Manhattan skyline and winding trails, the Central Park Zoo is home to 150 different wildlife species from around the globe, including the giant polar bears and King penguins.

Central Park -Things To Do

Central Park is Manhattan's magnificent urban playground. See a concert or picnic on the Great Lawn. Bike and jog around the beautiful reservoir. Take a romantic horse-drawn carriage ride around the park's many roads. Enjoy Shakespeare in the Park at the Delacorte Theatre. Hop in a gondola at the Loeb Boathouse and paddle around the 22-acre lake. Climb Belvedere Castle for sweeping views of the park, ice skate at Wollman Rink, stroll through the Conservatory Garden and Discovery Center, meet the barnyard animals at the  Children's Zoo, enjoy sunset dining at the Boathouse Restaurant and enjoy guide walking tours that reveal the park's fascinating design, history, and ecology.

New York City Hotel By Central Park

Walking distance from Central Park, The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel is an inviting city retreat where you can relax, work, play and dream in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. After a busy day of sightseeing, settle in to comfortable rooms and suites with warm décor and modern lifestyle amenities. Swim laps in the indoor pool, get energized in the health club, sit down for breakfast at Russo's Restaurant, and chat with friends in our lobby lounge. Ask our concierge to make restaurant reservations, arrange tours and find tickets to Broadway shows. Discover Central Park with our New York City Specials & Packages.