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Alice in Wonderland
Lewis Carroll's heroine from the immortal Alice's Adventures in... Be the first to write a review |
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The Arsenal
Built between 1847 and 1851 as a storage facility for munitions... Be the first to write a review |
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Balto
This bronze statue commemorates Balto, a real-life sled dog who... Be the first to write a review |
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Belvedere Castle
Standing regally atop Vista Rock, the second-highest natural... Be the first to write a review |
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Bethesda Fountain 
Few New York views are more romantic than the one from the top... Write a review | Avg. member rating: 4.2/5 |
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Blockhouse #1
The oldest building in the park, the Blockhouse was one of three... Be the first to write a review |
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Bow Bridge
This splendid cast-iron bridge arches over a neck of the lake... Be the first to write a review |
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Central Park Wildlife Center
Even a leisurely visit to this small but delightful menagerie... Be the first to write a review |
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Cherry Hill
Originally a watering area for horses, this circular plaza with... Be the first to write a review |
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Cleopatra's Needle
This hieroglyphic-covered obelisk that began life in Heliopolis... Be the first to write a review |
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Conservatory Garden
These magnificent formal gardens occupy 6 acres south of the... Be the first to write a review |
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Conservatory Water
The sophisticated model boats that sail this Renaissance Revival-style... Be the first to write a review |
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The Dairy
When it was built in the 19th century—back when the northern... Be the first to write a review |
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Delacorte Theater
Some of the best things in New York are, indeed, free—including... Be the first to write a review |
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Friedsam Memorial Carousel
Remarkable for the size of its hand-carved steeds—all 57... Be the first to write a review |
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Great Lawn
This 14-acre oval greensward has endured millions of footsteps... Be the first to write a review |
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Harlem Meer
Those who never venture beyond 96th Street miss out on two of... Be the first to write a review |
Military Sites, Bodies of Water |
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Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir
This 106-acre body of water was built in 1862 to provide fresh... Be the first to write a review |
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Loeb Boathouse
At the brick neo-Victorian boathouse on the park's 18-acre lake... Be the first to write a review |
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The Mall
Around the turn of the 20th century, fashionable ladies and gentlemen... Be the first to write a review |
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Naturalists' Walk
Starting at the West 79th Street entrance to the park, this landscaped... Be the first to write a review |
Scenic Drives |
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The Pond
Swans and ducks can sometimes be spotted on the calm waters of... Be the first to write a review |
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The Ramble
Designed to resemble upstate New York's Adirondack Mountain region... Be the first to write a review |
Forests |
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Shakespeare Garden
Inspired by the flora mentioned in the playwright's work, this... Be the first to write a review |
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Sheep Meadow
A sheep grazing area until 1934, this grassy 15-acre meadow is... Be the first to write a review |
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Strawberry Fields
This memorial to John Lennon, who penned the classic 1967 song... Be the first to write a review |
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Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre
Since 1947, puppet theater has been entertaining pint-size New... Be the first to write a review |
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Tisch Children's Zoo
This minizoo gives kids the opportunity to pet and feed sheep... Be the first to write a review |
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Wollman Memorial Rink
Its music blaring out into the tranquillity of the park can be... Be the first to write a review |
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