Bryant Park is amazing for a lot of reasons, but I'll start with the biggies; It's clean, it's green, there are things to do all the time and there's FREE wireless Internet!
Anyways, Bryant Park can be found just a few blocks from Times Square behind the NY Public Library. Located smack-dab in the middle of Downtown Manhattan, it's a stunning piece of real estate for the shear fact that they keep it so clean and green. It's also surrounded by a ton of restaurants and bars, and there's a ton of seating on the pathways outside the green-space which make it a great place to do homework, check your email, read a book or just chill out. If you're meeting someone for a blind date in Manhattan, I'd suggest meeting them in Bryant Park. (Not that I have any experience with those kinds of things...)
Most people think of the Carousel when they think of Bryant Park. And while the Carousel is awesome (and a must if you're with the kids), it's the smaller things about Bryant Park that make it what it is. The free Wi-Fi (thanks to the next-door NY Public Library), the surrounding cafes and the low-key vibe on the green are constants. However, most nights there's something going on at Bryant Park, whether it's a summer concert or a movie on their big-screen. (When I was in town, All About Eve was playing as part of their Summer Movie Series.) Keep an eye out for upcoming Bryant Park events if you're in the area; they regularly offer yoga classes, meet-ups and all kinds of cheap or free fun.
What I loved most about Bryant Park was stopping by the nearby Dunkin Donuts each morning, walking over to one of their shaded tables and catching up on my email. In a city as dense as New York City, a little fresh air can't be beat. Bryant Park has tons of that, along with beauty, character and a personality all its own. Definitely check out Bryant Park if you need to take a breather on your next trip to the Big Apple.
This review was made by the www.nyctourist.com site editor based on personal experience. NYCTourist was not paid for this review, but we may receive compensation for placement of this travel provider advertisements on our site.
Jason Bushey
(NYCtourist Staff)
Aug 23, 2012
at 5:36 pm
Points: 10
Joined: November 2010
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Would recommend to a friend
Date of stay: 08/12
Bryant Park - I wish I could start every morning here
Venue Reviewed: Bryant Park
Bryant Park is amazing for a lot of reasons, but I'll start with the biggies; It's clean, it's green, there are things to do all the time and there's FREE wireless Internet!
Anyways, Bryant Park can be found just a few blocks from Times Square behind the NY Public Library. Located smack-dab in the middle of Downtown Manhattan, it's a stunning piece of real estate for the shear fact that they keep it so clean and green. It's also surrounded by a ton of restaurants and bars, and there's a ton of seating on the pathways outside the green-space which make it a great place to do homework, check your email, read a book or just chill out. If you're meeting someone for a blind date in Manhattan, I'd suggest meeting them in Bryant Park. (Not that I have any experience with those kinds of things...)
Most people think of the Carousel when they think of Bryant Park. And while the Carousel is awesome (and a must if you're with the kids), it's the smaller things about Bryant Park that make it what it is. The free Wi-Fi (thanks to the next-door NY Public Library), the surrounding cafes and the low-key vibe on the green are constants. However, most nights there's something going on at Bryant Park, whether it's a summer concert or a movie on their big-screen. (When I was in town, All About Eve was playing as part of their Summer Movie Series.) Keep an eye out for upcoming Bryant Park events if you're in the area; they regularly offer yoga classes, meet-ups and all kinds of cheap or free fun.
What I loved most about Bryant Park was stopping by the nearby Dunkin Donuts each morning, walking over to one of their shaded tables and catching up on my email. In a city as dense as New York City, a little fresh air can't be beat. Bryant Park has tons of that, along with beauty, character and a personality all its own. Definitely check out Bryant Park if you need to take a breather on your next trip to the Big Apple.
This review was made by the www.nyctourist.com site editor based on personal experience. NYCTourist was not paid for this review, but we may receive compensation for placement of this travel provider advertisements on our site.