First off, if you want the best (aerial) view of Central Park, than you should actually visit the Top of the Rock.
Alright, since that's out of the way, let's chat about Central Park. So long as you go in the daytime, it's hard to beat a warm afternoon in Central Park. Unlike Grant Park in Chicago, there's tons of shade, benches to chill out on and boulders to act like a kid on. (See the review below to better understand what I'm talking about.)
It's hard to say exactly how much ground I covered in Central Park, which is why I would HIGHLY recommend renting a bike for an hour or two and just coasting up, down and around this massive park. I was at least smart enough to remember my running shoes on my last NYC trip, and I can't understate how good it felt to spend even just a little time sweating out the night before in the Central Park shade.
That being said, I've also been lucky enough to visit Central Park in the fall when the foliage kicks in and the heat dies down. It may not be my native Vermont, but it's pretty darn close. And believe it or not, they do an impressive job of keeping the trails clean of falling leaves and garbage. (That or I just caught the park right after a thorough cleaning.)
Anyways, there are a ton of things to do in Central Park. I'd recommend taking a walk down to the water, bringing a book, renting a bike or just posting up by a sharp curve and watching the roller bladers fall. (OK, I stole that last one from the movie Big Daddy. It's not nice to make fun of roller bladers, and for the record I didn't see a single fall in Central Park.) Also, I would highly recommend checking out Strawberry Fields, especially if you're a huge John Lennon fan. (As I am, and really, who isn't?) That guy loved NYC perhaps more than anyone, and when you take in Central Park on a beautiful afternoon it's easy to see why. Also, the best public skating rink in the city is located in Central Park in the winter, and it's a whole lot more spacious and easy to get on than that "rink" at Rockefeller Plaza.
Central Park feels even bigger than they say once you're in it. Go in with a plan and something to do, and you'll be all set. Whether you're a local or a tourist, this one's a keeper. I could write pages about Central Park, but really you should just check it out and make your own memories.
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)
Sep 13, 2012
at 2:42 pm
Points: 10
Joined: November 2010
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Would recommend to a friend
Date of stay: 09/12
Central Park - Nice for a stroll, but you should rent a bike!
Venue Reviewed: Central Park NY
First off, if you want the best (aerial) view of Central Park, than you should actually visit the Top of the Rock.
Alright, since that's out of the way, let's chat about Central Park. So long as you go in the daytime, it's hard to beat a warm afternoon in Central Park. Unlike Grant Park in Chicago, there's tons of shade, benches to chill out on and boulders to act like a kid on. (See the review below to better understand what I'm talking about.)
It's hard to say exactly how much ground I covered in Central Park, which is why I would HIGHLY recommend renting a bike for an hour or two and just coasting up, down and around this massive park. I was at least smart enough to remember my running shoes on my last NYC trip, and I can't understate how good it felt to spend even just a little time sweating out the night before in the Central Park shade.
That being said, I've also been lucky enough to visit Central Park in the fall when the foliage kicks in and the heat dies down. It may not be my native Vermont, but it's pretty darn close. And believe it or not, they do an impressive job of keeping the trails clean of falling leaves and garbage. (That or I just caught the park right after a thorough cleaning.)
Anyways, there are a ton of things to do in Central Park. I'd recommend taking a walk down to the water, bringing a book, renting a bike or just posting up by a sharp curve and watching the roller bladers fall. (OK, I stole that last one from the movie Big Daddy. It's not nice to make fun of roller bladers, and for the record I didn't see a single fall in Central Park.) Also, I would highly recommend checking out Strawberry Fields, especially if you're a huge John Lennon fan. (As I am, and really, who isn't?) That guy loved NYC perhaps more than anyone, and when you take in Central Park on a beautiful afternoon it's easy to see why. Also, the best public skating rink in the city is located in Central Park in the winter, and it's a whole lot more spacious and easy to get on than that "rink" at Rockefeller Plaza.
Central Park feels even bigger than they say once you're in it. Go in with a plan and something to do, and you'll be all set. Whether you're a local or a tourist, this one's a keeper. I could write pages about Central Park, but really you should just check it out and make your own memories.
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.