Central Park is New York's most beloved green escape, offering 843 acres of meadows, lakes, and cultural landmarks in the middle of Manhattan.
Central Park was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux in the late nineteenth century and opened to the public in 1858, making it one of the oldest and most influential public parks in the United States. The design, known as the Greensward Plan, was a deliberate effort to bring pastoral landscape into an increasingly dense and industrial city, and its influence on urban park design spread across the country in the decades that followed. Today the park stretches from 59th Street to 110th Street, encompassing meadows, forests, a reservoir, two ice-skating rinks, and more than twenty playgrounds.
Cultural institutions line its edges and sit within its boundaries, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art on its eastern flank and the American Museum of Natural History just to the west. Visitors come to see Belvedere Castle perched above Turtle Pond, to pay respects at the Strawberry Fields memorial near the Dakota building, and to stroll the formal promenade of the Mall beneath its cathedral of elm branches.
Food carts and nearby restaurants along the park's perimeter serve everything from warm pretzels to full sit-down meals at the Loeb Boathouse restaurant. Guided walking tours cover topics ranging from architecture to ecology, while self-guided maps make it easy to build a personal route through the park's many distinct landscapes. Central Park remains essential not because of any single attraction but because it captures something true about city life, the enduring human need for open ground, shade, and a place to simply be.
Visit during early weekday mornings to experience the park at its most peaceful, before joggers, cyclists, and tour groups arrive in full force.
Try a walk along the literary-themed paths of the Mall, where American elms form one of the largest remaining stands of the species in North America.
Bring a blanket and settle into Sheep Meadow on a warm afternoon, a broad lawn that has served as an informal gathering place for New Yorkers for generations.
Rent a rowboat at the Loeb Boathouse to see the Midtown skyline reflected on the surface of the Lake, a perspective most visitors never find on foot.
Seek out the Ramble, a 36-acre woodland in the center of the park that draws serious birdwatchers during spring and fall migration seasons.
Customize a private New York City sightseeing route with a dedicated guide and driver
Explore Central Park's southern landmarks, history, and hidden stories with a licensed guide
Follow Buddy the Elf's New York City filming locations
Follow Central Park's paths, landmarks, and layered history on foot
See Central Park landmarks with photo stops and a guide-led pedicab ride
Explore Central Park's landmarks with guided photo stops
Pedal Central Park and Manhattan's riverfront greenways
See Central Park with a private e-bike guide and photo stops
Ride 20 miles through parks across Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens
Follow Gossip Girl locations from the Upper East Side to Grand Central
Private guide through the Met's masterpieces and Central Park
Follow Alice's clues through Central Park's hidden corners
Private horse-drawn carriage ride through Central Park with drop-off at Tavern on the Green
Discover iconic sights and hidden corners of Central Park on foot
Follow Kevin’s New York adventure by private pedicab
See Manhattan, the harbor and Coney Island from above
Walk Central Park’s paths, bridges, and landmarks with an expert guide
See Central Park’s landmarks with extended stops for photos
Walk Central Park’s iconic southern landmarks with a small group
See Central Park’s design through its bridges, landmarks, and landscapes
Ride through Central Park on a private pedicab tour
Explore Central Park’s landmarks and lesser-known history with a private guide
Walk Central Park’s hidden corners with a local guide in 90 minutes
See NYC icons from above on an 18–20 minute helicopter flight
See NYC landmarks from the air on a 12–15 minute helicopter flight
Follow Gossip Girl’s Manhattan footsteps with photo stops and insider trivia
Ride Central Park by bike in Spanish with a local guide
See Manhattan from above on a shared helicopter flight from Westchester
See Manhattan from above on a private helicopter flight from Westchester
See Manhattan with a Licensed Spanish-Speaking Guide
Rent an e-bike in NYC with pickup near Central Park or Downtown
Trace Gilded Age estates and modern design with an architect guide
Explore Sex and the City’s Manhattan by Private Pedicab
Ride through Central Park by private pedicab with a guide
2-hour Central Park ride with a local guide
Walk Madison Square’s Gilded Age streets with historic images
Walk Midtown from Times Square to Rockefeller Center for art and architecture insights
See Central Park’s landmarks with a licensed guide and scenic photo stops
Walk NYC your way with a private guide and flexible pacing
See iconic Midtown landmarks, from Times Square to Grand Central, on a small-group walk
Ride from Manhattan to the Bronx via High Bridge and Yankee Stadium
Ferry across the Hudson River and ride waterfront greenways with Manhattan views
Explore Central Park on a 90-minute guided pedicab tour
Ride a pedicab to Home Alone 2 and Elf film spots in Central Park
Private 4–6 hour glass-top bus tour of NYC, day or night
Cover Manhattan landmarks and photo stops from a comfortable luxury bus
18–20 minute helicopter flight from Liberty Harbor to Central Park and Upper Manhattan
Trace Beatles and John Lennon stories through Central Park online
Rent a bike by the hour or all day with helmet and map included
Explore Central Park by bike with a 5-star guide and multiple stops in 2 hours
Walk Central Park's landmarks, film locations, and hidden corners
Explore Central Park landmarks on a private pedicab ride
See NYC from above on a 25–30 minute helicopter flight to Coney Island
Bike Central Park all day with a gourmet picnic box lunch
Rent a Cannondale e-bike and cruise Central Park or NYC paths at your own pace
Ride Manhattan’s top sights with a licensed guide—tour available in German
Bike Central Park with a German-speaking NYC-licensed guide
Ride Central Park by bike with a licensed NYC guide in Spanish
Private NYC van tour with a local guide, with day or night options
A private, customizable pedicab ride with photo stops and NYC storytelling
Cross the George Washington Bridge and ride from Manhattan to Fort Lee
Ride through Central Park film sites with photo stops and a guide
Ride a pedicab through Central Park with optional stops from 58th to 72nd Street
See the Statue of Liberty and Central Park from the air in 12–15 minutes
See NYC by helicopter, with a longer route to Coney Island and the Palisades
Cross Manhattan and Brooklyn by e-bike on a route with mostly protected lanes
Ride privately through Central Park with stops at landmark bridges, fountains and sculptures
Explore The Met’s permanent collection and Central Park with an expert guide
Explore Central Park and Midtown on a private 4-hour walk with a guide
See NYC by private SUV with a driver and local guide, day or night
See Midtown from an open-air pedicab with guided local context
Private Central Park horse-drawn carriage ride for up to 4 people
Seven photo stops on a private pedicab ride through Central Park
Explore Central Park’s scenery with four stops on a private pedicab ride
See Central Park landmarks from a private horse-drawn carriage
Ride through all five boroughs with waterfront greenways, ferries, bridges, and Central Park
Ride a pedicab from Central Park to Rockefeller Center and Times Square with photo stops
Ride a horse-drawn carriage through Central Park with an evening city view
See Central Park landmarks, stories, and scenic photo stops by pedicab
Ride a private pedicab through all of Central Park with 9–10 optional stops
See Central Park from south to north with stories and photo stops
Pick a specialty bike and explore Central Park at your own pace
Ride Central Park and Manhattan at your own pace on an e-bike
Rent a road bike in NYC with helmet, map, and lock included
Bike Central Park with a French-speaking NYC-licensed guide in 2 hours
Private Central Park pedicab ride with 3 photo stops
Ride a horse-drawn carriage through Central Park with photo stops and key landmarks
Explore Central Park through nature and history
Capture holiday selfies while exploring Central Park with a guide
See New York’s landmark streets and skyline after dark with an expert guide
Taste Hell’s Kitchen bites, then explore Central Park with a guide
Ride a pedicab through Central Park’s south and mid loops with optional photo stops
Walk Times Square, eat through Hell’s Kitchen, then explore Central Park
Glide through Central Park at your own pace on an electric scooter
Trace Fifth Avenue’s mansion era through art, architecture, and high-society stories
Bike 9 miles through Manhattan with a licensed guide
Rent a bike and ride Central Park with map, lock, basket, and helmet included
Ride by horse carriage from Central Park to Rockefeller Center and Times Square
Run 4.7 miles through Central Park highlights with a casual-paced guide
Bike through Central Park with an NYC-licensed guide
Ride 9 miles through Manhattan with a licensed guide
Power walk and stretch through Central Park at sunrise
40-minute horse-drawn carriage ride past Central Park landmarks
Ride San Francisco’s waterfront on a private bike tour with 2–4 hour options
Cycle Central Park with a NYC-licensed guide on a 2-hour Dutch tour
See NYC highlights by glass-top bus with guided stops and a Staten Island Ferry ride
Take an official VIP horse-drawn carriage ride through Central Park
Stroll Central Park and get 100+ photos to share
Ride a pedicab through the entire Central Park in 3 hours
Circle Manhattan by yacht and learn how NYC is adapting to climate change
Ride a pedicab through Central Park with a seasoned guide
Ride a horse-drawn carriage through Central Park in 40–45 minutes
45-minute horse carriage ride through Central Park, 5th Ave, and Rockefeller Center
Pedal past Central Park landmarks with an English-speaking guide
Glide through Central Park with a guide, scenic stops, and electric scooters included
Ride a private pedicab through Central Park with optional photo stops
Discover Central Park’s landmarks with your own local guide
Ride through Central Park by pedicab on a private 2-hour tour
Learn camera or smartphone tips on a private Central Park photo walk
See New York City in 6 hours on a private, customizable bike tour
Explore New York City by climate-controlled bus with a live guide and Staten Island Ferry ride
Rent a bike and explore NYC with flexible durations and family options
Uncover Central Park history beyond the familiar landmarks
Une quête théâtrale en français pour explorer Central Park en famille
See Manhattan’s landmarks with guided stops and skyline views from a comfortable SUV
Customize a private Brooklyn route with a guide, from landmarks to neighborhood streets
Ride through Central Park’s south and mid sections with optional landmark stops
Relax in a private pedicab while exploring Central Park landmarks
Decode the engineering and excess behind Manhattan's soaring supertalls
Follow Carrie’s NYC footsteps on a private bus tour
See Central Park highlights, movie locations, and photo stops by private pedicab
See Central Park landmarks, hidden gems, and film locations by pedicab
Trace Gossip Girl stories by pedicab with flexible photo stops
Private pedicab sightseeing with unlimited photo stops
See more of Central Park with seven photo stops and live guide commentary
See Central Park highlights with a licensed guide and no long walks
See Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens landmarks from a public SUV
Explore Manhattan landmarks after dark with stories, music, trivia, and humor
Relax on a pedicab ride through Central Park’s lower and mid-loop landmarks
Sail past North and South Brother Islands with an urban naturalist at sunset
Explore Manhattan landmarks with a licensed guide and leave with professionally edited photos
Explore Uptown landmarks and Harlem history with a private guide
Frame Central Park landmarks with a licensed guide and photographer
Shape your NYC walk around the neighborhoods and landmarks that interest you
Trace iconic film and TV moments through Central Park's landmark settings
Trace classic movie history at more than 60 Manhattan filming locations
Private open-air sightseeing with guide-led city stories
See Central Park highlights without the long walk
See Central Park film sites and celebrity landmarks by pedicab
See Central Park landmarks from a private horse-drawn carriage
See Central Park landmarks from a private horse-drawn carriage
Trace Vanderbilt-era fortunes, lost mansions, and Midtown landmarks on foot
Tailor your NYC sightseeing from an airport meet-and-greet
Private Upper West Side walk from Central Park to Riverside Park
Rent a bike in San Francisco with options from 2 hours to 1 month
See Central Park sights by private pedicab with a photo stop
Explore Central Park at your own pace with unlimited stops
See Central Park’s landmarks and hidden gems with a guide
Trace Gilded Age and modern design with an architect-led Upper East Side walk
Explore Upper West Side landmarks with an architect-led private walk
Walk Central Park with a private guide and photo stops along the way
Explore New York City at your own pace on an electric scooter
Pedal through Central Park at your own pace on a Dutch city bike
Explore Central Park at your own pace on a Dutch electric bike
Pedal Central Park’s scenic paths with a guide and Dutch bike
Follow Manhattan's romantic-comedy scenes with stories from a local actress guide