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Central Park
Park4.8 · 297 1584.7 · 134 374≈ 2 hFree entry8.5 km from the center
The green heart of Manhattan — 341 hectares between Harlem and Midtown: lakes, the Sheep Meadow lawn, Belvedere Castle, the Delacorte open-air theatre and dozens of movie locations. Conceived in 1858 as one of the first US parks built for public access, it changes completely with every season.
Highlights
- Belvedere Castle over the lake
- Sheep Meadow against the skyline
- Delacorte Theater — Shakespeare in the park
Opening hours
| Mon | 06:00 – 01:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 06:00 – 01:00 |
| Wed | 06:00 – 01:00 |
| Thu | 06:00 – 01:00 |
| Fri | 06:00 – 01:00 |
| Sat | 06:00 – 01:00 |
| Sun | 06:00 – 01:00 |
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