In a city with so much hustle and bustle, New York’s Central Park is a lush island of flora and fauna among the concrete jungle.
With over 750 acres dedicated to this legendary green space, visitors to New York City could spend their entire trip exploring Central Park. But with plenty of other sightseeing, shopping, dining and urban adventures to be done in Manhattan, here are a few key spots to check out in Central Park. 

Mall and Literary Walk

Running between 66th and 72nd streets in Central Park, the mall is one of the park’s most spacious, straightest walking paths. Also known as the Promenade, the mall is home to Central Park’s Literary Walk. Enjoy a stroll in the shade past statues of writers Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott, William Shakespeare and Fitz-Greene Halleck.

Bethesda Fountain

One of the most iconic spots in Central Park, the Bethesda Fountain sits atop a two-storey terrace, and is a frequent gathering place of both locals and tourists on any given day. The eight-foot-tall Angel of the Waters statue stands in the middle of the water, watching over all who come and go from the fountain.

Great Lawn

In contrast to some of Central Park’s more intimate, shadier spots, the Great Lawn is a gorgeous expanse of green that opens up to New York City’s incredible skyline. Bring friends and play baseball, settle in for a picnic, relax with one of your favorite books or simply sit back and people-watch.

Huddlestone Arch

There are plenty of arches in Central Park, but none quite as cool as Huddlestone Arch. Lush foliage hangs over the top of the 10-foot-tall tunnel through the massive chunk of uncut boulder. Amazingly, the arch contains no metal or brick or anything else to hold it together – gravity alone does the trick.

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