7 Things to See in Central Park, NYC
Central Park is filled with iconic features, bridges, statues and lakes. There's so much to see and do in Central Park that even just one day there isn't enough. But which features should you make the time to see, if nothing else? Here are my top seven picks, having been there just this year!
1. The Bethesda Terrace & fountain
Perhaps one of the most iconic spots in Central Park, the Bethesda Terrace and accompanying fountain are beautiful features of this world-famous park. You can find it at the north end of the long, tree-lined promenade known as the Mall. It overlooks the Central Park Lake and the Ramble. You'll find that the fountain is also known as Angle of the Waters, which is one of the park's most beloved pieces of art.
2. The boating lake
The boating lake is gorgeous, and offers stunning views of New York City. It's also surrounded by various walkways, paths, patios, cafes and romantic meeting spots. It's where people can enjoy a few hours in a little quite corner of the busy and bustling city.
3. Bow Bridge
Despite how it looks, Bow Bridge is made of cast iron and located at Mid-Park at 74th Street, just west of the Bethesda Terrace. Built in 1862, it spans 60-feet across Central Park Lake and connects Cherry Hill and the Ramble for easy access.
It's affectionately known as a romantic meeting point, overlooking the boating lake. Bow Bridge has long been the location for perfect wedding proposals, a first kiss or to snap shots of Fifth Avenue.
It's received its name thanks to its archer's bow shape and is the oldest cast-iron bridge in NYC and the second-oldest cast-iron bridge in the whole of the United States. So it's definitely worth a visit.
4. Strawberry Fields
Strawberry Fields is a memorial to John Lenon, who was murdered on his doorstep not far away from this special Central Park entrance. You'll find that it's often surrounded by flowers and people singing Beatles songs to the tune of an acoustic guitar.
5. The Home Alone bridge
I'm sure it's got a different name, especially as it's made appearances in other features, like Sex in the City. But it was something that I instantly recognised. I knew it from Home Alone before anything else, so that's what I've dubbed it for the purposes of this blog post, haha! It's right at one of the entrances to the park and can be walked over with views over the water.
6. The Alice in Wonderland statue
This is a big bronze statue that is located in a terrace at the northern end of Conservatory Water. It was a gift from publisher George Delacorte. He intended the donation as a gift to the children of New York City, which also served as a memorial for his late wife Margarita. As Margarita's favourite book to read to her children as Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, it made a fitting tribute to the woman he loved.
7. The Hans Christian Andersen statue
The Hans Christian Andersen statue in located near 74th Street and East Drive. It's funded by the Stuart Frankel family and it's dedicated to the 3,000 children who were affect by the 9/11 attacks back in 2001. It's a moving tribute and serves as a constant reminder of the horror of that day. The inscription reads "In honour of the children who lost their parents on 9/11".
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I hope you enjoyed this blog post and found it useful. Let me know in the comments below what you enjoyed seeing in Central Park, NYC and I'll see you all again soon with some brand new content!
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