Central Park in Manhattan, New York City
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New York City Hotel By Central Park.
Relax, work and play at the Wyndham Garden Manhattan Chelsea, a casually chic boutique hotel in Manhattan's Chelsea District. Perfect for family getaways and business trips, our intimate NYC hotel offers everything you need to stay comfortable and connected in the Big Apple - spacious balcony rooms and suites, concierge, WiFi, business center, fitness center, meeting space, concierge, and San Rocco Italian restaurant and bar. Book the NYC Central Park Package with accommodations, Central Park tours and admission to the Central Park Zoo.
Central Park -Things To Do
See a concert or have a picnic on the Great Lawn. Take a horse-drawn carriage ride. Experience Shakespeare in the Park at the Delacorte Theatre. Rent a gondola at the Loeb Boathouse, and paddle around the 22-acre lake. Climb Belvedere Castle for enchanting views of the park, ice skate at Wollman Rink, stroll through the Conservatory Garden, and visit the Discovery Center. Enjoy romantic dining at the Boathouse Restaurant as you watch the sun descend on the lake and trees.
Central Park Attractions.
Alive with romance, history and magic, Central Park is home to famous attractions and landmarks, including the Central Park Zoo, Children's Zoo and Wildlife Theater, Nature Observatory at Belvedere Castle, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Snap a photo in front of the Alice in Wonderland sculpture, and pay homage to John Lennon at Strawberry Fields, a landscaped memorial that features a mosaic with the word IMAGINE. Ride the historic carousel, with hand-carved horses and ornate chariots. From the Great Lawn - which has hosted the city's most famous concerts - to The Obelisk, the oldest monument in North America, Central Park is a magnificent oasis in Manhattan.Guided Tours in Central Park.
Opened in 1859, and completed in 1873, Central Park shares its fascinating history, ecology, and design through volunteer-led walking tours sponsored by the Central Park Conservancy. The Conservancy offers 10 walking tours - led by knowledgeable guides - that highlight several areas of Central Park.Central Park Zoo.
Surrounded by the picturesque Manhattan skyline and the trails of New York's famous park, the Central Park Zoo is home to over 150 different wildlife species from around the globe, ranging from giant polar bears to the tiny Leaf Cutter ants. Walk around the Zoo's five acres through naturalistic habitats, including the renovated Polar Seabirds exhibit with four King Penguins, and warm up with tropical rainforest creatures. Meet big cats in at Snow Leopard Exhibit and check out the Tisch Children's Zoo's and meet a barnyard full of animals and a baby Mini-Nubian Goat.
