Central Park’s Literary Walk

Literary Greats and a Tree-Lined Alley   One of the most photographed sites in Central Park is The Mall and Literary Walk. The Mall is a forty-foot wide, tree-lined path that runs from 66th to 72nd Streets. It is a straight path, which is a rarity in Central...

Paley Park

Paley Park Paley Park is a small “pocket park” located on 1/10th of an acre on East 53rd Street in Midtown Manhattan. The park is often pointed out as an excellent example of park design and has been described as an urban oasis. Park visitors describe the...

Free Guided Walking Tours of The High Line

Free Guided Tours of The High Line Take a free guided walking tour of The High Line, NYC’s public park constructed atop an abandoned elevated train platform. The tours are led by High Line docents and feature a variety of themes and special topics. The basic...

Central Park Conservatory Garden

Central Park’s Formal Garden The Conservatory Garden in the northern portion of Central Park is the park’s most formal garden space. The Conservatory Garden is six acres of formal gardens planted in three styles – Italian, French, and English. Each...

Visit Belvedere Castle

Belvedere Castle in Central Park Climb to the top of Belvedere Castle for some great views of Central Park and the surrounding city. Belvedere Castle isn’t really a castle, but rather a small ornate structure built to add to the Central Park scenery. The...

Birding Tours of Bryant Park

Bryant Park, in cooperation with the New York Audubon Society, offers spring and fall birding tours of Bryant Park. The tour dates are scheduled to coincide with the spring and fall bird migrations, when you’re most likely to see unusual birds who might stop in...

Bryant Park Audio Tour – Free

Bryant Park Audio Tour Learn about one of NYC’s busiest and most popular parks with the Bryant Park audio tour. Download the free tour through iTunes for play on a portable device (or you can listen to it at home on your desktop). The audio tour is narrated by...