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Central Pk N (at 5th Ave) New York , NY 10021 United States
Come at night for some tranquility.
Walking around the lake gives you peace of mind
Most peaceful place in Harlem
Amazing place for a long run. Almost feels like you are out of the city and so many runners are out as well! - Kristine Yapp
Great picnic spot and easy to find if you're not well acquainted with the park. It can get a little crowded on the weekends. - David Milberg
Beautiful spot with scenic views. Great spot to run or jog. - Kimmie Ohh
They've completed the repairs of the illuminated panel and waterfall. - Marc Silverman
...at the entrance of Conservatory Garden, considered 1 of the finest examples of wrought iron work in NYC. ...adorned the mansion of Cornelius Vanderbilt II @ 5th&58th. http://bit.ly/cp-vanderbilt - Josh Weinberger (@kitson)
A camera or a cellphone with sufficient battery would be useful... beautiful atmosphere! - Lee Martin
A hidden gem at the northeast end of Central Park, and among the most beautiful, elegant and serene offerings from the world's greatest natural resource. - Larry Koestler
Most calm and relaxing place in The Park. Good for reading. - Denis Akhapkin
Surprisingly great! The chandelier is fascinating. Exhibitions are carefully curated. It's much less crowded so quite enjoyable. Guided tours are at 3pm - WEI WEI