Bethesda Terrace, New York City

Lonely PlanetOct 13

One Perfect Day: 24 Hours in New York City

If you only have 24 hours in New York, this itinerary designed by a local will help you make the most of every New York minute.

Stately red-brick terrace with Angel of the Waters statue.

24 things in this story

New York Public LibraryMuseumLibrary with marble lions outside.
Bethesda TerraceSightStately red-brick terrace with Angel of the Waters statue.
Times SquareSightIt is formed by the junction of Broadway, Seventh Avenue, and 42nd Street in Midtown Manhattan, New York City.
Metropolitan Museum of ArtMuseumMuseum with Egyptian Temple of Dendur and medieval armor.
Staten IslandNeighborhoodIt is situated at the southernmost point of the State of New York.
High LineTrailLinear greenway on disused train bridge with river views.
Washington Square ParkParkPark for people-watching.
West VillageNeighborhoodThe West Village is bounded by the Hudson River to the west and 14th Street to the north.
White Horse TavernPubTavern for a pint.
Bryant ParkParkPark with people relaxing.
Grand ConcourseNeighborhoodStreet with street parties.
Boardwalk at Coney IslandSightHuman spectacle.
Zabar'sRestaurantJewish delicatessen for bagels, lox, and coffee.
Riverside ParkParkPark for a breakfast picnic overlooking the Hudson River.
Dakota BuildingSight19th-century apartment block where John Lennon lived.
Strawberry FieldsTrailJohn Lennon's memorial park with Imagine pavement mosaic.
Conservatory WaterSightIt is located west of Fifth Avenue, centered opposite East 74th Street.
Alice in Wonderland sculptureSightSculpture for kids to climb.
Grand Central TerminalAttractionTerminal with painted constellations on ceiling and food hall.
Grand Central Oyster BarRestaurantEuropean-style food hall for seafood.
Campbell BarBarElegant bar near Vanderbilt Ave exit.
Magnolia BakeryRestaurantBakery for cupcakes and banana pudding.
Porto Rico Importing CoCaféCafe for coffee.
FlushingQuarter

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Condé Nast TravelerAug 4

On a ‘Secrets of Central Park’ Tour, I Saw a Different Side of Manhattan’s Beloved Backyard

Few visitors ever venture above 85th Street, but this Airbnb Experience highlights all that’s hidden in the North Woods.

21 things in this story

New York Public LibraryMuseumPublic institution founded by Andrew Haswell Green.
Brooklyn BridgeSightTested by 21 elephants and 17 camels in 1884.
Central ParkParkOldest surviving building is Blockhouse No. 1, a military fort.
Bethesda TerraceSightThe fountain, with its Angel of the Waters statue, is located in the center of the terrace.
Conservatory GardenGardenFairytale-like garden with a trickling bird bath.
The RambleSightA section of Central Park with red cardinals.
IFC CenterSightTheater with a hidden peephole.
MasstransiscopeSightIt is in a special enclosure with 228 narrow slits on the front side near the train and the painting on the far side.
Uncover Central Park’s Secret PlacesPlaceAirbnb Experience tour led by Bruce Racond.
Revolutionary ToursPlaceOffers tours of Central Park and Brooklyn.
Manhattan SchistSightGray bedrock in Central Park molded with gunpowder.
Blockhouse No. 1AttractionMilitary fort from the War of 1812.
Harlem MeerSightA Dutch word for 'small sea'.
Andrew Haswell GreenParkGreen was responsible for Central Park, the New York Public Library, the Bronx Zoo, the American Museum of Natural…
The Central Park ExperiencePlaceTour of the lower half of Central Park.
Delacorte TheaterTheatreIt is home to the Public Theater's free Shakespeare in the Park productions.
Run the highlights of Central ParkPlaceRunning tour winding around Central Park's greatest hits.
Fish in Central ParkPlaceGuided fishing tour focusing on sunfish and crappie.
Central park bike tourPlaceBike tour passing the Dakota, Cleopatra's Needle, and reservoir.
Central Park movie sights guided bike tourPlaceBike tour stopping at famous filming locations.
North WoodsTrail

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Smithsonian MagazineJul 10

Verdant Beauty, Wide-Open Spaces, Elegant Architecture: Have a Look at 15 Photos That Show Why Central Park Is the Lifeblood of Manhattan

At the center of the concrete jungle, the green expanse provides New York with a real retreat to nature

7 sights in this story

Central ParkParkIt is the sixth-largest park in the city, containing 843 acres (341 ha), and the most visited urban park in the United…
Bethesda TerraceSightThe fountain, with its Angel of the Waters statue, is located in the center of the terrace.
Belvedere CastleSightIt contains exhibit rooms, an observation deck, and since 1919 has housed Central Park’s official weather station.
Times SquareSightIt is formed by the junction of Broadway, Seventh Avenue, and 42nd Street in Midtown Manhattan, New York City.
Empire State BuildingSightThe building was designed in the Art Deco style by Shreve, Lamb & Harmon and constructed between 1930 and 1931.
Statue of LibertyAttractionThe copper-clad statue, a gift to the United States from the people of France, was designed by French sculptor Frédéric…
Bow BridgeSight

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Bethesda Terrace

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One Perfect Day: 24 Hours in New York City

On a ‘Secrets of Central Park’ Tour, I Saw a Different Side of Manhattan’s Beloved Backyard

Verdant Beauty, Wide-Open Spaces, Elegant Architecture: Have a Look at 15 Photos That Show Why Central Park Is the Lifeblood of Manhattan