BEAUTIFUL PLACES TO VISIT IN CENTRAL PARK, NYC – WITH MAP!

Central Park is the lungs of New York City. The beautiful places to visit in Central Park are a refuge for the city’s residents and visitors alike.

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Here are some photos of NYC’s oasis in late summer along with a map to help you find them and a list of 6 things to do in Central Park.

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Peek through the thick foliage and discover hidden treasures in Central Park.

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Bethesda Fountain located mid-park at 72nd street is one of the largest fountains in New York.

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The angel atop the fountain, known as the Angel of the Waters, was dedicated in 1868 and was the first major work of art in New York City commissioned by a woman, Emma Stebbins.

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The new buildings going up around Millionaire’s Row are clearly visible from Sheep Meadow in Central Park. It’s called Sheep Meadow because back in the day, the area was used for grazing sheep, and the name stuck.

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The Mall in Central Park runs from 66th to 72nd street and leads into Bethesda Fountain. Part of the Mall is Literary Walk with statues commemorating writers like Shakespeare and Robert Burns.

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Belvedere Castle, designed by Frederick Law Olmstead, who designed Central Park itself, is a hybrid of Gothic and Romanesque architectural styles.

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