9. Central Park
Some of New York City’s best attractions and landmarks are free to visit. With the cost of hotels, restaurants and more, visiting some free attractions and landmarks will help you stretch your travel budget (& maybe even save something for a splurge-worthy treat!). With 843 acres of gardens, open spaces, water and pathways, Central Park is a great place to escape from the tall buildings and chaos of New York City streets.
Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, Central Park was the first landscaped public park in the United States and was inspired by public parks in London and Paris. Of course you can walk around the park, admire its many sculptures and gardens for free, but you might be surprised to discover that the Central Park Conservancy’s walking tours are free and offer a great way to get acquainted with Central Park. There are many other ways to enjoy Central Park, including having a picnic and wandering around on your own with the help of a Central Park Map.
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Marcela
January 22, 2017 at 11:01 pmIf you want to get a gorgeous cityscape, I really suggest getting to Gantry Plaza in Long Island City . You just need to take the 7th train from Grand Central to Long Island City, and get out on the next stop – Vernon Blvd. Then, after 5 minutes walk, you can enjoy a nice park, a few piers and a fantastic view of Manhattan.
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January 25, 2017 at 11:24 amthank you!
Therie
February 3, 2017 at 7:14 amAll of these tourist spots in New York are truly iconic. I think they will never be unappealing and overrated. Great post! Also, I love your blog’s look and feel.