Pretty park, and kept very clean. Great place to chill out on a nice day, with a view of the city across the river.
Great views from Manhattan! Snap a pic and post it with your check in. And don't forget to follow Pepsi on Foursquare!
Not crowded! Excellent for a pre or post brunch walk
I love hanging out here and people watching. One of the best spots in the city!
Check out sand paintings on saturdays
Traffic was allowed to drive through arch until 1971. Inside is 102-step spiral staircase now closed to public. 2 statues of George Washington added to north side in 1916. Full site history via<LINK> Read more.
you should definitely take the boat and have this one hour tour. see manhattan, Statue of Liberty, Manhattan and Brooklyn bridge. tip: pick the right side of the boat (starboard) for better view!
The crown reopened in summer 2009 for the first time since 9/11 and will be open until 2011 when it is closed for renovations. Read more.
Did you know? In 1885, the dismantled Statue of Liberty arrived in New York Harbor after being shipped across the Atlantic in 350 individual pieces packed in more than 200 cases!
Nice Central Park secret, learn a little about the history and take a seat at one of the benches to relax with a book.
Cleopatra's needle may not have been constructed in Central Park but you can thank American businessman Wm. Vanderbilt for donating $103k to have the structure moved from Egypt to NY in 1881
At night: Find a position around the obelix so that you can see a star or the moon right above the top of the obelix. Make a wish for yourself and someone you care about.
Fearless little girl she is, she stands mighty tall and embodies the courage, independence and unafraid attitude I wish all females embrace. I love her as a work of art and love her defiant expression
Corporate advertising disguised as feminist guerilla art. Smile everyone!
It was simply amazing ! Suggest to visit it in the early morning otherwise there are too many visitors around .
A must see as you walk along the bike promenade/path on the Upper East Side. The path itself is a great way to get exercise and see the sites across to Roosevelt Island and Randall's Island.
After Gracie sold his house, the property eventually was appropriated by the City of New York in 1896 and the 11 acres that came with the home would later be formed into Carl Schurz Park.
Gracie Mansion was originally built in 1799 by a prosperous New York merchant named Archibald Gracie.
The allegorical 1913 sculpture represents “Duty” and “Sacrifice.” Don't miss the marker for FDNY horses, located in front of the fountain.
Firefighter's Memorial (1912) honors all those who died in the line of duty. Every October the FDNY holds its Memorial Day ceremony at this site, remembering all active members who died that year.
Yesterday, I was here to honor the ten members of the FDNY who died on active duty this past year. NYC's Bravest have our undying respect and thanks.
Gorgeous, and a great place to meet up with people in Grand Central.
The GCT Centennial logo is set to 7:13pm, which in military time (1913) represents the year NYC's Gilded Age marvel opened.
Booth has hidden staircase for workers to descend to breakroom between this level & Lower Dining Concourse. Clock set to ensure accuracy with Naval Observatory in Bethesda, MD.More site info via<LINK> Read more.
Nice park. Lots to see in this area.
Diving Eagle. Bronze statue dedication in 1963 attended by President JFK. Created by Italian-born sculptor Albino Manca who also designed Gate of Life in Queens Children’s Zoo. More info via<LINK>. Read more.
8 19'-ft tall slabs in 2 rows of 4 containing names, ranks & states of 4,601 U.S. servicemen who lost their lives in Atlantic Ocean during WWII. Dedicated 1959. More site info via <LINK> Read more.
Awesome find to help me feel centered and balanced.
This site contains the known remains of more than 400 enslaved and free Africans buried here between 1690 and 1794.
This site contains the remains of hundreds of Africans buried during the 17th and 18th centuries. Read more.
The monument was a gift from the City of Buenos Aires and is a smaller-scale replica from the original at BA. Jose de San Martin, helped Argentina, Chile and Peru gain independence from the Spaniards Read more.
Beautiful view. My backyard while Inlivwd in NYC
On Memorial Day, I was here to remember all those who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country.
1902 95 foot tall monument dedicated to New Yorkers who participated in Civil War. Original design titled "Temple of Fame" based upon Choragic Monument in Athens. Learn more about site via our blog. Read more.
The first statue of real women in Central Park. Make sure to use the TalkingStatues app to listen to their stories
A rare statue of real-life historical named women.
This is the first statue in Central Park of real life, historical named women. Make sure to use the app TalkingStatues to listen to their stories.
Looks gorgeous with the new renovations. Great Sunday out!
A good place to get high.
Bennett Park is undergoing a major renno right now and is closed until summer 2012
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