TOP 5 Places to see in Central Park
Central Park is the most popular tourist destination in the world, attracting thousands of people from all over the world. Around 37.5 million people visit Central Park each year. And the park is well-deserving of its notoriety.
Countless movie and TV program sequences have been shot here throughout the years. Scenic hills, meadows, playgrounds, skating rinks, ball fields, and many well-known attractions, such as Strawberry Fields, Belvedere Castle, and the Central Park Zoo, may all be found in the park. Be aware that the park is enormous.
1. Bethesda Terrace
The Bethesda Terrace is a favorite site for relaxing, people-watching, and admiring the architecture and the environment. The Bethesda Fountain, also known as Angel of the Waters, is located in the center of the Terrace and is one of the Park's most popular works of art.
Concerts, dance open-airs, birthday parties, and weddings are all hosted here; in general, there is never a dull moment.
2. Belvedere Castle
The structure of Belvedere Castle, as well as nearby terraces and pavilions, were all named "the Belvedere," which means "beautiful view" in Italian. It was designed by Central Park co-designer Calvert Vaux and architect Jacob Wrey Mould. The entire complex, which was finished in 1872, was planned as an open-air lookout tower.
The magnificent views of Turtle Pond and Great Lawn to the north, the Ramble to the south, and the surrounding cityscape continue to bring tourists to the Belvedere. The Castle also houses a gift shop and one of the Park's visitor centers. When the building is available to the public, visitors can ascend to extra terraces for a better view.
3. Shakespeare Garden
The lovely Shakespeare Garden is hidden along a steep hillside below Belvedere Castle. Dr. Edmond Bronk Southwick, NYC Parks' entomologist, first built "The Garden of the Heart" on this site in 1912 as a venue for public school pupils to study flora and natural history. In 1916, the Garden shifted its concentration to Shakespeare.
Shakespeare Garden is well known for the fact that in 1602 the author himself planted a mulberry tree here. You'll find a variety of plants, trees, and lovely flowers in the garden, many of which are mentioned in William Shakespeare's works.
4. Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir
The Reservoir was finished in 1862 and was the world's largest man-made water body at the time. The Reservoir, which spans 106 acres and is 40 feet deep, houses more than one billion gallons of water.
The Reservoir is Central Park's largest body of water and one of its most popular running spots. Many people come to the Reservoir not only to run but also to birdwatch, as it draws a variety of aquatic birds. The many blooming Yoshino and Kwanzan cherry trees and rhododendrons in the Reservoir landscapes are popular in the spring.
5. Zootique At Central Park
Many people are familiar with this zoo because of the animated film "Madagascar." Lions, polar bears, monkeys, and even penguins can be found here. There's also a petting zoo where you can get up close and personal with domestic animals (sheep, cows, pigs, and goats).
Over 130 different species can be seen, ranging from Snow Leopards to Tropical Birds. A stroll around the Zoo's five acres will take you through a variety of habitats, all of which have been meticulously created to mimic the natural environment of the animals they host.
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