Skip to content From Bethesda Fountain to Bow Bridge, here are the ten best things to do in Central Park — and the easiest way to see them all in one relaxed pedicab ride.
See the Tour · From $30Central Park packs 843 acres of bridges, lakes, gardens and landmarks into the middle of Manhattan. There is far more to see than you can cover on foot, so we have gathered the top 10 things to do in Central Park NYC — the must-see sights every first-time visitor should experience.
Managed by the Central Park Conservancy, the park is free to enter and open year-round. Below are the best things to do in Central Park NYC, followed by the smartest way to link them all together.
The park's grand meeting place — sweeping staircases, the winged Angel of the Waters fountain and a beautiful tiled arcade below.
The most photographed crossing in Central Park — an elegant cast-iron span over the Lake with the skyline framed behind the trees.
The romantic heart of the park. Take a classic rowboat out on the water or relax on the shore beneath the willows.
A lakeside landmark where you can rent rowboats, watch the swans glide by or stop for a waterfront bite.
A playful bronze children are welcome to climb — Alice, the Mad Hatter and the White Rabbit atop a giant mushroom.
The beloved bronze statue of the heroic sled dog — one of the park's most-photographed and family-friendly stops.
The Obelisk — a genuine 3,000-year-old Egyptian monument and the oldest man-made object in all of Central Park.
A cathedral-like promenade of towering trees lined with statues of famous writers — the park's grand tree-lined avenue.
A classic NYC photo spot, arching over The Pond with the Midtown skyline rising dramatically behind it.
The peaceful John Lennon memorial and its famous “Imagine” mosaic — a quiet, moving corner of the park.
Walking is always an option, but the best way to enjoy all the things to do in Central Park NYC without tiring yourself out is by pedicab. A local guide takes you from one landmark to the next — from Bethesda Fountain to the Central Park Zoo, Belvedere Castle and beyond — sharing the stories along the way, with unlimited stops for photos.
You will cover far more ground in comfort than you ever could on foot, linking the park's top sights into one relaxed, scenic loop. It is easily the most enjoyable way to tick off the top things to do in Central Park NYC in a single visit.
Explore Our ToursOne relaxed, scenic loop links the park's must-see landmarks together. Transparent per-ride pricing, unlimited photo stops, and a local guide who knows every story.
View Full PricingThe must-see things to do in Central Park NYC include Bethesda Terrace and Fountain, Bow Bridge, the Lake and Loeb Boathouse, the Alice in Wonderland and Balto statues, Cleopatra's Needle, The Mall and Literary Walk, Gapstow Bridge and Strawberry Fields — plus family favourites like the Central Park Zoo, Belvedere Castle and Wollman Rink.
You could spend days exploring, but a pedicab tour lets you see the top 10 things to do in Central Park in a single relaxed loop — typically 30 to 90 minutes depending on how many stops you make.
By pedicab. A local guide links all the top sights into one comfortable, scenic ride with unlimited photo stops, covering far more ground than you could on foot.
Tours start at $30 with clear per-ride pricing. Your guide confirms the total before you set off — see our pricing page for full details.
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