Looking for some fun and interesting experiences in New York City? Check out this perfect one-day itinerary of things to do in Central Park that you can customize based on your interests. Without a plan or internal gps system, you can run around New York City's Central Park all day long – like I did. Literally.
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The best way to see most, is to do as the locals and ride a bike. Central Park is extremely bike friendly, and the bike paths weave in and out of the major attractions. For a guided experience, there are Central Park bike tours for $29. Biking around Central Park is the perfect way to spend a day in the Big Apple!
Walking in 1 Direction from Bottom to Top (1 hour)Although Central Park is 2.5 miles (4 km) long, the paths through it do meander a bit and the total amount of distance you will walk is more like 3 miles (5 km).
Best Time To Visit Central Park New YorkWhile there is no perfect time to visit Central Park - it's an established fact that the views are best during sunset. Ideally, it's also the perfect time to bump into a plethora of people.
To ensure a safe experience, it's important to use common sense and avoid visiting the park alone at night. Central Park is open daily from 6 AM to 1 AM, and it is forbidden and highly not recommended to be in the park outside of these hours.
Admission TicketsAdmission includes entrance to the Main zoo, Tisch Children's Zoo, and one visit to the 4-D Theater. All visitors must have a date-specific ticket. Every guest, every day.
If you want to find out what out what is happening in Central Park or book a tour (walking, carriage, pedicab or bike) just check out this website, centralpark.com. I think it's best to start your walk from the southwest corner of 59th St.and 5th Ave by the Pulitzer Fountain.
Once you're here, you are welcome to stay as long as you would like. Based on the available exhibits and amenities, we expect the average visit to be 1-1.5 hours.