A licensed New York
City tour guide will meet you at Paramount Plaza, 51st and Broadway, in front of Cosi's Restaurant and
escort you on the subway to the Upper West Side.
Exiting
the subway near The Dakota, you will enter the Park and visit
Strawberry Fields, Yoko Ono's tribute to her late husband John Lennon.
The single
word IMAGINE in the black-and-white mosaic pathway, the title
of a popular Lennon song, is the only specific tribute to the musician
within the beautifully maintained yet naturalistic, free-flowing Park
landscape. Continue to stroll along the bridal paths and park walkways to
the statue of Daniel Webster, presented to the City over 130 years
ago, and your first view of The Lake and Bow Bridge, one of
the most handsomely designed cast-iron bridges in the world. Then you'll
visit The Ramble, a 38-acre "wild garden" with rocky outcrops,
secluded glades, and a tumbling stream called The Gill. Learn why The
Ramble was such an important feature in the initial design of the Park in
the 1850s, and why it has become the center of birding activity. Other
interesting sites that you'll visit are Belvedere Castle,
Shakespeare Garden, Delacorte Theater and the Great Lawn.
No tour of the park
would miss Bethesda Terrace, the architectural "heart of the Park",
with its Bethesda Fountain, Terrace Arcade and magnificent
views.
Your tour guide will
tell you about the Park's history, why it is such an integral part of a
Manhattanite's daily life and maybe even let you catch a glimpse of it's
most famous residents, the family of Pale Male!
Return to midtown via bus or subway is on
your own. Directions will be provided.
"The
tour was great and the tour guide made it that way!" Tour participant,
March 2007
"We
took the Central Park Walking Tour on Saturday, 7/21. Mark was a
great guide! A native New Yorker, he was very knowledgeable on
the city and the Park, giving the history and highlights of the
Park and anecdotal info on the City. He
good-naturedly maintained control of the group while at the same
time, was extremely flexible in allowing time for photos, etc.
Mark was not stumped by any question the tour members tossed
out. Overall, a very enjoyable experience. Would definitely
recommend this tour to others visiting the City!! Thanks for a
great time!" Denise & Frank from Atlanta
Note: Please be advised, the
NYC subway system is not wheelchair accessible for this tour. The tour operates rain or
shine. The order and exact itinerary is dependant upon weather
conditions, subway schedule and other factors and may change. No
refunds are issued for no-shows. Return to midtown is on your own.
Subway fare and tour guide gratuity is not included. New York City
Vacation Packages is not responsible for delays, non-operation of
tour or accessibility to sites mentioned in the itinerary.
Itinerary may be altered if required due to weather, traffic,
subway schedule changes, and/or any other condition beyond the
control of NYCVP, the tour guides and/or vendors. Tours may be
cancelled in advance due to insufficient participation. NYCVP is
not responsible for anyone unable to keep up with a normal and
reasonable walking tour pace, or anyone getting lost. Liability is
expressly limited to the
amount paid by patrons for the Tour.
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