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Things to Do: Parks and gardens
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#7 of 1,334 attractions in New York City
Attraction type: Urban park; Other; Park; Tour
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- Oct 28, 2008 "must do"
- Oct 26, 2008 "it's beautiful"
- Oct 8, 2008 "Do not book online!"
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#16 of 1,334 attractions in New York City
A haven for readers and anyone seeking respite from the city bustle.
Attraction type: Urban park
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- Oct 31, 2008 "Excellent hotel at the centre of New York action"
- Jul 13, 2008 "A slice of paradise"
- Jun 22, 2008 "Wonderful"
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#52 of 1,334 attractions in New York City
The park includes, on one end, Hope Garden - a memorial to AIDS victims - and on another, the ferry that'll take you to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty, not to mention a number of other memorials and monuments scattered in between.
Attraction type: Urban park
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- May 22, 2008 "A nice place to visit in NYC"
- Nov 18, 2007 "Worth Your Time"
- Oct 25, 2007 "Great views of Lady liberty and ellis island."
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#62 of 1,334 attractions in New York City
Attraction type: Urban park
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- May 27, 2008 "Beautiful local spot lost in LY"
- Feb 9, 2008 "A great place for a walk."
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#100 of 1,334 attractions in New York City
A 9.75-acre city park in Greenwich Village, characterized by its large, central fountain, and known as a major center of community activity for the neighborhood residents.
Attraction type: Other; Landmark/point of interest; Urban park
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- May 4, 2008 "Where I go to get away"
- Oct 25, 2007 "Nice"
- Jun 6, 2006 "Nice place to people watch"
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#121 of 1,334 attractions in New York City
A lovely and largely uncrowded park that's perfect for the midday stroll. Be sure to check out the statue of famed theater actor Edwin Booth in the guise of Hamlet.
Attraction type: Park; State park; Urban park
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- Jun 25, 2007 "Don't get locked in!"
- Jun 3, 2003 "Lovely but private."
Located across from the Museum of the City of New York, this Central Park oasis offers six acres of magnificent flowers and trees.
Attraction type: Garden
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#137 of 1,334 attractions in New York City
New York City park containing what is reputed to be one of the best playgrounds ever built.
Attraction type: Park
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- Jul 25, 2007 "Shhhhhhh ... Keep This Secret Park A Secret"
- Mar 3, 2007 "Serenity just blocks from Wall Street and the World Trade Center"
- May 22, 2006 "Best of the City"
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#156 of 1,334 attractions in New York City
Attraction type: Park; Monument
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- Jul 15, 2008 "not at all peaceful..."
- Mar 9, 2008 "Simple and honoring"
- Sep 6, 2007 "Peaceful. Quiet."
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#208 of 1,334 attractions in New York City
Attraction type: Arena/stadium/field; Sports camp/clinic; Sports complex; Park; Island
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- Mar 8, 2008 "It's an experience"
A great NYC park for people-watching, this was the site of previous World Fairs and offers visitors bicycle paths, the Queens Wildlife Conservation Center, a carousel, freshwater fishing, indoor ice-skating rink and marina.
Attraction type: Arena/stadium/field; Amusement/theme park; Park; Sports complex
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#274 of 1,334 attractions in New York City
Attraction type: Town center/square/plaza; Mall; Architectural building; Museum complex; Urban park
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- Jun 22, 2007 "good shopping"
- Jul 11, 2006 "Pretty but nothing too special"
- Sep 10, 2005 "A good shopping center"
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#314 of 1,334 attractions in New York City
Colonial gentlemen used to "bowl" here, at New York City's oldest park, paying one peppercorn per year for the privilege.
Attraction type: Urban park; Other
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- Oct 25, 2007 "Bull at Bowlling green"
Romantic garden, tucked away inside Fort Tryon Park, features a well-known sign that gently admonishes "Let no one say, and say it to your shame, that all was beauty here, until you came."
Attraction type: Garden
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Website: http://www.lizchr... Hours: Saturdays, Noon to 4:00. (All Year) Sundays, May through October, Noon to 4:00. Tuesdays, May through October, 6:00 PM to dusk.
Attraction type: Garden
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#397 of 1,334 attractions in New York City
Free concerts in the park from June to August.
Attraction type: Concert; Park; Performance
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- Mar 14, 2006 "I love SummerStage"
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