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Story Behind Central Park: Manhattan’s Backyard, Wilderness by Design

Story Behind Central Park: Manhattan’s Backyard, Wilderness by Design

Overview

How much time should you spend in this fascinating man-made wilderness by design, and why you should make sure to see Central Park. Learn about the history and its creation, explore it from south to north on this virtual talk and tour, visiting the famous sites along the way! Download the recording to hear again, plus, download a self-guided walking tour of the sites you viewed on the video to explore the park on your own. At the end, you'll know how much time to plan to spend there and what to make sure you see!

City: New York City

Mon 18 Nov

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Starting at $25.00

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Mon 18 Nov

Starting at $25.00

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What's Included

Central Park Self-Guided Walking Tour pdf

The Story Behind Central Park: Manhattan’s Backyard, Wilderness By Design

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
This is a virtual experience, and all NYC standard health requirements are in effect when you visit on your own.

What To Expect

Central Park

Are you an eager explorer wondering how much time should you spend in Central Park and what to see? Over 42 million people visit the park each year, so it depends upon what you want. Are you active and want to ice skate, bike, jog, rent a rowboat, roller blade, take a salsa dance lesson? Perhaps a leisurely stroll with binoculars for bird watching, listen to a jazz ensemble, to classical quartets, to opera or country singers. Hear stories about the history of the origin and creation of the park, discover famous and little-known secrets and the special events that have occurred in the park over the years, including famous movie and TV locations. Next, together, we’ll explore the park from its southern to northern edges stopping at the highlights along the way to hear the stories about them. At the end of our visit, you will know how much time to plan to stay there.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Reviews (5)

SBWeissman

May 2021

Whether you are a visitor to New York for the first time or a resident curious to know more about one of the world's most famous natural sanctuaries, Garrett's in-depth guide to Central Park is a resource to return to time and again. Chock full of history and insights delivered in a down-to-earth, fun manner, the guide lays the groundwork for friends and family coming to the city to explore the park methodically. It's also an intriguing virtual tour for New Yorkers to enjoy on a rainy day, encouraging even the most seasoned to take notice of attractions often overlooked. I especially appreciated Garrett's commentary on the upper areas of the park ranging from the Reservoir to the Conservatory Garden that are so beautiful and so often missed by tourists. Her description of the wisteria covering the pergola at the edge of the Conservatory Garden was so spot-on I could almost smell the flowers.

Response from Host

Aug 2021

Thank you very much for taking the time to share your enthusiasm about Central Park! We are so lucky to have this beautiful and every changing artwork as an integral part of NYC! Remember to download the pdf of the virtual tour so you can visit the spots that are most interesting to you! Take photos and upload them into Tripcast to create your own memory book and compare the same locations at different times of the year.

SultanNewYork

May 2021

Discovering all of the fascinating history that Kitt has expertly put together in an easy to follow and most enjoyable format makes the experience first class. Her insider tips are valuable to anyone visiting Central Park for the first time or multiple times. If visiting with a family the knowledge she shares on park navigation in invaluable. She keeps the viewers attention with her genuine love of Central Park provided in a fun and informative format. Well worth the time.

Response from Host

Aug 2021

Thank you for your wonderful review and so happy you enjoyed learning about the history of Central Park and how you want to spend your time there! Please remember to download the pdf to your device to bring with you to explore the areas that are most interesting to you. Because the flora and fauna are constantly changing with the seasons, please take lots of photos and upload them into Tripcast to create your own memory book and compare the colors as the seasons change.