Bethesda Fountain & The Mall
Enter at 72nd and walk the literary walk lined with elm trees down to Bethesda Fountain. One of the most filmed locations in NYC — timeless and beautiful.
American Museum of Natural History
5 min walk from the park. World-class museum — the blue whale, the planetarium, and dinosaur halls are unmissable. Pay what you wish for NY residents.
Jacob's Pickles
5 min walk. Southern comfort food with craft beers on the Upper West Side. Biscuits, fried chicken, and pickles by the jar. Generous portions.
The Dead Poet
3 min walk. Cosy neighbourhood pub named after dead poets — every drink on the menu is a literary reference. Low-key, no pretension, great whiskey selection.
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Row a boat on the Central Park Lake if the weather's good — $20 for an hour. Then walk to the museum. Perfect afternoon.
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