New York Central Park Guided Pedicab Tour

Meeting point

Where

Outside Magnolia Bakery cafe on the corner of West 58th street and Broadway. If using Google maps, please make sure to enter a zip code for the correct location!

Departure

21 start times between 08:00 and 18:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)

Return

This activity ends back at the meeting point

Pickup

No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

Operator

NYC Unlocked; booking and payment are completed on Viator

1. 1
   Columbus Circle

   Our tour's starting point. A colossal figure of Columbus stands atop a column pierced by three boats, the Niña, the Pinta and the Santa María, on a pedestal adorned with commemorative inscriptions and a winged figure examining a globe.

2. 2
   Central Park Carousel

   One of the most favorite attractions in the park since it was first launched in 1871. 250 thousand people ride the carousel every year.

3. 3
   The historic Chess & Checkers House is currently home to one of Central Park’s five visitor centers managed by the Central Park Conservancy

   Surrounding the octagonal brick structure are 24 game tables shaded by a wooden trellis.

4. 4
   The Dairy Visitor Center and Gift Shop

   The Dairy is Central Park's largest gift shop, offering a wide range of products for a wonderful day in the Park and thoughtful gifts for your loved ones. Conveniently located mid-Park at 65th Street, the Dairy is easily accessible. Plus, every purchase supports the Central Park Conservancy, so you can feel good knowing that your contribution helps care for the Park

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   Located in the southwest corner of the Park, Umpire Rock is named for its location in what was Central Park’s first playground, a large open meadow where children could play games

   From the same location you will be able to see the Wollman Rink.

   5 min
6. 6
   For over 100 years, The Plaza has been the New York hotel to see and be seen

   Kings, presidents, and stars of stage and screen have all gathered and stayed at The Plaza. It is also most known for being filmed in a famous 1990's movie Home Alone.

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   Gapstow Bridge

   The bridge brings visitors over the narrow neck of the Pond and is also a popular spot for enjoying an overview of scenery and taking photographs.

   10 min
8. 8
   Central Park Zoo

   The Central Park Zoo is home to animals from tropical, temperate, and polar regions. One of its most prominent features is the sea lion pool and tank, located in the center courtyard, which is visible from outside of the Zoo. Other exhibits feature snow leopards, grizzly bears, penguins, and more.

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   Balto Statue

   One of the most beloved monuments in the park. Balto became famous after a heroic journey across Alaska. In January 1925, an outbreak of diphtheria threatened the population of the town of Nome, Alaska. Weather conditions prevented the transport of vaccines from Anchorage by plane. A relay of dog-sled teams and mushers provided the only alternative.

10. 10
    Central Park Summerstage

    SummerStage is an outdoor concert and performance series organized by the City Parks Foundation. It is held on an open sports field in the park called Rumsey Playfield.

11. 11
    Upper East Side

    The posh, residential Upper East Side is known for its wealthy denizens, fancy restaurants and designer shops along Madison Avenue. It's a pretty neighborhood, with a mix of classic brownstones and upscale high-rises. Museum Mile, a stretch of 5th Avenue next to Central Park, draws crowds to cultural institutions that include the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and El Museo del Barrio.

12. 12
    NYC Central Park Horse Carriage Rides

    Bethesda is a large plaza consisting of two levels as well as an Arcade and a Fountain. The Terrace is a popular destination for relaxing, people-watching, and admiring the architecture and the scenery. At the center of the Terrace stands Bethesda Fountain, also known as Angel of the Waters, one of the Park’s most beloved works of art.

    10 min
13. 13
    The Mall is one of Central Park’s most significant landscapes - a wide, straight path lined by two rows of American elm trees

    The southern section of the Mall is known as Literary Walk because of the numerous statues of writers added there in the 19th century.

    5 min
14. 14
    Named for the cherry trees that bloom in this landscape each spring, Cherry Hill is a popular destination overlooking the Lake

    Its sloping lawn is an ideal place for picnicking, relaxing, and enjoying views of rowboats on the water. Visitors flock to Cherry Hill in spring to enjoy the pink and white blooms of the Yoshino cherry trees.

    5 min
15. 15
    Bow Bridge

    Bow Bridge got its name because of its low-lying and graceful curve that resembles the bow of an archer or violinist. It is a prominent spot that offers expansive views of the Lake and surrounding landscapes. It’s one of the most photographed Park features and one of the most romantic, serving as the site of numerous wedding proposals.

    10 min
16. 16
    Strawberry Fields

    Strawberry Fields is a memorial to the British rock musician and peace activist John Lennon (1940–1980). It also includes the Imagine mosaic, where many come to pay tribute to Lennon. The memorial’s name is a reference to the 1967 song Lennon wrote and performed with the Beatles, “Strawberry Fields Forever.”

    5 min
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    The Dakota

    The Dakota occupies the western side of Central Park West between 72nd and 73rd streets. It is largely square in plan and built around a central H-shaped courtyard, through which all apartments are accessed. According to a 1996 article in New York magazine, many brokers classified the Dakota as one of five top-tier apartment buildings on Central Park West, largely because of its residents, large scale, and "historical prestige".

    5 min
18. 18
    Tavern on the Green, the restaurant located in the historic building once known as the Sheepfold, has been a destination for fine dining in Central Park since the 1930s

    The restaurant recently underwent a years-long renovation during which some of its many additions were removed to expose more of the original structure and provide more variety of dining options. Tavern on the Green reopened in 2014.

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    Pinebank Arch is an elegant cast-iron bridge that spans the bridle path

    Designed to be integrated with the landscape, it seems to emerge from rock outcrops on either end, and its lacy ironwork almost blends in with the surrounding foliage. The bridge is often photographed and is a popular spot from which to survey the surrounding landscapes and take photographs.

    5 min

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