Explore Central Park

Central Park is an urban park in New York City, between the Upper West and Upper East Sides of Manhattan. It is the fifth largest park in the city. It is the most visited urban park in the United States, with an estimated 42 million visitors anually, and is the most filmed location in the world. Its size and cultural position make it a model for the world's urban parks. Therefore, exploring Central Park is a free thing to do in New York City.

While some of the attractions within Central Park do charge a fee, exploring the park itself is totally free! This iconic city park consists of over 800-acres that are perfect for activities such as picnicking, jogging, and taking memorable photos. While you’re exploring the park, check out Gapstow Bridge – you might recognize it from movies such as Home Alone 2. Bethesda Fountain as well as The Lake are also a few other notable spots. You can look forward to watching rowboats at the latter. If you want to try a boat out yourself, they are available for rent and are surprisingly cheap at $15/hr