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Want to experience Central Park but you only have an hour to do it? I'll show you how to see the top highlights in Central Park in 1 hour. You'll see the zoo, the mall, the lake, Bow Bridge and Gapstow Bridge, the Imagine mosaic at Strawberry Fields, and so much more!

Central Park, New York, NY, USA

Central Park 1-hr Walking Tour (Free Guide)

Everything you need to know to have the best experience in the greatest park in the world.

At 843 acres (2.5 miles x 0.5 miles), you NEED a guide. It's too big to just wander and hope you see all the things you want to see, and it's far too easy to get lost. You need a friend who's seen it all and done it all to show you the way. I have been that friend for countless tourists (as a local AirBNB host) and to millions of viewers on YouTube (my Central Park videos have accumulated over 1.6 million views). 

Let me be your guide. I have literally spent years exploring every part of Central Park, and I love sharing it with others. I'm putting all of my knowledge, recommendations, and experience into this guide.

What's Included:
📝 Resources (maps to help you find bathrooms, food, drinking fountains, etc.)
🤩 Top things to do and see in each part of the Park (Create easy itineraries from my recommendations)
📓 Interesting info and personal experiences for each spot
✍️ Tips and recommendations for the best Central Park experience

You can spend hours researching everything on your own and still not be sure if you're missing something amazing. Or you can download this guide and instantly feel confident that you'll be able to see and do everything you want. Central Park is incredible if you know what you're doing. It's frustratingly too big if you don't.

The ULTIMATE Central Park Guide

Visiting the Tri-State Area on a modest budget

Newark, NJ, USA

New York, NY, USA

Kecia's Best of New York City (& Beyond)

10 ideas with detailed instructions for memorable date experiences in Central Park.

Central Park is one of the best places in New York to go on a date. It's so varied that you can have many different experiences, from a fun first date to a romantic moment with your fiancée, inexpensive or pricey, adventurous or chill, you can do it all in the greatest Park in the world. This guide will give you all the details to go on 10 very different dates.

Each date includes:
💵 Total cost of the date
⏱ Total time for the date
📝 Planning time and considerations
✅ Detailed instructions
🤩 Major places you'll visit

Central Park 10 Perfect Date Ideas

New York, Nueva York, EE. UU.

6 days in New York

Welcome to my completely unorganized but oh-so-helpful map of New York City! An absolute smorgasbord of my own travels and research, suggestions from friends and strangers, and many treasures found along the way, this is where I compile all things NYC for my future trips and yours. Things I particularly love that you’ll find a lot of:
☕️ Coffee shops & bakeries
🌮 Local cuisine
🏛️ Museums of all kinds
🌳 Gardens & parks
🛏️ Boutique hotels
🍕 Small regional chains with good reputations

All my guides in this category are $5 per 100 places included, but since I add to these constantly, you can lock down the lowest price today and gain a lifetime access!

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Long Island, New York, USA

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New York State, USA

I traveled solo to New York City for the first time, here are some things that I did and have made into an awesome 5-day Itinerary for you to enjoy. 

Empire State Building, West 34th Street, New York, NY, USA

Statue of Liberty National Monument, New York, NY, USA

Brooklyn Bridge, New York, NY, USA

My best 5-day Itinerary in New York City

If you are looking to plan a trip to New York City during Cherry Blossom season, then this ultimate guide is for you! 

I LOVE Cherry Blossom season, and as someone who lives in New York City, I put together this guide to share some of my favorite spots and recommendations for the best places to see the best blooms around Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island and nearby in New Jersey.

Fun Fact: There are actually many types of Cherry Blossom Trees in New York City that bloom starting from early March through May. 

This guide is in both a list form and interactive map, and showcases where to find:
*Okame Cherry Blossoms (first blooms of the season)
*Yoshino Cherry Blossoms 
*Kwanzan Cherry Blossoms
*Weeping Higan Cherry Blossoms

**BONUS: Saucer & Star Magnolias around the city (these bloom during Cherry Blossom season and not to be missed!

If are planning to visit Washington DC during Cherry Blossom season, make sure to check out my 'Ultimate Washington DC Cherry Blossom Guide' to find the best blooms in DC and when to see them. 

You can also find me on Instagram & TikTok at @adventuressashley for Spring bloom inspiration and tips!

Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn, NY, USA

Roosevelt Island, New York, NY, USA

New Jersey, USA

Staten Island, NY, USA

New York City, NY, USA

Ultimate New York City Cherry Blossom Guide

Welcome to the city that never sleeps! NYC is a vibrant metropolis bursting with culture, history, and endless possibilities. This guide is your go-to resource for navigating the hustle and bustle of New York City. Let me help you make  the most of your New York adventure!

United States

New York City: Your Ultimate Guide to the Big Apple


Un Itinerario de 4 días en la Gran Manzana 🍎

Manhattan, Nueva York, EE. UU.

New York en 4 días

Central Park offers a range of activities including picnicking, walking/jogging, biking, boating, horse carriage rides, visiting the Central Park Zoo, attending performances, and exploring the gardens. Whether you want to relax, engage in outdoor sports, or immerse yourself in nature, Central Park has something for everyone. There's no shortage of enjoyable activities to experience in this iconic park.

A Stroll Through Central Park

Explore LGBTQ+ landmarks in NYC, tracing the footsteps of trailblazers like Edie Windsor, James Baldwin and Marsha P. Johnson. Uncover history at these iconic sites.

LGBTQ+ Icons in New York City

Don't pay $100 for a Gossip Girl tour! All the spots are right here in this guide and many of them are walkable to each other. This is an expansion of my viral guide on Instagram!

NYC Gossip Girl Locations

Bethesda Fountain

The fountain is called the Angel of the Water, sculpted by Emma Stebbins. This was the first time a woman was commissioned by the Parks Department.

This is a great place to people watch. There are often fashion photoshoots here, wedding parties, native New Yorkers and tourists alike, some street performers, and lots of happy people. This was originally designed to be a gathering space for Park visitors, and it still holds the same purpose today.

Time: 5 minutes

Crafted by lesbian sculptor Emma Stebbins, 'The Angels of the Waters' sculpture emerges from the fountain near a space historically visited by gay men since the early 20th century.

You can find a bunch of Star & Saucer Magnolia Blossom Trees in and around the edges of Bethesda Fountain. 

This is frequently seen in the show, but most notably, when Blair and Chuck get married.