What You Will Do
Experience secret Central Park locations only a true New York City historian can help you find. Visit some of Central Park's least-trafficked, truly historic and most scenic locations above 100th Street. Discover the history of Central Park and its creators, find out what was there before, visit Revolutionary War forts, see the stunning formal gardens, "hike" through Central Park's man-made Adirondack Mountains and so much more. This very fascinating, educational, and entertaining tour is conducted by a licensed New York City tour guide with over 20 years of experience and a New York City historian.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Meet at 100th Street and Central Park West ACROSS THE STREET from 405 Central Park West. Meet on the Central Park side of the street
1
The Pool
30 minutes
We start off with the history of the park including the designers, why the park was built, when it was built, how it was built. We'll start the walk along the path and the rolling terrain of The Pool area. You'll also visit the secret Grotto waterfall and understand its purpose...........Keep in mind that there are many SECRET PLACES that are not listed here!
2
Glen Span Arch
15 minutes
As we leave the Pool area, you'll walk through this sensational stone arch designed in the 1860s. Nothing prepares you for the scenery that you'll see when you pass through this high arch.
3
The Ravine
30 minutes
Visit the manmade Adirondack Mountain scenery of the spectacular North Woods and leave the hustle and jar of New York City. We'll walk along The Ravine of Central Park. You'll see a waterfall, rustic bridges of stone and wood and be surrounded by trees and the sounds of birds.
4
Harlem Meer
10 minutes
Get a great view of this body of water from one of the forts.
5
The Loch
30 minutes
Walk along this beautiful body of water in the North Woods.
6
The Blockhouse
10 minutes
Visit this War of 1812 fortification.
7
Conservatory Garden
20 minutes
Visit all three serene French, English and Italian formal gardens built in the 1930s.
8
Andrew Haswell Green Bench
5 minutes
Hear about the most important person in the history of New York that you haven't heard about.
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