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    Dak's the way I like it
    Fox E.

    Not to be confused with Central Pork Wets, which is where pigs pee themselves. Basically the main street of the Upper West Side even though some of the other streets, such as Amsterdam, have a lot more stuff on them. This is where all the most expensive apartment buildings on this side of Manhattan overlook the beautiful expansive Central Park. John Lennon lived and died here of course, as do many many other rich and famous people. There could be better food options, especially street, budget and ethnic food, but then the people in these parts would probably rather pay through the nose for fine dining.

    At 100th
    Steve A.

    A good street for sightseeing. It runs much of the Upper West Side. There's always so many tourists. It's hard to find anyone who actually lives on this street. When you consider who much it costs to live here, most people probably aren't living there. It has some large apartments. One of these is the Dakota, where John Lennon and other celebrities have lived. It's just one of many big apartment buildings. Other buildings include the museums. The American Museum of Natural History is located at about 79th. It's good for a stroll through a very nice area. It attracts lots of tourists. Stay away from the rip off street vendors.

    On Central Park West Top of Park, Posted 10/26/17
    Marianne W.

    I love Central Park West. I'll be there next week on my way to an appointment on the West Side. I used to live on the West Side many moons ago. I'm still fond of my old hang outs. The West side of the park is beautiful. To me it feels a little more historic than the East Side. There's a higher end dignity to the space. I could be imagining it. Walk around the park East and West and form your own opinion. No matter how you divide it up Central Park is a miracle to me! Glad someone had the forethought to create this beautiful place for me to play!

    Saturday chill day!
    Uneka H.

    Always LOVED coming to Central Park! First off- this park is HUGE as you may have already read. Also- it is the perfect place for people watching (don't judge me lol). It's always a wide variety people that come here from all cultural backgrounds and it's always something going on here in the spring/summer wether it's a "Summer SoundStage" concert or just people dancing on the lawn or reading a book (like me!). It's always great energy here, nice breeze and on a sunny day you can't beat it. They have city bikes that you can rent somewhere around here and for a nominal fee, they have the carts that sell water , hotdogs and ice cream. The museum is near here, there is a zoo here in the park and you have the "Great Lawn" where everyone comes to hang out! Overall, it's just a great place to be if you don't feel like doing anything but you wanna feel like you did something.

    Rachel S.

    This review is for Central Park WEST (not for Central Park in general which deserves its own 10 star review...) Convo in Central Park West: Other dog owner opening zip lock bag: May I give your dog a treat? Me: what's in it? Dog owner: chicken, store bought, healthy. Me: but not "Beggin'" right? Dog owner: Are you kidding? I'm from the Upper West Side! But seriously, this area is great, with something to see and do for everyone.

    Kyshia M.

    I love coming to Central Park whenever I visit NY. There's so much to look at and paths to walk that I still haven't walked the whole park. The scenery is amazing with all of the trees, art and culture. There's a zoo, carousel and play area for the kids or adults. The lawn area is great for sitting out relaxing. I've always wanted to do a horse & carriage ride as a date. If you live in NY that would be a great date idea if you haven't done it yet.

    Nora F.

    It's free! Let's enjoy the trees and breathe that fresh air? This is one activity in NY that you can do without paying a single cent. You walk, jog, run, skate and rollerblade, here. The park used to be my favorite place to go to, when I lived in Manhattan. There's a tree right in the middle of the field and I named that tree with a cute name. It's a big park. We try to walk around the park every year between spring and fall. This time I entered the park from Central Park West. Hubby had a business around the area so I got to enjoy the park early morning. It was quiet and peaceful. Due to the spring time, I captured some photos of some trees while the flowers were still blooming. It's beautiful. The entire park is beautiful. Better get there fast! Spring's almost over! You won't be disappointed no matter what season you decide to visit. Highly recommended!

    Edwin R.

    Beautiful park, a little crowded in parts and not quite as picturesque as the movies make it seem, but it was a pleasure to see it in person.

    Emanuel C.

    Always pretty, always there for you to walk, run, or bike through. Stay away from the vast majority of street vendors near the Museum of Natural History. Those guys are price gougers. Water is plentiful here through the various fountains. It's easy to fill up your own bottle. Don't spend $3-5 at the vendors when you can get it for free. Come prepared to walk up and down rolling hills and various spots that get direct sun. You can either pop in for lunch and sit on a random bench or venture deeper into the park to take in the sights and sounds. From this side you have direct access to the river and lake boats just past the bridge as you venture inward. Or find yourself immediately at the runners and bikers lanes if you are planning on getting some exercise.

    Mitch G.

    Central Park West is the Avenue that abuts Central Park just to its West. Marathons, walks and Thanksgiving parade utilize this avenue. Many famous landmark and buildings can be found on CPW. From the South up you have Columbus Circle, the Dakota, the San Remo, the New York Historical Society, the Museum of Natural History and on up to Frederic Douglas Circle. Trains stops are 59th (A, C, B, D), 72nd (C,B), 81st (C,B), 86th (C,B), 96th (C,B), 103rd (C,B), 110th (C,B). Many famous people live on CPW. Unless you are a multi-millionaire you will never be able to afford to live there (except above 96th street where it is still a little rough).

    In Central Park...waiting in line for Shakespeare In The Park tickets! Hopefully, there will be some remaining tickets!
    Alexis M.

    Central Park West along with the rest of the park and neighboring surroundings are absolutely beautiful!!!! I am currently waiting on the line for tickets to see Shakespeare In The Park's summer season show of "Taming of the Shrew". Everyone else that is waiting has been lovely and it is quite a great day for enjoying the park since today boasts wonderful weather. I have been sitting for about 15 minutes in line and have had the pleasure of seeing passersby walking together, children playing, beautiful horses (policemen are riding on them) and the cutest dogs! All in all it is a fantastic day to be in the park!

    Jennifer M.

    So beautiful in the fall when the flowers are in bloom but the tree leaves are starting to fall. I have gone twice in a week. There is a small waterfall that a lot of people take a photo of. The garden is full of colorful flowers. The areas I am talking about are all about 100th street on the east and west side.

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    Madison Square Park

    4.4(413 reviews)
    4.7 kmFlatiron

    Bryant what? Central who? Washington Square, why when you can go to Madison Square Park. I keed…read moreabout the other parks. I actually love all of them for different reasons. But Madison Square will always be my favorite. It's kept fairly clean and is a nice size. Mostly for the working professionals and students in the area, it's an awesome spot to eat lunch, with a great food selection in Flat Iron. It's home to the OG Shake Shack, which stands there til this day. There is also an awesome dog park there. This park is great at all times of the year, so don't hesitate to go now.

    Madison Square Park is a small city park in Flatiron/Nomad. It has a dog run, a playground, and a…read morelarge grassy area - making it a great park for locals who live in the neighborhood. It also hosts some public art exhibits, like one in the park through March 29, 2026 - Larry Bell: "Improvisations in the Park." My husband and I walked through the park a couple of times when we stayed in the neighborhood this past weekend. We spent our time walking through the park on one occasion to see the works included in the Larry Bell exhibit. Overall, a fine park for a walk through as a tourist, but probably more of a park for locals to enjoy the outdoors, dog run, and playground. In warmer weather, it's a nice park to sit and enjoy the sunshine or even grab lunch (from the Shake Shack in the park).

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    St. Vartan Park - Stunning high rise right across the park.

    St. Vartan Park

    4.1(22 reviews)
    4.2 kmMurray Hill, Midtown East

    Nice big park great for different age groups! Entrance on 1st ave for big playground and bathroom…read more Plenty of benches and equipment to play on. There is also a basketball quart and small field. Pretty clean and safe.

    Slowly trying to hoop at all the basketball courts in the city, so I came here after work before a…read morelong weekend. We were on our 4th game of 5 on 5 on this slanted, slippery court with double rims as the Midtown skyline looked over us. We had gone 3-0 and already on wobbly legs but wanted one more to really push ourselves to exhaustion and be WHOOPED. A group of 5 17 year olds showed up and I was lowkey like damn I don't wanna play these little kids for our last game but whatever, they got next. We were going back and forth, and to be fair they were actually pretty good but just too frail to give us any problems. At 5'10 174 lbs, I'm a BIG guard. I'm left handed, but shot a right handed floater fading to my right as I'm trying to get better. If you can hit a weak hand floater on the run you will be tough to stop. I bricked it and this little 17 year old kid goes "that's a TERRIBLE shot" looking at me dead in the eyes. Like bro y'all are losing and you suck why you talking? He woke me up and I started actually trying really hard and lowkey busting their ass... but tbh normally I'm not even that good. It was just one of those days where everything was falling. I hit a 3 and yelled out "THAT'S A LAYUP." I drove hard left, euro stepped and hit a tough finish through 2 and yelled "I"M TOO BIG," while flexing. I switched onto little homie and he took a terrible stepback shot after I turned him 3 times and bricked it. I just whispered to him "I don't even gotta say nothing after that one it speaks for itself" which really pissed him off. Then I hit the game winning 3 and did the Dame wave to him as he walked off the court PISSED as hell. I sat down and then he got the courage to say "STOP TALKING SO MUCH" while he put his hand together to mimic me YAPPING. I almost stood up and said "HOW BOUT U GET WIN?" But then I realized I'm a grown ass man and there is absolutely no reason to be jawing at this little kid on a beautiful Friday in New York City. I just kind of laughed at myself and asked what is wrong with me lol. All in all, these runs were kind of weak and this court is in horrendous condition. The court on the westside highway is still my favorite in the city. IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov_reviews

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    Herald Square

    3.4(93 reviews)
    4.0 kmMidtown West

    Ian's Cookie Jar (Located in Herald Square Holiday Market)…read moreW. 35th. St. & Broadway New York, NY 10001 The Bucket Located in the Herald Square Holiday Market adjacent to Macy's is a chocolate chip cookie kiosk. This secret recipe was handcrafted by food influencer Ian Martin and Hungry Gnome bakery owner Danielle Sepsy. All cookies are freshly baked on the spot in these cookie ovens. An entire batch is immediately scooped up with a french fry scooper and handed off for your enjoyment. The Bucket: The primary ingredients in these cookies are all butter, brown sugar, and premium Callebaut chocolate. As soon as you try your first one, you will be far from done. They are warm and crispy on the outside while gooey on the inside. As a bonus, the holiday themed visual design on the bucket was hand drawn by Ian's sister. There is a decent amount of seating at the holiday market for you to enjoy your dessert. Be sure to arrive early because Ian's cookies are immensely popular and they will sell out. Stop by Ian's Cookie Jar kiosk at the Herald Square holiday market and indulge in this warm, gooey treat during the most wonderful time of the year. #ianscookiejar #chefdaniellesepsy #IanMartin #thehungrygnome #TheBucket #chocolatechipcookies #HeraldSquare #heraldsquareholidaymarket #nycholidaymarket #imma_eat_this #callebautchocolate #40cookies

    I really enjoy coming to this area of the city. So much to do and see, lots of shopping and food…read moreoptions. Madison square garden is also nearby. The historical Macy's Herald sq is here. It's beautiful in this area esp during the holidays. However, expect heavy crowds on weekends or after events like concerts

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