Secret Places of Central Park
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.
About this activity
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Additional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Tours go out in rain, snow and shine. There are no cancellations or rescheduling for rain or snow within 24 hours of the start of the tour.
- The tour is approximately 3.25 miles and takes about 2.5 hours. You should be in good physical shape; there is uneven terrain, unpaved trails, rocks, some steep (but short) hills on dirt and mulch, uneven stairs and potentially slippery areas. It is essential that you dress appropriately and wear suitable shoes.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Some locations may not be open or accessible depending on weather conditions and/or park closings.
- Visit RevolutionaryToursNYC . com web site for additional dates and times.
Includes
- Search for "REVOLUTIONARY TOURS NYC" on TripAdvisor/Viator
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Small group - Limited to 16 people.
- From December to February, you can book our special CENTRAL PARK EXPERIENCE tour.
Special Instructions
Itinerary
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Estimated Time : 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!
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 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.
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 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.
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 10 minutes
Get a great view of this body of water from one of the forts.
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 30 minutes
Walk along this beautiful body of water in the North Woods.
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 10 minutes
Visit this War of 1812 fortification.
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 20 minutes
Central Park Conservatory Garden : Visit all three serene French, English and Italian formal gardens built in the 1930s.
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 5 minutes
Hear about the most important person in the history of New York that you haven't heard about.
Free Admission