Most reviewed Scenic spots in New York City

Explore the city's most talked-about destinations, sorted by the number of reviews. The higher the position on the list, the greater the number of reviews for each place. Discover the pulse of New York City through these extensively reviewed and popular spots. This list contains 41 places from Scenic spot category.

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Bethesda Terrace
Historical landmark
Bi-level, lakeside terrace with a large fountain & carvings representing the seasons & times of day.
4.70 (10.2K reviews) (~2.77 km from centre)
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Strawberry Fields
Tourist attraction
Quiet, shady patch of Central Park with black-&-white tile mosaic honoring Beatle John Lennon.
4.60 (8.9K reviews) (~2.92 km from centre)
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Belvedere Castle
Castle
Gothic & Romanesque 1872 castle set on Vista Rock (the park's 2nd highest point) with park views.
4.50 (5.7K reviews) (~3.4 km from centre)
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Dumbo - Manhattan Bridge View
Scenic spot
Street intersection & well-known selfie spot with the iconic Manhattan Bridge as a backdrop.
4.80 (4.1K reviews) (~5.25 km from centre)
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Bow Bridge
Bridge
This scenic, 1862 pedestrian bridge with a decorative banister is a well-known romantic spot.
4.80 (2.5K reviews) (~2.95 km from centre)
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Pier 35
Park
Waterside pier with exercise equipment & giant swings, plus sunset views over the East River.
4.60 (2.2K reviews) (~4.56 km from centre)
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Balto Statue
Tourist attraction
Sculpture of lead sled dog that raced to deliver medicine saving Alaska's children from diphtheria.
4.70 (2.1K reviews) (~2.35 km from centre)
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Gapstow Bridge
Bridge
Ornamental arched bridge over the Pond, with views of Central Park South buildings & Wollman Rink.
4.80 (1.6K reviews) (~1.96 km from centre)
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Hudson River Waterfront Walkway
Scenic spot
Long, paved riverside cycling & walking path offering dramatic views of the Manhattan skyline.
4.80 (1.4K reviews) (~4.17 km from centre)
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Louis Valentino, Jr. Park and Pier
Park
Waterfront lawn that features a kayak boat launch & a pier affording views of the Statue of Liberty.
4.60 (1.1K reviews) (~8.58 km from centre)
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House of 'Que
Barbecue restaurant
Texas BBQ meals in a bar/eatery with country-chic decor, communal seating & TVs.
$$ $$
4.00 (1.1K reviews) (~4.08 km from centre)
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Grand Army Plaza
Park
Plaza at the entrance to Central Park, anchored by a bronze statue of Union Gen. William T. Sherman.
4.60 (1K reviews) (~1.74 km from centre)
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Flag Plaza
Scenic spot
Picnic spot in a state park, with US flags flying & views over the Statue of Liberty to Manhattan.
4.70 (967 reviews) (~9.06 km from centre)
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Umpire Rock
Scenic spot
👍👍 This's one of the most popular places to visit in NY. I love to come here in spring and autumn. People visiting here seem calm and gentle, so I also can be so relaxed.
4.70 (786 reviews) (~2.14 km from centre)
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Pier 45 at Hudson River Park
Park
850-ft. pier & surrounding green space, offering seasonal events, New Jersey vistas, shade & seats.
4.70 (611 reviews) (~3.32 km from centre)
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The Mall and Literary Walk
Scenic spot
Statues of Shakespeare, Robert Burns & other writers dot this wide promenade shaded by elm trees.
4.80 (489 reviews) (~2.59 km from centre)
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Pier I
Fishing pier
👍👍 This pier sticks out so far into the Hudson River that you feel like you're halfway to New Jersey. There is a fantastic view of the George Washington Bridge looking north, and the skyline of New York City looking south. This is a nice, new pier with lots of seats and indirect lighting. It is not a p...
4.70 (429 reviews) (~3.42 km from centre)
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General William Tecumseh Sherman Monument
Historical landmark
Landmark gilded statue of former New York resident Union Gen. William T. Sherman on his horse.
4.50 (419 reviews) (~1.75 km from centre)
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Cherry Hill
Scenic spot
Round stone water fountain originally designed in the Victorian era as a horse watering trough.
4.50 (394 reviews) (~2.82 km from centre)
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Black Tom Island
Historical landmark
👍👍 Had a early morning visit! We truly enjoyed ourselves. The weather was perfect for a morning walk and as a homeschool mom we got some lessons in!
4.80 (372 reviews) (~9.08 km from centre)
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