Best places: Scenic spots in New York, United States

Street intersection & well-known selfie spot with the iconic Manhattan Bridge as a backdrop.

This scenic, 1862 pedestrian bridge with a decorative banister is a well-known romantic spot.

Ornamental arched bridge over the Pond, with views of Central Park South buildings & Wollman Rink.

Bi-level, lakeside terrace with a large fountain & carvings representing the seasons & times of day.

Spherical stainless steel globe orbited by three rings & commissioned for the 1964 World’s Fair.

Sculpture of lead sled dog that raced to deliver medicine saving Alaska's children from diphtheria.

Statues of Shakespeare, Robert Burns & other writers dot this wide promenade shaded by elm trees.

👍👍 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.

Quiet, shady patch of Central Park with black-&-white tile mosaic honoring Beatle John Lennon.

Bayside observation point looking toward the iconic Lady Liberty statue, with benches & a walkway.

850-ft. pier & surrounding green space, offering seasonal events, New Jersey vistas, shade & seats.

This quaint decommissioned lighthouse beneath the George Washington Bridge is open to visitors.

Waterside pier with exercise equipment & giant swings, plus sunset views over the East River.

Manhattan views & bike paths around a cluster of waterfront fortifications built over centuries.

👍👍 Amazing place to visit in NYC. Beautiful night views of Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridge skyline. It’s one of those places you’ll never forget and is definitely worth the effort ! Bear in mind that if you want to walk across the bridge, you’ll have to walk back to Tillary St where it crosses Adam St. T...

Waterfront lawn that features a kayak boat launch & a pier affording views of the Statue of Liberty.

Plaza at the entrance to Central Park, anchored by a bronze statue of Union Gen. William T. Sherman.

👍👍 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...

Gothic & Romanesque 1872 castle set on Vista Rock (the park's 2nd highest point) with park views.

Built in 1848, New York City’s oldest bridge is now a steel-arch hike & bike path with river views.