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9/11 Memorial Pools
Historical landmark
Reflecting pools honoring those killed in the 9/11 terror attacks & 1993 World Trade Center bombing.
4.90 (12.9K reviews)
(~8.25 km from centre)
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Mayor John Purroy Mitchel Memorial
Sculpture
👍👍 I think this area is the most beautiful place in Central where you can see a lot of cherry blossoms during the cherry blossom season.
It's also safe.
4.90 (42 reviews)
(~4.25 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 (2.4K reviews)
(~3.35 km from centre)
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Jersey City 9-11 Memorial
Historical landmark
👍👍 Great landmark remembering the events from September 11th. It has a firefighter statues and steak pieces form one of the towers. It’s incredible to see how much distraction occurred when you look at the best steel beams. It’s a sad day in America’s history. This monument stands to remind us of those...
4.80 (651 reviews)
(~8.13 km from centre)
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Bethesda Fountain
Tourist attraction
👍 Lindo como cada unas de las fontanas o esculturas del Central Park. En específico, este lugar tiene muchas cosas lindas. Un gran sitio dentro del parque.
4.80 (527 reviews)
(~3.47 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)
(~3.5 km from centre)
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Church of St. Ignatius Loyola
Catholic church
Late 19th-century church with a highly decorative, vaulted nave & venue for choral & organ concerts.
4.80 (329 reviews)
(~4.33 km from centre)
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North Tower Pool
Memorial park
👍👍 It took everything in me to visit this area. I literally had to get my nerves under control. I'm quite happy I decided to return with my husband by my side.
The last time I visited the World Trade Center was days after the buildings fell and the smell still haunts me. Returning here gives everyone...
4.80 (321 reviews)
(~8.18 km from centre)
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Glen Span Arch
Bridge
Built in 1865, this reconstructed Central Park bridge is decorated with geometrically shaped stones.
4.80 (222 reviews)
(~4.33 km from centre)
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Burnett Fountain
Historical landmark
👍 Not the best fountain to visit in winter but still pretty nice!
4.80 (69 reviews)
(~4.83 km from centre)
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Hangman's Elm
Historical landmark
👍👍 Like history itself, the story of English elms in New York hasn’t been straight-forward. As the international cousin of the American elm, they have been referred to as the foreign elm, with debates about whether they’re native or nonnative to New York. This specific English elm, however, speaks for...
4.80 (35 reviews)
(~6.03 km from centre)
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Rockefeller Center
Historical landmark
Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.
4.70 (175.1K reviews)
(~3.95 km from centre)
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Empire State Building
Historical landmark
Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.
4.70 (103.4K reviews)
(~4.59 km from centre)
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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)
(~3.48 km from centre)
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Beacon Theatre
Live music venue
Big-name musical acts are usually on the marquee at this classy, 2,800-seat theater.
$$$ $
4.70 (5.9K reviews)
(~2.44 km from centre)
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Washington Square Arch
Historical landmark
Marble triumphal arch, dedicated in 1895, with statues of George Washington added in the 1910s.
4.70 (2.3K reviews)
(~6.14 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)
(~3.66 km from centre)
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The Little Red Lighthouse
Historical landmark
This quaint decommissioned lighthouse beneath the George Washington Bridge is open to visitors.
4.70 (589 reviews)
(~8.9 km from centre)