When you think of New York, one of the most well known places is Central Park.
Appearing in countless films, TV shows and music videos, it’s the quintessential icon of New Yorker’s leisure time.
Central Park is the fifth-largest park in New York City, covering 843 acres and was established in 1857.
It has nearly 50 monuments and 36 bridges as well as numerous paths and trails to explore.
The park is the most filmed location in the world. A December 2017 report found that 231 movies have used Central Park for on-location shoots,
One of the most recognisable scenes however is the boating lake that has been the scene of many a romantic cinematic moment.
Rowboats and kayaks are rented on an hourly basis at the Loeb Boathouse so naturally we have to grab the oars and set off for a ‘gentle’ boating experience.
Above Bow Bridge crosses The Lake and was designed by Calvert Vaux and Jacob Wrey Mould, and completed in 1862. At 87 feet it’s the longest bridge in the park.
Below is another famous bridge – The Oak bride, a more rustic river crossing that you can often find buskers playing to the rowers below.
You could spend days meandering through the park and just soaking up the atmosphere.