New York City Attractions
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Venue: Central Park When: Daily
One of the most famous city parks in the world, Central Park is an enormous rectangle of green which measures 2.5 miles by 0.5 miles and extends right through the centre of Manhattan. New York's residents come here to relax and exercise.
Containing classic architecture, beautiful statues, the oldest public monument in North America, the obelisk, two skating rinks, a public swimming pool and a zoo as well as numerous different types of landscaped garden (all designed by Calvert Vaux and Frederick Law Olmsted), the park plays an integral role in the city.
It has hosted huge concerts by artists such as Bruce Springsteen, Paul Simon, Elton John and Dave Matthews and has even seen an appearance by Pope John Paul II, who celebrated mass here in 1995.
One of the most famous city parks in the world, Central Park is an enormous rectangle of green which measures 2.5 miles by 0.5 miles and extends right through the centre of Manhattan. New York's residents come here to relax and exercise.
Containing classic architecture, beautiful statues, the oldest public monument in North America, the obelisk, two skating rinks, a public swimming pool and a zoo as well as numerous different types of landscaped garden (all designed by Calvert Vaux and Frederick Law Olmsted), the park plays an integral role in the city.
It has hosted huge concerts by artists such as Bruce Springsteen, Paul Simon, Elton John and Dave Matthews and has even seen an appearance by Pope John Paul II, who celebrated mass here in 1995.
New York City Information
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Looking for things to do around New York City? Here are some of the events and attractions happening in the area.
| African American Day Parade |
Sep 2008 (annual) Manhattan |
| Broadway on Broadway |
14 Sep 2008 (annual) Times Square |
| Avishai Cohen Trio |
28 - 31 Aug 2008 Blue Note, New York City |
| The Hampton Classic Horse Show |
24 - 31 Aug 2008 (annual) The Showgrounds, Bridgehampton |
| Brooklyn Carnival (West Indian Day Parade) |
1 Sep 2008 (annual) Eastern Parkway, New York City |
| The Great New York State Fair |
21 Aug - 1 Sep 2008 (annual) Empire State Expo Center, Syracuse |
| US Tennis Open |
25 Aug - 7 Sep 2008 (annual) USTA National Tennis Center, New York City |
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