Private Central Park Pedicab Tour With Walking Stops, 1 to 3 Hours

Wollman Rink

Ice skating rink that has welcomed visitors since 1949. It appears in Home Alone 2, Love Story, Smurfs, Limitless and the last scene of Serendipity (2001), with John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale.

Chess & Checkers House

Built in 1952 as a place where people of all ages could play games.

Central Park Carousel

The Central Park Carousel dates from 1871. Its horses and chariots are hand-carved.

The Dairy Visitor Center and Gift Shop

Calvert Vaux and Jacob Wrey Mould designed The Dairy in the Victorian Gothic style, and it was built in the 1870s. It was meant as a refreshment stand for milk and other dairy products, particularly for children.

The Plaza Hotel

The Plaza opened in 1907 and has appeared in many films and books, among them Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, The Great Gatsby and Eloise at the Plaza.

Central Park Zoo

One of the oldest zoos in the United States. It began as a menagerie and is now a zoo focused on wildlife conservation and education. It appears in the movie Madagascar.

The Mall

Tall American elms line the walkway, shading it in summer and turning in fall. It is one of the largest remaining stands of American elm in North America. Kramer vs. Kramer and Maid in Manhattan show it on screen.

Balto Statue

Balto led his team on the final leg of a 674-mile relay that carried diphtheria antitoxin to Nome, Alaska, in January 1925. The relay, known as the Great Race of Mercy, helped stop a deadly epidemic.

Summer Stage

Concerts here cover rock, hip-hop, jazz, classical, indie and world music. The Good Morning America summer concert series is held here too.

Conservatory Water

Sailing model boats here is a tradition from the early 20th century, and visitors of all ages still do it. In E.B. White's book, Stuart Little races a sailboat on this water.

The Lake

The Lake covers about 20 acres.

Loeb Boathouse

A restaurant where When Harry Met Sally, 27 Dresses and Sex and the City were shot.

Bethesda Terrace

A two-level terrace with ornate architecture, views of the park and a large circular fountain. Events and performances take place here through the year. Films and shows shot here include The Avengers, Doctor Who, Elf, Home Alone 2, Gossip Girl, Ransom and John Wick.

Cherry Hill

Named for the cherry trees on the hillside, which bloom pink in spring. The hill looks over the lake and the city skyline.

Bow Bridge

A cast iron bridge with an elegant design and views of the lake. A good place for photos, especially for couples. It appears in Spiderman 3, Autumn in New York and Glee.

The San Remo

Twin-towered building completed in 1930. It is considered one of the most sought-after addresses in Manhattan and has housed celebrities, artists and business leaders.

The Dakota

Built in 1884. John Lennon of the Beatles lived here, along with many other celebrities, and Lennon fans often come to see it.

Strawberry Fields

Dedicated to the memory of John Lennon of the Beatles and named after their song Strawberry Fields Forever. It is a quiet memorial where fans gather.

Sheep Meadow

Laid out in the 19th century as grazing ground for sheep. Today it is a wide lawn where New Yorkers and tourists sunbathe, relax and meet.

Tavern on the Green

Built in the 19th century as a sheepfold and later turned into a restaurant. Mr. Popper's Penguins, Wall Street and Ghostbusters were filmed here.

Columbus Circle

The sights above are on the 1-hour tour. The 2-hour tour adds those below and runs only in warm months.

Alice in Wonderland Statue

Optional stop. The statue dates from 1959 and shows Alice on a giant mushroom with the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat and other characters. Children can climb on it.

Cedar Hill

A quiet hill with a variety of trees, among them its namesake cedars.

Cleopatra's Needle

The oldest man-made object in New York City. The obelisk is over 3,500 years old and still carries the hieroglyphs cut to honor Pharaoh Thutmose III. Moving the 220-ton monument from the Hudson River to the park in 1881 took 112 days.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

One of the largest art museums in the world, known for its grand entrance and Beaux-Arts building. The Met Gala is one of the fashion world's most anticipated events.

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Alexander Hamilton Statue

A public subscription led by Hamilton's admirers paid for the statue, in respect for his part in the nation's financial system and in American history.

Jacqueline Kennedy's residence

Jacqueline Kennedy moved into this Upper East Side residence in the 1970s, after her husband's assassination and her years in Europe.

The Reservoir

Built in the mid-19th century as a main source of drinking water. Renamed in 1994 for the former First Lady. It has views of the Manhattan skyline.

Great Lawn

Concerts here have included Simon & Garfunkel, Diana Ross, Andrea Bocelli and Garth Brooks.

Delacorte Theater

Open-air theater that hosts the annual Shakespeare in the Park series, with free performances.

Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre

Home of the Marionette Theater, whose puppet shows have entertained generations of children. The Scandinavian-style cottage reflects 19th-century craftsmanship.

Shakespeare Garden

A four-acre garden planted with every plant and flower mentioned in Shakespeare's works.

Belvedere Castle

Built in 1869 as a decorative lookout, in Gothic and Romanesque style. It stands on one of the park's highest points, with views of the Great Lawn and Turtle Pond.

Turtle Pond

Turtles come here to sunbathe.

American Museum Of Natural History

Sights above belong to the 2-hour tour; those below to the 3-hour tour of the whole park. Night at the Museum was filmed at the American Museum of Natural History.

Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

Frank Lloyd Wright designed the museum, known for its spiral shape. The collection of modern and contemporary art includes works by Picasso, Kandinsky and Pollock.

Fred Lebow

Romanian-born runner and co-founder of the New York City Marathon. It began in 1970 with 127 participants, and Lebow built it into one of the world's largest marathons, with tens of thousands of runners.

National Academy of Design Museum

Former mansion of Andrew Carnegie, who held that wealth should serve society and said that the man who dies rich dies disgraced. He gave over $350 million, including funds for more than 2,500 public libraries, Carnegie Hall and the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

All-girls Catholic school

All-girls Catholic school in Manhattan, founded in 1881 and part of the global network of Sacred Heart schools. Alumnae include Lady Gaga and Caroline Kennedy.

North Meadow

One of the largest open spaces in Central Park: 23 acres of fields used for baseball, soccer and softball.

Harlem

Birthplace of the Harlem Renaissance. In the 1920s and 1930s it became a hub for African American artists, writers and musicians, among them Duke Ellington and Langston Hughes. The Apollo Theater, historic brownstones and soul food restaurants belong to today's Harlem.

Conservatory Garden

A six-acre garden in three sections: French, Italian and English. Tulips bloom in spring and chrysanthemums in fall.

The Ravine

Dense foliage that changes with the seasons, popular with nature lovers and photographers. It contrasts with the park's more manicured areas and reflects the naturalistic design of Frederick Law Olmsted, Central Park's creator.

North Woods

Dense trees, hidden streams and a range of wildlife and birds. Its rustic feel contrasts with the formal parts of the park.

Bridge in the park

A bridge that joins natural and architectural beauty, with a quiet place to take in the park.

The Loch

A waterway that runs from the North Woods to the Harlem Meer, designed to look like a natural stream. Winding paths and rocky outcrops give it a rustic feel.

Seneca Village

Founded in the 1820s, home to free African Americans, Irish immigrants and German settlers. It had its own church, school and businesses. The city acquired the land in the 1850s to build Central Park.