Itinerary
- Pulitzer Fountain: We will admire this statue, and discuss its history and meaning - and remark on what building had been near it - and the Plaza Hotel next door
- Central Park: The grandest stage in New York City, Central Park functions as everyone's front and back lawn, playground, meditation spot - you name it - almost everything has happened here. But it is a product of meticulous design, and now we can enjoy its preservation thanks to the people of the city - its immediate neighbors as well as its occasional visitors. Celebrate the Park!
- Wollman Rink: We may watch skaters - or children on carnival rides - depending on the season; but we will also discuss it's colorful and varied history!
- Bethesda Terrace: The only sculpture in the original design of the Park - and a glorious meeting place for many!
- Upper East Side: Legendary as the pinnacle of living for the "upper crust," the Upper East Side is much more varied and storied than that might imply. But, we shall see the Cook Block, and a town house or two of some of estimable wealth, but we will also hear about the history of this neighborhood - for that is what it is: a neighborhood of people and institutions of many from all over the world.
- New York Society Library: Established in 1754 on Nassau Street, and now in its third location, the Society Library has had some of the most distinguished borrowers this country has ever known - and you'll learn what it meant to have an overdue book finally returned!
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art: The largest collection of art in the Western Hemisphere, and second in size only to the Louvre, the Met is a lifetime's worth of attractions - and the jewel of this neighborhood.
- Belvedere Castle: After a refreshing walk in the woods (really!), we shall discover the magnificent "folly" of Calvert Vaux - a newly restored "castle" overlooking Turtle Pond - and a magnificent view of the Great Lawn.
Includes
- Informative, friendly, professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Details
Explore Manhattan's 'front and back yard' — Central Park and the Upper East Side — on this guided, 2-to-3-hour walking tour. Take a leisurely morning stroll with a native New Yorker and see and learn about the many bridges, fountains, and statues in Central Park, the most-visited urban park in the United States. Then discover the luxurious buildings and avenues in the Upper East Side neighborhood of Manhattan.
Know Before You Go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, an alternative or full refund will be offered
- During this time of Covid-19 a teleconferencing program can be used to ensure we keep our distance. Please bring earpiece to use with your cellphone!
