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The first landscaped public park in the United States, Central Park has been the Big Apple's 843-acre oasis for over 150 years. Perhaps the ultimate staycation destination in NYC, Manhattan's backyard is home to:
- 26,000 trees
- 61 species of bird (numbering 7,776 birds in total)
- A 71 foot, 244 ton Obelisk originally erected in Egypt around 1500 BC
- 6.1 miles of trails for running, cycling, hiking, and blading
- Lakes, meers, castles, skating rinks, and a whole lot more
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Central Park, in 2 Minutes
5 Ways to Experience Central Park
1. Cycling
2. Singing
3. Dancing
4. Climbing
Links to Value
The Ultimate Central Park Staycation: 20 Low Impact/High Excitement Ways to Explore the Big Apple's Backyard
The Quest for a "Car-Free" Central Park
