| seeing in New York is an amazing experience, with so | | | | 1812 and the Civil War, this park attracts many visitors |
| many famous landmarks to visit and explore. For | | | | who want to immerse themselves in the history of the |
| many, however, escaping from all the excitement and | | | | city when sightseeing New York. However, with its |
| the hustle and bustle into some of the city’s | | | | wide range of architecture, many interesting statues |
| green areas adds another dimension to their trip, and | | | | and a stunning view of the Statue of Liberty from the |
| the parks and gardens of this magnificent city are | | | | waterfront area, there is something to appeal to |
| certainly not to be missed during your visit to New | | | | everyone. The park has a calming feel which makes it |
| York. With such a variety to choose from, you will find | | | | a favourite spot for tourists and locals alike and, as |
| that they each have their own individual charms and | | | | you stroll around the 25 acres that it covers, food and |
| attractions. | | | | craft vendors will provide an added diversion. |
| The Park of All Parks | | | | Sculptures, Statues and Monuments |
| Sightseeing New York of course wouldn’t be | | | | With statues of historic figures such as Joan of Arc |
| complete without a visit to the wonderfully scenic | | | | and Eleanor Roosevelt and the ninety six foot high |
| Central Park. Featured in hundreds of television | | | | Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument to |
| programmes and movies, it is known throughout the | | | | catch your attention, Riverside Park is another of the |
| world and has around twenty five million visitors per | | | | city’s green areas which shouldn’t be |
| year who come to experience the delights that it has | | | | missed from your agenda for sightseeing. New York |
| to offer. Lakes, ponds and woodlands make Central | | | | might not immediately spring to mind for its horticultural |
| Park a beautiful place to go if you just want to relax, | | | | delights, but here you will find the Garden |
| but with plenty of walking tracks and bridle paths | | | | People’s Garden, a flower garden which has |
| throughout its 843 acres, it is also a great place to | | | | been in existence for nearly 30 years and is made up |
| explore, whether on foot or horseback. The bridle | | | | of separate plots which are tended by around 40 |
| track itself is over four miles in length, and walking all of | | | | volunteers. Found on the Upper West Side of |
| the paths would lead you on a journey of an incredible | | | | Manhattan, Riverside Park stretches for four miles |
| 58 miles. With over 9,000 benches where you can sit | | | | along the Hudson River and is also home to a |
| and take a rest and experience the fabulous views of | | | | woodland restoration project and a bird sanctuary. |
| the city’s skyscrapers though, visitors can take | | | | So Many More |
| it at a leisurely pace. Festivals, concerts and theatre | | | | A city which offers so much in the way of sightseeing, |
| productions are all regular features, and with more than | | | | New York is home to literally hundreds of urban oases |
| 275 different species of migratory birds having been | | | | which provide a welcome opportunity to take a break |
| spotted, the park is also a great place for bird | | | | from the more traditional side of city life. Whether you |
| watching. | | | | simply want to take a stroll, relax on the lawns or |
| The Bronx Is Up and the Battery’s Down | | | | under the trees, or pass the time of day with the locals |
| Right on the southern tip of Manhattan Island you will | | | | who often use the city’s parks and gardens to |
| find Battery Park, a place with a lot of historic interest. | | | | while away their lunch breaks, you certainly |
| Playing a part in the Revolutionary War, the War of | | | | won’t be short of places to choose from. |