Review:

Central Park is the most-visited urban park in America, attracting more than 40 million annual visitors to its 843-acre oasis in north central Manhattan. The park was designed by legendary landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted in 1858 and has become one of the most popular filming locations in the world, known for iconic sights such as its Bow Bridge and tree-lined Central Park Mall, which contains one of the last remaining native stands of American Elm trees in North America.

Photo-friendly attractions abound, from the scenic Bethesda Terrace to the picturesque Conservatory Gardens. For couples looking for a more intimate stroll, the park's Shakespeare Gardens offer a quiet respite, while the Ramble offers 38 acres of twisting footpaths. Romantic dining options within the park include the iconic Boathouse Restaurant and the scenic Tavern on the Green, while rental boats and horse-drawn carriages allow for unique means of transportation. During the winter months, Wollman Rink offers ice skating and hot chocolate sales.

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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