Belvedere Castle

Park's Peak

Mid-Park
79th Street
New York, NY
10021

Neighborhood: Upper West Side

Nearest Train: B, C at 81st Street

Phone: +1 212 772 0210
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This small but charming stone castle sits atop Vista Rock, which is the highest point in glorious Central Park. Built in the 1870s, the castle now houses a weather station and the Henry Luce Nature Observatory. The Observatory displays exhibits on the park's ecology. The rooftop offers a spectacular view of the park, including the Great Lawn below, as well as the surrounding skyline of Midtown Manhattan. Admission is free.

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take a look inside it..
the outside is pretty but go inside too, and climb to the top for a nice view of the Great Lawn. And...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jul 05 2007

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