Belvedere Castle
Neighborhood: Central Park
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 spectacular views of the park, including the Great Lawn below, as well as the surrounding skyline of Midtown Manhattan. Admission is free.
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Park's Peak
Neighborhood: Central Park
Nearest Train: B, C at 81st Street
Phone: +1 212 772 0210
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Audio Guide
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 spectacular views 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 USA on Jul 05 2007
