On the north side, there's a monument commemorating the 1904 General Slocum disaster, the greatest single loss of life in NYC prior to 9/11, mentioned in James Joyce's Ulysses.
The biggest ice skating rink in the city. It’s really beautiful to go there in the winter, especially at night. Amazing views and atmosphere!! Read more.
This area was originally named Longacre Square but was renamed in 1904 when the NY Times moved to the skyscraper now known as One Times Square at 42nd St., famous for the Times Square Ball drop.
So romantic! An amazing intersection for architecture & people-watching. Fantastic street food/coffee/desserts served out of trucks.
One of the city's best thinking place. Here you will clean your mind as you watch the city revolve around you.
A beautiful fountain near a beautiful underpass, a lake with rowboats & street performers! A great central meeting place as it's close to everything else in Central Park.
