The Dairy in Central Park is a old building which has been restored and converted into a gift shop…read more The old world architecture is cool to view, but the items for sale are way overpriced. If you're a tourist that is probably their target to spend wads if cash here looking for a souvenir. Otherwise, stop in to pick up a free park map and take in some cold AC on a hot day. No bathroom here.

Very neat old building. I stopped in to get a map and left with a souvenir! The staff were friendly…read moreand informative.

Central Park is one of the best and largest urban parks in the country. It occupies 6% of total…read moreland area of Manhattan. Similarly, this park is very popular tourist destination and movie set production. I mean how could you not go here? It's skyscraper buildings as your backdrop, c'mon now. I have spend my younger years here at this park during college and grad school. I am glad I could be here again after MIA. Overall, I love Central park.

This is my top 3 parks in the world, and been here countless times…read more Lake for boating, restaurant, beer garden, ice skating rink in the winter, plays in the summer ... too many to name.

We visited the UN on Jun 24, 2025 as part of the Road Scholar's "American Mosaic - An NYC…read moreExploration" program. Two days prior to the visit, our tour guides registered us with our IDs. On the day itself, we lined up at the Visitor Check-In Office across the street from the UN to pick up our visitor passes. There was already a long line stretching out of the office at 9am. Even though our photos appeared blurry, there were no issues with the issuing of the passes. Then we crossed the street to the front gate of the UN where a security guard let us in. Next, we entered at the north lobby entrance via the security checkpoint. In compliance with UN policy, we left our water bottles and backpacks in the tour bus. Our tour group of 36 was divided into two smaller groups, and then led to the other end of the General Assembly building where we waited for our assigned UN tour guide. Ben D. from Germany appeared, introduced himself and the tour began. Starting at the third floor of the General Assembly building, Ben spoke as he showed us various gifts bestowed by other countries, artwork, as well as official documents and exhibits. He talked fast but was gracious in answering questions. One notable subject he brought up was language translators - the most difficult job in the UN. It requires extensive training, exceptional fortitude and nothing less than near-perfection. According to Ben, the dropout rate is a staggering 85%! The only other training program that is as difficult if not more so is Navy SEALs. The first chamber we saw was the Security Council Chamber in the Conference Building. A TV outside the room was showing clips of its past meetings - there was one at every chamber. As Ben explained the role of the Security Council, he pulled up a Council meeting that was in progress on his phone and placed the phone next to the TV, allowing the groups to see both past and present meetings side-by-side. When he received confirmation, we went inside the chamber. It was empty saved for two individuals congregating at the far end of the room. As we proceeded to the next chamber, there were additional TV screens mounted on adjacent walls of the chambers. Each screen displayed the daily schedule of each chamber. Then we came to Trusteeship Council Chamber. Unlike the last chamber, we were allowed to enter while a meeting was in progress so long as we didn't take pictures or videos. We briefly saw the Australian delegate spoke before we were quickly ushered out. The Economic and Social Council Chamber was next. Like the Security Council Chamber, there was no meeting in progress so we spent more time in there. All three chambers - and probably the other conference rooms as well - have circular and/or half-moon tables. Ben emphasized the maintaining of eye contact and equality status of every participant as the driving reasons for the use of these furniture. Behind the windows circled in red are the translators' booths, where language translators are situated to translate every dialogue of a meeting in six languages - Arabic, English, French, Mandarin, Russian and Spanish. That being said, allow me to draw your attention to the photos of the seats. Notice the devices circled in red, one by each seat. They are radios that allow attendees to listen to the meetings translated in six languages, one channel for each language. Ben also showed us a touchscreen monitor, and its two-fold purpose: 1) educate visitors on the work UN is doing, and 2) help UN track their progress on current projects. By pressing a soft button on the monitor, a different screen appeared followed by an explanation (by Ben) on what it meant. Ben saved the best for last: the General Assembly hall. With the exception of the last two rows of seats at the back, the rest were furnished with desks for member nations, row after row all the way to the rostrum. Towards the front on each side of the hall are two floors of translators booths. The tour concluded with a group photo and a trip to the gift shop. Wife bought a keychain and a mug, while I got me this cool hoodie made out of fleece (or so it claimed). The tour lasted about 1.5 hours. I wished I had taken more photos, and seen more of the first floor. Overall, the tour was enjoyable. Ben was a good guide. Being part of a group helped to enrich the experience. I'd love to return to the UN but that next time be led by a different tour guide.

GOVERNANCE: Established in 1945, to promote international peace, the U.N. Headquarters maintains a…read morehigh security presence and the only time I was ever in that Building was during an Elementary School trip. CAUTION.

Pretty little spot with variety of flowers and trees. Very picturesque…read more Has a walk around area with flowers and also an area under the trees with benches

Whilst in Manhattan I made sure to visit most of the sights recommended in Central park. This is…read moreone of them. Hidden along a steep hillside below Belvedere Castle is the enchanting Shakespeare Garden. Definitely worthy of a visit. A delightful garden nicely laid out with quotes from Shakespeare and beautiful flowers throughout.

It's a nice park to run, walk, bike, and play basketball during the morning. That is the time I…read morevisited on a Monday. Some great scenery in certain areas.

I stayed at roughly Central Park West and 100th during a recent trip to NYC. I was in the west side…read moreof the park twice during my trip. The park is beautiful and well maintained. One day I walked across the park to get from the West side to the East side. You have to walk or take ground transportation. There is no subway that will get you across the park. It's a lovely walk!

Rush Passport NYC is definitely the BEST! From the moment I called I was received with a caring and…read morevery informative agent named Lakaya. I was in hysterics and Lakaya not only comforted me but she reassured me that they will do everything they can to make our trip happen. Wow...and they surely DID! It was a holiday weekend and still the turn around, the efficiency of the process truly WOW'D us and we were flying to our destination much earlier than anticipated when we realized the over look. Thank you to Sam, and the entire office for making our family trip happen so we can enjoy family, make memories and truly fell like the lucky ones!

Highly recommend! I have been using Rush Passport NYC for…read moreover 30 years! They make it easy & fast! Worth it! Great peace of mind!!

Exciting! The long-awaited Davis Center at the Harlem Meer finally is open!!!…read more Living next to this northern part of Central Park, it adds a lot to the neighborhood - bringing well-needed state-of-the-art recreation facilities compared to the prior Lasker Pool and Rink. Together with all the adjacent design improvements to the Harlem Meer shoreline and nearby outdoor park space, the Davis Center certainly provides an amazing resource for us in the community. It's a big deal! Opening Day provided a well-enjoyed kick-off to its programs in the new Harlem Oval public green, (i.e., the covered Gottesmen Pool and Rink,) but welcoming the Davis Center's everyday benefits, adjusting with the season! The Harlem Oval will function in the Spring and Fall, while the Pool will open in June. The Rink will operate during the Winter. Come over to enjoy those immediately available free and low cost activities such as games, yoga, serene retreat sessions, and line dancing. Beyond the Davis Center's views overlooking the Meer, you'll notice the facility's beautiful Adirondack Granite, wood panel ceilings and picnic tables, deep green tiles in the shape of Central Park, plus walkway and green roof above, but what may be less visible is the special bird-friendly glass used to prevent inadvertent flights into the Davis Center windows. Take one of the 3 approaches to the Davis Center that have received a superb refresh: through Huddleston Arch in the North Woods; over the new Kepner Boardwalk along the South edge of the Meer; or from East Drive via the pedestrian bridge over the reestablished water flow between the Loch in North Woods and the Meer. (This reconnected water features have been designed to eliminate the flooding that plagued this park area since the culvert built in its place during Lasker's construction in the late '60s.) Thank you Central Park Conservancy and everyone involved for making the Davis Center happen!

After more than 5 years of reconstruction, and redesign, the new Davis Recreation Center is finally…read moreopen! It's clean, beautiful, and a fantastic spot in North Central to take a break, and love the city!

Came back for another visa photo requirement, and another A star experience as usual!…read more First, I called the services before coming, because it was a bit late during the day that is almost their closing time. Understanding the situation, they kindly offered to wait me for a bit past their closing hours. Second, the staff there were super friendly, there was a new employee, a lady working on her masters in nutrition, she was beyond kind and helpful. She made sure my photo came exactly as what the visa required, and she was very easy to talk to. I highly recommend this place, once again!

They come through and stay in touch during the entire process. Rachel was completely on the case!read more