Belvedere Castle

Park's peak

Address:

79th Street - (in Central Park)
10021 - Central Park
NY

Nearest Bus or Train:

B, C at 81st Street

Open Hours:

10a-5p Tu-Su

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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