Travel Reference
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Summer Happenings in Central Park
During the warm months, Central Park is home to countless cultural events, many of
which are free. The two most popular are Shakespeare in the Park (
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)
, which is
series of free concerts. Check out the websites for more information.
Top Tips
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Free and custom walking tours are available via the
Central Park Conservancy
(
www.centralparknyc.org/
walkingtours
)
, the nonprofit organization that supports park maintenance.
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Crosstown MTA buses at 66th, 72nd, 79th, 86th and 96th Sts take you through the park, but it's important to
note that they pick up and drop off passengers at the edge of the park - not inside.
Take a Break
Consider packing a picnic from the assortment of gourmet goodies at Zabar's (
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) in the heart of the Up-
per West Side.
Class things up at the Loeb Boathouse (
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)
with a round of crab cakes and a smooth afternoon martini.
