Exploring Central Park should be on your NYC bucket list. In this article, we're gonna simplify the best ways to get around Central Park so you can see all the sights efficiently.
Pedicabs/Horse-Drawn Carriage
On Central Park's website: pedicab tours are $150/hr and this is the discounted price. Usually cost $3-7 per minute.
I've seen as high as $10/min. This is so expensive and no one on these tours ever looks like they are actually enjoying it. You'll miss most of the most famous spots just because the pedicabs can't go to the best places.
Horse-drawn carriage on Central Park's website-$120 for a 30 min ride. $160 for 45 min ride. This does not include tip! Walk up prices will be much more expensive.
Bike/Scooter Rental
Bike rentals as low as $11/hr/person.
Scooter rental is around $20-25/hr/person.
Citi Bike: Day pass for $19/day. Free unlocks + 30 minute of free riding on a standard bike or $0.30/minute on an eBike
Normal unlock: $4.79 for 30 minutes on a standard bike or $0.30/minute on an eBike
Rollerblading or Skateboarding
Rollerblade rental- $25 for 24-hour rental. Comes with helmet and pads.
Would not recommend this option unless you are a very good rollerblader. The central park roads are sometimes uneven and the loop can get crowded. Would be fun if you are good but could easily be miserable if you are a novice.
Skateboarding-- Same deal. You should be good at this. Probably best if you already live here and have one.
This Episode's You'll Have to Check It Out Segment - Turnstyle Underground Market
Located in the Columbus Circle subway station, right under the Shops at Columbus Circle.
This market has a wide variety of food spots, shops, and dessert/drink places. Some include:
Bike/Scooter Tours
Bike tour, around $50/person for 2 hour tour.
Scooter Tour, around $95/person for 2 hour tour.
Walking
Can use the free central park audio guide and choose your own adventure. Check out our Central Park Audio Guide Podcast Episode!
Price: Free
Subway + Walking
On West side of the park: B/C subway runs along Central Park West. 72nd street stop drops you off by The Lake, Bethesda Terrace, Bow Bridge, Strawberry Fields, The Ramble. 10 min walk to Bethesda Terrace.
81st St Museum of Natural History B/C drops you off by Belvedere Castle, the Great Lawn, Turtle Pond, The Ramble.
Price: Subway costs $2.90/swipe.
Enjoy Central Park!
