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Bryant Park

6th Ave. between W. 40th and W. 42nd Sts., New York City, NY 10017 (Manhattan)
212-768-4242
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Ranked #26 of 740 attractions in New York City
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Type: Parks
Activities: Ice skating
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 2-3 hours
Owner description: Bryant Park has a French-style merry-go-round, open year-round, plus a well-maintained lawn, with chairs and tables. The outdoor Reading Room has... more » Owner description: Bryant Park has a French-style merry-go-round, open year-round, plus a well-maintained lawn, with chairs and tables. The outdoor Reading Room has picture books and summertime story times. In winter. Take a spin on the free ice-skating rink. The park also has clean bathrooms, a rarity in midtown. « less
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South Plainfield, New Jersey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 18, 2013 NEW

From laying on the lawn, to standing near the fountain,playing board games at the tables, having a cup of coffee near the movie screen you cannot have a bad time at the park!!!

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North Merrick
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 18, 2013 NEW

Bryant Park is in Time Square, 5th Ave & 42nd Street, near the NY Public Library. It is amazing how the park has been updated. It is a beautiful park. Visitors love food, and there is much there. There is entertainment, beautiful gardens, various activities. Just to relax and enjoy the sights. You can spend the day in the park,... More

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Stockholm, Sweden
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 18, 2013 NEW

Love to sit in this park. Chairs and tables for you to use, an outside library when the weather is good and you are framed by tall buildings. This is where I get my New York feeling!

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Christchurch, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

A real oasis in the city - big lawn, lot of tables and chairs, fountain, library area with books to read, free yoga lessons, just an amazingly lovely place to sit - went there most days for breakfast which bought at the nearby Pret a Manger. During summer months has lots of activities, including a screen for films.

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Taunton, United Kingdom
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22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

Find some time to sit and people watch, take a picnic, or just a drink and sit under the trees. Busy place but lovely.

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 16, 2013 NEW

Here you can play ping pong, read a book, have a coffee, or just chill... it was wonderful to see so much community interaction in a hidden treasure of a park... so worth while finding it

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Sao Paulo, SP
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 16, 2013 NEW

a local gem behind New York Public Library. Bryant Park is a great place to sun bathe, read, sip a coffee or just stroll. For children there's even a Merry-go-round. During summer there are plenty of shows and usually a big screen where they display films at night.

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East Lansing, Michigan
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28 reviews 28 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 15, 2013 NEW

This wonderful park in the heart of midtown provides a wonderful place of peace for the traveler who needs a break.

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Gibraltar
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 15, 2013 NEW

This famous park was very close to our hotel so whenever we had enough of shopping to site seeing, we would sit in Bryant's park and have a drink and watch the world go by. People who work around the area have their lunch here and some play french bowls or just read. Its very relaxing even though you're right... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 14, 2013 NEW

Bryant Park is just beautiful. You have to spend some time here so you can really soak up the atmosphere. Some small takeaway shops and bars are within the grounds. The park is situated right behind New York Public Library and surrounded by huge buildings and busy streets, yet the park is so peaceful and relaxing. There are heaps of... More

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