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Bryant Park

6th Ave. between W. 40th and W. 42nd Sts., New York City, NY 10017
212 768 4242
Ranked #33 of 707 attractions in New York City
4.5 of 5 stars 714 Reviews
Type: Parks
Activities: Ice skating
Fee: No
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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New York
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38 reviews 38 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

This place is great all year round. In the Winter, a skating rink is located in the center of the park. Its very beautiful. There are also many little shops all around the park and plenty of benches to sit on, in case you want to watch the skaters.

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012
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It's a relaxing break from the hustle and bustle of Tmes square. the surrounding buildings are wonderful and the park is kept tidy.

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Albany, NY
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012
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This is one of the prettiest parks in NYC, with lots of greenery, and the nicest, cleanest bathroom you'll find in a public park!!!

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See 8 more reviews by BonnieD24 for New York City
New York, New York, United States
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Nice place for outdoor activities and Internet connection wi.fi.

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Hoboken, New Jersey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

I love to just sit in this park and watch the happenings. It is in the middle of all the action & a great place to people watch!

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Jersey, United Kingdom
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Only found this on our last day while having a walk to the library, wish we found it earlier, nice little park with good surroundings.

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Chino Hills, California
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27 reviews 27 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

THis became our go to place - every night we ended up at the SOuthwest winery and beer garden. Excellent service with added ambiance of old fashioned swings.

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See 11 more reviews by Fran W for New York City
Canberra, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

A great story behind the park. inovative and fun with New Yorks best public bathroom -flowers and violins - I kid you not :)

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

It is worth spending some time with your loved one here

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Mastic, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

We had 2 hours kill before seeing our matinee on 42'd street. This was a great little park to stop and have a cup of coffee while enjoying a beautiful spring day. Lots of places near by to get snacks and just enjoy the weather and people watching.

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