It's a beautiful view from this castle. There's no reason to miss this little quaint spot.

Worth going there if only for the amazing views! There's a Turtle Pond next to it & a small Belgian Waffle vendor near by so you & the kids won't starve. Great place to take photos too as there's a Shakespeare Garden just opposite.

Had never heard of the Castle until we saw the "Smurf" movie. Once we arrived in Central Park, we made our way toward it. Be sure to climb to the top. Amazing views from up there.

...This little castle in the middle of amazing Central Park is a treasure.

Neat place to go visit. It's in the middle of Central Park and overlooks a pond and a great swath of the park. Good spot for photo-ops.

Amazing views, a beautiful structure, and a fun crowd in tight spaces (go, and you'll see what I mean!).

For parents who like to pair fun with learning, this has something to offer, with the observatory. For young lovers who want to feel like they are on top of the world, this is the spot. Take a break at Turtle Pond (yes, there are turtles) and relax on the grass. Home of the weather center (this is the spot... More

Must see in Central Park. There are so many sights but this is so very unique and has great views.

This is what Fairy Tales are made of. Just a nice day in the park and then Bam! a Castle in the middle of NYC. Amazing! It's like you stepped into another place.