New York
Belvedere Castle
Park's Peak
Mid-Park
79th Street
New York, NY 10021
Nearest Train: B, C at 81st St; 1, 9 at 79th ST
Phone: +1 212 772 0210
Website | EmailThis small but charming stone castle sits atop Vista Rock, which is the highest point in glorious Central Park. Built in the 1870s, the castle now houses a weather station and the Henry Luce Nature Observatory. The Observatory displays exhibits on the park's ecology. The rooftop offers a spectacular view of the park, including the Great Lawn below, as well as the surrounding skyline of Midtown Manhattan. Admission is free.
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