Central Park

Covering an incredible 843 acres of land in the center of Manhattan is the first landscaped public park in United States history--Central Park! It's home to many outdoor theaters, lakes, ice rinks, fountains, and playgrounds as well as the Central Park Zoo and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Central Park is beautiful and filled with an aura of inspiration. It has a plethora of attractions and has been featured in countless cinema masterpieces throughout the years such as Home Alone II, When Harry Met Sally, Ransom, One Fine Day, Serendipity, and the Audrey Hepburn classic, Breakfast at Tiffany's, just to name a few. My friends and I explored the area by visiting the spots featured in some of our favorite movies. Bethesda Fountain, as seen in the top photo above, was featured in Ransom, One Fine Day, and Maid of Honor. It is also where Macualay Culkin fed pigeons in Home Alone II: Lost in New York. We then wandered down to the Boathouse Cafe, in which scenes were featured in two classic romantic favorites of mine, When Harry Met Sally and 27 Dresses. Next, we walked to the Bandshell in which a scene from the phenomenal movie, Breakfast at Tiffany's, was shot. Last, we took a stroll along Wollman Rink, a tremendously beautiful ice skating rink in which the last scene of Serendipity took place and they began their happily ever after! So, grab a camera, pack some snacks, and gather your friends to hit these famous spots and take pictures where your favorite films were shot. It's a blast and the best part about it: it's FREE! And, trust me, in this city anything you can do for free is a must!