New York, New York: Only Castle in New York City
Belvedere Castle
- Address:
- 79th St., New York, NY
- Directions:
- Belvedere Castle. In the center of Central Park, just north of 79th St. (but not accessible from it). Walk into the park from either Central Park W. at 81st St. or 5th Ave. at 79th St., and look for signs (or the castle's turrets).
- Hours:
- Daily 10-5 (Call to verify)
- Phone:
- 212-772-0288
- Admission:
- Free
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
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Built in 1869, the castle was designed as an observation platform to give visitors some of the best views of Central Park and Manhattan. It fell into ruin, was partly repaired and reopened in 1983, then underwent a complete restoration in 2018-2019.
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It has two sets of steep spiral stairs. Not handicap accessible. Great views though....
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