Why Central Park is So Famous: 8 Fun Facts You Didn't Know

Nature in the city – It’s a massive green escape in the heart of concrete Manhattan.

Hollywood’s favorite set – From Home Alone 2 to Avengers, it’s been in over 300 movies.

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Designed to impress – It was America’s first landscaped public park, built to awe.

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You might meet a raccoon – Wild animals actually live there—right next to skyscrapers!

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Horse carriages and rowboats – Where old-world charm still cruises and floats.

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Belvedere Castle views – A fairy-tale lookout smack in the middle of NYC.

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Strawberry Fields forever – A peaceful memorial to John Lennon, loved by fans worldwide.

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Concerts, marathons, protests – It’s where New York gathers, celebrates, and speaks out.

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