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Bryant Park
— French-style Carousel
— Gardens, Promenade & Lawn
— The Pond Ice-Skating Rink (Free)
— Holiday Shops at Bryant Park
— Free Wi-Fi Access
Bryant Park
Bryant Park is a little oasis in mid-town Manhattan — located
only a block from busy Times Square. The park is situated behind
the New York Public
Library, between 40th
and
42nd
Streets
and
5th and
6th
Avenues.
Gardens, Promenades & Lawn
Known for its Gardens
(six flower beds border Bryant Park’s Lawn to the north and
south), Twin Promenades (similar to Jardin des Tuileries in
Paris) and Lawn (a fun picnic and lunch area), the park is popular
with
New Yorkers
and visitors
alike... all year-round. Another added bonus — FREE Wi-Fi
access!
Festivals
and special events take place during Summer months. And during
Winter months, The Pond at Bryant Park is a popular ice-skating
venue — and its Holiday Shops is a fun place to do your holiday
shopping. Fun Park Amenities
FUN park amenities
include:
- French-Style Carousel
- Boule Board
- Chess & Backgammon
- Ping-Pong
- Bryant Park Grill & Cafe
- Free Ice-Skating Rink
(Nov-Jan)
More
Info on Bryant Park
Bryant Park
Holiday Shops @ Bryant Park
Have fun shopping for the Holidays at Bryant Park's Holiday Shops
— a European-inspired open-air market. Every year, people
come here to see the annual lighting of the 50-ft Holiday Tree
and featured entertainment. Open daily Nov-Jan.
More Info on Holiday Shops
Holiday Shops at Bryant Park
Private & Corporate Events
Bryant Park is a FUN destination for private and corporate events.
Event locations include:
- Upper Terrace
- The Lawn
- Fountain Terrace
- Library Terrace (5th Ave)
- Le Carrousel
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The
Pond at Bryant Park
— Free Ice-Skating in Winter
During winter months, New Yorkers and visitors flock to The
Pond at Bryant Park — it's Manhattan's only FREE
admission ice-skating rink. Skate rentals are available.
Fun
skating shows and special activities take place throughout the winter season.
The Pond is open daily (Nov-Jan) for ice-skating from 8am-midnight.
Visit the Holiday Shops
More Info on Ice-Skating
The Pond at Bryant Park
New York Public Library
Fifth Ave & 42nd Street
917-275-6975
While visiting the Bryant Park area, be sure to check out the
New York Public Library.
Internationally recognized as one
of the world's great libraries, it ranks right up there with
the British Library, the Library of Congress,
and the
Bibliothèque
nationale de France. Visited by more than 15
million
people each year, the majestic landmark building is also known for
its spectacular architecture — just look for the world-renowned
pair of
marble
lions at the front entrance. Free admission. Open daily.
The Fifth Avenue terrace in front of the New
York Public Library is part of Bryant Park.
More Info on NY Library
New York Public Library
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