Central Park.

In 2 Shout NY guides.

1. City

   First Time in New York: What Locals Actually Tell Their Friends

   Enter at the Met, walk west across the park to the Natural History Museum, and you will pass the best of it: the Great Lawn, Belvedere Castle and the Ramble.

   Go for: a weekday morning walk from Fifth Avenue to Central Park West.

2. City

   The Upper West Side Guide

   The UWS lays claim to some of the best parts of Central Park.

   Go for: A run around the reservoir or free world-class theater.