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The Story Behind Central Park: Manhattan’s Backyard – Wilderness By Design
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Discover the secrets of Central Park, from south to north | 101 minutes
"I love Central Park. I feel like I am somewhere else." ― Elisabeth Hasselbeck —
Duration
101 minutes
About
Sites Include:
• Grand Army
• Pond, Hallett Nature Sanctuary
• Gapstow Bridge
• Central Park Zoo, Delacorte Clock
• The chess and checkers house
• The Dairy
• Literary Walk
• The Mall and literary walk
• The Bandshell
• Bethesda Terrace
• The lake and Boathouse,
• The Conservatory Water,
• Alice in Wonderland statue
• The Ramble
• Bow Bridge
• Cherry Hill
• Strawberry Fields and the Imagine mosaic.
More about this on-demand virtual talk and tour includes a pdf of the photo stops for you to visit on your Own:
Central Park is larger than most people realize, covering 843 acres of man-made landscape. It’s truly hand-crafted art combing rolling hills, lush lawns, winding footpaths, ornamental trees, seven bodies of water including places to play, picnic and relax. It’s the fifth most interesting bird watching location in America! The history of New York’s backyard is fascinating with politics, financing and conservancy all working together to create an escape from the congestion of the City. Discover the secrets of Central Park as we tour the site together starting at the southern border along Central Park South and exploring each site until we reach the northern edge along 110th Street. Hear the fascinating stories at each stop along the way. Some sites were in the original design and others have been added later. Some sites have disappeared and been replaced. This fascinating visual journey looks at the park as it developed over the past 150 years. You’ll know what was there, why was it removed and when. You’ll see the major concert and movie sites, and locations of the special events that have taken place. Some will be new to you and others will be a walk down memory lane. At the end of this journey you will be able to plan your visit to Central Park and spend time seeing the sites in person.
This 101-minute presentation uses over 100 images taking you on an in-depth visual journey through the history of Central Park, who created it and why. Then, we'll explore the park virtually from the southern to northern edges stopping along the way to see the most important and famous sites. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a local New Yorker, gain an insider’s perspective on makes New York so special.
Download Kitt’s pdf with photo stops for your self-guided tour when you visit on your own.
Upload your photos into Tripcast.
Download the photos into a book to keep your memories!
Add a visit with one of our partners or visit on your own. It’s a great way to be in a location and enjoy it.
Meeting Point + Tour Duration
Meeting Point Options:
On-demand video with pdf self-guided tour.
Duration: 101-minutes.
Included: Private talk by licensed expert NYC guide, Guides Association of New York Certified.
Credentials:
From 1993 – 2016, Kitt Garrett, lecturer, travel and tourism consultant was the Founder and CEO of Discover New York and Beyond. She grew the company to be the leader in personalized travel to New York City by designing extraordinary experiences for corporate, leisure and native New Yorkers who wished to go beyond the New York they already knew. Using her expertise and extraordinary contacts, Kitt was named Condé Nast Top Destination Specialist for 8 years. Kitt sold Discover New York & Beyond in 2016 to a well-established production company in NY.
Kitt was featured on the “Travel Channel,” “Delta Shuttle Magazine,” “Town and Country Travel” and “Elite Magazine.” She has been the guest lecturer on the QE II, The World, Residences at Sea, private clubs and corporations.
While living in the U.S., Australia, Hong Kong and Mexico, Kitt taught cooking and designed food products for Fortune 500 companies.
Kitt holds Advanced Certificates from the Culinary Institute of America, The Higher Certificate from the London Wine and Spirit Trust, and a Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Tourism Management, New York University, graduating summa cum laude, and earned her designation as a Destination Management Certified Professional, and licensed New York City Guide and Certified by the Guides Association of New York City.
She is a member of the Greenwich Village Society of Historic Preservation, The Historic District Council, The Beaux Arts Alliance, The Art Deco Society, Society of General Mechanics and Tradesmen, the American Institute of Architecture, the Friends of the Upper East Side, Historic District Council, Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, The Architectural League of New York, The Institute of Classical Art and Architecture, Friends of the Upper West Side, Friends of Terra Cotta and Grand Central Atelier. Her credentials are unmatched.
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We’re excited you are visiting the City That Never Sleeps! At the end of our virtual talk and tour, you can walk through Central Park and know its history, and where to spend time to see all the things that are on your must-see list. Thank you for booking New York Sites & Insights Virtual Talk and Tour.
THE STORY BEHIND CENTRAL PARK: MANHATTAN’S BACKYARD –WILDERNESS BY DESIGN
Our virtual journey will start at the southern end and walk to the northern borders. You can stop along the way because you’ll know the secretes of Central Park, where the famous historical, movie and event sites are located and spend as much time there as you wish, like a true New Yorker.
For the best experience to enjoy our virtual talk and tour, please following these steps:
- Your Video Link:
Access: https://youtu.be/f3CeAzWEgMU
You can pause the video at any time and take notes about the places you wish to visit. By saving the link in your itinerary, you can listen to the replay while on your walking tour.
- Download PDF:
https://4682cb39-5ee5-4a87-a0a2-daa5101f8631.usrfiles.com/ugd/4682cb_2fd75050fd3b4bc2bcaf5382c7c59658.pdf
Now that you know the story, you can download your pdf to your device. Keep it with you for reference as you explore New York’s Central Park, Wilderness By Design on your self-guided journey.
- Take your own photos and upload them into either Myalbum in the U.S. or Prodigi if Global. Both are free apps which will provide a living travel journal for your friends back home: www.myalbum.com; www.prodigi.com
When you visit the site, we recommend taking multiple photos of the same location and compare wide angle to close ups of architectural elements including doors, windows, cornices, etc. Select the photos that you want and upload them into Myalbum or Prodigi.
- View your photos in Myalbum or Prodigi and create and print your own Memory Book.
Looking at all your photos, you’ll see the site in a whole new way. If you wish a hard copy of your trip, you can Create Your Own Memory Book purchasing it directly from the Myalbum or Prodigi apps.
Thank you for sharing our passion for the beauty of this wilderness by design within the City That Never Sleeps with New York Sites & Insights!
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