Bryant Park -- A Little Gem in the Center of Manhattan

Bryant Park is a really attractive 8 acre space, kind of like a Parisian urban park, that has scheduled events nearly every day.  It is right behind the New York Public Library and occupies two blocks between 40th and 42nd Streets between Fifth Avenue and Avenue of the Americas (Sixth Avenue).  There is a great lawn, cafes, an ice cream stand, a carousel, and even an outdoor library with a children's section! There are statues of famous Americans to look at and discuss as well as wonderful views of the mid-town skyline.  In the symmer there are afternoon concerts and evening movies.  In the winter, there is an ice-skating rink and holiday shops and stalls.  There is so much to do at Bryant Park and you can easily spend an afternoon exploring all that the park has to offer.

One of the Many Promenades

Ice Skating in Winter Months

The Great Lawn at Bryant Park

One of the Holiday Shops

The Carousel

You can check out daily events at:   http://www.bryantpark.org/

Because Bryant Park is so centrally located, it is accessible from many subway and bus lines, particularly those with stops at Grand Central Terminal and Times Square. Also, the 42nd St. stop of the B and D trains stop just at the park corner.