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Belvedere Castle, Upper West Side
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Belvedere Castle

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  • 4.56.9k reviews
  • Free
  • Open now · till 5 pm

Belvedere Castle sits atop a rocky outcrop offering panoramic views of Central Park and the Manhattan skyline. Visitors can enjoy historic stone architecture, nearby gardens, and short trails — a peaceful spot for photography, sightseeing, and relaxed strolls.

Right now · 12:15 pm

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

This is its best hour in the next five days.

In its favour

  • Sun's out
  • Open till 5 pm
  • Outdoors

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Clear

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The next five days

Best time to go

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Before you go

Plan your visit

Hours

Open now · till 5 pm
monday
10 AM–5 PM
tuesday
10 AM–5 PM
wednesday
10 AM–5 PM
thursday
10 AM–5 PM
friday
10 AM–5 PM
saturday
10 AM–5 PM
sundayToday
10 AM–5 PM

Where and how

  1. 1 Belvedere Castle
  2. 2 The Great Lawn · 5 min
  3. 3 Central Park · 7 min
  4. 4 Alice in Wonderland · 9 min
  5. 5 Grand Bazaar NYC · 11 min
New York, NY 10024(opens the map)DirectionsTo Upper West SideCall+13322133947Websitecentralparknyc.org

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Good for solo
  • Good for couples

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.5from 6.9k reviews

Known for

  • Photography
  • Sightseeing
  • Sunset views
  • Scenic views
  • Historic landmarks
  • Gardens

The feel

  • Historic
  • Spacious
  • Tourists
  • Couples
  • Solo friendly

Around Upper West Side

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a jacket. Sunglasses until 2 pm.

Your full outfit
  • JacketThe whole time
  • SunglassesUntil 2 pm