Parks & the Village
Washington Square and Greenwich Village, the High Line walk, Central Park’s Bethesda Terrace, and the Met to cap it off.
On this route
Washington Square Park
Greenwich Village · ParkArch, fountain, and Village street life. Park is open 6am-midnight; drop on a nearby legal curb and walk in.
“The marble Washington Arch (1892) marks the centennial of George Washington’s 1789 inauguration as president.”
The High Line
Chelsea · ParkElevated park walk, usually one-way: drop at the Gansevoort (south) end, collect at 30th St (north). Summer hours 7am-10pm.
“It is built on a 1.45-mile stretch of former elevated freight railway that last carried trains in 1980.”
Bethesda Terrace
Central Park · ParkThe Lake, fountain, and tiled arcade. Drop on the Central Park West or 5th Ave perimeter near 72nd St and walk in.
“The arcade ceiling holds more than 15,000 Minton encaustic tiles - the only ceiling installation of its kind in the world.”
The Met (Fifth Avenue)
Upper East Side · MuseumCLOSED WEDNESDAYS. Open 10am-5pm (Fri & Sat to 9pm). Non-resident admission is now mandatory ($30 adult); the ticket also covers The Met Cloisters for three days.
“One paid non-resident ticket is valid for three consecutive days and admits you to both Met Fifth Avenue and The Met Cloisters.”
Order, timing, and exact stops flex to your group — the planner sequences whatever set you choose. Times, hours, and access are verified but can change; confirm ticketed stops day-of.