I would walk 7+ miles

If you are looking to explore Central Park and have many hours to do so, my suggestion is to start at the top.

Take the A, C, B OR D lines to Cathedral Parkway (110 Street). Get out - go into the park and try to find your way down to midtown. It's not as easy as it sounds and you will discover a lot of cool things along the way.

The upper part of the park is very woodsy and hilly and I'm sure I'm not the only one who thought of Narnia when I saw the lamp posts. Detour from the main path and try to find your way amongst the smaller trails. Don't forget the provisions: some beverages and snacks will allow you to have an impromptu picnic whenever the desire strikes.

Some definite must sees include the Alice in Wonderland statue, the large navy fountain and steps, the ice rink with city skyline in the background, and the carousel (only $2!). As you wander look around and try to name the famous movies that have been made in this very park. You will find you recognize a lot of these locations.











Now, I'm not going to tell you where to find these things, because the fun is in trying to find them yourself. Consult the maps along the way to point you in the right direction. Just be willing to get lost.