New York walking route: Central Park to Financial District
The route through New York covers the main areas of the city: from the tourist Central Park and the Financial District with its skyscrapers to the residential areas of Brooklyn Heights and the forests of New York. The route shows the contrasts between rich and poor neighborhoods, including neighborhoods where homeless people live.
- Distance
- 30.7 km
- Mode
- Places
- Start
- New York City
- End
- Central Park
- Stops
- 2
- Video author
- travmap
- Updated
Stops on this route
- New York City — Major US city explored through expat lives, work, medicine, police, and business systems
- Central Park — Urban park where rickshaw tours operate
Useful for your trip
- Where to stay
- Brooklyn Heights is a European neighborhood with narrow streets and red bricks, similar to London. A good choice for a relaxing holiday with coffee in the café on the terrace
- Transport
- Cycle rickshaws are available in Central Park. A pedicab license cost $25. This is an alternative to yellow taxis
- Avoid
- Midtown is a densely populated area with no comfort, focused on business deals and a fast pace. Not suitable for relaxation
- Tip
- 800 languages are spoken in New York City. One in three residents is an immigrant. The city was built by waves of immigrants of different nationalities
- Avoid
- Homeless people and people with mental problems are found around the city. Conflicts should be avoided and you should know how to behave safely
- Tip
- Ellis Island is a historic place through which 12 million people passed (1892-1954). Visits are possible, but require separate planning
- Where to stay
- Having a washing machine in an apartment in New York is a great luck. This is a rarity in the city, so check availability when choosing accommodation
Video on this route
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