Central Park Bike Rental & Bike Tours Information

When going on a vacation to New York, the sheer amount of things to tick off the list seems staggering, especially in terms of attractions to explore. The Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge…it all adds up. So why not take a rest by visiting Central Park to recharge your batteries?

Located in the center of Manhattan in New York City, Central Park is the most visited and widely acclaimed park in New York City, covering 843 acres of land. This wide landscape boasts theaters, lakes and many other famous attractions.

If you choose to explore Central Park by yourself, you won't find a more convenient and eco-friendly way than bike rental. The park's riding trails, paths and roads along with up and down hills of natural design are extremely attractive for bikers. You can rent a bike and cycle along the way to explore the attractions inside the park.

Bike rentals will be charged $15 for 1 hour, $20 for 2 hours, $25 for 3 hours and $40 for all day, including a helmet, basket, lock and map. You can pick up the bike at 315 West 57th Street New York.

If you want an expert to direct you through the park as you bike, a guided bike tour would be an ideal choice. Cycle along scenic paths at a casual pace as your guide takes you through the most interesting sights and attractions.

Guided tours come in two kinds: Arts & Architecture Tour and the Movie & TV Sites Tour. There are three daily departures to fit with your schedule, including 10am, 1pm and 4pm. Tours last for either 1 hour or 2 hours. The fees are $40 for adult and $37 for child for 1-hour tour and $54 for adult and $49 for child for 2-hour tour. Bike pickup is situated at 315 West 57th Street. Online bike tour reservation is available.

Online Bike Tour Reservation

http://www.centralpark.com/tours/bike

1) Arts & Architecture Tour

The Arts and Architecture Tour is a unique way to learn about the major attractions and features that make Central Park the fabulous and inspirational place that it is. This tour can last for one or two hours.

The 1-hour tour covers the stops along the way, including:

- Balto, Bandshell, Bethesda Terrace, Bethesada Fountain

- Carousel, Cherry Hill, Children's Zoo

- Dairy, Dakota

- Essex House

- Grand Army Plaza

- Heckscher Playground

- The Lake, The Mall

- Sheep Meadow, Strawberry Fields, SummerStage

- Tavern on the Green

- Victorian Gardens

- Wollman Rink

The 2-hour Arts and Architecture Tour covers all stops from 1-hour tour, plus

- Belvedere Castle

- Conservatory Garden, Conservatory Water

- Delacorte Music Clock, Delacorte Theater

- Gapstow Bridge, Gapstow Bridge, Greyshot Arch

- Heckscher Ballfields

- Loed Boathouse

- Resevoir

- Shakespeare Garden, Swedish Cottage

- Turtle Pond

2) Movie & TV Sites Tour

Movie & TV Sites Tour will take you to explore sites in Central Park appearing in many well-known TV and movie. This tour can also last for 1 or 2 hours.

The 1-hour contains the following movies and TV shows:

- Autumn in New York, August Rush, Alfie

- Borat, Big Daddy

- When Harry Met Sally

- Gorilla

- Duplicity, Daredevil

- Home Alone 2: Lost in New York

- Made of Honor, Maid in Manhattan

- Righteous Kill Serendipity, Rosemary's Baby

- Enchanted

- Spiderman 3

- Ghost Busters

- 27 Dresses

- The Wackness, The Devil Wears Prada

- Cloverfield, Chapter 27

- Night at the Museum

- You Don't Miss with the Zohan

In addition to everything from 1-hour tour, the 2-hour tour also includes:

- Gossip Girl

- Saturday Night Live, Sex in the City, Sesame Street, Six Degrees

- Friends

- 30 Rock

- Elimidate

- Kidnapped

- The Apprentice, The Food Network

- Project Apprentice

- Queer Eye for the Straight Guy

- Discover

- Animal Planet

Besides biking tours, Central Park also provides many other fun and exciting tour options. To explore these tours, check this page:

Central Park Tours

http://www.centralpark.com/guide/tours.html