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Central Park Ramble

843 acres, seven photo ops, zero taxis.

7 stops Β· 85 points ⏱ 2–2.5 hours on foot πŸ“ Meet: Columbus Circle β€” Maine Monument 🎟 Free pilot β€” bragging rights on the line

Olmsted & Vaux's masterpiece as a game board: the Angel of the Waters, the most-filmed bridge in the park, a tea party with Alice, and a sled dog who saved a city. Bring comfortable shoes and someone who can read a park map.

The stops

1
Angel of the Waters10 pts
Mid-park at 72nd St

Team photo, everyone mid-"wing" in front of the Angel. Then duck into the arcade and find the Minton tile ceiling.

2
Bow Bridge10 pts
Mid-park at 74th St, over the Lake

Movie-poster pose on the most-filmed bridge in the park. Bonus drama for wind-machine hair.

3
Imagine Mosaic10 pts
W 72nd St park entrance

A quiet photo at the Imagine mosaic. Peace signs fine β€” don't step on the flowers.

4
The Mall & Literary Walk20 pts
Mid-park, 66th–72nd St

Find all four writers' statues β€” Shakespeare, Burns, Scott, Halleck β€” one team pose imitating each.

5
Balto Statue10 pts
East Drive at 67th St

Sled-team formation behind Balto. Mush faces mandatory β€” he saved Nome, you can commit to a photo.

6
Alice in Wonderland10 pts
East side at 74th St, north of Conservatory Water

Mad tea-party scene around Alice β€” bring nothing, mime everything.

7
Belvedere Castle15 pts
Mid-park at 79th St

Castle-lookout panorama from the terrace, pointing dramatically at Turtle Pond.

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