Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir Tours
The Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir is a must-see attraction in New York's Central Park. Loved by athletes for its running track, the reservoir spans the park and offers skyline views. Whether you enjoy a relaxing stroll along its waters, or bring sneakers for a jog, the reservoir is an top Central Park destination.
The Basics
The best way to visit the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir is on a Central Park walking tour or bike tour. Guided tours typically pass the reservoir, situated in the middle of the park, and offer visitors a way to learn park history. The reservoir is also a great stop on a self-guided walking tour taken after visiting a museum on New York's Museum Mile, such as the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum or Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Things to Know Before You Go
How to Get There
The Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir spans Central Park, from 85th to 96th streets. Visit on a Central Park tour or via the subway. For westside access, take the A, B, or C train to 86th Street (on Central Park West). For eastside access, take the 4, 5, or 6 train to 86th Street (on Lexington).
When to Get There
The Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir is a lovely sight year-round, though visiting in spring and summer offers the chance to see the park in bloom. In mid- to late-April the cherry blossoms—which surround the reservoir—explode with vibrant color, while the Ramble, to the south, is packed with wildflowers. To avoid crowds, plan to arrive early in the day or mid-week, since weekends bring the tourists.
Visiting the Conservatory Garden
Stretch your legs with a stroll from Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir to Central Park's only formal garden, located at the north end of the park. The Conservatory Garden is a gem, favored by locals and visitors for its colorful flower beds, manicured walking paths, and three styled areas with distinct English, French, and Italian garden designs. If you visit in fall, don't miss the chrysanthemums.
The Basics
The best way to visit the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir is on a Central Park walking tour or bike tour. Guided tours typically pass the reservoir, situated in the middle of the park, and offer visitors a way to learn park history. The reservoir is also a great stop on a self-guided walking tour taken after visiting a museum on New York's Museum Mile, such as the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum or Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Things to Know Before You Go
- The Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir offers unobstructed city views across Central Park.
- Athletes shouldn't miss a run around the reservoir's 1.58-mile (2.54 kilometer) track.
- Museumgoers can rejuvenate at the reservoir after hitting Museum Mile.
- Wear comfortable shoes if you plan on exploring, since the park is more than 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) long.
How to Get There
The Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir spans Central Park, from 85th to 96th streets. Visit on a Central Park tour or via the subway. For westside access, take the A, B, or C train to 86th Street (on Central Park West). For eastside access, take the 4, 5, or 6 train to 86th Street (on Lexington).
When to Get There
The Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir is a lovely sight year-round, though visiting in spring and summer offers the chance to see the park in bloom. In mid- to late-April the cherry blossoms—which surround the reservoir—explode with vibrant color, while the Ramble, to the south, is packed with wildflowers. To avoid crowds, plan to arrive early in the day or mid-week, since weekends bring the tourists.
Visiting the Conservatory Garden
Stretch your legs with a stroll from Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir to Central Park's only formal garden, located at the north end of the park. The Conservatory Garden is a gem, favored by locals and visitors for its colorful flower beds, manicured walking paths, and three styled areas with distinct English, French, and Italian garden designs. If you visit in fall, don't miss the chrysanthemums.
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15 Tours and Activities to Experience Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir
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Electric Bike Tour of Central Park and Waterfront Greenway
New York City—especially the Central Park area—has a lot of ground to cover. This Central Park electric bike tour allows you to see more than you would on a walking tour and in less time. Plus, it takes you to top highlights throughout the park and lets you cruise along the bike-friendly Hudson River Waterfront Greenway for fantastic river views.
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Inside Central Park Bike Tour
Pedal the shady paths and boulevards of Central Park on a guided bike tour with a small group of cyclists. Enjoy a leisurely pace as you trace a route to landmarks and hidden gems, from the Bethesda Fountain to the memorial at Strawberry Fields. See the Dakota apartment building where John Lennon lived, then loop around Cleopatra’s Needle and visit Jackie Kennedy Onassis Reservoir. Take in the natural side of life in New York City with an experience that’s suitable for all fitness levels and experience.
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Central Park Highlights Small-Group Bike Tour
Explore the beautiful sights of Central Park on this leisurely bike tour. Follow your local guide along the park’s scenic and bike-friendly paths as you cruise by famous attractions like Strawberry Fields, Belvedere Castle, Cleopatra’s Needle, and the Bethesda Fountain. Learn about the history of this green oasis in the center of Manhattan on an easy ride. Choose from a morning or afternoon tour to suit your sightseeing schedule.
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Private: Jews of the Gilded Age: 5th Ave and the Mansions of Millionaire's Row
Since the early days of the United States, 5th Avenue has been a desired address. However, since the creation of Central Park, 5th Avenue became the elite address where the rich and famous hired the greatest architects to compete over who could outdo their peers. We are left with a 100+ years of art, gossip, and hilarity. These families laid the groundwork of the American Jewish community.
We'll start by the Plaza Hotel at the southeastern corner of Central Park and walk up 5th Avenue with stops along the main drag, in the park, and along side streets. We'll finish at the Jewish Museum (formerly the Warburg Mansion) at 92nd Street and 5th Avenue.
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Private Tour 5th Avenue and the Gilded Age Mansions of Millionaire's Row
Since the early days of the United States, 5th Avenue has been a desired address. However, since the creation of Central Park, 5th Avenue became the elite address where the rich and famous hired the greatest architects to compete over who could outdo their peers. We are left with a 100+ years of art, gossip, and hilarity.
We'll start by the Plaza Hotel at the southeastern corner of Central Park and walk up 5th Avenue with stops along the main drag, in the park, and along side streets. We'll finish at around 92nd Street and 5th Avenue.
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Central Park and More Bike Tour
Breath freely in the Lungs of New York! Visit the many film locations throughout Central Park park and see parts of the park unknown to most New Yorkers. Ride along the cultural Museum Mile. Explore the Artistic and Ritzy neighborhoods of the Upper East and Upper West Side for lunch.
Sights include: Bethesda Fountain, Onassis Reservoir, Conservatory Garden
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2 Hours Central Park Pedicab Tours
As NYC TOUR with 9 years experience, we offer fascinated guided Central Park pedicab tour. Our guests can make sure that they will see all the attractions, learn everything about Central Park and take lots of photos in amazing places. It is a very informative, fun and scenic drive through Central Park in company with our experienced, knowledgeable and entertaining guides who they can speak in different languages like English, Spanish, French, Russian, Turkish. We do our tours on a pedicab which is an electrical tricycle where your driver control and you relax in the comfortable passenger side. You will see in our Central Park; zoo, luna park, chess&checkers house, carousel, dairy house, Balto statue, summer stage, Bethesda terrace, central park mall, boathouse, cherry hill plaza, bow bridge, san Remo and Beresford buildings, strawberry fields&imagine mosaic, sheep meadow, tavern on the green, ghostbusters building, elf bridge, plaza hotel and many more.
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Central Park VIP Tour (All park tour up to 2 hour with unlimited stops) pedicab
It’s time to sit back and enjoy the spectacular sights and vivid personality of Central Park in New York City. Central Park tours manned by our trained, professional and always delightful tour guides are the best way to take it all in with family or friends.
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Best of Central Park Bike Tour
There's no better way to see Central Park than on a bicycle! It's a massive 840 acres and includes 58 miles (93 km) of drives and paths! But even at a leisurely pace, we'll get to see about three-quarters of the terrain, and most of the major features of the park. We'll enter in the southeastern corner, see the skating rink, carousel, chess and checkers house, the Dairy, the Bethesda Terrace and fountain, the Jackie Kennedy reservoir, the Great Lawn, the Shakespeare Garden, the Belvedere Castle, Strawberry Field (John Lennon memorial) and the Dakota apartment building.
During the ride I'll share historical facts of the 162 year old park, its creation and evolution, funny stories, people important to the park and I'll point out places you'll recognize from TV and movies. And you wanna know about the real estate—"What are they paying to live there?"—I know about that, too. You'll have fun and get a great view and education on NYC's biggest tourist attraction!
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2 hours Central Park Guided Tour
Central Park comprises 843 acres of rolling meadows, boulder-studded outcroppings, elm-lined walkways, manicured European-style gardens,
What to Expect
You'll meet up with your guide near Central Park South, hop aboard a pedicab and get comfortable.
This tour will show you almost 95% of highlights in Central Park during this pedicab tour.
A private guide tells you useful and funny information about Central Park and New York city.
Your guide sets out pedaling toward some of the park’s most interesting areas. Along the way, see Strawberry Fields, Bow Bridge, The Mall, The Plaza Hotel, The Alice in Wonderland, The Reservoir and Belvedere Castle.
Your guide points out attractions and tells you about the history of the area.
We promise you two hours tour with all the stops.
Our professional tour guides take a beautiful and gorgeous pictures.
After tour we will take you to the Time Square or Rockefeller center for free
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Central Park NYC Self-Guided Walking Tour
Welcome to New York. Among the most visited places in the city, the central park was US's first major landscaped public park. Enjoy the tour and hear how the park was built. The park is larger than Vatican City and Monaco.
This self-guided tour allows you to explore New York’s historic wonders with maximum flexibility and value.
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We’ll email or text you your unique password within 30 minutes after you book the tour. All audios play automatically based on location.
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NYC Super Saver Combo Tour: All of Manhattan & Brooklyn
Welcome to New York. We will take you through the heart of the city where you will hear stories about its iconic buildings & how the city became the center of power and wealth after it was traded from the Dutch in the 1600s.
You’ll find five GPS tours in one app - Midtown Manhattan, Central Park, Brooklyn, Battery Park & Grand Central Terminal.
This self-guided audio tour allows you to explore New York’s historic wonders with maximum flexibility and value.
All audios play automatically based on location.
Here's how it works: Within 30 min, we'll send you two things: a unique password and an app. Download the app onto your phone and enter the password. Then download the tour inside. When you arrive, drive to the Visitor Center. Once there, launch the app and simply follow the instructions! Stick to our recommended route and speed limit for the best experience.
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Central Park 2-Hrs Pedicab Tours
Discover Central Park the most visited Park in the U.S., in the comfort of a Pedicab guided tour. Ride through Central Park in a vivid tours Experience, your pedicab guide will stop, take pictures, and talk about history of the this fabulous park in a fun way! Pedicab is a private tour, and surely is the best way to maximize your time and see more of the park!
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Guided Bike Tour Of Central Park
There are many bike tours of Central Park out there- what makes this one special is the local guide that will lead you through the park!
Our guides are people from the neighborhood who have unmatched knowledge and passion about the park. There is no tour where you will see and learn more about Central Park!
Prime location! The tour starts just 1 block away from the entrance of the park, so you'll be rolling through the park just moments after you are fitted with your bike!
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NYC Central Park Private Pedicab Tour and Photo Shoot
Explore the sights of Central Park on this pedicab tour with a fun twist: a professional photographer tags along, capturing stunning photos with the park as a backdrop. Your guide pedals you through the park, leading the way to top attractions. You can marvel at highlights like the Central Park Carousel, Indian Cave, and the famed Strawberry Fields memorial to John Lennon. Along the way, your personal photographer is snapping photos, so you can bring home charming images to remember your adventure.
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