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The Humane Space. We encourage curiosity and introspection as part of a lifelong journey to knowledge.

Throughout this tour, we offer thought prompts to activate your senses and deepen the experience of being in these unique places.

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The tour begins at the William Shakespeare Statue at 65th Street and Center Drive. This tour is best experienced on a mobile phone.
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Welcome to your Central Park walking tour.

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Walking tour map of Central Park
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Bow Bridge

Welcome to Bow Bridge, one of the most photographed sites in Central Park. Spanning 60 feet, the bridge connects Cherry Hill—an ideal place for picnicking along the water, especially when its Yoshino cherry trees are in bloom—and the wild and lovely area of Central Park known as the Ramble. Also designed by Vaux and Wrey Mould, Bow Bridge features elements of Neo-Classical, Gothic, and Renaissance design. It is the oldest cast-iron bridge in the Park and the second-oldest of its kind in the United States. The graceful arc of the bridge calls to mind an archer’s bow. The wood walkway is made from ipe, or Brazilian walnut, a wood typically found in South America and some parts of Central America. Ipe is one of the densest hardwoods available, three times harder than cedar. The bridge also features eight 3 1/2-foot-tall cast-iron urns displayed along the edges of the bridge, which are replicas of the original planting urns that adorned the bridge.

Stop for a moment on the bridge to take in views of the lake.  Closely scan the whole scene, logging details so you can pull up a clear memory later. Touch, one of the first sensory systems to evolve, can help with stronger, richer memories. Find a comfortable place to stand. Close your eyes for just a moment and run your hands along the bridge, noting the texture, temperature, and graceful lines of the bridge’s design. Feel free to hit pause and enjoy the bridge for as long as you like. Resume the audio when you’re ready to continue to our next destination.

The Bow Bridge is one of the primary entrances to the area of Central Park known as “The Ramble,” which we’ll explore shortly. Now, let's cross Bow Bridge and stay to the left, walking along the Lake. We'll walk along the lake for a bit, eventually turning right, and into The Ramble.

When you turn slightly right at the fork, select The Ramble from the pull-down menu on your tour screen to continue the tour.

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