Horse-Drawn Carriages in the Park.

Horse-Drawn Carriages are a wonderful way to experience the beauty of the Park.  They can be found all year round lined up along Central Park South between 5th and 6th Avenues.

Info for rides in the Park:
There are a few different kinds of rides to choose from.  The standard carriage ride through Central Park costs $34 (per carriage, not per person) plus tips for appx. 17 minutes.  Things seen on the tour include: The Wollman Rink, Pond, Zoo, Sheep Meadow, Mall (statues), Dairy (tourist information center), the Carousel and the Dakota (where the former Beatle John Lennon lived).  Appx. distance of one mile, and WALK UPS ONLY.  NO RESERVATIONS. 

Longer rides are priced according to length.  They range from 40 minutes to 2 and a half hours.  Reservations are required. 

Regulations:  
All rides are subject to New York City rules and regulations and ordinances:
      1. Summer restrictions - No carriage may operate above 89 degrees. (We suggest you watch the weather reports during the summer months. Often the authorities will send the carriages home at 87 degrees.)
      2. Winter restrictions - No carriage may operate below 19 degrees. or during Blizzards.  ASPCA has on occasion sent horses home on short notice when it snows.
      3. Police blockades or visits from important political figures visiting New York City may cause streets to be closed down. If the carriage is unable to gain access to your pick-up point, Manhattan Carriage Co. cannot take responsibility.
      4. Four (4) adults per carriage, or:  3 adults & 2 kids under the age of 12, or:  1 adult & 4 kids under the age of 12.
      5. Monday-Friday  rides start at 10AM, Sat./Sun. start at 9AM
      6. Prearranged rides start at 59/7th.ave.  All others start at 5,6,7,or 8th avenues- If we tell you 59/7th and you go to another location for any reason whatsoever you will be charged for the time it takes to track you down.
      7. Night rides go until at least 1AM or 2AM.