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Bow Bridge is one of the most photographed and filmed locations in Central Park - and it deserves every bit of its star reputation. Stretching sixty feet over the lake, from Cherry Hill to the Ramble, it is not only one of the most beautiful cast iron bridges in the world, but also offers some of the most breathtaking views of the park around it.

Bethesda Fountain rises high above Bethesda Terrace, looking over the hundreds of visitors that come every day to enjoy the view of the Lake and relax at the "heart" of the Central Park. The sculpture that tops it, Angel of Waters, was designed by Emma Stebbins in 1873 and is one of the most recognizable icons in the entire park.

Traditionally the 'Heart of the Park', the richly ornamented Bethesda Terrace is one of the best places in the Park for people-watching. It is also easily the most photographed with early morning fashion shoots a regular occurrence and film crews visiting on an almost weekly basis.

Designed by Vaux and Olmsted as a “grand promenade”, the forty foot wide Mall is flanked by its majestic rows of American Elms, providing the perfect place for a leisurely stroll in any season to admire the cathedral-like ambience. This is another of the Park's most photo friendly scenes.

The Dairy serves as a general visitor center with information on the design of Central Park, as well as current Park events and programs. It houses a reference library where researchers are welcome to explore the colorful history of the park's construction. In addition, The Dairy serves as the official Central Park gift store with maps, guides, history books, and a line of mugs, key chains, T-shirts, and caps especially designed for the Central Park Conservancy.

Ice skating in Central Park is easily one of the most picturesque activities to be enjoyed on a winter's night. Unlike the somewhat overwhelming confines of the Rockefeller Center rink, you can actually see stars at the Wollman rink. During the spring and summer months the rink becomes Victorian Gardens amusement Park.