Always a lovely place to go, rain or shine. Always lots of people here usually a wedding party too getting their photos taken. A band or busker playing in the covered arches or street performer dancing around. It’s like a must see when you’re visiting NY and it’s not too far into the park which is vast, the further in you go the less people you’ll see & you’ll soon forget you’re even in a massive city!

Bethesda Terrace overlooks Bethesda Fountain. It is definitely worth taking time to admire the intricate carvings on the pillars as well as the area beneath the road. To me it had the feel of an Italian cathedral with beautiful paintings across the walls and ceilings. It was a really beautiful experience and helped to make my visit to Central Park very special.

Bethesda Terrace with its recognizable fountain is the heart of Central Park. The terrace was constructed in the 1860s and is one of the oldest structures in the park. The Angels of the Waters statute in the Bethesda Fountain (also known as the Friends Fountain from the popular TV show) was unveiled in 1873. This is a beautiful area and stays quite lively usually with street performers and musicians throughout the day. It's a great spot to sit and soak up the atmosphere of this amazing city park.

While visiting Central Park this is a must. Very popular with tourist and locals you will find it full of life. When we visited there were a group of seniors playing classic music; it was beautiful. The fountain is really impressive. The arquitecture with all the little details is something to admire. You can easily spend a few hours here. The whole place is awesome for pictures.

Bethesda was everything I expected it to be. Beautiful and historic. I cannot believe this is in the center of New York City! I’ve seen this on many movies and was thrilled to finally see it in person. Highly recommended!