Statues of Shakespeare, Robert Burns & other writers dot this wide promenade shaded by elm trees.
At a glance
#5 of 174 Historical landmarks in New York #24 of 459 Tourist attractions in New YorkLocalGuideWorld score: 4.80
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- What is the rating of The Mall and Literary Walk?
- The Mall and Literary Walk is rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 927 reviews.
- How does The Mall and Literary Walk rank in New York?
- The Mall and Literary Walk is #5 of 174 Historical landmarks in New York by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is The Mall and Literary Walk located?
- The Mall, New York, NY 10022, United States — 2.4 km from the center of New York.
- How can I contact The Mall and Literary Walk?
- Phone: +1 212-310-6600 · Website: centralparknyc.org
Oh, Great Smiter of Conscience!
Thus I cried out to a crow seeming to land on the shoulder of a venerated author, his legacy flung wild to the wind and committed to treachery incarnate by the wilds of Central Park. Here would ever the aspirers line up to gawk at his likeness, here would sunsets rise to meet the dawn, here would glad tidyness bring its own abuttal in the court of the damned and remark, as if in aside to the jury but with enough elegance to capture the sway of a judge rendered obsolete by time and desperate by reverence, "It is enough to bring glad tidings, is it not my fair friends? It is hardly a joke among comrades to set their laughter free, so why should we not bring ourselves to task in this grimy murder - yes, I know, sustained, I know."
The crow did not respond, but several weeks later I received a scroll at the postage box on my calling card:
I beg for signs every day, that there
Might be a stronger pull beyond the past
But this is one small lens on life that begs
To be rewritten by the ones who cast
Aspersions on what feels and flows, on what
Grows limbs and knees and wills and skin and toes,
And after all that grants it life but not
Without keeping sure this thing always knows
That consciousness is only its by loan
And any moment could make it a drone.
Thus I cried out to a crow seeming to land on the shoulder of a venerated author, his legacy flung wild to the wind and committed to treachery incarnate by the wilds of Central Park. Here would ever the aspirers line up to gawk at his likeness, here would sunsets rise to meet the dawn, here would glad tidyness bring its own abuttal in the court of the damned and remark, as if in aside to the jury but with enough elegance to capture the sway of a judge rendered obsolete by time and desperate by reverence, "It is enough to bring glad tidings, is it not my fair friends? It is hardly a joke among comrades to set their laughter free, so why should we not bring ourselves to task in this grimy murder - yes, I know, sustained, I know."
The crow did not respond, but several weeks later I received a scroll at the postage box on my calling card:
I beg for signs every day, that there
Might be a stronger pull beyond the past
But this is one small lens on life that begs
To be rewritten by the ones who cast
Aspersions on what feels and flows, on what
Grows limbs and knees and wills and skin and toes,
And after all that grants it life but not
Without keeping sure this thing always knows
That consciousness is only its by loan
And any moment could make it a drone.
I really enjoyed it here. There happened to be chess boards setup on the day we viy, you can play all you want for 5$. Even without the chess it was a great spot.
I had not seen this part of Central Park before and was truly glad to discover it. The mall seems to be a large shady tree lined area with several statues of literary figures from the past. Several artist also perform their music in the area adding to our enjoyment. A great place to stroll and enjoy the ambience.
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I wish I can visit this place more often. It is such a tranquil place to sit quietly and relax.
Talking a short stroll along Central Park. Would expect maybe a few cafes around the park to chill.
One of the gems of Central Park! The double rows of trees in the Mall leading to Bethesda Terrace are splendid, specifically in the fall when the leaves turn yellow. This is an excellent place for a stroll, people-watching, contemplating the trees, or listening to music.
Iconic place in Central park. The Mall Walk will make you fill like in movies.
Such a nice place all surrounded big nature and big trees. Very bucolic scenery.
Such a nice place all surrounded big nature and big trees. Very bucolic scenery.
Iconic area, just happened there was some filming going on here, lovely place to hang around or just for a walk
The mall of trees is a grand section in Central Park. It is a famous spot used in many movies. It is a great place to jog or take a leisure walk with or without your dog. We were there towards the end of September and you can see the leaves hadn't started turning to fall colors yet.
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