Places to Find Peace & Quiet

In New York City

English Corner

THE CITY THAT NEVER SLEEPS…

HIGH LINE PARK

Location:Ganesvoort St. to 34th St. (between 10th and 11thAve.)

Elevated oasis 30 ft. above street, magical landscape

“Walking pace only,” no bikes, rollerblades, or motor vehicles

Plenty of café chairs and benches overlooking the river

FORT TRYON PARK Location: Upper Manhattan

Hill top overlooking the Hudson River

Ancient oak trees and gardens

Rows of park benches with river views

THE CLOISTERS

Location: Upper Manhattan, north of Fort Tryon

Reconstruction of a medieval monastery

Hilltop garden and art collection

CANTOR ROOF GARDEN AT THE MET Location: UES, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Fifth floor

Treetop views of Central Park

Part wood deck, part stone terrace

Features outdoor art exhibitions

NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY & BRYANT PARK

Location: Lincoln Center Plaza near Midtown

Marbled library, over 600 seats for reading and research

Bryant Park has a thick lawn, a café, outdoor seating, and free Wi-Fi!