Belvedere Castle lookout in Central Park

Belvedere Castle sits on Vista Rock in Central Park, a free lookout over Turtle Pond and the Great Lawn. Official Conservancy hours: open daily 10 AM–5 PM; terrace access ends at 4:55 PM. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. Morning or late afternoon is the most open light.

Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays · 10 AM–5 PM. Free. Check the official page before you go; details can change.