THE 5 BEST New York City Fountains
Fountains in New York City
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Points of Interest & Landmarks • Fountains
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- 778moniZuqim, Israel70 contributionsI loved this corner in the park. The fountain and its environment is very well preserved and clean and even on a winter day there are a lot of people around.Written 12 February 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- coconutuglyMarbella, Spain1,450 contributionsWe
Missed the annual turning on of the lights of the tree by a couple of days, but still a vibrant area, with the iceskating rink and great shops nearby and a near RadioCity. This area is NY for meWritten 6 March 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - dustythoughtsManchester, CT1,809 contributionsThis strikingly beautiful statue is a perfect injunction for peace in this chaotic times. It's located in a small green space right next to the Cathedral of St. John the Divine and is a good place to sit, take in some greenery, and enjoy some quietude. I love coming here with a bagel to eat, or just to enjoy the flow of people. This statue is super detailed and should be studied at leisure. This statue isn't nearly as well-known as it should be, which is unfortunate, given how many people go through the cathedral.Written 27 May 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- StephenCrossDublin, Ireland17,729 contributionsReally attractive Fountain in Central Park. It’s worth a stop off for a few photos. The water was not flowing so bit average.Written 30 October 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- RumplesTucson, AZ11,392 contributionsThis fairly basic granite-and-bronze fountain in Bryant Park honors a late 19th-century social worker, Josephine Shaw Lowell (1843-1905). She served as the first female member of the New York State Board pf Charities.
Designed by Charles A. Platt, the fountain was dedicated in 1912. A 13-foot-wide upper basin stands on a pedestal in a 32-foot-wide lower basin. When I saw it recently on a hot, sunny day, about 15 people sat on chairs around the fountain, reading or looking at phones. The falling water seemed to soothe and cool.
The fountain stands at Sixth Avenue between 40th and 41st streets at the West side of the park.Written 11 October 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions about New York City
- These places are best for fountains in New York City:
- Bethesda Fountain
- Rockefeller Plaza Manhattan New York City
- Pulitzer Fountain
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- Josephine Shaw Lowell Fountain