Timeline
16:45
Tour the Frick Collection. The audio tour explains the house as Henry Clay Frick left it, featuring works by Whistler, Corot, and Rembrandt.
17:30
Grab a drink and snack at Tavern on the Green. This iconic restaurant, housed in a historic building that once served as a sheep paddock, is perfect for a pre-sunset pause.
18:15
Watch the sun set over Central Park Lake. The sun sets toward the W, offering a clear view from the area near the zoo.
18:45
End the evening at the Loeb Boathouse. Enjoy a sit-down meal or a drink at the outdoor bar overlooking the lake as the city lights begin to twinkle.
Local tip
Reservations are essential for Tavern on the Green and the Boathouse, especially for sunset times. The Frick Collection requires timed tickets.
Check before you go
- Frick Collection: Open We,Th 11:00-18:00; Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa,Su 11:00-18:00.
- Tavern on the Green: Open Mo-Fr 11:00-23:00; Sa 09:00-23:00; Su 09:00-24:00.
- The Boathouse: Cafe open daily 8AM–8PM. Restaurant dinner is April–November Mon-Fri 5:30PM-9:30PM, Sat Sun 6PM-9:30PM.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Manhattan (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).