⭐ Uncover Central Park’s hidden past of scandal, ambition, and true New York intrigue.
Highlights
🔍 Scandalous Controversies: Uncover the shocking stories behind the park's controversial design and construction
🚨 Notorious Crimes & Peculiar Misadventures: Dive into bizarre and forgotten crimes and scandals
🌙 The Risqué Tales of The Ramble: Explore the park’s most storied and mysterious corner
🌳 After-Dark Intrigues: Explore the curious incidents that happen in the park after the sun goes down
🏳️🌈 LGBTQ+ History: Learn about Central Park’s role in LGBTQ+ history, with hidden stories of resistance and acceptance
General Info
📅 Date: Choose in ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 2 hours
📍 Location: Central Park, New York City
👤 Intended for adults, but children and teenagers can attend with parental discretion
Description
Central Park may look peaceful, but its past tells a different story. Beneath the trees and bridges lies a world of intrigue, controversy, and forgotten lives. On this walking tour, explore how scandal, ambition, and social conflict shaped the heart of New York City. Hear the real stories of mass evictions, moral panics, and cultural clashes that redefined the park’s landscape and reputation. This is Central Park unfiltered, where beauty and chaos have always walked side by side.
Highlights
🔍 Scandalous Controversies: Uncover the shocking stories behind the park's controversial design and construction
🚨 Notorious Crimes & Peculiar Misadventures: Dive into bizarre and forgotten crimes and scandals
🌙 The Risqué Tales of The Ramble: Explore the park’s most storied and mysterious corner
🌳 After-Dark Intrigues: Explore the curious incidents that happen in the park after the sun goes down
🏳️🌈 LGBTQ+ History: Learn about Central Park’s role in LGBTQ+ history, with hidden stories of resistance and acceptance
General Info
📅 Date: Choose in ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 2 hours
📍 Location: Central Park, New York City
👤 Intended for adults, but children and teenagers can attend with parental discretion
Description
Central Park may look peaceful, but its past tells a different story. Beneath the trees and bridges lies a world of intrigue, controversy, and forgotten lives. On this walking tour, explore how scandal, ambition, and social conflict shaped the heart of New York City. Hear the real stories of mass evictions, moral panics, and cultural clashes that redefined the park’s landscape and reputation. This is Central Park unfiltered, where beauty and chaos have always walked side by side.
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