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NYC Central Park Horse Carriage Rides...prettier at night or during the day?

I'm taking my mom to NY next weekend for Christmas and she has never seen Central Park. Are the carriage rides prettier at night or during the day? What are the best areas to see?

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  • A O
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago
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    In the day, you don't really see anything at night. They all follow the same route so there isn't really a "best area" to see by them. You can walk through the park to see any area that interests you like strawberry fields or Belvedere Castle or Bethesda Fountain.

    But take the carriage ride now, legislation is pending to do away with all horse operated vehicles in the city so their time is limited.

  • ?
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    It depends on the situation, really.

    If it is just a family or friends sort of thing, then checking it out during the day is the way to go since you can see everything around you. Within Central Park you see the surrounding buildings but some carriages do go to the Plaza Hotel (even though it isn't open) and other local areas around the park. In your case with your mom, this is the best option.

    Now, if this is a for a date (that you're trying to impress), spouse or a bf/gf, definitely do this at night! It's actually very romantic being in the middle of a quiet, park area with the lights of the city nearby. And if you have snow on the ground....that is the best of both worlds!

  • ?
    Lv 4
    4 years ago

    Central Park Sleigh Rides

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    4 years ago

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  • 1 decade ago

    The daytime is better. We did this after our prom (ok it was 20 years ago). The only thing I remember is it being cold and smelly (lots of horsey poop!), but the pictures I have from then are still cool.

    From there I'd head to "Max Brenner - Chocolate by the bald man" he's downtown but the hug-mug will be worth it!!!

  • 1 decade ago

    During the day, she can see everything in the park.

    Source(s): Native New Yorker
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