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Central Park Up for 'Best Free Attraction' in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards
Central Park is nominated for "best free attraction." Voting ends Aug. 29.
CENTRAL PARK, NY — New Yorkers have nine days to vote for Central Park as the “Best Free Attraction” in the USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards 2016.
Twenty free, iconic U.S. attractions were chosen by USA Today travel experts and the public will decide the best. The list includes places like The Alamo in San Antonio, the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, Millennium Park in Chicago, the National Mall and Memorial Parks in D.C., and many more legendary spots.
Since we all know New York is the best city in the U.S., it only makes sense that the best free attraction would be found in our beloved city borders.
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With beautiful running trails, rowboats, free live performances, and the Central Park Zoo, spread across nearly 900 acres, Central Park undoubtably captures the life and soul of New Yorkers. The majestic Central Park really is the heart of the island at the center of the world.
Voting ends Aug. 29, so don’t miss the chance at proving to the world once again that New York City is incomparable.
Find out what's happening in Central Parkfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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