Where Pilgrim Hill appears on New York Dearest
It's on 1 of my list. Each entry below is what I wrote about it there, with my verdict on that list, the fullest first.
- AddressEast 73rd Street
- From my guide, updated September 2026.
The Pilgrim statue was sculpted by a renowned sculptor named John Quincy Adams Ward and dedicated to New York City in 1884 by the New England Society. You’ll find the statue sits atop a hill that comes alive with spring colorS in early April when the Yoshino cherry trees hit peak bloom. You’ll find the petals litter the ground and transform the landscape completely, making this a great spot to see cherry blossoms in Central Park.
Worth it, says Antonina. Been? Say if you agree.