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Shake Shack

Worth it. Not only is this one of the best restaurants near Central Park, it’s a block away from the Natural Museum of History as well.

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Antonina PattizFrom my list Best restaurants near Central Park
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When I have out-of-town guests, I like to start our morning with a walk through the park, then popping into the museums before wrapping up with burgers at Shake Shack.

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If this is your first time visiting New York City, consider eating at Shake Shack one of the best things to do in NYC (it’s the standard NYC initiation, I don’t make the rules). Not only is this one of the best restaurants near Central Park, it’s a block away from the Natural Museum of History as well.

When I have out-of-town guests, I like to start our morning with a walk through the park, then popping into the museums before wrapping up with burgers at Shake Shack.

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