Columbus Circle

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• Did you know that Columbus Circle is the point from which all official distances from New York City are measured?
  City of New York | 2013-01-14 08:57:45
• Did you know that you are currently in the center of NYC? Maps measure distances away from New York City from Columbus Circle.
  Julie | 2011-06-03 19:32:32
• In the movie Ghostbusters (1984), Columbus Circle is the site where the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man begins his trip towards 55 Central Park West.
  City of New York | 2014-01-13 15:56:15
• So many things to do in one place! Take in world class shopping at the Time Warner Center, swing by Center Bar at night for a drink and a spectacular view, or head over to Central Park.
  The Corcoran Group | 2013-10-03 15:50:31
• Watch out for the bike rental sales people. They're pretty intense.
  Angel Hana | 2012-11-13 00:21:11
• The point where all distances to NY are measured. Was designed by "The Father of Traffic Safety" William Eno who never drove a car in his life. 70' Columbus statue added 1892. More info in our blog
  IWalked Audio Tours | 2011-09-11 08:15:34
• Did you know that Columbus Circle is the point from which all official distances from New York City are measured?
  NYC DOT | 2011-12-23 14:12:39
• A must for any tourist. With the entrance to Central Park, Lincoln Center, the Time Warner Center & plenty of restaurants you will never get bored. Make sure your camera is charged & ready.
  NYC | 2012-03-22 22:26:33
• This is a center point for lots to do. The Time Warner Center, Central Park, and the surrounding shops and avenues all offer great places for a photo opp. Celebrities often frequent the area too.
  B&H Photo Video | 2012-01-16 12:26:55
• PHOTO: A police officer halts traffic for Little Bo Peep and Little Boy Blue, leading the Parade of Lambs through Columbus Circle in 1956, at the link!
  The New York Daily News | 2011-05-09 12:13:43
• It's a circle.
  Jordan | 2012-11-22 13:53:55
• Great place to sit and people watch!
  Adam | 2010-07-29 17:05:55
• Bike rental? No. Bike rental? No. Bike rental? NO!
  sam | 2011-06-01 15:20:18
• You talkin' to me? In 1976's "Taxi Driver" Robert Deniro gives himself a new haircut and sets out to Columbus Circle to assassinate a senator. Spotted by Secret Service, he quickly flees
  Movie Mayor | 2010-10-20 22:38:09
• If you get here early enough, you can get a spot near the front to watch the elites finish the NYC Marathon. It gets crowded as the day goes on.
  Runner's World Magazine | 2011-11-01 17:24:00
• Fantastic area for dog-walking
  Brett | 2010-06-20 18:02:04
• Columbus Circle stands in the middle of a roundabout surrounded by posh hotels, Time Warner Center and the southwest entrance to Central Park.Nice spot to get some much needed Vitamin D & people watch
  May | 2016-08-01 07:05:49
• Sorry but the massive number of skateboarders completely ruin the tranquility of the fountain here.
  RJ | 2012-04-07 14:36:02
• HomeGoods to open first Manhattan storeSigns on for 26,000-square-foot space at Columbus Square, the big new residential development on the Upper West Side.
  Crain's New York Business | 2010-08-17 16:12:35
• Interesting area...
  Karina | 2014-08-08 16:59:01