McGraw-Hill Park Is Temporarily Closed, Plan Your Detour

Treat this Midtown stop as a possible exterior photo detour rather than a route through the block. The fountain passage sits between West 48th and West 49th Streets near Seventh Avenue, but it is temporarily closed and access is frequently restricted. Check access before setting out, and leave the walk through out of your plans until reopening is confirmed.

The circular opening, dark fountain wall and glass railings make the passage visually distinctive, even when the gate interrupts the view. Keep another stop on your shortlist for a longer break. Greenacre Park, Bryant Park, Madison Square Park, Central Park and John Jay Park give you five Manhattan alternatives below. Choose your next park before heading out, rather than building an afternoon around a passage with uncertain access.