Well, it isn’t really a secret–but it certainly isn’t as overrun with tourists as say, the rest of the park. Anyway, on Sunday afternoon, I trekked across Central Park and up to the entrance of the Conservatory Garden at 102nd–it is in the hilly section of the park, so I got a bit of a workout! As a designated “Quiet Zone” this garden is beautiful and peaceful–and doesn’t feel a bit like being in New York.

I plan to return with a book! And thanks to Juju Chang who told me about this lovely NYC gem.