# The Obelisk > A towering ancient Egyptian obelisk stands quietly in a park setting, offering a monumental and historic atmosphere. The site remains uncrowded and peaceful, attracting those interested in archaeological significance rather than elaborate decoration. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/TheObelisk - Address: E 81st St, New York, New York, United States - Hours: Monday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM Thursday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM Friday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM Saturday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM Sunday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM - Phone: +12123106600 - Website: https://www.centralparknyc.org/locations/obelisk - Google rating: 4.7 (716 reviews) ## What it is good for - Cool — 10/10 - Peaceful — 10/10 - Quiet — 10/10 - Interesting — 9.6/10 - Meditation Spot — 9.3/10 - Parks — 9/10 - Historical Sites — 9/10 ## What people say - "I found the ancient Egyptian obelisk in Central Park to be striking." - "This historical site is an ancient Egyptian obelisk over 3,000 years old." - "It's a quiet spot for reading or just sitting." ## Good to know - The attraction is free to visit. - No tickets are needed to view Cleopatra's Needle; it's free to view. - The obelisk is located in the middle of Central Park. - Expect crowds during peak tourist seasons, especially in spring. - The historical site is easily accessible from park pathways. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.