The Mall & Literary Walk, Central Park
About This Location
The Mall, Central Park's grand promenade lined with towering American elm trees, is one of the most cinematic walkways in the world — and it appeared repeatedly in Gossip Girl. The southern end, known as Literary Walk for its statues of famous writers including Shakespeare and Robert Burns, provided an elegant corridor for the show's dramatic walking-and-talking scenes. The cathedral-like canopy of elm trees creates a natural tunnel effect that's visually stunning in every season, from the dappled green of summer to the golden arches of autumn.
Featured Scenes & Episodes
Dan and Serena's romantic walks through the elm-lined promenade, Blair and Serena's heart-to-heart conversations, Nate's jogging scenes, literary references connecting to Dan's writing aspirations, establishing shots of Central Park's grandeur, and countless walking-and-talking scenes filmed beneath the iconic elm canopy.
