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Where do you go to find peace in this boisterous city? With eight million New Yorkers and 50 million tourists a year all packed into 301 square miles, is there a special park bench, riverside fishing spot or underused historic site where you go to cherish the sound of silence?

Based on your suggestions – more than 1,000 in all – we created an interactive presentation of the most tranquil spots in New York City that we hope will transport you through the glass portal of your desktop, cellphone or tablet. Go here to bliss out.