Posts Tagged ‘New York’
On the shores of Central Park’s Harlem Meer
The Harlem Meer is a picturesque artificial lake at the northeastern corner of Central Park. I enjoy this small lake, lined with benches, in all seasons. This artificial lake was constructed with the creation of Central Park, on what used to be a tidal marsh fed by a creek that led into the Harlem River.…
Read MoreA taste of (artistic & culinary) Austria at New York’s Neue Galerie
I spent a year living in Vienna, and have been to visit countless times, so it’s no surprise that I would seek out New York’s Neue Galerie museum for a little taste (both artistic & culinary) of Mitteleuropa in the Big Apple. This Upper East Side museum, with its collection of Austrian and German art,…
Read MoreSkyscraper tourism : New York’s Freedom Tower
For any who follow my site, you’ll know my family and I are big skyscraper fans. I’m always attracted to skyscrapers, and have visited many of the major skyscrapers around the world. I grew up with New York’s twin towers, and went to enjoy views from the observation deck numerous times – including a few…
Read MoreNew York’s City Island and Orchard Beach
After writing about various islands you can visit when you’re passing through New York – Governor’s Island , Randall’s Island and Roosevelt Island – I’m following it up with another (new for us) island we visited during our last visit – City Island in the Bronx. City Island is easily reached by NY public transport.…
Read MoreEscaping one island to visit another: Manhattan’s Roosevelt Island
There’s so much to do when visiting the island of Manhattan, that visitors don’t often venture to “neighboring” islands. Who knew that New York was such an “island paradise”? I’ve already written about why you should go explore nearby Governor’s Island and peaceful, sports-packed Randall’s Island. I, myself, was guilty of never having been to…
Read MoreThe Met’s rooftop art – New York
I’ve been a member of the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art for years, and it’s a place I visit often when I’m back in New York. Between the permanent collection, exhibitions and guided talks, there’s always plenty to see. But since my visits generally happen in the summer, I always make a point to…
Read MoreEnjoying a new angle – from NY’s The Vessel
When I was back in New York with my family this summer, we were curious to see a new monument that sprung up during our absence. In the building frenzy that is the Hudson Yards neighborhood of downtown Manhattan, a new landmark has taken shape – just beside the Hudson Yards subway stop. The Vessel.…
Read MoreHike the Adirondacks, and never leave Manhattan … in Central Park
I’m a big fan of the Adirondack Mountains. My grandmother had an old hunting lodge that had been converted to a summer home on Lake George and I visited often as a kid. Lake George’s Buck Mountain was the first mountain I climbed as a kid, and I’ve climbed it many times since then. So…
Read MoreNew York beach day! Rockaway, Queens
When you think about New York City, many images and impressions probably spring to mind. I’ll wager none of those include pristine white beaches and refreshing ocean waves – all reachable by subway. Rockaway Beach in Queens offers an easy beach day far from the stresses of mega-city life, and all for the price of…
Read MoreThe playgrounds of NY’s Central Park
My kids are “too old” for them now, but over the years, we have spent countless hours in the playgrounds of New York’s Central Park. If you are visiting the Big Apple with kids, I highly recommend that you plan some stops in these well organized playgrounds to get the energy out. Or, if you’re…
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