Manhattan Archive

  • Kayaking on the Hudson River is one of the great free pleasures offered in New York City. The Downtown Boathouse has three kayaking locations along the west side of Manhattan. I managed to take a few photos while enjoying the spectacular views.

    Kayaking on the Hudson

    Posted on July 6, 2010 | No Comments
    Kayaking on the Hudson River is one of the great free pleasures offered in New York City. The Downtown Boathouse has three kayaking locations along the west side of Manhattan. I managed to take a few photos while enjoying the spectacular views.

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  • On Saturday afternoon I took a bike trip up to the High Bridge and High Bridge Tower in Northern Manhattan. High Bridge, part of the Old Croton Aqueduct that brought fresh water to the city starting in the 1840s, is the oldest standing bridge in New York.

    High Bridge Bike Trip

    Posted on June 29, 2010 | No Comments
    On Saturday afternoon I took a bike trip up to the High Bridge and High Bridge Tower in Northern Manhattan. High Bridge, part of the Old Croton Aqueduct that brought fresh water to the city starting in the 1840s, is the oldest standing bridge in New York.

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  • On Sunday I walked from Gracie Mansion to the United Nations (about 90th street to 42nd Street). The highlights for me were the small, out-of-the-way streets, alleys and overlooks such as Henderson Place, Riverview Terrace and Beekman Place. I've included a slideshow.

    Walk from Gracie Mansion to the United Nations

    Posted on June 22, 2010 | No Comments
    On Sunday I walked from Gracie Mansion to the United Nations (about 90th street to 42nd Street). The highlights for me were the small, out-of-the-way streets, alleys and overlooks such as Henderson Place, Riverview Terrace and Beekman Place. I've included a slideshow.

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  • This past Monday, Memorial Day, I went on a wonderful walk from Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument at 89th Street and Riverside Drive to the Battery. My trip along the Hudson took me through Riverside Park, Hudson River Park, Battery Park City and Battery Park.

    Walking Manhattan Along the Hudson River

    Posted on June 2, 2010 | No Comments
    This past Monday, Memorial Day, I went on a wonderful walk from Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument at 89th Street and Riverside Drive to the Battery. My trip along the Hudson took me through Riverside Park, Hudson River Park, Battery Park City and Battery Park.

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  • Last Friday, I went on a bike tour of community gardens in Alphabet City led by Wendy Brawer, a sustainable design expert and creator of the NYC Green Apple Map. I had no idea that there were so many wonderful gardens in this neighborhood.

    Bike Tour of Community Gardens in Alphabet City

    Posted on May 17, 2010 | No Comments
    Last Friday, I went on a bike tour of community gardens in Alphabet City led by Wendy Brawer, a sustainable design expert and creator of the NYC Green Apple Map. I had no idea that there were so many wonderful gardens in this neighborhood.

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