Now that we are approaching the fall season in New York, I want to point out that there is still much to do in this great City. This is the time of year temperatures moderate so walking does not feel as being in a sauna. Fall colors begin to appear not only in parks but all over the City. Most importantly, it is not as crowded with visitors. Lines and waiting times are not as busy (not to mention that prices for events are not expensive as in the summer). Most importantly, New York is back to its busy season versus the humdrum summer business atmosphere.
CENTRAL PARK
One of the most magnificent parks not only in New York but in the world. An oasis of calm and peace in the City that never sleeps. Very easy to walk through and so much to see. There is the famous Central Park Zoo with its exhibits of a wide variety of wildlife; the Great Lawn where New Yorkers go to relax; Bethesda Fountain; the Harlem Moor; Shakespeare in the Park plus so much more.
BROOKLYN BRIDGE
One of the iconic structures of New York City. You walk across this bridge from the New York side without realizing that it was completed in 1883 and still functions as a major thoroughfare between Manhattan and Brooklyn. A walk of over a mile lets you see the beautiful skyline of New York City. At the Brooklyn end of the Bridge, you enter the neighborhood known as DUMBO (Down Under the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridge Overpasses). This was once an industrial area and now one with upscale apartments, restaurants and high end shopping.
THE STATEN ISLAND FERRY
This is the ultimate ride in New York. A 25 minute trip each way between Manhattan and Staten Island. Great views, lovely breezes from the Atlantic Ocean and most importantly, ITS FREE!
THE CLOISTERS
Located in the northern end of Manhattan, you will visit an area of peace and tranquility. Filled with religious items from churches and abbeys from all over Europe. Not only that, you can enjoy a great view of the Palisades of New Jersey. From here you can walk south and explore Washington Heights.
THE BRONX
Let’s not forget the other boroughs that you can explore. There is the Bronx with its famous Bronx Botanical Gardens. It displays an amazing variety of flowers and plants especially in the famous Enid Haupt Conservatory. (Keep in mind the Botanical Gardens are also close to the Bronx Zoo and Arthur Avenue – the true Little Italy of New York). You also have Wave Hill, another lovely park and conservatory where you can visit the house that Toscanini, the famous orchestra conductor, lived in.
BROOKLYN
Brooklyn also has neighborhoods to explore. Examples would be Park Slope and Cobble Hill. Let’s not forget the Brooklyn Museum, one of the famous art museums in America.
There is so much more to explore in New York during Autumn that a list would seem to go on forever. Keep in mind that all of these sites are accessible by Subway.
For more information regarding things to do in New York, contact Ben Bagel of Ben’s Bagel Tours for one of my tours or to arrange a custom tour if you prefer.
