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  • Edd1981
    Abingdon, UK97 contributions
    Lovely tribute
    Very calm and peaceful area. Clean, well spaced and not crowded. A classy memorial that is beautifully simplistic. Definitely worth going to, the museum staff around the memorial are very friendly and able to answer questions. The survivor tree is something to look out for.
    Review of: World Trade Center Memorial Foundation
    Written October 16, 2023
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  • therichastill
    Stevenage, UK2,521 contributions
    Road in New York
    I knew of the show 42nd Street which I had seen posters for in London's West End. It was only when I arrived in New York that I realised the significance of this road.

    It bisects Broadway and this location is Times Square which is one of the most hyped locations in Manhattan.

    The road stretches from one side on Manhattan to the other bisecting all the avenues along the way. Around Times Square is the busiest area and there are plenty of restaurants and attractions in this area. If you struggle with crowds avoid it!
    Review of: 42nd Street
    Written November 4, 2023
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  • therichastill
    Stevenage, UK2,521 contributions
    Upscale Area
    Park Avenue is a road the runs from North to South through Manhattan. In the North the area is known as the Upper East Side and it is a very elite area of the city.

    Walking along Park Avenue there are some very exclusive restaurants and cafes and also shops too.

    Worth checking out if you are in the area.
    Review of: Park Avenue
    Written November 6, 2023
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  • Conny Wylie
    Ottawa, Canada733 contributions
    Celebrate NYC's Seaport Heritage.
    The Seaport district is situated on the East River in Lower Manhattan. It is a top nyc destination for unusual culinary, fashion, entertainment and cultural experiences. I couldn't resist a custom face cookie from the funny face bakery....it seemed almost too pretty to eat and the book-worm in me nudged me into the McNally & Jackson bookstore. I explored New York's origins as a world seaport in the South Street Seaport Museum and to get into a historical mood I toured the Wavetree cargo ship.
    Review of: Seaport District NYC
    Written January 27, 2023
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  • Jeffry b
    Essendon, Australia13,782 contributions
    Museums that are worth visiting
    Museum Mile is located in Manhattan Island's exclusive Upper East Side, The real estate is among the most expensive in NYC. Some things to note -- Museum Mile is actually more than a mile, and although it's said that there are eight museums, some of them are likely to be of little interest to most people, except for specialists. Museums that are worth seeing are the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Guggenheim and the Jewish Museum.
    Review of: Museum Mile
    Written April 2, 2023
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  • adventix
    Boston, MA1,639 contributions
    amazing afternoon stroll
    We love central park and the mall is especially a fun walk in the shade. There are always some music playing and/or some street performance. It is also fun to read the dedications on the different benches.
    Review of: The Mall
    Written June 11, 2022
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  • johnnnita
    Napa, CA2,470 contributions
    A LITERARY AND HISTORICAL WALK IN THE PARK
    This is what I see as a "can't miss" area to visit in Central Park. On our day in March, the weather was perfect just for such a leisurely walk. From Wollman Ice Rink you can find it along the walk path after crossing East 66th/65th street.

    Upon approaching you can find several statues on each side as well as down the wide walking path. Be sure to notice at the beginning the pavement features that show various celebrities and notable people who have contributed to the garden area nearby. They are little 6 sided emblems from people like Carly Simon of all people, as well as the dedication by the Central Park Conservancy.

    As you continue your walk, please stop and admire the most recent statue addition: The Women's Rights Pioneers that shows Sojourner Truth, Susan B Anthony, and Elizabeth Cady Stanton.

    Further up along the Walk, you will see to your right offset what looks like a small bandstand (half shell) in concrete. There is a very small plaque on it on lower right and dated 1923. The official name of it is the "Naumburg Bandshell" where they have performances during certain times of the year.

    You do want to walk down this main avenue. It's wide and if it's late spring, summer, or better yet fall, no doubt the trees lining both sides will add to your enjoyment. They were leafless during our visit in March
    Review of: Central Park's Literary Walk
    Written July 9, 2022
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  • psudino
    Weehawken, NJ4,068 contributions
    The meeting place - red steps
    This isn't the Spanish Steps of Rome, but it comes close as a central meeting spot since you can't miss it. At the northern end of Times Square this is where the famous TKTS steps are located that everyone uses as the obvious meeting landmark.

    Just to ad some useful trivia to this review to impress your friends, Francis Patrick Duffy was a Canadian American Catholic priest and military chaplain. During WWI he helped rescue many wounded soldiers.
    Review of: Duffy Square
    Written March 11, 2022
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  • Doris B
    USA349 contributions
    Good Views from the High Bridge
    I went here with a friend and we walked half-way across the bridge. There are good views of the Harlem River but it is difficult to take pictures due to the tall chain-link fencing on each side. The pavement design changes mid-way across indicating the division like between Manhattan and The Bronx. It's a good place for a walk on a nice day.
    Review of: The High Bridge
    Written May 4, 2023
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  • Adventure Diva
    Manchester, CT2,113 contributions
    Parklined street with a well-preserved past
    This quiet, non-commercial block is worth exploring. The well-kept beaux arts and art deco styled homes are in full display. Love the "islands" on some of the blocks including W94th Street where a statue of Joan of Arc is on horseback with a sword.
    Review of: Riverside Drive
    Written January 14, 2023
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  • Barbara T
    Troy, NY37 contributions
    Park is a Great Place to Relax
    My brother completed this on his bucket list. The taxi driver didn't have a clue where it was and I had to keep showing him on my phone. It was much quicker and cheaper going back to the 9-11 Memorial.
    There is not a lot to do at the Stonewall NM, but the weather was perfect and we enjoyed sitting on a park bench, viewing the garden, the Inn, the signs, and especially the statue.
    To my delight, the "rangers" set up a temporary visitor center, decorated the statue, and even provided the National Parks Passport cancellation.
    The Inn itself served drinks only, no food, and didn't smell good, so we spent most of our time relaxing in the park.
    Review of: Stonewall National Monument
    Written September 22, 2023
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  • SuperTed19
    Madison, WI763 contributions
    Well Done
    It is easy to miss this plaza, but it is definitely worth stopping for a visit when you’re in the area.
    Review of: New York City Vietnam Veterans Memorial Plaza
    Written October 5, 2021
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  • Sarah L
    Birmingham, UK21 contributions
    Don't miss!!!!
    I went searching for this after reading some of the reviews on this website. It was quite hard to find and we walked straight past it the first time. It is located on a chain link fence at the corner of 7th Avenue and 11th Street.

    We spent at least an hour reading the tiles and their beautiful messages after 9/11. I'd say this is the one thing not to miss out on when visiting NYC and it's completely free!!
    Review of: Tiles For America
    Written November 2, 2012
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  • StephenCross
    Dublin, Ireland18,403 contributions
    General Worth Square
    General Worth Square is a nice square near to Madison Square. Nice memorial and it is a good place to take a photo. Recommended.
    Review of: General Worth Square
    Written January 25, 2023
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  • Justin W
    Hasbrouck Heights, NJ3,627 contributions
    Don't miss this important part of New York City History
    The Shorakkopoch Rock marks the spot where the Dutch may have bought the Island of Manhattan from the Lennape Indians. No one is too sure where the transaction took place but this is where the village was located and there was a three hundred year old Tulip Tree that died in the 1930's that mark the spot where Peter Minuit and his men offered $24.00 worth of household goods to settle the island making it one of the best transactions in the history of real estate.

    The Rock sits in a bend of Inwood Hill Park and is one of the nicest most underrated parks in Manhattan with views of the giant "C" for Columbia and the relaxing Muscota Marsh where wild life reins free. It has the last of the virgin forests on Manhattan and a view of the old Indian Caves.

    Don't miss this important part of history plus a nice walk around the park.
    Review of: Shorakkopoch Rock
    Written July 6, 2020
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