Beauty amidst chaos
by hubrys2000
I would have to list Central Park, New York as one of my top 10 favourite places I have visited. It is not that everything about New York is good but for me Central Park alone makes it a city one must visit. The 843 acres of Central park stretches the length of 50 blocks of Manhattan from the Harlem Meer and North Woods in the north to The Pond and the Hallett Nature Sanctuary in the south. It encompasses 150 acres of water, the largest amount of which is the 106 acre Reservoir, officially known as the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir, which is the centrepiece of the Park Central Park is so big it would be hard to imagine it ever to being crowded and the walkways and roads which cross this vast expanse were hosts to walkers, joggers, skaters and cyclists all taking in the natural beauty and savouring the opportunity to breathe the fresh air that was denied them amongst the streets and avenues of Manhattan. Women were walking baby buggies and prams. Some were even managing to combine their child-minding activity with a gentle jog. Male and female dog walkers were herding their animals of all sizes on multiple leashes whilst skaters zigzagged incessantly..
I used to love to sit on one of the many benches at the edge of a small expanse of water at the southern end of the park which is understatedly called “The Pond” and is host to the most amazing looking birds. The Pond is shielded from nearby city noise by inspired landscaping and an expanse of thick shrubbery and trees. This idyllic place is overlooked by tall apartment buildings, which look like monsters overseeing their kingdom. The Pond is dissected by the Gapstow Bridge, which curves over its northern neck. The bridge makes an ideal place to take pictures of the Pond, its itinerant wildlife and its formidable backdrop.
A visit to the park is not complete without going to the Lake and the Bethesda Fountain and Terrace which is seen in so many films. The Lake which lies north of the 72nd Street driveway and is the largest accessible body of water in the Park, Sights around the Lake include the fountain, the Bow Bridge and the Loeb Boathouse from which at weekends come a multitude of rowers. There is a certain charm to this expanse of water mainly due to the rocky forested backdrop and the overhanging trees and its multi-curved shorelines. Once again the skyscrapers and high residential towers rise above the wooded areas to both the east and west creating an amazing contrast. It is not surprising that this is one of the most visited places in the Park
there is always something to do here
by pablod1
No matter what time or day or even what day it is you will always find things to do, see, or explore here. The most common are the statue of liberty and the empire state buildings, but for a change of pace try visiting the village..the shops and stores are places to find something or someone interesting. Since I lived here all my life I probably seen everything there is too see, but I think I will remember the most is the skyline now that its has changed so much I miss the orginal skyline.
The shopping, theatre, eating...
by coast2coast
The shopping, theatre, eating , museum , nightlife capital of the world ! Then there's sightseeing. But like all great cities, New York is an experience too. There's so much to recommend. But here's a few : Statue of Liberty..Bring me your tired, your weary, your huddled masses.. Symbol of America. You wont fail to be impressed. Top of Empire State building at night ..trust me -a jewelled sea of white and neon lights !! The lights on Broadway at dusk. Soak up atmosphere. United Nations- take the tour. Play - go to an off Broadway theatre, great value and atmospheric. Central Park ( NEVER at night ) . Take the Circle line cruises both the day cruise round Manhattan and the Evening Skyliner - awesome. Time it so that u see the change from dusk to dark . Bring a camera !! ( use 400 speed film ) Walk up 5th Avenue. Try the Big stores- Saks, Macy's and Bloomingdales . Even if u don't like museums much, go to the Metropolitan museum of Art( the 'Met' )-stunning. The list goes on .. If you can afford it , a 20 or 30 min helecopter tour around NYC is amazing ( not that expensive ) Several. Seeing ' Welcome to the Big Apple' sign at the top of the Empire State Building. Statue of Liberty is a must . Windows on the World restaraunt in World Trade Centre- dusk , saw the lights lights come on on the Statue of Liberty ) The place near TKTS on Broadway ( near the famous tall neon sign ) ..look..sigh, smile, dream ..When to go ? New York can be visited year round. Christmas shopping is very popular. Remember, New York gets very hot in summer ( upto 100 degrees at times ) and very cold in winter ( heavy snow is possible )I have been in September ( good time to go ) and May ( good also ) I read MAY and OCTOBER are the best times to go- avoiding some of the crowds and having good weather.
take the circle line in hot...
by tonyt
take the circle line in hot weather with a couple of bud beers in hand. do shubert alley. see the museum of the city of new york. eat a pretzel from a stand in central park. be on mott st in july. walk through harlem on a sunday.eat at joe allens.meet stephen sondheim if he'll see you.go to the actors studio..not. have black bean soup on christopher st. seeing bobby short at the carlisle and being allowed in in dungarees...how ny cool.
Building 2: The Fuller Building - 23rd Street
by jamiesno
The Fuller Building or as it is better known, the Flatiron Building, is located in the borough of Manhattan, and was one of the tallest buildings in New York City upon its completion in 1902. The building sits on a triangular island block at 23rd Street, Fifth Avenue, and Broadway, facing Madison Square.
I was happy to see this building because of its appearance in Spiderman the movie where it was the headquaters of the fictious daily newspaper the Daily Bugle.
This was a nice part of the city as well I thought.
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Wollman rink in November
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Nice Atrium
