We’re taking to the water to see the city of NYC from a new perspective now with a Circle Line Cruise. Started in 1945 Circle Line is one of the oldest NYC cruise companies and offers lots of different options for seeing the Big Apple from the water. Departing from Pier 83, close to theContinue reading “Circle Line cruise”
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Flatiron & 5th Avenue
New York is littered with world renowned architecture and instantly recognisable buildings. One such landmark is the The Flatiron Building, originally the Fuller Building, a triangular 22-story steel-framed highrise on Fifth Avenue. On completion in 1902, it was one of the tallest buildings in the city at 20 floors high and was one of onlyContinue reading “Flatiron & 5th Avenue”
Manhattan by night from Brooklyn park
Having spent the day in my new favourite place – Brooklyn – we head back at night to see the wonderful night time spectacle of Manhattan. Shimmering and glittering in the velvet night like a mirage or the wonderous City of Oz. The reflection of the sparkling highrise buildings dances across the pitch black depthsContinue reading “Manhattan by night from Brooklyn park”
Walking the Brooklyn Bridge
The Brooklyn Bridge is one of the oldest roadway bridges in the United States. Started in 1869 and completed fourteen years later in 1883, it connects the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn, spanning the East River. It has a main span of 1,595.5 feet and was the first steel-wire suspension bridge constructed. The immense towersContinue reading “Walking the Brooklyn Bridge”
Vinegar Hill
Next on our tour of Brooklyn we’re heading to a curious little neighbourhood that is not exactly on the tourist trail – Vinegar Hill. It’s a tiny neighbourhood in Brooklyn on the East River Waterfront between Dumbo and the Brooklyn Navy Yard. The neighbourhood gets its name from the Battle of Vinegar Hill, an engagementContinue reading “Vinegar Hill”
Manhattan bridge and Dumbo
The awe inspiring views just keep on coming on our whirlwind trip around New York. Still over on Brooklyn we’re taking a gander at another epic bridge – The Manhattan Bridge. The bridge’s total length is 6,855 ft (2,089 m). It is one of four toll-free bridges spanning the East River; the other three areContinue reading “Manhattan bridge and Dumbo”
Watching the water taxis
More spectacular views of Lower Manhattan can be seen from the Fulton Landing Pier Fulton Landing Pier it’s perfect place to linger and people watch. As well as being the home of the famous Brooklyn Icecream Factory. Fulton Ferry Landing pier, at the foot of Old Fulton Street, is one of Brooklyn’s most historic sites,Continue reading “Watching the water taxis”
Brooklyn Heights Promenade
Moving on from the lovely brownstones of Brooklyn Heights, we’re off to get some of the best views of Manhattan from this side of the East River. Walkers, runners, rollerbladers and sightseers all stroll along the Brooklyn Heights Promenade. It’s one of the best places to check out New York from a distance. Running alongsideContinue reading “Brooklyn Heights Promenade”
Brooklyn Heights
Heading under the river we head to Brooklyn Heights an affluent residential neighborhood within the New York City borough of Brooklyn. Originally referred to as Brooklyn Village, it has been a prominent area of Brooklyn since 1834. The neighborhood is noted for its low-rise architecture and its many brownstone rowhouses, most of them built priorContinue reading “Brooklyn Heights”
Little Italy
Fresh from China Town we head to the neighbouring district of Little Italy. Once known for its large population of Italian Americans today the evocative neighbourhood holds only a handful of Italian stores and restaurants. It has some well known neighbours, to the west by Tribeca and Soho, on the south by Chinatown, on theContinue reading “Little Italy”