Video available on Facebook Reels, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Free hidden garden in Midtown. One might not think that a garden with a 12-story tall natural lighted ceiling could be "hidden," but few people outside of locals have heard of this location. Although there's not great seating, it is a great respite from the …
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Exploring East Harlem Art Park
Video available on Facebook Reels, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Lots of seating interspersed between dynamic art. The East Harlem Art Park has been providing visitors with a chance to relax while also appreciating fascinating art by local artists. This is the perfect place to enjoy a picnicked meal and to simply catch your breath …
Exploring the Korean War Veterans Plaza
Video available on Facebook Reels, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Brooklyn's Korean War Veterans Plaza. Although many people think of the Korean War as "the Forgotten War," it is important to not let its memory evade us. In downtown Brooklyn, the Korean War Veterans Plaza does a good job at making a public greenspace serve …
Exploring Pebble Beach
Video available on Facebook Reels, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Would you swim in the East River? Pebble Beach is located in between the Brooklyn Bridge and the Manhattan Bridge along the East River. Although many New Yorkers would never ever imagine themselves swimming in the East River, the reality of its current cleanliness may …
Exploring Winterthur Museum, Garden, & Library
Video available on Facebook Reels, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. I got engaged here last week. A stone's throw from New York City and Philadelphia, the Winterthur Museum, Garden, & Library is an exquisite experience worth checking out. The former estate of a member of the du Pont family, Winterthur has something for everyone - …
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Exploring Tudor City Greens
Video available on Facebook Reels, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Every park in NY: Tudor City Greens. Located literally across the road from the United Nations, Tudor City Greens is a collection of two parks and a playground with a fascinating history of New York City across the twentieth century. It is also a stone's …
Exploring NYPL Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library Rooftop Terrace
Video available on Facebook Reels, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Rooftop terrace in Midtown - for free? While much of Midtown Manhattan is crowded as can be, one gorgeous rooftop terrace consistently remains a bit of a "hidden gem." Located on the seventh floor of the New York Public Library's Stavros Niarchos Foundation building is …
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Exploring Herald Square Park
Video available on Facebook Reels, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Visiting every park in NY: Herald Square. There is a lot to see in the small area that comprises Herald Square in the Garment District of Manhattan. From the wooden escalators at Macy's, to the iconic statue of Minerva and the two blacksmiths, make sure …
Exploring in 2021 and 2022
Video available on Facebook Reels, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. 2022 has been a great year - and there's more fun to come in 2023. I have had a metric ton of fun exploring parks all over New York (and beyond) in December 2021 and all throughout 2022. I really appreciate all of the support, …
Exploring Discounts
Video available on Facebook Reels, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Three ways to save money visiting parks, museums, and other cultural spaces. Exploring historical and cultural spaces does not have to break the bank. In fact, there may be some huge savings that you are eligible for that you don't even know about. (You might …