Been passing through here since 1984- many changes along the way, but reviewing for the present…read moreday. Well-appointed and maintained classic version of an urban park adjacent to the well- traveled intersection in the Flatiron District. A quieter,smaller, saner version of Washington Square and Union Square Parks without a lot of the frills that tourists and protesters crave. Nice statues, dog parks, seasonal exhibitions, and plenty of clean benches to sit and soak up the sun. Great photo opps abound including the Flat Iron Building and the MetLife Clock Tower. A new IBM building across the street has tarnished views- not sure how it got past zoning regulations. Private food vendor on the premises, but skip it- pricey and just OK food. Bring a sandwich or a book and sit on a bench and relax. As an added plus, some parades start, end, or pass by this Park- check your calendar when they occur if you want to be part of the fun!

A Singapore Rojak ice cream event was here recently, too. While I could've used a more convenient…read moretrash can set up, the foam seats and free taste of rojak in an edible bowl and using an edible spoon was an interesting combination. Lots of dogs in the park and a few chess players, too, but mostly folks walking through for work or hanging out at the Shake Shack.

Bryant Park in NYC is a great gathering space for enjoying the shaded outdoor area on a nice day…read more There are some delicious places to pick up a coffee or a fresh baked snack and read a book or a newspaper from the communal borrowing bins. Once you arrive, there is a perimeter sidewalk with multiple entrances. There are tables and chairs to sit at as well as benches and in the center, there is a big open grassy area where you can lay out a blanket and relax. Within the park, there are many table top type games that are also communal. There are some historic statues in the park as well as an abundance of signage to help you navigate this pretty large park. I enjoyed my visit and look forward to coming back as the people watching was excellent and everyone was friendly.

If there ever was a true New York hub, then this is it! A really lovely park right in the heart of…read moreeverything. Here are some facts I found out about it. Bryant Park in Manhattan has a rich, quirky history and many surprising secrets -- from its days as a poor person's cemetery to hosting over 12 million visitors a year. Between 1823 and 1840, the site was a potter's field -- a burial ground for the city's indigent. Bodies were later moved to Wards Island, and the land became the Croton Distributing Reservoir. The western lawn sits directly above underground stacks holding 3.2 million books and 50,000 reels of microfilm for the New York Public Library. In the 1920s, during subway construction, a replica of Federal Hall was built in the park to celebrate Washington's bicentennial In 1853, the New York Crystal Palace hosted a major world exhibition here. It burned down in 1858. Tesla spent time feeding pigeons in the park; one white bird allegedly inspired him. The park renamed 40th Street & 6th Avenue "Nikola Tesla Corner" in his honour. The Josephine Shaw Lowell Fountain - Visitors toss $3,000-$4,000 worth of coins yearly into this fountain, all going toward park maintenance. In winter, the park transforms into a Winter Village with an ice rink, shops, and restaurants -- built from scratch in just two weeks. Bryant Park is the most densely occupied urban park in the world, with daily visitors often exceeding 1,000 per acre. Guided tours reveal hidden mosaic installations and even a Buddha statue tucked away in the park.

Oh my god they have the best tires swings ever!! I'm a tire swing connoisseur and these are the…read morebest I've ever ridden on. They've got top notch coated rubber tires that are closed on the inside- so no leg burns or gross rainwater getting trapped inside. And there's three in a row so you don't have to wait forever for your turn. But the best part are the turning mechanisms - these things go fast and they have a mind of their own. Once you get momentum you'll start going faster and faster and it's actually a little hard to stop! So much fun! Watching my friend fly around in a panic for a few moments while he got the hang of it was hilarious. Bathrooms were gross. Who cares?! Tires swings!

Nice big park great for different age groups! Entrance on 1st ave for big playground and bathroom…read more Plenty of benches and equipment to play on. There is also a basketball quart and small field. Pretty clean and safe.

You seriously need to hop on the 7 train and get here. It was such a nice crisp evening to take in…read morethe sights. I can't even imagine what this area looks like when the sun is coming down. The area is just so beautiful. I forgot I was in Manhattan for a bit! The sky was just so beautiful to look at. I loved the pink bear, I've been dying to check that out for months. The high line was amazing I never experienced something like that before. I think I am definitely going to find my way back here because it's just so nice. Definitely a lot of walking so get those walking shoes on! Can anyone tell me how to take that pink bear home?????

Popped out for the French's x Skittles collab for their mustard flavored Skittles for…read more#NationalMustardDay. It was a fun event near the pier where there's a few dining options on a boat like tacos & tequila and also a lobster boat that circles around Manhattan. The event was well organized, and I am looking forward to visiting the area again soon. Ig:@Thefunfluencer

Amazingly beautiful pier…read more Some of the best views of the city are from here. I can come by this pier & relax honestly for the remainder of my life. Will for sure be back.

As a park I used to come here all the time years ago when I lived within walking distance. I…read morepractically grew up here and remember when it used to be a roller-blading/ice skating rink. They've since then cleared all that out and created a green and flowery oasis with pleasant concrete walkways that compliment the scenery of yachts, passenger ships and of course the Hudson River (avoid the bodies! Lol, I kid, I kid). I'm reviewing this as purely what it became for the past two weekends. An outdoor music venue. I came here Saturday night for Converse City Carnage featuring The Kills, Black Bananas and Viva Viva. As a venue it was pretty great! The sound was crystal clear, it felt kind of intimate, the weather was perfect. But seriously, can they not afford to find better security? There is a women on their security team (probably doesn't have anything to do with the Hudson River folks or Chelsea Piers for that matter...) but this woman was so incredibly bitter and I was quite happy-go-lucky when she accused me of yelling at her. She'd better hope I never see her again or I may go hulk smash on her. Looking forward to enjoying the greenery this park has, but this one security guard really marred my recent experience here - and I never really let someone affect me as much, but sometimes it only takes that one awful person...

I don't hate this place, at all. Otherwise it'd be the Park Avenue Haterium…read more The Atrium is gorgeous and splendid and most people don't even know it exists, unless you live or more likely work around here. It's a real beautiful grand old style New York creation, harking back to the old days of greatness and innocence in some ways, and I couldn't love it any more than I do. I wasn't able to get a picture of it on the inside on my most recent trip, and Google photos seems to eat most of my previous pictures from a couple years ago, or maybe I have loaded it already and Yelp ate it, but regardless - you should come and check this out.

Decent but small park for the neighborhood, but there should be a sign for the bigger kids kicking…read moresoccer balls to YIELD to any toddlers in the middle circle "green" area. I'm surprised that the city allows such a hazard without posting any warning. I've seen several young toddlers get smacked in the face by errant soccer balls kicked by bigger kids. It's a known problem and all of the parents talk about it.

What an amazing hub. I loved it. A wonderful place to people watch and relax. Herald Square is a…read morefamous spot in Midtown Manhattan in New York City. It's a busy intersection where Broadway, Sixth Avenue (also called Avenue of the Americas), and 34th Street meet. This area is named after an old newspaper called the New York Herald. The newspaper used to have its main office here. The intersection is shaped like a bow tie. It has two main parts. The northern part is called Herald Square. The southern part is called Greeley Square. Herald Square has a huge mechanical clock. Its parts were built in 1895 by a sculptor named Antonin Jean Carles. This monument is called the James Gordon Bennett Monument. It features the Goddess of Wisdom, Minerva, with her owls. She stands in front of a large bell. Two bell ringers stand on each side of Minerva. The monument is made of Milford pink granite. The bell was designed to chime every hour. The two bronze figures are seven feet tall. They are nicknamed Stuff and Guff. They look like they are ringing the bell with their mallets. But actually, the bell is rung by mallets hidden behind it. These figures and the clock were first part of the 1894 New York Herald Building. When the building was torn down in 1921, the figures were saved. They were put back in Herald Square in 1940

Ian's Cookie Jar (Located in Herald Square Holiday Market)…read moreW. 35th. St. & Broadway New York, NY 10001 The Bucket Located in the Herald Square Holiday Market adjacent to Macy's is a chocolate chip cookie kiosk. This secret recipe was handcrafted by food influencer Ian Martin and Hungry Gnome bakery owner Danielle Sepsy. All cookies are freshly baked on the spot in these cookie ovens. An entire batch is immediately scooped up with a french fry scooper and handed off for your enjoyment. The Bucket: The primary ingredients in these cookies are all butter, brown sugar, and premium Callebaut chocolate. As soon as you try your first one, you will be far from done. They are warm and crispy on the outside while gooey on the inside. As a bonus, the holiday themed visual design on the bucket was hand drawn by Ian's sister. There is a decent amount of seating at the holiday market for you to enjoy your dessert. Be sure to arrive early because Ian's cookies are immensely popular and they will sell out. Stop by Ian's Cookie Jar kiosk at the Herald Square holiday market and indulge in this warm, gooey treat during the most wonderful time of the year. #ianscookiejar #chefdaniellesepsy #IanMartin #thehungrygnome #TheBucket #chocolatechipcookies #HeraldSquare #heraldsquareholidaymarket #nycholidaymarket #imma_eat_this #callebautchocolate #40cookies

The American Standard Building was once name the American Radiator Building, it's is a little know…read morelandmark art deco skyscraper located at 40 West 40th Street across the street from Bryant Park. built in 1924, the black brick design on the frontage of the building supposed to symbolizing coal on fire with its gold bricks.  Well I don't see it but it's one of the beautiful art deco buildings in the city. American Standard had their main national show room in the building and decorators and tourist would come and visit it.  Now it houses a the Bryant Park Hotel with130 rooms which I think some have been turned into condo and a theater in the basement.

American Radiator Building is absolutely beautiful. It's a historic landmark you need to photograph…read moreif you are in the area near Bryant Park. The American Radiator Building (also known as the American Standard Building) is an early skyscraper at 40 West 40th Street, just south of Bryant Park. I have a photo I took of it when I was standing in Bryant Park. It's my favorite photo to date but it was taken on a dreary day. I'm hoping to return soon. The original section of the American Radiator Building, a 23-story tower, was completed in 1924. The five-story annex, to the west of the original tower, was built from 1936 to 1937. It's style is Gothic Art Deco a favorite of mine.

The Whispering Gallery is a New York moment that reminds you why the city is so special. Tucked…read moreinside Grand Central, it's charming and very New York. Stand at opposite corners, whisper into the wall, and somehow your voice travels perfectly across. You can stop by on a random weekday and end up smiling like a tourist. It's free, takes five minutes, and is perfect for a quick stop or showing out-of-town friends.

We visited the Whispering Gallery at Grand Central Station in the heart of New York City on Friday…read moremorning. The architecture here is absolutely stunning and reflective of our recent past. I can't imagine what it took to build this magnificent masterpiece of historical architecture. It's well worth a visit...