It was nice to see the grand neo-Renaissance style of fountain in NYC especially in Bronx. Founded…read morein 1891 and located within Bronx Park. Close to the Railroad station Botanical Garden.

Love this wonderful residential street! Having lived in the neighborhood, it was one of the places…read morewould bring my visitors to see this amazing, quaint, picturesque remaining street of wooden row homes in Manhattan. Take time to also enjoy the adjacent historic Morris Jumel mansion - Washington actually slept here - and neighborhood brownstones. That being said, don't bring your tourbus! It destroys the tranquility of the space!

Absolutely loved this street! It's such a nice hidden gem. The houses are really nice and it feels…read morelike you're transported to another city or country. This street feels like your in Netherlands. They also had a flee market when I was there, selling stuff like jewelry, old electronics, DVDs, CDs, and vinyls. There are people that actually live in the houses, I saw plenty of people go in and out of the houses. What I like is that this street isn't too busy, or swarming with tourists. It truly feels like you're back in old New York.

The New York Botanical Garden is absolutely beautiful! The grounds are huge, and you could easily…read morespend hours walking around and exploring everything. There are so many different gardens and areas to see, but the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory is especially amazing. It's definitely one of my favorite parts! I've visited on a regular day and also had the chance to go when they had their Orchid Show, and it was absolutely phenomenal. Their special exhibits and collaborations are definitely worth checking out they make an already beautiful place even more incredible. If you're looking for a nice day out, somewhere to take amazing pictures, or just want to see beautiful flowers, plants, and exhibits, I definitely recommend visiting the New York Botanical Garden!

Went on free admission Wed (for NY residents), check website. There was the Flower Power event…read morewhich at least added color and things to see, sculptures like the Peace sign, painted buses, etc. Since it's summer time, saw mostly green, some areas with flowers; sometimes no shade so can get hot. Will remember to go during Springtime. Need to pay a fee for some exhibits, which we skipped. Has forest trails which we found convenient for getting to the other side, see waterfall/stream but is not paved of course. There is an Adventure Garden for children and families- with a treehouse for younger kids, hands on activities, near the marsh. Leads to a covered picnic area - we brought lunch, which is allowed. There is a place to get food in another area but pricey. Lots of walking so wear comfortable shoes and bring water. Can pay for shuttle service. Restrooms available but are spread out. Getting there, we took B, D train, and BX25, BX26 bus or walk for about 15 min. Uphill from the garden.

Joe made my trip! I had an excellent experience…read more My father was born and raised in the Bronx, but this is my first time in NYC. I am very interested in my father's upbringing, and wanted to see his neighborhood, as well as important personal landmarks. Several people- including other local tour guides, told me this neighborhood was too dangerous and I should do something else with my time. Joe met me at my hotel, and we took the subway together to the old neighborhood. Not only did Joe make me feel safe, he was friendly, knowledgeable, and prepared. He brought pictures of special landmarks, like my father's apartment building (which no longer exists) and my father's favorite candy shop, which has been a bodega for decades. He was also able to tell me a great deal about the history of the neighborhood. I strongly recommend Joe to anyone looking for a tour guide.

Joe is awesome! If you are thinking about a tour of Harlem or any tour that Joe offers, do it. We…read morebooked the Harlem tour at 10pm the night before. He met us at our hotel promptly the next afternoon, took us on the subway and chatted with us the whole time. Joe is very personable. We arrived in Harlem in 15 -20 mins later and began our tour the minute we exited the station. We were stopped a few times, because Joe is well-known in Harlem, being a native. Folks love him, and we understand why. He is a genuinely nice guy who loves his city and is proud of his and its culture. Joe's knowledge of the city and it's history made for an informative experience. If we had more time in NYC, we certainly would have booked him again for another tour in a different part of the city. Do yourself a favor and book a tour with Joe!

A wonderful place for walks and relaxation. Very beautiful landscape. The park is located on a hill…read moreoverlooking the ocean. Unfortunately, the museum was closed, but we will try to come back here in the spring. When you decide to visit this place, keep in mind that parking here costs $15.

We went to a wedding here at the house they have the property, and it was beautiful. The service…read morewas great and the food was excellent.

Note: If you're looking for the quickest way to get here, go to 168th Street, walk to Cabrini…read moreBoulevard and 181st, and then take the pedestrian bridge and walk down a long hill. You can also go up from 145th Street. Both of them are around 1.5 to 2 miles, so they're a bit of a schlep. I've been to this little lighthouse, officially known as Jeffrey's Hook Light, a handful of times. A good number of older New Yorkers know this place from a children's book released in the 40s that is still pretty popular today. I've mostly been here as part of long walks with a nonprofit group known as Shorewalkers, where we take long-distance walks all around the city (they're also active in a few other primarily Northeastern states). This has either been the endpoint of a walk through the rather massive Riverside Park, or part of a longer walk where we pass here and go on to Fort Tryon, or otherwise. It's a cute little landmark, being the last remaining lighthouse in Manhattan, along with Blackwell Island Light on Roosevelt. You generally can't enter it, but they have an annual festival sponsored by the Riverside Conservancy called the Little Red Lighthouse Festival on the first Saturday of October (yes, it just happened), where the first 200 people can enter. It's ticketed, with some people getting there 30 minutes early to make sure they get in. Otherwise, there were some nice activities for kids, such as beanbags and others. Otherwise, it's kept up nicely, with a terrific view of the bottom of the George Washington Bridge. I hate the steep hill afterward, but it's called the Heights for a reason.

Yup, its a little red lighthouse uptown under the George Washington Bridge. I've done some training…read moreruns from the upper east side to this spot and its a destination point for many runners getting their training in. Its official name is the Jeffrey's Hook Lighthouse and there are some information plaques nearby where you can read abouts its history. Its also a literary landmark made famous by the children's book "The Little Red Lighthouse and the Great Gray Bridge". Also some nice parkland around it to picnic and take in the views.

Consistently great concerts. Movie nights and children's performances are a great addition to the…read morecommunity.

I thought this venue was so cool. An old elementary school auditorium. We watched the Hot Sardines…read moreperform here and it was fabulous. Definitely a fun and different place to see a show, overall good experience. And it's on a nice strip of gorgeous restaurants/bars for any pre or post festivities! Check it out, see what's playing. Port Washington itself is absolutely stunning so it's worth it with that alone. Go early and check out the area.

Don't look for this work of art. It's not there. If you were lucky enough to see it, write a…read morereview. It's pretty cool if you stare and stare. Then all of a sudden you realize what you're looking at! My photos are from April 14, 2016. It was a beautiful Spring Day. I am enjoying reminiciing about today during the Arctic Blast!

"Van Gogh's Ear", a public art sculpture by Elmgreen & Dragset, is in place at 30 Rockefeller…read morePlaza, right across the street from the entrance to Sak's 5th Ave. The sculpture, by the same duo that brought us the Prada Marfa Store in the middle of the Texas desert, is a tribute to the ready-made style of Marcel Duchamp. The sculpture is a 30 foot tall swimming pool, taken out of its normal context and displayed in its side with a diving board built in at the top. One of my favorite elements are the working lights on the inside left and right of the pool sculpture. Being that it's out of context - a recreational object in the middle of a commercial center - it creates a sense of longing and desire for recreation over industry and gives you an off-kilter feeling (why am I going to work when I could be swimming!). Overall a great piece of colorful public art at placed I a great spot for the perfect season. The piece is on display from April 13th though June 3rd, 2016. Catch it while you can!

Check out the Edgar Allen Poe cottage if you're a fan of Poe's writings and works. This was the…read morelast place he lived before he died. He wrote some of his most famous writings here such as Annabel Lee and Cask of Amontillado. The house is very simple, practical, and modest. It isn't filled with opulence and extravagance like many other house museums or estates. You can tour the entire house in around 10-30 minutes. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and informative about Edgar Allen Poe and pointed out details about Edgar Allen Poe's life and writings within the museum. It wasn't really crowded when I went, but people started streaming in when I was leaving. The price for this museum was good, it was around $3-$5. It's also around a 10 minute walk from the 4 train station. This museum however is only open on the weekends from 12-5. Price: $3-$5 Rating: 8/10

I came on Open House NYC day and was given a detailed tour of the history of the home and some…read morebackground about Poe. It was cool to see the home since Ive probably driven past it before and not noticed. There were few things in the home that were original but the home itself still seemed in good condition. The guides were very knowledgeable answering my questions.

Visited near the Belvedere castle very big on the outside but came to visit mainly the park and I…read morewent over to the turtle pond instead

I was sorry that it was not open when I visited. This is what I found out about it. Definitely…read moreworthy of a visit. It offers pleasant views from the top. Belvedere Castle is a folly in Central Park in Manhattan, New York City. It contains exhibit rooms, an observation deck, and since 1919 has housed Central Park's official weather station. Belvedere Castle was designed by Calvert Vaux and Jacob Wrey Mould in 1867. An architectural hybrid of Romanesque and Gothic styles, the design called for a Manhattan schist and granite structure with a corner tower and conical cap, a lookout over parapet walls beneath it. Its name comes from belvedere, which means "beautiful view" in Italian.