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 Botanical Garden is one of my favorite places in the Bronx. Each year I look forward to the…read moreOrchid Show and this year's exhibit did not disappoint. Show curator, Mr. Flower Fantastic, crafted a beautiful homage to New York City with taxi trunks, laundry mats, and City Townhouses covered and full of different varieties of orchids. The exhibit is a beautiful colorful display. I would sum the entire walk through of the exhibit at about 30 minutes with the option to join a dance party outside Enid A. Haupt Conservatory and enjoy drinks for purchase and disco music until the exhibit closes for the day. We definitely enjoyed ourself and had a wonderful evening. I can't wait to see what they come up with next year.

An oasis in the middle of an urban jungle. I came for the annual orchid show and had a great time…read more Even though it was crowded, walking through the exhibits didn't feel rushed. Our tickets came with the tram ride and we learned so much about the property. It's massive! All the different areas are beautiful. The crowd on the tram literally gasped when we got to the lilac area. If you're looking for somewhere to enjoy a slow afternoon, come and walk around the grounds. So many lovely areas to take in nature.

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.

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.

A nice and long walk up to the little red lighthouse. Beautiful area and there is a nice public…read morebathroom in the area.

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.

Small converted auditorium in an old school building dating back to early 1900s. Serving drinks at…read moreintermission near the stage was kind of odd, but that is because the lobby is so small. It served its purpose and others should consider having events at old school buildings no longer being used for students.

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!

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.

Cool historic site in the Bronx. But unfortunately the building was closed even though I reserved…read morethe tour through culture pass. Very disappointed. Other people outside also waiting. We heard nothing and calling the number didn't work.

In my many times at Central Park, this was my first visit to Belvedere Castle…read more If you're in the Central Park area, add this to your points of interest for elevated and picturesque views of Turtle Pond and Central Park. Built in the 1800s and now functions as a visitor center. Surrounding area is a fairy garden feel. Exit the castle through the gift shop. Free admission with donations appreciated. It was about a 10 minute wait as it requires taking turns to go up and down a narrow winding staircase to the second floor. Inside is air conditioned.

Historic and well-located right in the center of Central Park - yet not much to it. You go inside…read moreand there's a small room and then you go up a flight of steps where you get a view of other parts of the park. I was in and out in 15 minutes.