NYC Walks

2019-03-12 Travel

Author : John Hill
Release : 2019-03-12
Genre : Travel
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 902/5 ( reviews)

Book Synopsis NYC Walks by : John Hill

Download or read book NYC Walks written by John Hill. This book was released on 2019-03-12. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first-ever walking tour guide of New York City's stunning contemporary architecture showcases the most intriguing new buildings in the city. It can be hard to keep up with New York City's surge of cutting-edge architecture since the turn of the millennium. This portable, easy-to-use guide directs readers to the city's newest architectural gems, all completed in the 21st century with some still under construction. Divided into ten 1- to 3-mile walks that extend from Columbia University through lower Manhattan and across to Brooklyn and Queens, this guidebook highlights over 150 buildings, popular destinations like the High Line and Lincoln Center, and trendy locations such as Williamsburg and the Bowery. Led by author John Hill, these tours are highly informative, engaging, and filled with fascinating insights and details. Maps and numerous photographs make this guide the perfect companion for anyone visiting New York City, architecture buffs, and those wishing to better know the city they call home.

Moon New York City Walks

2020-04-07 Travel

Author : Moon Travel Guides
Release : 2020-04-07
Genre : Travel
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 889/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis Moon New York City Walks by : Moon Travel Guides

Download or read book Moon New York City Walks written by Moon Travel Guides. This book was released on 2020-04-07. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experience the city that never sleeps like a local: on foot! Whether you're strolling along tree-lined streets in the Village or hustling down Fifth Avenue, discover the best of the Big Apple with Moon New York City Walks. Walk through the city's coolest neighborhoods, including Soho, the West Village, the Lower East Side, Williamsburg, and more, with color-coded stops and turn-by-turn directions Find your scene with top ten lists for restaurants, arts and culture, and coffee Get to know the real New York on six customizable walks: Stroll past icons like the Flatiron Building, the Empire State Building, and Rockefeller Center, or learn more about the history of jazz and the Harlem Renaissance. Take in jaw-dropping views along the High Line, shop the trendiest brands in the Meatpacking District, and explore world-famous galleries and museums. Cross the Williamsburg Bridge, hit a flea market, and discover coffee shops tucked among the Brooklyn warehouses. Sample authentic Chinese noodles and dim sum, comforting soul food, and old-school deli standbys, or admire the city skyline from one of New York's many rooftop bars Explore on the go with foldout maps of each walking route and a removable full-city map, all in a handy guide that fits in your pocket Discover public transportation options like bike rentals, subway, taxis, buses, and ferries With creative routes, public transit options, and a full-city map, you can explore New York at your own pace, without missing a beat. Check out our guides to more of the world's best cities, so you can hit the ground running! Also available: Moon Barcelona Walks, Moon Berlin Walks, Moon Tokyo Walks, Moon Amsterdam Walks, Moon Paris Walks, Moon Rome Walks, and Moon London Walks.

Radical Walking Tours of New York City

2003 History

Author : Bruce Kayton
Release : 2003
Genre : History
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 547/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis Radical Walking Tours of New York City by : Bruce Kayton

Download or read book Radical Walking Tours of New York City written by Bruce Kayton. This book was released on 2003. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traditional walking tours of New York enshrine the wealthy and the war heroes. Rarely seen are those buried in their wake - those who fought the power, pushing for a better world. In this exciting new guide, Bruce Kayton leads us to differnt kinds of monuments, offering readers a history of class struggles, labour movements and civil rights battles, with such sites as Emma Goldman's home in the East Village, Langston Hughes's house in Harlem and the site of Margaret Sanger's first birth control clinic. A new perspective on the history of New York and American radicalism.

New York in Stride

2020-02-18 Travel

Author : Jessie Kanelos Weiner
Release : 2020-02-18
Genre : Travel
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 602/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis New York in Stride by : Jessie Kanelos Weiner

Download or read book New York in Stride written by Jessie Kanelos Weiner. This book was released on 2020-02-18. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A locals' treasure map to the secret spots favored by true New Yorkers. The "must-visit, must-see" travel list given to you by the New Yorker friend you wish you had. Vibrantly illustrated throughout, this practical guide transports readers to discover an insider's view of the Big Apple. The vivid watercolors illustrate destinations of the architectural marvels, cultural hubs, food and drink spots, and music venues that make New York so exciting. Cultural musings, accessible histories, anecdotes, and informative details accompany the illustrations throughout, making this volume as practical as it is beautiful. The book features eleven curated neighborhood destination walks--guiding the reader through the energetic New York streets, passing restaurants and coffee shops, historical sights, museums and galleries, parks, and the kind of authentic and timeless sites that one hopes to find when imagining the city. Interwoven throughout are insider guides on how to eat like a New Yorker; explore the city's most beautiful parks and gardens; navigate transit via ferry, subway, and bike; visit some of NYC's most iconic TV and film locations.

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