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Manhattan Escapes Even on an island that holds more than 1.5 million people, you can still escape to find rest, relaxation, and fresh air in the city that never sleeps.
The Getaway: Top of the Rock
The Action: panoramic sightseeing of New York’s skyline
Learn More: www.topoftherocknyc.com
Call: (212) 698-2000
If you’re taking New York by storm, why not start at the top? Take in the full 360-degree panorama from 70 stories up when you visit the Top of the Rock, the open-air observation deck at 30 Rockefeller Center in midtown. The high-speed shuttle sends you up to the sky in a jiffy. While you’re there, take in the Rock’s dazzling multimedia exhibits.
The Getaway: Bike the Big Apple
The Action: see NYC by bike
Learn More: www.bikethebigapple.com
Call: (877) 865-0078
To see the city from a twowheeled perspective, join the folks at Bike the Big Apple for safe, easygoing tours of Manhattan and surrounding boroughs. There are 25 miles of bike paths in Manhattan alone that are closed to traffic. On each tour, you’ll avoid busy streets and rush-hour traffic, you never travel more than a safetyconscious 4 MPH, and two guides will accompany you—up front and at the rear. Choose a regular tour with starting points convenient to all Manhattan hotels, or take a custom pedal tour from a start point of your choosing.
The Getaway: Central Park
The Action: scenic walking tours through the park
Learn More: www.centralparknyc.org
Call: (212) 772-0210
This spring, let Central Park take you by the arm and lead you along leafy paths and cool, shady walkways. Whether you choose to “Amble Through the Ramble” or take the “Cross Park Promenade,” you’ll stroll along a maze of paths that take you over rock bridges crossing streams, under arches, and through the woods. Park lakes full of miniature boats powered by the wind, as well as countless water fountains—including one meant only for horses—help keep you cool.
The Getaway: Staten Island Ferry
The Action: unmatched water views of New York
Learn More: www.siferry.com
You don’t have to be one of the 70,000 daily passengers who make the trip to Manhattan and back again to Staten Island to enjoy the 5-mile, 25-minute ride on the Staten Island Ferry. Board at the tip of lower Manhattan and make the trip out to Staten Island and back again to see New York Harbor, the Statue of Liberty, and Ellis Island from the water. New York provides the ferry as a service to its citizens, so it’s free.
The Getaway: Fort Tryon Park
The Action: walking, outdoor sightseeing
Learn More: www.nycgovparks.org
Call: (212) NEWYORK
Venture back to nature in Fort Tryon Park, 66 acres of beautifully restored paths, trails, and stone buildings nestled at the northern tip of Manhattan. Left to molder for decades, this soaring, wooded park came back to life during the 1990s, thanks to city park and restoration volunteers. Today, visitors enjoy magnifi cent views of the Hudson River from one of the highest points in New York City. The park is also home to The Cloisters, a museum founded by John D. Rockefeller—and now a branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art--that has held a collection of medieval art since 1938.
The Getaway: South Street Seaport
The Action: shopping, dining, outdoor nightlife, and events
Learn More: www.southstreetseaport.com
Call: (212) SEAPORT
Hard on the East River on the lower-east side of Manhattan, the South Street Seaport features some of the oldest architecture in downtown New York, as well as restored sailing ships docked along the restored piers and a stunning view of the Brooklyn Bridge. This 12-squareblock historic district also offers a world-class maritime museum and galleries celebrating the seaport’s 19th-century heyday as the city’s leading port; more than 100 shops, cafés, and restaurants; and a full slate of outdoor concerts, performances, events, and year-round exhibits.
The Getaway: Manhattan Kayak Company
The Action: kayaking New York Harbor
Learn More: www.manhattankayak.com
Call: (212) 924-1788
Tired of hiking the hard streets and avenues of the big city? Rest those dogs and put your shoulders into it instead by jumping into the water and touring Manhattan’s water perimeter by kayak. Take a lesson if you’ve never paddled before, or just dive right in with one of Manhattan Kayak Company’s more than 30 water tours. You can kayak the easy way, with a short sunset paddle, or kayak a trip that ends at one of the city’s famous West Side pubs. If you’re more adventurous, sign up for one of MKC’s more advanced kayak expeditions that head out to the Statue of Liberty, the George Washington Bridge, or even far-offConey Island, covering up to 50 miles in a single day.
Manhattan Escapes Even on an island that holds more than 1.5 million people, you can still escape to find rest, relaxation, and fresh air in the city that never sleeps.
The Getaway: Top of the Rock
The Action: panoramic sightseeing of New York’s skyline
Learn More: www.topoftherocknyc.com
Call: (212) 698-2000
If you’re taking New York by storm, why not start at the top? Take in the full 360-degree panorama from 70 stories up when you visit the Top of the Rock, the open-air observation deck at 30 Rockefeller Center in midtown. The high-speed shuttle sends you up to the sky in a jiffy. While you’re there, take in the Rock’s dazzling multimedia exhibits.
The Getaway: Bike the Big Apple
The Action: see NYC by bike
Learn More: www.bikethebigapple.com
Call: (877) 865-0078
To see the city from a twowheeled perspective, join the folks at Bike the Big Apple for safe, easygoing tours of Manhattan and surrounding boroughs. There are 25 miles of bike paths in Manhattan alone that are closed to traffic. On each tour, you’ll avoid busy streets and rush-hour traffic, you never travel more than a safetyconscious 4 MPH, and two guides will accompany you—up front and at the rear. Choose a regular tour with starting points convenient to all Manhattan hotels, or take a custom pedal tour from a start point of your choosing.
The Getaway: Central Park
The Action: scenic walking tours through the park
Learn More: www.centralparknyc.org
Call: (212) 772-0210
This spring, let Central Park take you by the arm and lead you along leafy paths and cool, shady walkways. Whether you choose to “Amble Through the Ramble” or take the “Cross Park Promenade,” you’ll stroll along a maze of paths that take you over rock bridges crossing streams, under arches, and through the woods. Park lakes full of miniature boats powered by the wind, as well as countless water fountains—including one meant only for horses—help keep you cool.
The Getaway: Staten Island Ferry
The Action: unmatched water views of New York
Learn More: www.siferry.com
You don’t have to be one of the 70,000 daily passengers who make the trip to Manhattan and back again to Staten Island to enjoy the 5-mile, 25-minute ride on the Staten Island Ferry. Board at the tip of lower Manhattan and make the trip out to Staten Island and back again to see New York Harbor, the Statue of Liberty, and Ellis Island from the water. New York provides the ferry as a service to its citizens, so it’s free.
The Getaway: Fort Tryon Park
The Action: walking, outdoor sightseeing
Learn More: www.nycgovparks.org
Call: (212) NEWYORK
Venture back to nature in Fort Tryon Park, 66 acres of beautifully restored paths, trails, and stone buildings nestled at the northern tip of Manhattan. Left to molder for decades, this soaring, wooded park came back to life during the 1990s, thanks to city park and restoration volunteers. Today, visitors enjoy magnifi cent views of the Hudson River from one of the highest points in New York City. The park is also home to The Cloisters, a museum founded by John D. Rockefeller—and now a branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art--that has held a collection of medieval art since 1938.
The Getaway: South Street Seaport
The Action: shopping, dining, outdoor nightlife, and events
Learn More: www.southstreetseaport.com
Call: (212) SEAPORT
Hard on the East River on the lower-east side of Manhattan, the South Street Seaport features some of the oldest architecture in downtown New York, as well as restored sailing ships docked along the restored piers and a stunning view of the Brooklyn Bridge. This 12-squareblock historic district also offers a world-class maritime museum and galleries celebrating the seaport’s 19th-century heyday as the city’s leading port; more than 100 shops, cafés, and restaurants; and a full slate of outdoor concerts, performances, events, and year-round exhibits.
The Getaway: Manhattan Kayak Company
The Action: kayaking New York Harbor
Learn More: www.manhattankayak.com
Call: (212) 924-1788
Tired of hiking the hard streets and avenues of the big city? Rest those dogs and put your shoulders into it instead by jumping into the water and touring Manhattan’s water perimeter by kayak. Take a lesson if you’ve never paddled before, or just dive right in with one of Manhattan Kayak Company’s more than 30 water tours. You can kayak the easy way, with a short sunset paddle, or kayak a trip that ends at one of the city’s famous West Side pubs. If you’re more adventurous, sign up for one of MKC’s more advanced kayak expeditions that head out to the Statue of Liberty, the George Washington Bridge, or even far-offConey Island, covering up to 50 miles in a single day.
