Sunday, September 24, 2023

9-11 Memorial and Museum

 These photos are from a return visit in 2023 for my birthday.  This was my third visit to the Memorial and it is definitely a must see location in NYC in my mind.   The outdoor Memorial in the exact location of the twin towers is somber but lovely.   The museum itself has timed entries and our group all had the narrated tour on our own devices.   It certainly has a lot to offer even if you don't do the audio tour, but it is surely more meaningful with it.   It can be downloaded from you device's app store.  Since my last visit, the museum seems to have located most of the "personal" narrations that are so touching in little alcoves all throughout the museum.  Each one is well done and very moving.  Attention is paid not just to the New York City tragedy on 9-11, but also to Shanksville, Pa and Flight 93 and to the Pentagon. 











Little Island

An easy walk from the Chelsea Market or a High Line walk this "island" created in the Hudson River has matured over the last year.   My husband and I walked the full extent of the island almost one year ago but the growth of the bushes and trees made it even more enjoyable this year.   For a full explanation of its early days and development see 

www.virginia2revisitnyc.blogspot.com 



The View as You Approach by Foot 

The Concrete Tulips that Support Little Island 










 

Friday, June 23, 2023

For More Information on NYC

 

For more photos and notes..... 

www.virginia2brooklyn.blogspot.com 

Even though it says, BROOKLYN, we visited many sites in Manhattan... we were staying in Brooklyn.....

Then we came back for a WINTER visit as well.... 

www.virginia2nycholiday.blogspot.com 

Many of those spots were in Manhattan..... 

Then, I chronicled our visit in November of 2021.... 

www.virginia2revisitnyc.blogspot.com




Saturday, April 27, 2019

Hudson Yards - The Vessel

The VESSEL is a 150 foot tall art structure designed by Thomas Heatherwick.  It is made of steel and copper and is composed of 154 staircases with 80 viewing platforms.  As it is new, timed free tickets are required unless you are willing to wait in a pretty long line to climb and to view it from within.  It is next to the newest high end mall in NYC.  There is an elevator, but is currently only to be used by people with physical ailments that would prevent them from enjoying it otherwise.
It is located at the northern end of the High Line.
NOTE:   since I posted this I believe access has been closed.   Obviously you can still view it, but I don't think you can walk on it any longer.  






Monday, September 4, 2017

Central Park - Springtime

These photos are taken from a previous trip to NYC during April..... everything was bursting with color.... this visit was part of the reason we returned for a month...... A bicycle tour is a great way to see more of this incredibly LARGE park.....



Bike Tour


Obelisk




Big Onion - Walking Tour of the Brooklyn Bridge

These photos came from an earlier trip to NYC..... we have used the Big Onion walking tour company for MANY outings and this was a great one.....

Tour Guide

Always Busy on the Bridge

Guides are usually students of history either at NYU, Columbia or other NYC colleges.... very informative tours..... they have spoiled us for some of the other tours we've taken.....

Saturday, April 25, 2015

Quick Return - April in NYC - Good Morning America

If you are a fan of the show the staff makes it very easy to visit and see each of the various hosts.... you can count on an outside visit and frequently they pause to take photos with folks who are standing in the right spots..... they are very friendly.....
Weather - Ginger Zee 

Lara Spencer 


George Stephanopoulos

Amy Roebach

Robin Roberts

Saturday, April 18, 2015

Quick Return - April in NYC - Public Library/Bryant Park


Not far from the hotel and on the way to the theater..... very convenient.... the iconic lions outside the New York City Public Library.....
Amazing Building
There are tour guides or you can take an audio tour of the building... well worth the time.... the Rose Reading room is by far the most spectacular room to visit so I hope the renovations will be finished soon.....


Rose Reading Room - Closed for Renovations

Directly behind the library is Bryant Park.... highlights include the Carousel, lovely plantings for whatever the season and plenty of seating....