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    Brooklyn Bridge - I love those who yearn for the impossible.
  ― Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

    Brooklyn Bridge

    4.6(1.7k reviews)
    0.4 mi

    Connecting Lower Manhattan with Brooklyn Heights, this iconic bridge is an architectural marvel…read moreknown the world over. Completed in 1883, this suspension bridge with its visually familiar stone arches has been featured in many Hollywood blockbusters including: Spider-Man, The French Connection, Enchanted, Sex and the City, I Am Legend, Cloverfield, Godzilla, Deep Impact, Moonstruck, and Sophie's Choice. Fun fact: in order to prove its safety, P.T. Barnum once crossed the bridge with 21 elephants. Today, this bridge averages nearly 29K pedestrians and over 103K vehicles PER DAY. Although I've been in NYC a handful of times, I've only ever walked across this bridge once in my life. Started on the Manhattan side and made my way over to Brooklyn, before walking it back over to Manhattan. All in, took me about 20mins with multiple stops for photos. On both ends of the bridge, you'll find a variety of merchants hawking their goods. Although there is substantially more on the Manhattan side than Brooklyn. A lot of the vendors will carry the same goods, but the prices are not all made equal. I recommend walking a bit deeper in if you spot something you like to see if you can find it cheaper. You can always double back if you cannot find it again. The pedestrian promenade is pretty wide and accommodates a pretty heavy flow of foot traffic, with plenty of room to stop to take pictures. And speaking of pictures, you'll definitely be treated to gorgeous, unobstructed views of the Lower Manhattan skyline and the East River walking in either direction. There is also separate protected bicycle path which is great in preventing collisions between pedestrians and cyclists. Come here on a beautiful day like I did and enjoy the extra cardio while soaking up the view. It's definitely worth it and something you should do at least once when visiting NYC.

    I love walking the Brooklyn Bridge. Whether you're a local, tourist, or regular visitor like…read moremyself, it's something everyone should do at least once. It's one of the most iconic structures in the world. The architecture and infrastructure of this bridge are mind-blowing. Many folks use the bridge in pedestrian as well as via motor vehicles form as their daily route. The views from the bridge are just incredible. As others have mentioned, it takes a good 30 minutes to walk and it goes by quickly. Don't hesitate to do it. Walk the bridge! It's a bucketlist item for sure.

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    Brooklyn Bridge - 'Remember, you have no companions but your shadow'
       --Genghis Khan

    'Remember, you have no companions but your shadow' --Genghis Khan

    Brooklyn Bridge - Delightful, thought the messenger of hope and providence, as the swan's wing carved the air as the obedient liquid.

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    Fort Greene - Foggy and gray in Brooklyn today.

    Fort Greene

    4.8(13 reviews)
    1.1 miFort Greene

    Fort Greene "is The Joint" I'm guessing my older more famous cohort Spike would say of his old…read morestomping grounds. I took this part of the hood for granted growing up. Later learned that the tower was a memorial for our Revolutionary War fallen veterans. George Washington snuck away from the Redcoats in the middle of the fog to avoid defeat in one of the many Revolutionary W battles. Spike Lee had a store The Spike Lee Joint selling clothing hats etc from his line at the time from the 80's to I believe 90's. Tennis courts in Fort Greene Park. Also the park was the site of the gauntlet gang initiation scene in The Education of Sonny Carson. Brooklyn Tech. The Brooklyn Academy of Music, The Barclay's, Junior's, The Albee Square Food Court, and countless excellent restaurants. Oh. And don't forget the Clock which used to be one of the tallest structures in Brooklyn before the 2000's and the Chase Building that looks like something from Lord of the Rings. It is a residential area with beautiful brownstones. Truly an awesome neighborhood

    If you ever need to test the durability of a backpack, just spend a day at Fort Greene Park. Mine…read morehas now survived three unexpected dirt slides, one collision with an overenthusiastic golden retriever, and a near-disastrous moment where I thought I lost my sketchbook in the grass. (It was under my leg. Typical.) I originally came here to get some work done, but that plan derailed when I got distracted by a group of people practising acrobatics on the lawn. Watching someone casually flip through the air while you struggle to open a granola bar puts things in perspective. They fell a few times, laughed it off, and tried again--like failure wasn't even a thing to consider. I respect that. One day, a woman with calloused hands sat next to me and began carefully arranging leaves on the bench beside her. She sorted them by colour--deep reds, crisp yellows, tired browns--before pressing each one flat against the wood as if committing them to memory. A breeze came through and scattered her careful work, but she only smiled and started again. I almost asked what she was making, but some things don't need a final form to have meaning. Five stars. Come here if you need space to think or if you want a reminder that the world is full of people quietly working on things that matter to them.

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    Van Gogh's Ear - Van Gogh's Ear, a public art sculpture by Elmgreen & Dragset

    Van Gogh's Ear

    5.0(3 reviews)
    3.9 miMidtown East, Midtown West

    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!

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    Van Gogh's Ear - The sign for Elmgreen & Dragset's piece "Van Gogh's Ear"

    The sign for Elmgreen & Dragset's piece "Van Gogh's Ear"

    Van Gogh's Ear - Van Gogh's Ear beautifully backlit by NYC last night.

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    Vessel - "Shucks, I wish I'd thought of that"   
      --W.Shakespeare

    Vessel

    4.3(594 reviews)
    3.6 miChelsea, Midtown West

    This is an amazing, shiny, impressive structure and piece of art tinged with the sad history of…read morewhat's happened here on too many occasions. It is currently closed for the season, but you can still walk pretty close to it, take photos, and hang out in the grounds of Hudson Yards. Going doing the weekday and during the day is probably best to avoid crowds. I love how each angle gives a different unique background of the New York buildings! Definitely a spot to stop by if you're in the area!

    The vessel in Hudson Yards is a striking architectural landmark rises as a tall, honeycomb like…read morestructure made entirely of interconnected staircases and platforms. It sits in an open plaza where the building itself becomes the main focus, surrounded by modern glass towers and a constant flow of visitors moving through the neighborhood. From ground level, it felt more like a sculptural object than a traditional building, designed for walking around and through rather than just looking up at it. The experience centers entirely on climbing the structure itself. We took the staircases as they spiral upward in repeating geometric patterns. Each level offered a slightly different perspective of the surrounding city and the Hudson Yards area. There is also elevator access, which provides an alternative way to move through the structure without climbing every step. The design constantly shifts your view as you move, with open gaps and angled platforms creating a sense of movement even when you pause for a moment. It is undeniably unique, and we appreciated the craftsmanship behind it. That said, we found the whole experience to be just alright. There is no food or drink involved here, no staff interaction beyond the entry process, and no hidden layer of history or story. You go up, you look around, you come down. The views are pleasant but not breathtaking compared to other observatories in the city. The structure itself is the entire draw. Overall, we would not call Vessel a necessary attraction. It is an interesting architectural piece to see once if you are already in Hudson Yards, but we would not go out of our way to visit again. For a quick photo and a ten minute climb, it is fine. For a memorable New York experience, there are better options.

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    Vessel - Only those who attempt the absurd will achieve the impossible.
    -M. C. Escher

    Only those who attempt the absurd will achieve the impossible. -M. C. Escher

    Vessel - "The need for mystery is greater than the need for an answer"
    -Ken Kesey

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