I am admittedly not thé biggest or best or baddest chess player. There is a High possibility that a…read morechild can beat me at chess. Having said that, I thought it would be cool to explore this spot. At a VERY reasonable rate of $5 per day anyone can step inside and test their wits against résident all stars or your below average amateur trying to get better ( i.e. me!). I didn't explore thé bathroom-- if there even is one. But I was fascinated by thé games taking place around me. Someone was gracious enough to humor me for a game but I probably was thé fastest game of thé day. Perhaps if I get good enough to at least last 30 minutes I will return. Facilities are basic but I think you should check it out. The worst that can happen is you lose a game or you spend $5 watching others play. As I said, there is probably a lot more I need to learn before I can fully appreciate everything this place has to offer. However, I am super stoked that this place is here for me to fréquent!

If you want a good game of chess, or backgammon, even a nice game of cards, you came to the right…read moreplace. Friendly fellows will make you feel welcome. They will not, however let you win. You will either study harder, or feel it more. Wonderful place to watch a sporting event also. There is a restroom that is clean at all times. The price is now $7.00 but where else in Manhattan can you go to have a good time for seven bucks?

A VFW, located right off the Main Street area. VFW Cairola-Barber Post 2342, they have a large…read moredisplay outside of veterans, historic wall of honor, and drop box for damaged/old US flags.

This is a Croatian social club. One of my father's, also my good friend is a member. So we…read moresometimes meet here, for a few drinks and laughs. They had a Christmas party, with food and free drinks for a set price. Up to 10 drinks, were built into the price. Everyone is very friendly and seem to know each other. Members volunteer to bartend and help with cleanup. During the party they also had a DJ. Spacious enough to accommodate at least 60/65 people comfortably. Drinks was everything from beer to Johnny Walker Black. The only drawback is you have to attend with a member. Parking also is definitely a crap shoot, sometimes you might get lucky others not so much!

This is a wonderful place to bring the whole family. They have about 12 different trails, all…read moreseparated in different levels of difficulty. The trails are free to enter but they do request for volunteer donation for non members. Different tiers of annul membership available to purchase at main office that comes with some wonderful perks, such as free access to trails and special events. The main office also has some of the exhibition items like insect box and turtle box. Outside the office there's also bird and butterfly cages. We went to the center for our daughter to participate in butterfly feeding event. Upon arrival we found out we had to buy the tickets for one of the two scheduled events. Luckily there were slots available to the second event on the day. The ticket was reasonably cheap, only $8. It also came with an additional bird's exhibition that took place right in front of office deck. All the stuff members were very friendly, informative and interactive. We spent wonderful couple of hours here on beautiful warm summer day.

This place is huge!!!! Visit and buy a membership and go often! The staff is kind, dedicated and…read moreknowledgeable! Sign up for a program or hike today!

My daughter, aged 8, just completed the Beasts and Battles class, and it turned a reluctant writer…read moreinto someone who spent the entire week waiting for that class. She started her second Beasts and Battles class today, and I hope it goes as well!

From the owner: Uptown Stories inspires kids to discover and develop their inner voices in a diverse community of…read morewriters. Based in upper Manhattan, we offer small-group writing workshops for children ages eight to fifteen, led by master teachers and professional authors. To ensure our workshops are accessible to all children, tuition is pay-what-you-can. Uptown Stories creates an exciting, challenging, and supportive community in which young authors thrive.