Long Island City used to be a beautiful wasteland. Then the buildings started to come. The first…read moretall building came in 89. Then the city lights came. Then eventually the area just became more crowded with tons of people. Back then the mom and pop shops were amazing. Its sad there are a few left. There's a lot of activities to do in the area now. Acardes, bars, tea shops, bowling, museums and other things. Its a great area if you have a dog because there's spots for them to poop all over the place. There's also tons of restaurants in the area, there's even a food hall. If you feel like living in a tiny apartment that cost over 3k then come live here. If you like noise then come live here. It used to be a wonderful spot where people minded their business, now everyone is in your business. Don't forget to pick up your dog poop or else someone will get you on camera. Be simple get a cat so that strangers don't have to randomly touch your dog without asking. Cats are better anyway. All jokes aside the parks by the water are really beautiful. Its a wonderful place to have a great picnic. Go check out the pepsi cola sign its an Instagram worthy spot. This area had the original 5 pointz building that was beautiful art all over the building but was torn down for a stupid building. Check out court square diner while your here open 24 hours! Culture lab is a must if you come to LIC! I appreciate all the flowers that are painted in the area.

What a beautiful place , they are by the water and have nice restaurants around with water view …read more They did an amazing job expanding the park with pathways on the water , plenty of benches to rest . Clean bathrooms , dog park , kids playground or if you just wanna go for a jog or a nice walk . You can also conveniently take the ferry to/from pier 11 Simply beautiful

I stayed in the Park Slope Neighborhood of Brooklyn New York while visiting for a local event. The…read morehotel part of my Expedia package deal just happened to be in the neighborhood along with the event itself which was a total win! Park Slope Neighborhood consists of upscale amenities, with diverse activity options within. I absolutely loved my short stay in this neighborhood where I attended a local event, and also adored the brownstone architecture while out on my jog to its beloved Prospect Park; It was a jog that I must say was a workout of its own due to the climb! Lord have mercy, tehehe. There are plentiful sights, activities, and restaurants within the Park Slope Neighborhood. Some that I experienced and noted were Old Stone House, Prospect Park, Barclays Center, Brooklyn Museum, Obama's Former Park Slope Brownstone, Brooklyn Superhero Supply Store, and Gowanus Canal. With its casual but trendy dining scene, hip nightlife, access to public transit, safety, and a creative and art hub, I can see why it was ranked in New York Magazine as one of New York City's most desirable neighborhoods. Due to my experiences, and interests within the Park Slope Neighborhood, I would surely consider staying in again while visiting Brooklyn New York. ~Have courage. Be Kind. ~ Thomas G

If you get a wet, messy stew here, it's Park Slop. And if you say something inappropriate to a…read morelocal and then smack you in the face, it's a Park Slap. And if you go down on someone here, it's Park Slurp. Pork Slope is a hill full of pigs. Perk Slope is an incline on which you redeem your rewards points. Pr**k Slope is an area full of people with bad attitudes. But this is none of those places. What an absolutely spectacular neighbourhood which is very bourgeoisie but very amazing to walk through. One of the safest parts of Brooklyn and also one of the trendiest - but also one of the most family-friendly. So many Brownstones, so many great places to shop and eat and drink, and I just absolutely love this area. One of my favorite spots around here is the Mr. Wish location here in Park Slope which is one of the better locations of this excellent Boba chain. Luigi's Pizza is here too, same street, right on 5th, and may be the best slice of Fresh Mozz you'll have in NYC, but definitely the best in Broke-lyn, so named because it's expensive AF these days. And don't go to nearby Prank Slope. It's just a bunch of people playing pratical jokes on each other.

I've spent so much time in the Lower East Side over the years, and it still remains one of my…read morefavorite areas. There is an irreplaceable energy in the mix of old-school tenement history, incredible street art, and some of the best food in the city. Whether you're grabbing a classic pastrami sandwich at Katz's or just wandering down Orchard Street, the neighborhood always feels alive and authentic. It has definitely changed and gotten trendier recently, but that gritty, creative soul is still very much there. It's the kind of place where you can just walk for hours and never get bored.

Great area in the city. Very lively with lots to do. Very popular with a lot of small businesses…read moreand cultural locations. It is hard to find parking if driving but otherwise, nice area can't complain

Polly Gordon Walk is beautiful for the people living along East End Avenue between 84th and 86th…read moreStreet. There's flowers, trees and rows and rows of benches. You can feel the breeze from the river although you can't see the river from here. It's only a few steps away. There's a playground nearby for the elderly to enjoy the sound of children's laughter while they sit on a bench. I've been here many times but I never thought to enter it into Yelp. I want to share this spot with others that enjoy sitting on a bench people watching!

Nice area to sit at on a sunny day and take in the fresh air…read more Lined with benches along the pathway it's right across the street from a large playground. Just over that is the East River so you'll get a cool breeze now and then. The grounds are full of bright flowers and plants too. Good area to read a book or chat with neighbors. Plus, there are working bathrooms close by!

Beautiful even if it's not that exciting. Frederick Douglass Circle is located on the northwest…read morecorner of Central Park. It basically is a traffic circle with a statue. A lot of attractions are here. The park is the best of course, but there's also shops and theaters. Even though it's not that big, there's still a lot to see here. It most famously has a large statue of Frederick Douglass located in the middle. This honors an important figure in ending slavery. Other features in the circle include lots of benches. There's a staircase with an important quote. An MTA station is here. This is a pretty busy station because there's several important Lines going through. It's located between the neighborhoods of Central Park West and Harlem. There's of course many African American owned businesses and much culture around it. It of course is congested. It's better going as a pedestrian. There's also the close by subway.

Thanks to me reading Mardory's activity feed I realized I never reviewed this wonderful landmark. I…read moreusually stop and photograph when I'm walking in Harlem. As you can see by my photos I've been to visit the circle a long time ago and many times since I'm sure. This truly is a beautiful educational dedication to a great man. I do agree with Chuck that the traffic is a distraction. I dash across the street trying not to get run over. I'm an air head so I get confused when there's circular streets and traffic. I never know how to cross to get to the perfect spot for my photo opportunity! If you're in the area of Central Park North in Harlem this is definitely a must see. Do some Frederick Douglass research before you go. The Circle is a great tribute to a Great Man. Plus there's lots of food and fun nearby!

Such a vibrant area which culture and so much to do. Def great eats in this area with lots of great…read moreservice providers for hair, nails, makeup and more. So many activities always going on and new businesses opening up regularly. It's hard to find parking here but The Parks here are very beautiful.

Not to be confused with Washington Hypes, which is when I keep telling everybody that Seattle is…read morethe best city in the best state, which honestly it might be. This is an underrated neighbourhood with gorgeous views of the George Washington Bridge. It's hilly and you can get some fresh air coming off the Hudson River, with amazing views across to New Jersey as well. So definitely one of the better areas in the Upper Manhattan part of town. I come here now and again to check out the bubble tea or whatever else is going on, and I think it's pretty nice.

Amazingly beautiful pier…read more Some of the best views of the city are from here. I can come by this pier & relax honestly for the remainder of my life. Will for sure be back. Also, there is a great public art of a giant bottle called Pier 96 Bottle.

Love Locks are not exclusive to the Brooklyn Bridge. I've got my own Love Locks on a bridge fence…read moreover the railroad tracks on 97th Street and Park Avenue. It's a Upper East Side Local Love Locks Hot Spot. I'm not one to waste my money on a good lock and put it up on the Brooklyn Bridge or anywhere else. I may have an old lock to hang but I don't have a message to send so why bother. You should check them out wherever they are in Manhattan. It's pretty cool to look at the placement of the locks. Some are congregated together and others off alone. It's artistic in itself. If you feel like you are leaving your mark for posterity then do it. There might be a law against it where you live. Some places consider it vandalism.

Girls (and boys) that are into me give me "Love Looks" but this is not that…read more There's nothing not to love about Love Locks unless you're a killjoy or a whiny jerk, and they're popping up all over the world. They definitely are a timeless and great expression of love and marking the moment, and very much a part of what makes humans human. Maybe people will put locks on a lot of different places, especially Paris, but the ones here in New York haven't gotten to that degree yet, of established other places thus far, but I hope that they do. It's a very romantic notion to add a permanent record of romantic visits to a place so that years in the future, it will still stand (if you can find it). It's very romantic indeed. It should be allowed.