Hoboken looks like a great place to live, if you can stomach the dense traffic. I often see young…read moreprofessionals and budding families out and about. There are a plethora of dining and entertainment options in the vicinity. It's definitely a welcome reprieve from the hectic energy of NYC. I enjoy going for walks on the purrs along Sinatra Drive.

Hoboken. The destination for all the cool kids and NYC'ers looking to pay a little less by leaving…read moreNYC but brag or even say they live there to their out of the tri -state friends that are none the wiser. Yep Hoboken. Accessible to and from Manhattan in under 30 minutes pretty easily really makes this a hot spot along with all the towns and cities that line the Hudson in NJ. Besides the very notable waterfront which is a popular walk for residents and visitors, there is much history in Hoboken. Frank Sinatra was born here and even has park here named after him, As well as John Stevens the inventor whom has a School after his namesake making it one of, if not the oldest tech school in the country. Like NY, Hoboken has a history of being home to many immigrants ranging from German, Irish and Italian descent to Cuban, Puerto Rican and more. The great draw to Hoboken is of course Washington st. which is packed with restaurants, boutiques, book stores, mixed in with the more usual stops on a modern day strip like cell phone stores, coffee shops and stuff for your pets. It's a popular destination and walk for residents, all surrounded by the brown stones and old style apartments. The Hoboken Ferry Terminal as well as station both also have a historical look about them but kept to maintain their Beaux-Arts architecture I think Hoboken is alright. It's popular and trendy and has Manhattan's influence all over it which means high prices on everything and cramped like a box catering toward those who prefer a car-less lifestyle. There is history and things to do in Hoboken, but that's just perk for most as folks do nearly everything else across the water. It isn't my cup of tea, but definitely see the appeal with all the action going on, particularly when it's warm out or there is an event of sorts going on such as a concert or parade.

This is a small and well-maintained park. I noticed a vegetable garden on the side of the park too…read more The park is on the way to the Staten Island ferry building. Use public transport, rideshare or taxi to get here.

Beautiful park with a lot to do esp for families and children. There's a lot of nice areas to play…read moreand beautiful Views. There are also many pop up events that happen here! We have come to a few Disney one that my son has truly enjoyed. Def enjoy this area and can't wait to one day visit governors island soon as the ferry is here

I love walking around in this area and seeing all the street art. This mural though is the hit. It…read morechanges ( not sure how often) but it is always great to see new art pop up on this mural.

Found this place from looking at places on Google maps. Love murals and artwork and it was a…read morebeautiful day to check it out. It's not a far walk from the subway. Best place to take the photo is from the median. I tried a selfie but it didn't look quite right. I look over and a gentleman with a professional camera was taking a photo of the mural. He was kind enough to take a picture of me with the mural. Godsend! This artwork was done by a Japanese artist. Very cool detail! Worth the stop!

A fun, smaller take on the iconic Bean. It still has that same reflective, mirror-like surface that…read moremakes it so interactive and photo-worthy. It's a quick stop, but worth checking out if you're nearby. The scale makes it feel more approachable (and less crowded), and you still get those cool distorted reflections and skyline views. The view at night is also neat.

New York got it's poor man, a $10 Million replica of "The Cloud Gate", aka The Bean at Milleneomun…read morePark in Chicago, at 56 Leonard, the Jenga Building. It is by the same artist Anish Kapoor, and they plan to give it an official name in the summer, but Mini Bean is already being used by most people who see it and know about the one in Chicago. To compare size, this one is 48 feet long and 19 feet high, and Chicago is 66 feet long and 33 feet high. It does have a nice reflective mirror surface just like Chicago's but it doesn't look like a bean. It looks more like a squeezed pillow stuck under the building. The one in Chicago is in the middle of a park where you can walk all around it and it reflects all of Chicago around it. This only affects the opposite street corner and the building on one side of it. As a native New Yorker from the Bronx, I want to be number one so I am not super happy about the Mini Bean. But oh well maybe after a while I will learn to love it. I am sure New Yorkers and tourists will end up loving it, it under the odd-looking Jenga building, and for sure I will be taking more photos of it.

The Spur space was originally an extension that connected with the U.S. Postal Service's Morgan…read moreProcessing and Distribution Center. It and the rail were built at the same time so that freight trains could carry mail to and from the upper-floor loading docks of the building.  The Spur is at the intersections of 10th Avenue and 30th Street. It has the same vibe as the rest of the High Line. The views up and down 10th Avenue and 30th Street are jaw-dropping. I love to look up at the towering skyscrapers. It also has the largest gardens in the park, a 60-foot-tall cathedral ceilings in the Coach Passage entranceway, and space for public use. Viewing public artwork is synonymous with the Spur. It's hard to miss this area of the High Line. Make it a point to visit. Especially if you're going to be at the Mall! I can't wait to return myself. It's been a while.

Big, bold, and beautiful! Close up or a block away the sculpture Black House stands out…read more A must see on the Highline , don't know how long it will stay here.

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.

Really nice area close to the train to walk by. Also great to sit around. There's some street art…read moreand food vendors here. This area can get lively so it's fun especially at night and on weekends.

Astor Place area was always a favorite of mine. I worked a couple blocks from the train station at…read moreAstor Place so I was always walking around the neighborhood. There's lots of shopping, food and more around Astor Place. When you need a break this Plaza is a relaxing place to stop. I can't speak for other times of the day but early morning when I was visiting on September 19, 2019 it was clean. I enjoyed looking at the sculptures. The area was not overly congested with people. If you're in this historic neighborhood you may want to visit this location.

My brother stacks stones. It's a thing he does when we travel and he did it when we traveled to a…read morefew of Maine's beaches this year. So I was a little prepared for this interesting art spot that is maybe a quarter or half mile south of the Little Red Lighthouse along the Hudson River in Fort Washington Park. These stacks are made from local rock, a type called Manhattan Schist. They seem to be ideal for stacking as they have square edges and flat sides. This phenomenon apparently started in July 2017 and were initially the work of Uliks Gryka, who was inspired to create them after noticing the medley of rough, jagged rocks strewn about the shore. With the Midtown skyline way off in the distance on a clear day, you could almost imagine that these stacks - some five or six rocks tall! - could be skyscrapers themselves. I wouldn't recommend starting stacking stones - it's quite habit forming to see how many you can stack successfully before they tumble like a heavier version of Jenga. And be warned - the existing stacks are not glued or cemented in place. They can fall (on you!) at any time. Best to observe from a few feet away. They're about level with 171st Street if it continued west to meet the Hudson (which it obviously doesn't). [Review 15649 overall - 246 in New York - 1153 of 2021.]

This is one of the coolest little secret spots in NYC! Stacking stones exists all over the world,…read morefrom Ireland to Sint Maarten, but this spot is just north of all the main attractions of Manhattan. There are about two dozen of these stacks and they look great with the panorama of the GW bridge behind them.