King Manor was the summer house of Rufus King a founding father, politician and anti slavery…read moreactivist. The house once a farm is now a ten acre park. You can reserve a tour online or walk in during business hours. Tours are free. Donations are accepted and they have a small gift shop area too. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and welcoming. He spoke of the family, their kids, famous guests and life in the time period. Some of the house has items from the time period and the other areas are for current exhibits. I stopped in on lunch break, but I'd like to go on again with more time to really capture the history. It was interesting to see artifacts they would've used in their daily lives in the 1800s like the space heater and the rotisserie chicken cooking contraption.

More of a historical home and less of a traditional museum, King Manor is the home of one of…read moreAmerica's founding fathers, Rufus King. Sitting in what is now known as Rufus King Park (#1), it faces Jamaica Ave sitting between 150th / 153rd Street. Built in the 1700s, it is one of the true relics of New York City and a landmark of the borough. This house museum is run by the King Manor Association, which has been in operation since 1900. (#2) Despite being recognized as a national historic landmark half a century ago, I find that many folks, even people who live in Jamaica, are generally unaware of the museum. It's undergone a lot of change over the centuries, which included a couple of fires that sustained enough damage to do a whole renovation of the home several times. Aside from tours, the house and the surrounding park have become destinations for community events. School tours and activities ranging from art and literacy are done here. Open from Monday-Saturday (but closed on Wednesdays and Sundays), the admission is free to enter. Walk-ins are a no-go but reservations can be made for small groups online. Donations are accepted and encouraged. ____________ (#1) https://www.yelp.com/biz/rufus-king-park-jamaica (#2) It's only been 120+ years, NBD

I was in New York earlier this year for a friend's wedding. We stayed in New Rochelle but the…read moreceremony was in Yonkers so I wanted to make sure to check out some of what Yonkers had to offer. Unfortunately, when I visited, the Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site was closed due to Covid. As a result, I was only able to check it out from the outside. After parking in their parking lot, we walked around the exterior. There were a few placards to read. And we peaked through the windows to see what we could see inside. I'd definitely like to return one day and get the full experience! Within walking distance from Philipse Manor Hall is a park and several restaurants.

It used to be nestled in a vast area, now this mansion is reduced to small lot. Newly renovated…read morelast year, the house is not that big but it's super interesting. There are many displays that you can play around. We didn't think we would spend an hour here. We thought, maybe 20 minutes at most. If you love old historical building and its interiors, this one might not for you because the house itself now is just a shell. But if you like history from different perspectives, you'll love this place. The stories here balance between Munsee tribes, slaves and Philipse's family. The staff here were very friendly, polite, and helpful. Admission $6. Oh and if you collect NPS passport stamp cancellations, this place is part of Hudson Valley NHA passport program.

On April 11, 2026 I attended the last Tavern Concert for the 2026 season with a musical performance…read moreby Bob Conroy & The Pedersens, an authentic and talented ensemble. Listening to a concert in a candle lit 1800's Tavern is an unique and intimate experience. Bob Conroy & The Pedersens are outstanding. I highly recommend the Tavern concerts.

Lovely authentic place all the buildings really show the history of times past with thorough…read morepresentation articles artifacts even the staff do a wondrously good job dressing up in the attire of times past There's so many ecstatic events held throughout the year whether it's a flea market special events holiday fairs and of course the county fair in September that attracts thousands Special consideration to Jessica the facility manager who goes above and beyond making this borough institution running smoothly and efficiently

I had the opportunity to visit this Memorial on Staten Island a few years ago. It was a very moving…read moreexperience. The display is so creative and beautiful. It really provides a special tribute. This is a nice place where family and friends can come to pay their respects. I found myself reading the names and reflecting on that day. I don't like to think about my personal experience that day. I was happy to visit this Memorial. I was also happy I was visiting Staten Island that day for another happier event. I did take a couple photos to preserve my Memory of this fine structure.

Kind of symbolic monument. When you look between those 2 sheets on Manhattan, you suppose to see…read morethe Trade Center towers...

I was fairly surprised to see a lighthouse-like structure in the middle of a busy crosswalk,…read morebetween skyscrapers, traffic, and lower brick buildings, but in reading its informational plaque, its meaning quickly became more clear. It was originally erected at the top of the Seaman's Church Institute building, as a memorial to honor the passengers, officers, and crew who died as heroes when the steamship RMS Titanic sank after collision with an iceberg. In 1912, Titanic and New York City were indeed the world's greatest ship and the world's greatest port. They were meant to come together, but the two would never meet, Building this lighthouse was a nationwide effort as people banded together in solidarity after the loss of over 1,500 on board the ocean liner. it was designed by Warren & Wetmore (the architects of Grand Central Terminal). Today, the structure anchors a small park at the intersection of Fulton and Pearl streets, at the entrance of the South Street Seaport Historic District.

MEMORIAL: A Lighthouse erected to honor the lives lost during the sinking of the TITANIC in 1912…read more The Lighthouse originally stood atop the since demolished SEAMAN'S CHURCH INSTITUTE Building from 1913-1967. The historic Lighthouse has been at THE SEAPORT since 1976. WORTH VISITING.

I always see this as the "hub" before going on a hike in the reservation or perhaps before a fancy…read moreouting to the nearby Highlawn Restaurant. The Memorial is a sort of nook with a nice amount of benches, honorable memorials remembering 9/11 appropriately framed with a great view on New York City in the distance. There is a fair amount of parking and nearby there is a gazebo, field for open play with children and picnics. With that memorial is a good brief history lesson should you come up here accompanying children. Another reason I also call this the hub because although you can park near your desired trail, or outside the restaurant, this can be your first stop before or after going on to do any other activities - hiking or dining. The memorial area always appears to be well kept and visitors seem to do their part as well which is of course appreciated so coming here can be all the more enjoyable.

I'm surprised this doesn't have a page yet. Its a memorial built after 9/11 from one of the…read morehighest points in Montclair that has a terrific view of Manhattan. Its where tons of people went to watch on that fateful day. And for days afterward. Next to the Pavillion, which is a nice place to eat or go to a wedding/event, is this space. It was always there, offering a great view of NYC skyline. Now its a Memorial. Easy parking, its free of course and well landscaped and taken care of. I spent a lot of time in Montclair after 9/11 (after we were allowed to leave the city anyway), and had been coming to the vantage point for years already. Great hiking nearby. It can get windy up here, so be aware of that if coming on a windy day. If you come from the Montclair side you drive up a beautiful road to get here. Great place to come and reflect.

Our recent Hamiton pilgrimage with the place and we had to make all things Hamilton happen while in…read moretown and make the most of it! We went to everything, only thing left was somehow going into the birth canal he came out of! Yesterday we Shaw the play and today we took Uber all the way to the Bronx and visit his uptown home Granger. FIRST-- THANK YOU NATIONAL PARK SERVICES for providing staffing and caring people to take us back in time to see how Hamilton lives and all the efforts it has taken for this special and cherished home to be available for the public to learn and explore. All free including a tour to the pain living quarters and bonus explore th vibrant, historical and picturesque Bronx neighborhood! Definitely if your interest in Hamilton goes beyond the theater and the person, this is a must! Did I mention free j using the docent tours?! If you're traveling with some history buffs do it! Not all artifacts are originals but this house has been through quite a bit but preserved to the best possible way. One treasure that livest there the actual piano Angelica purchase a piano for Phillip. Worth the visit to learn the history and stroll around the park and neighbor hood to appreciate the brownstones. THANK YOU PARK RANGERS!

Frequent NYC visitor, and fan of Hamilton the musical. Decided I really needed to visit "uptown",…read moreso I took the subway (no horse needed), walked a bit, and did a self-guided tour through the basement of the Grange. The upstairs tours were infrequent and I didn't want to wait a few hours for that, so I'll need to go back another time. But the exhibits in the visitors center were educational and interesting! Although the surroundings have changed significantly since the time of Hamilton, it was neat to be in an area that he had lived.

One of the perks of living in North Jersey is being in close proximity to NYC…read more The Hudson River Waterfront Walkway spans 18.5 miles from Bayonne to the George Washington Bridge. The route goes through Jersey City, Hoboken, West New York, North Bergen, Edgewater, and Fort Lee. This is a scenic walk that offers stunning views of the Manhattan skyline. There are many access points throughout the walkway. Some of them are the Edgewater Commons Shopping Center, Port Imperial (Weehawken), River Street (Hoboken), and Liberty State Park (Jersey City). It's pedestrian and bike friendly, so all runners, walkers, and bikers are welcome. The best views are at Pier A (Hoboken), Exchange Place (JC), and Liberty State Park (JC). You'll be able to see Midtown Manhattan, the Financial District, the World Trade Center, the Statue of Liberty, and Ellis Island. Other than taking in the beautiful views of the skyline, there are plenty of other activities and attractions. Here are some notable ones: *Parks - Liberty State Park, Veteran's Field Park, James Braddock Park *Dining - All of the waterfront neighborhoods have a vibrant food scene, so don't hesitate to stop and dine in at any of the restaurants or bars. *Kayak launch sites - Urban Paddle, Hoboken Cove Community Boathouse *Shopping - Newport Centre in Jersey City *Memorials and Statues - 9/11 Memorial, Korean War Veteran Memorial, Water's Soul, Colgate Clock *Access to mass transit - Hoboken Station, Edgewater Ferry, Liberty Island Ferry Terminal I've been living in this area for nearly three decades and I'll never get tired of it. If you want to enjoy city views, but don't want to deal with the horrific bridge/tunnel traffic, tolls, and the crowds.... this is the right destination for you.

So in case you want to know: round trip from end to end of the entire loop is 2 miles. We walked it…read moreon a lovely fall day. It was breezy but not windy. Well maintained. Safe walk. Just a lovely path for a nice walk.