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Field Trip: Paddling on the Gowanus Canal
If you want a view into how the city *really* works, especially if you live in a completely sanitized neighborhood like ours, paddle up the Gowanus in Brooklyn. / 3 comments
Field Trip: Chelsea + High Line + Manhattan West
A Kusama show at the Zwirner gallery in Chelsea + the new section of the High Line + the above grade development that is Manhattan West. / 6 comments
Field Trip: Shirley Chisholm State Park
A quick drive or an hour bike will get you to the largest state park in the city, opened in 2019. / 2 comments
Field Trip: Pier 57 (Part Deux)
There are two acres of quirky public open space on the roof of Pier 57 in Chelsea, perfect for sunning, views and picnics. / 2 comments
Field Trip: The Armour-Stiner Octagon House, Irvington, NY
Joseph Pell Lombardi and his family have spent four decades restoring the 1872 octagonal residence to its former glory. / 8 comments
Field Trip: Manitoga | The Russel Wright Design Center
The former home of American industrial designer Russel Wright in Garrison, NY, is sited on a former quarry with 4 miles of landscaped trails on 75 acres. / 1 comment
Around-the-Corner Field Trip: The Elevated Acre and Urbanspace
The new food hall from Urbanspace is right across the street from one of the best kept park secrets in Fidi. / 1 comment
Field Trip: Jones Beach Energy & Nature Center
The new(ish) nature center dedicated to energy conservation is also near one of the more deserted beaches on the barrier island.
Field Trip: Jersey City + Liberty Science Center
The journey is the destination in this case, with subways, light rails, Citi Bikes and ferries all in play.
Field Trip: Planting Fields, Oyster Bay
Today is Frederick Law Olmsted's 200th birthday, so to celebrate take a stroll through Central, Morningside or Riverside -- and if you have wheels, go here. / 1 comment
Field Trip: Stroll to Madison Square Park
It's worth a (2 mile) walk up to the Flatiron to catch Hugh Hayden's installation titled Brier Patch -- up till May 1. / 4 comments
In the News: Riding the Empire State Trail
A trail to Canada starts here. Plus a new listing for the Cast Iron House; the top downtown sale of 2021; a man is shoved onto the tracks at Chambers. / 2 comments
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