And the answer is ...
c) Rosemary's Baby
This now-classic horror movie by Roman Polanski was filmed partially on location at the Dakota, a Gothic-style apartment building on 72nd Street and Central Park West in Manhattan. Renamed the Bramford for the film, the apartment's real tenants included such famous names as Lauren Bacall, Judy Garland, Leonard Bernstein, and of course, John Lennon.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
New York Trivia Tuesday: Halloween Edition
Legends of New York's haunted spots are especially popular around Halloween, and none more so than the tales of the ghosts at the Dakota, one of the city's most historic apartment buildings. Although John Lennon was murdered outside the same building in 1980, neighbors most commonly report seeing a young man and woman in turn-of-the-century clothing roaming the halls. What's more, a famous horror movie was filmed in the building. Which movie filmed in the "haunted" Dakota apartments?
a) The Exorcist
b) Carrie
c) Rosemary's Baby
d) Cat People
Check back on Thursday for the answer to this week's trivia question!
a) The Exorcist
b) Carrie
c) Rosemary's Baby
d) Cat People
Check back on Thursday for the answer to this week's trivia question!
Monday, October 25, 2010
Best Haunted Houses in NYC
There’s only one week left until Halloween, and NYC is getting in the ghoulish spirit. Each year, a variety of haunted houses pop up around the city, each with its own creepy take on the most horrifying of holidays. For a gory good time, take a look at these spooky spots:
NYC Haunted House
The name is no-frills, but thrill-seekers say that this haunted house, put on by the Vortex Theatre Company, is NYC’s most purely terrifying destination. Unlike nearly all haunted houses in the city, Haunted House warns visitors that they will be touched, so those who enter should be prepared for some in-your-face action. Past years have included sensory deprivation, surgical masks, and crawling through unsavory substances, so it’s not for the faint of heart (or stomach). The kicker? You’ll be walking through completely alone.
115 W 27th St, Manhattan; nychalloweenhauntedhouse.com
Nightmare: Superstitions
Less participatory than NYC Haunted House but a good deal creepier, Nightmare: Superstitions is New York’s biggest Halloween attraction. Groups of six travel through a haunted psych ward, where paranoid patients have admitted themselves, fearing a curse from the outside and hoping to place it on your instead. The house claims to “explore the psychology of fear,” so don’t expect the chainsaws and blood, but be ready for a mind-warping, unsettling evening.
623 Broadway, Manhattan; hauntedhousenyc.com
Haunted Forest at Inwood Hill Park
For a more family-friendly version of the haunted house, head to Inwood Hill Park Nature Center on Halloween night, where the park’s natural inhabitants transform into classic monsters from Frankenstein to the Werewolf. Experience the most haunted night of the year outdoors in the darkness of NYC’s last natural forest—then emerge for a party that includes free pizza, drinks, and other tricks and treats.
218th St and Indian Rd, Manhattan; nycgovparks.org
Steampunk Haunted House
Combining the spookiness of a haunted house with the elegant beauty of a Victorian mansion, the Steampunk Haunted House is a unique New York experience. Twisted staircases wind up three floors of the 100-year-old Abron Arts Center, which is filled with mechanical monsters, ghostly spirits and more. Separated from your group, you’ll wander the haunted halls to find your way out in an eerie but dazzling blend of installation and performance art.
466 Grand St, Manhattan; steampunkhauntedhouse.com
Merchant’s House Museum
Haunted houses can certainly be scary, but we all know that the ghosts and monsters are actors. Or are they? At NYC’s famous Merchant’s House Museum, the oldest family home still preserved in the city, a real ghost has been rumored to haunt the floors. Gertrude Tredwell, who never married and died here in the 1930s, is said to keep watch over her old house; the museum’s staff and visitors have reported strange happenings since Gertrude’s death. In October, the museum offers candlelit tours, where visitors can try to spy the spirit.
29 E 4th St, Manhattan; merchantshouse.com
Thursday, October 21, 2010
What Roller Coaster Predated the Coney Island Cyclone?
And the answer is ...
b) the Thunderbolt
The Thunderbolt, built in 1925, was one of the first roller coasters in New York and was the basis for the Coney Island Cyclone. An area icon because of the track's position directly over a hotel, it was featured in Woody Allen's classic film Annie Hall, in 1977. Closed shortly after, in 1982, it was still visible for nearly 20 years before being demolished in 2000.
b) the Thunderbolt
The Thunderbolt, built in 1925, was one of the first roller coasters in New York and was the basis for the Coney Island Cyclone. An area icon because of the track's position directly over a hotel, it was featured in Woody Allen's classic film Annie Hall, in 1977. Closed shortly after, in 1982, it was still visible for nearly 20 years before being demolished in 2000.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Event Spotlight: What to Do This Week in NYC
In our new regular blog feature, we're spotlighting the best of New York's events this week. Looking for something to do? Check out our recs, posted every Wednesday and Friday!
Literary Death Match
WHERE: Bowery Poetry Club, 308 Bowery, Manhattan
WHEN: October 22, 8pm
HOW: $10 preorder, $15 at the door; literarydeathmatch.com
WHY: Big-time authors get the American Idol treatment in this high-energy literary series. A panel of judges (including New York Times critic Liesl Schillinger) critique the offerings from the latest bestsellers. Rick Moody and supermodel-turned-writer Paulina Porizkova will read from their latest books, so take some notes and see how your scores stack up against the professional critics!
Literary Death Match
WHERE: Bowery Poetry Club, 308 Bowery, Manhattan
WHEN: October 22, 8pm
HOW: $10 preorder, $15 at the door; literarydeathmatch.com
WHY: Big-time authors get the American Idol treatment in this high-energy literary series. A panel of judges (including New York Times critic Liesl Schillinger) critique the offerings from the latest bestsellers. Rick Moody and supermodel-turned-writer Paulina Porizkova will read from their latest books, so take some notes and see how your scores stack up against the professional critics!
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
New York Trivia Tuesday
Coney Island is famous for being a popular weekend getaway for New Yorkers wanting some beach time and crazy rides. As Yogi Berra once said, "Nobody goes to Coney Island anymore. It's too crowded."
Although one of the major amusement parks on Coney Island, Astroland, closed in the last decade, many rides are still running, including the Cyclone, one of the nation's oldest roller coasters. But some other coasters weren't so lucky. What was the name of the Coney Island roller coaster that predated the Cyclone, but has since been torn down?
a) the Hurricane
b) the Thunderbolt
c) the Twister
d) the Earthquake
Check back on Thursday for the answer to this week's trivia question!
Although one of the major amusement parks on Coney Island, Astroland, closed in the last decade, many rides are still running, including the Cyclone, one of the nation's oldest roller coasters. But some other coasters weren't so lucky. What was the name of the Coney Island roller coaster that predated the Cyclone, but has since been torn down?
a) the Hurricane
b) the Thunderbolt
c) the Twister
d) the Earthquake
Check back on Thursday for the answer to this week's trivia question!
Friday, October 15, 2010
Event Spotlight: What to Do This Week in NYC
In our new regular blog feature, we're spotlighting the best of New York's events this week. Looking for something to do? Check out our recs, posted every Wednesday and Friday!
Pumpkin Picking at the Queens County Farm Museum
WHERE: 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park, New York
WHEN: Through October 31, 11am-4pm
HOW: Price based on size of pumpkin; queensfarm.org
WHY: A farm? In Queens? Get a dose of fall flavors and Halloween flair without leaving the five boroughs at the Queens County Farm Museum, which opens a pick-you-own pumpkin patch to visitors throughout October. Find a pumpkin perfect for your best carving art, then head to the 3-acre corn maze, where clues and puzzles will await those who dare enter the labyrinth (The maze is open until 9pm on Saturdays for those who want a little extra fright in their night).
Pumpkin Picking at the Queens County Farm Museum
WHERE: 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park, New York
WHEN: Through October 31, 11am-4pm
HOW: Price based on size of pumpkin; queensfarm.org
WHY: A farm? In Queens? Get a dose of fall flavors and Halloween flair without leaving the five boroughs at the Queens County Farm Museum, which opens a pick-you-own pumpkin patch to visitors throughout October. Find a pumpkin perfect for your best carving art, then head to the 3-acre corn maze, where clues and puzzles will await those who dare enter the labyrinth (The maze is open until 9pm on Saturdays for those who want a little extra fright in their night).
Thursday, October 14, 2010
What Is the Secret Ingredient in New York-Style Pizza?
And the answer is ...
c) water
They say the taste of true NYC pizza comes from the city's plain old tap water. Although New York-style pizza is known for it's high-gluten crust, it's the minerals in the water give it its distinctive flavor. Chefs are known to bring jugs of it to far-flung restaurants!
c) water
They say the taste of true NYC pizza comes from the city's plain old tap water. Although New York-style pizza is known for it's high-gluten crust, it's the minerals in the water give it its distinctive flavor. Chefs are known to bring jugs of it to far-flung restaurants!
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Event Spotlight: What to Do This Week in NYC
In our new regular blog feature, we're spotlighting the best of New York's events this week. Looking for something to do? Check out our recs, posted every Wednesday and Friday!
Pizza-Making Class at the Brooklyn Kitchen
WHERE: 100 Frost Street, Brooklyn
WHEN: Sunday, October 17, 2pm
HOW: RSVP at thebrooklynkitchen.com; tickets are $75
WHY: Since you're learning all about pizza this week, why not learn how to make some for yourself? Pizzaioli (that's pizza-maker to you) Anthony Falco will teach you all the tricks of the trade, and you can learn how to recreate your favorite slices in your own kitchen. You'll learn how to make the dough from scratch with local and seasonal ingredients, and maybe you'll get good enough to learn how to toss it like a pro. Finally, chow down on the product of your efforts: your own handmade pie.
Pizza-Making Class at the Brooklyn Kitchen
WHERE: 100 Frost Street, Brooklyn
WHEN: Sunday, October 17, 2pm
HOW: RSVP at thebrooklynkitchen.com; tickets are $75
WHY: Since you're learning all about pizza this week, why not learn how to make some for yourself? Pizzaioli (that's pizza-maker to you) Anthony Falco will teach you all the tricks of the trade, and you can learn how to recreate your favorite slices in your own kitchen. You'll learn how to make the dough from scratch with local and seasonal ingredients, and maybe you'll get good enough to learn how to toss it like a pro. Finally, chow down on the product of your efforts: your own handmade pie.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
New York Trivia Tuesday
In the New York-style vs. Chicago-style pizza wars, everyone has an opinion. New York-style pizza is known for its thin, hand-tossed crust and it's thin layer of sauce, as opposed to Chicago's deep dish and thick sauces. New Yorkers often eat their slices folded in half, to make it easier to eat (and to get more in each delicious bite!).
A key ingredient in NY pizza, however, is often overlooked by pizza fans, though not by chefs, who have been known to transport it from NYC to pizzerias across the country. What is the secret ingredient to the perfect New York-style slice?
a) shortening
b) New York cheddar
c) water
d) Kosher salt
Check back on Thursday for the answer to this week's trivia question!
A key ingredient in NY pizza, however, is often overlooked by pizza fans, though not by chefs, who have been known to transport it from NYC to pizzerias across the country. What is the secret ingredient to the perfect New York-style slice?
a) shortening
b) New York cheddar
c) water
d) Kosher salt
Check back on Thursday for the answer to this week's trivia question!
Monday, October 11, 2010
Best of New York: Pies
Fall means apples, apples mean pies, and pies mean delicious. Recently, New York has experienced a pie renaissance, with new bakeries like Four and Twenty Blackbirds showing the city how a good pie can take the cake. Get a jump on Thanksgiving dinner and start sampling some slices from these best bakeries in New York; some require a few week’s notice for holiday orders.
Two Little Red Hens
Also known for their cupcakes and custom birthday cakes, this Upper East Side favorite is a pie-lover’s dream. The classic offerings change by the season, with beautiful latticed cherry pies in the summer and their signature chocolate-pecan in the fall. The bakery is also a favorite of local grocers and high-end markets, so if you can’t make the trip to the UES, you can find their baked goods at your local Dean & DeLuca, or one of their other wholesale vendors around the city.
1652 Second Ave, Manhattan; (212) 452-0476
First Prize Pies
Most other bakeries on this list specialize in fruit pies, but for those who prefer the cream and custard varieties, find Allison Kave, master baker of First Prize Pies. Chocolate usually takes center stage in these confections, from a spicy hot chocolate pie that combined chocolate cream with chili powder to the signature chocolate peanut butter pretzel pie, which offers a satisfying crunch in every bite. First Prize Pies don’t have their own storefront yet, but you’ll be able to find their delicious products at the Hester Street Fair, as well as on the menu at Brooklyn’s Fatty ‘Cue.
Fatty ‘Cue, 91 S 6th St, Brooklyn; (718) 599-3090
firstprizepies.com
Four and Twenty Blackbirds
Recently the winner of numerous bake-offs and awards, including a mention on New York magazine’s competitive Cheap Eats list, this Brooklyn bakery takes classic recipes and kicks them up a notch. Their apple pie is a salted caramel version, and the strawberry rhubarb adds a touch of balsamic vinegar for a savory-sweet combination. Plus, you’ll get a dollop of their house-made whipped cream on the side; it’s often made fresh right in front of your eyes.
439 3rd Ave, Brooklyn; (718) 499-2917
birdsblack.com
Little Pie Company
Little Pie Company is a blast from the past, both in the diner décor of their location near Times Square and the quality of their pies, which tastes just like the ones grandma used to make. Grab one of the coveted few tables inside and have a soda from the old-fashioned soda fountain while waiting for your order. Try one of their two most famous creations: the Mississippi Mud, an overwhelmingly rich concoction with three types of chocolate, and their sour cream apple walnut, often called the best pie in the city and many families’ choice for Thanksgiving dessert.
424 West 43 St, Manhattan; (212) 736-4780
295 Greenwich St; (212) 748-5290
littlepiecompany.com
Billy’s Bakery
This Chelsea favorite was founded by a former baker at the famous Magnolia’s Bakery in the West Village, but now has a very loyal following in its own right. The cupcakes are famous, but the cream and custard pies are the unsung star here, with some of the best Boston cream, banana cream and key lime pies in New York. Come with a friend and split one of their giant slices—definitely enough for two.
184 9th Ave, Manhattan; (212) 647-9956
billysbakerynyc.com
Two Little Red Hens
Also known for their cupcakes and custom birthday cakes, this Upper East Side favorite is a pie-lover’s dream. The classic offerings change by the season, with beautiful latticed cherry pies in the summer and their signature chocolate-pecan in the fall. The bakery is also a favorite of local grocers and high-end markets, so if you can’t make the trip to the UES, you can find their baked goods at your local Dean & DeLuca, or one of their other wholesale vendors around the city.
1652 Second Ave, Manhattan; (212) 452-0476
First Prize Pies
Most other bakeries on this list specialize in fruit pies, but for those who prefer the cream and custard varieties, find Allison Kave, master baker of First Prize Pies. Chocolate usually takes center stage in these confections, from a spicy hot chocolate pie that combined chocolate cream with chili powder to the signature chocolate peanut butter pretzel pie, which offers a satisfying crunch in every bite. First Prize Pies don’t have their own storefront yet, but you’ll be able to find their delicious products at the Hester Street Fair, as well as on the menu at Brooklyn’s Fatty ‘Cue.
Fatty ‘Cue, 91 S 6th St, Brooklyn; (718) 599-3090
firstprizepies.com
Four and Twenty Blackbirds
Recently the winner of numerous bake-offs and awards, including a mention on New York magazine’s competitive Cheap Eats list, this Brooklyn bakery takes classic recipes and kicks them up a notch. Their apple pie is a salted caramel version, and the strawberry rhubarb adds a touch of balsamic vinegar for a savory-sweet combination. Plus, you’ll get a dollop of their house-made whipped cream on the side; it’s often made fresh right in front of your eyes.
439 3rd Ave, Brooklyn; (718) 499-2917
birdsblack.com
Little Pie Company
Little Pie Company is a blast from the past, both in the diner décor of their location near Times Square and the quality of their pies, which tastes just like the ones grandma used to make. Grab one of the coveted few tables inside and have a soda from the old-fashioned soda fountain while waiting for your order. Try one of their two most famous creations: the Mississippi Mud, an overwhelmingly rich concoction with three types of chocolate, and their sour cream apple walnut, often called the best pie in the city and many families’ choice for Thanksgiving dessert.
424 West 43 St, Manhattan; (212) 736-4780
295 Greenwich St; (212) 748-5290
littlepiecompany.com
Billy’s Bakery
This Chelsea favorite was founded by a former baker at the famous Magnolia’s Bakery in the West Village, but now has a very loyal following in its own right. The cupcakes are famous, but the cream and custard pies are the unsung star here, with some of the best Boston cream, banana cream and key lime pies in New York. Come with a friend and split one of their giant slices—definitely enough for two.
184 9th Ave, Manhattan; (212) 647-9956
billysbakerynyc.com
Friday, October 8, 2010
Event Spotlight: What to Do This Week in NYC
Oktoberfest at Governor's Island
WHERE: Colonel's Row, Governor's Island
WHEN: Saturday, October 9, noon-5pm
HOW: Tickets are free, but first-come-first-served, so arrive early!
WHY: It's the last weekend of the year to head out to Governor's Island, so why not go for a beer on your way? Enjoy a selection of fall-themed brews from at home and abroad, from New York's own Six Points Pumpkin Ale and Brooklyn Brewery's Oktoberfest to Schneider Weis'n Edelweiss, a traditional beer for the 'fest. Food vendors will be supplying the German grub, including brats from Hallo Berlin to the award-winning pretzels from Sigmund's. Prost!
WHERE: Colonel's Row, Governor's Island
WHEN: Saturday, October 9, noon-5pm
HOW: Tickets are free, but first-come-first-served, so arrive early!
WHY: It's the last weekend of the year to head out to Governor's Island, so why not go for a beer on your way? Enjoy a selection of fall-themed brews from at home and abroad, from New York's own Six Points Pumpkin Ale and Brooklyn Brewery's Oktoberfest to Schneider Weis'n Edelweiss, a traditional beer for the 'fest. Food vendors will be supplying the German grub, including brats from Hallo Berlin to the award-winning pretzels from Sigmund's. Prost!
Thursday, October 7, 2010
In What Decade Did the Yankees Fail to Win a World Series?
And the answer is ...
d) the 1980s
Ever since they began at the turn of the 20th century, the Yankees won a national championship title every decade except for the 1980s, largely thanks to their stars. Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig starred in the 1930s, Joe DiMaggio led the team in the 1940s, Mickey Mantle ruled the 1960s and Joe Torre and Derek Jeter stood out in the 1990s. Although the Yankees had the most wins of any major league team in the 1980s, led by Don Mattingly, they failed to win when it counted: in the postseason.
d) the 1980s
Ever since they began at the turn of the 20th century, the Yankees won a national championship title every decade except for the 1980s, largely thanks to their stars. Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig starred in the 1930s, Joe DiMaggio led the team in the 1940s, Mickey Mantle ruled the 1960s and Joe Torre and Derek Jeter stood out in the 1990s. Although the Yankees had the most wins of any major league team in the 1980s, led by Don Mattingly, they failed to win when it counted: in the postseason.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Event Spotlight: What to Do This Week in NYC
In our new regular blog feature, we're spotlighting the best of New York's events this week. Looking for something to do? Check out our recs, posted every Wednesday and Friday!
The Manhattan Vintage Clothing Show
WHERE: 125 W. 18th Street, Manhattan
WHEN: Friday, October 8, 1pm-8pm; Saturday, October 9, 11am-6pm
HOW: RSVP at 518-434.-4312; tickets are $20 (with $5 off here)
WHY: Get a dose of old-time glamour at this seasonal clothing exhibit. Both a show and a shopping trip at once, exhibitors from around the country gather here to show off and sell their best vintage finds. Expect to find adorable cowboy boots, quirky hats, statement jewelry and more. In celebration of the critically-acclaimed, Atlantic City-based new show Boardwalk Empire, this season's theme is the 1920s, so show off your flapper style is the aisles.
The Manhattan Vintage Clothing Show
WHERE: 125 W. 18th Street, Manhattan
WHEN: Friday, October 8, 1pm-8pm; Saturday, October 9, 11am-6pm
HOW: RSVP at 518-434.-4312; tickets are $20 (with $5 off here)
WHY: Get a dose of old-time glamour at this seasonal clothing exhibit. Both a show and a shopping trip at once, exhibitors from around the country gather here to show off and sell their best vintage finds. Expect to find adorable cowboy boots, quirky hats, statement jewelry and more. In celebration of the critically-acclaimed, Atlantic City-based new show Boardwalk Empire, this season's theme is the 1920s, so show off your flapper style is the aisles.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
New York Trivia Tuesday
The regular baseball season is over, but New York fans can still watch the Yankees in the postseason games, where the home team won the wildcard spot in the American League. The Yankees are known for their talent and luck in the postseason, winning more titles than any other team in the league. In fact, in every decade, the team won at least two World Championships. Every decade, that is, but one.
In which decade did the Yankees fail to win a single championship?
a) the 1920s
b) the 1940s
c) the 1960s
d) the 1980s
Check back on Thursday for the answer to this week's trivia question!
In which decade did the Yankees fail to win a single championship?
a) the 1920s
b) the 1940s
c) the 1960s
d) the 1980s
Check back on Thursday for the answer to this week's trivia question!
Monday, October 4, 2010
Best Spots for Fall Foliage in NYC
With the weather turning colder, the leaves are turning color. New York is known for its spectacular fall foliage, so while it’s still warm enough to take a stroll through the trees, why not stop by one of our favorite places for some seasonal views.
The Ramble at Central Park
In 1857, the Ramble was designed to be a wild, “natural” forest that would counterbalance the planned, ordered layout of the rest of Central Park, and remains so to this day. Hike through the closely-planted trees like you’re on a mountain path, and navigate the twists and turns of the streams running through the rocks. The most varied area in Central Park in terms of plant species, trees here include tulip trees, sycamores, oaks, and Kentucky coffee trees, making for a brilliant fall walk.
Central Park, 5th Avenue and 79th Street, Manhattan.
Fort Greene Park
Famed poet and nature-lover Walt Whitman campaigned for the creation of this park, and made it one of his usual walks; now you can follow in his footsteps. Brooklyn’s oldest major park is home to over 40 species of trees, including oaks, elms, osage oranges and ginkos; a Tree Trail will lead you around the different varieties, with descriptions you can read while viewing the array of colors.
Nostrand Avenue between Myrtle and DeKalb Avenues, Brooklyn.
Clove Lakes Park
Part of Staten Island’s green reserve, Clove Lakes Park is especially notable for its 300-year-old, 107-foot-tall tulip tree, rumored to be the oldest plant on Staten Island. You’ll find pine, maple and beech trees here, for some amazing views of foliage in the fall. When you’re done looking up, take a look at the ground: the park is famous for its deposits of serpentine, a grey-green rock with patterns that look like snake skin.
Victory Blvd at Clove Rd, Staten Island.
Lullwater at Prospect Park
Although the open Long Meadow is the best place for tanning, Frisbee and football, head to Lullwater for some of the best foliage spots in Brooklyn. Named for the lake running through this section of the park, Lullwater gives you double the view: the trees reflected off the water create an explosion of color. Walk out to the peninsula to get a nearly 360-degree view of the surroundings.
Prospect Park, Prospect Park West at 3rd, 9th or 15th Streets, Brooklyn.
Inwood Hill Park
Not only is this the last native hardwood forest in all of Manhattan, it’s also one of the most picturesque parks in the city for fall foliage. When its native tree population was overrun by Norway maple trees in the early 2000, New York’s Forest Restoration Team replaced them with brand-new tulip poplars, whose bright yellow leaves light up the park in the fall. Explore the salt marsh and caves scatters across the acres; you might even go for an impromptu archeology dig, since the Lenape tribe lived here in the 17th century.
Dykman Street at the Hudson River, Manhattan.
For the best views of the Manhattan skyline, check out these scenic overlooks.
The Ramble at Central Park
In 1857, the Ramble was designed to be a wild, “natural” forest that would counterbalance the planned, ordered layout of the rest of Central Park, and remains so to this day. Hike through the closely-planted trees like you’re on a mountain path, and navigate the twists and turns of the streams running through the rocks. The most varied area in Central Park in terms of plant species, trees here include tulip trees, sycamores, oaks, and Kentucky coffee trees, making for a brilliant fall walk.
Central Park, 5th Avenue and 79th Street, Manhattan.
Fort Greene Park
Famed poet and nature-lover Walt Whitman campaigned for the creation of this park, and made it one of his usual walks; now you can follow in his footsteps. Brooklyn’s oldest major park is home to over 40 species of trees, including oaks, elms, osage oranges and ginkos; a Tree Trail will lead you around the different varieties, with descriptions you can read while viewing the array of colors.
Nostrand Avenue between Myrtle and DeKalb Avenues, Brooklyn.
Clove Lakes Park
Part of Staten Island’s green reserve, Clove Lakes Park is especially notable for its 300-year-old, 107-foot-tall tulip tree, rumored to be the oldest plant on Staten Island. You’ll find pine, maple and beech trees here, for some amazing views of foliage in the fall. When you’re done looking up, take a look at the ground: the park is famous for its deposits of serpentine, a grey-green rock with patterns that look like snake skin.
Victory Blvd at Clove Rd, Staten Island.
Lullwater at Prospect Park
Although the open Long Meadow is the best place for tanning, Frisbee and football, head to Lullwater for some of the best foliage spots in Brooklyn. Named for the lake running through this section of the park, Lullwater gives you double the view: the trees reflected off the water create an explosion of color. Walk out to the peninsula to get a nearly 360-degree view of the surroundings.
Prospect Park, Prospect Park West at 3rd, 9th or 15th Streets, Brooklyn.
Inwood Hill Park
Not only is this the last native hardwood forest in all of Manhattan, it’s also one of the most picturesque parks in the city for fall foliage. When its native tree population was overrun by Norway maple trees in the early 2000, New York’s Forest Restoration Team replaced them with brand-new tulip poplars, whose bright yellow leaves light up the park in the fall. Explore the salt marsh and caves scatters across the acres; you might even go for an impromptu archeology dig, since the Lenape tribe lived here in the 17th century.
Dykman Street at the Hudson River, Manhattan.
For the best views of the Manhattan skyline, check out these scenic overlooks.
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