This is a really nice museum down in th Seaport. It's not the biggest, but for $5 it's worth every penny if you're down there. I'm happy that it has re-opened, the space by itself is worth it.
Go to the 5th floor and check the awesome photography exhibit on Occupy Wall St.
The best view of NYC offers a stunning panorama. From the midpoint of the massive suspension bridge, there are spectacular sight lines of Brooklyn Heights, Dumbo and lower Manhattan. Read more.
NYC’s best collective backyard boasts prime people-watching spots such as the Long Meadow and Nethermead The woodland expanse of the Ravine is a towering forest within bustling Brooklyn. Read more.
The best waterfront in NYC offers a unique view of the lower Manhattan skyline, aquatic features, such as a salt marsh filled with native cordgrass, and Jane’s Carousel, a restored ride from 1922. Read more.
The ferry is free, departing on the hour on Fridays and on half hour and hour on Saturdays, Sundays, and holiday Mondays. Bikes are permitted; personal autos are not.
Even though it's not baked on site, get the namesake Financier cake. Shaped like a bar of gold but is delicious.
Watch out for presents on the basketball court, in the morning it's an illegal dog run.
A small group of farmers set up every Thursday from July to late November, 8am–4pm. Veggies and fruits from Angel Family Farm, Red Jacket Orchards, and J Glebocki Farms. Read more.
