By Regina Sass
There are so many things to do in NYC, both well-known and obscure attractions. You can spend your day in a wildlife setting, enjoying your favorite sports, learning about the diverse neighborhoods from the furthest south to the furthest north or take a trip back in time at a one of a kind museum.
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
The Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge comprises more than 13,000 acres and extends to three of the five boroughs of New York City: Queens, Brooklyn and Staten Island. The refuge is a federally protected area with plenty of outdoor activities. Things to do include swimming at Jacob Riis Park, surfing at the Breezy Point Surf Club, indoor ice skating, fishing, hiking on one of the four trails, biking, bird watching, boating, camping, golf, horseback riding, picnicking, model airplane flying and archery.
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
Public Affairs Office
210 New York Avenue
Staten Island, New York 10305
tel: (718) 354-4606
nps.gov/gate
The Cloisters
The Cloisters is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art that is devoted entirely to the Middle Ages. The museum also has a Medieval Garden with daily guided tours from May to October. The permanent collection includes stained glass from the 13th century and carved religious figures from the 12th century. The museum also hosts special concerts and special holiday celebrations.
The Cloisters
99 Margaret Corbin Drive
Fort Tryon Park
New York, New York 10040
tel: (212) 923-3700
metmuseum.org/cloisters
Guided Walking Tours of Manhattan
Walking Tours Manhattan has been named the best walking tours in Manhattan by "Locations Magazine." Walking tours are a way to get to see a bit of the behind the scenes action in NYC. For instance, the tours take you through some of the most famous neighborhoods such as Harlem, the Lower East Side, the Financial District and Ground Zero, Greenwich Village and Tribeca.
Walking Tours Manhattan
www.walkingtoursmanhattan.com/
About the Author:
Regina Sass is based in the Adirondack Region of New York State. She has been a writer for 10 years writing for publications in the real estate and retail industries. Online experience includes writing,advertising and editing for an educational web site. Sass is a member of the Society of Professional Journalists.
