Big Apple Venues

City of New York: Arthur Avenue Market specializes in Italian foods, bakery items, dry goods, fresh produce, garden needs, and is also home to the famous Arthur Avenue Deli.

City of New York: After a three-year renovation and expansion that nearly doubled its previous size, the City-owned Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria, Queens reopened on January 2011.

City of New York: At 110,000 square feet, this facility is the largest recreation complex ever built in a city park and the first public pool to be built in four decades.

City of New York: Did you know? The ballpark was once the site of the B&O Railroad yards and the current stadium parking lot was home to Major League baseball in the 1880s.

City of New York: In 1941, thousands of Brooklyn Dodger fans gathered in Grand Central to celebrate the team’s first National League pennant in 21 years.

City of New York: In order to decide who would design the Park, the Central Park Commission held the country’s first landscape design contest. The ‘Greensward Plan,’ by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux won.

City of New York: Did you know? Prospect Park was designed by Frederick Law Olmstead and Calvert Vaux, who were the same architects responsible for Manhattan’s Central Park.

City of New York: More than 330 species of birds call this 9,000-acre preserve home, and convenient subway access makes it an easy visitor destination.

City of New York: Sweeping skyline views and waterfront tranquility draw visitors to this Red Hook retreat all year long, while free kayaking and outdoor films make it a bona fide summer hotspot.

City of New York: With the look and feel of a New England fishing village, this tiny Bronx island offers some of the best lobster, fried shrimp, and waterfront vistas in the five boroughs.

City of New York: Flushing Meadows Corona Park’s stainless steel crown jewel served as the centerpiece of the 1964 World’s Fair and was made and donated by U.S. Steel as a symbol of peace.

City of New York: Nearly half of the Hunts Point Peninsula is occupied by the 329-acre Food Distribution Center, with over 155 public and private wholesalers, including a produce market, meat market, and fish market.

City of New York: Did you know? At one time, Pier 1 was known as the Lighthouse Pier, fabricating and shipping lighthouse lenses globally.

City of New York: Did you know? This cast-iron fire lookout tower is the only one of its type remaining in New York City. It was erected in 1855 as part of the city’s fire protection system.

City of New York: One of Brooklyn’s premier economic engines since 1801, the Brooklyn Navy Yard is now home to BLDG 92, a fascinating exhibition space and visitor’s center that pays tribute to the Yard’s history.

City of New York: In July 2012, East River Ferry ridership reached one million passengers, more than doubling expectations in just over its first year of service.

City of New York: Get a Coney Island Fun Map at http://www.coneyislandfunguide.com for updated information about surrounding attractions.

City of New York: Essex Street Market began in 1940 as part of an effort by Mayor Fiorello H. LaGuardia to find a new place for street merchants to do business.

City of New York: The Alexandria Center, inaugurated by Mayor Bloomberg, is a 15-floor, state-of-the-art tower that will serve as the anchor for a 1.1 million square-foot life science campus.

City of New York: The Enid A. Haupt Conservatory offers an acre of plants from around the world under America's largest glasshouse. It's the perfect winter escape.

City of New York: The streets around Grand Army Plaza form the largest and busiest traffic circle in Brooklyn.

City of New York: Did you know? The Moore Street Market is one of Brooklyn’s oldest markets. Established in 1945, it now offers events such as cooking classes, shopping, and seminars for small businesses.

City of New York: The northeast corner of Central Park, the Harlem Meer, offers family-related activities such as catch and release fishing, playgrounds with water features, a discovery center, skating and swimming.

City of New York: Did you know? Located on the intersection of Flatbush Ave and Eastern Parkway, the Central Library has an entryway 50-feet tall, and has over a million books, magazines, and multimedia materials.

City of New York: Union Square Partnership, along with Big Onion Walking Tours offers a free, 90-minute walking tour Saturdays at 2PM. Meet at the Abraham Lincoln Statue along the 16th Street transverse!

City of New York: The Williamsburg Bridge was the first bridge with all-steel towers. The 310-foot steel towers support four cables, each measuring 18 inches in diameter and weighing 4,344 tons!

City of New York: Eight enormous marble sculptures flank each of the main entrances and a frieze depicting heroic figures hard at work are the highlights of the building, which opened in 1934.

City of New York: Gotham Center is home to New York City’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. This state-of-the-art facility increases the Department's operational efficiency. Read more.

City of New York: Brooklyn Army Terminal was most heavily trafficked during WWII, when over three million troops and 37 million tons of military supplies passed through the facility.

City of New York: In the footprint of the old Yankee Stadium, Heritage Field is the largest of the new and renovated parks to be built as part of the Yankee Stadium Area Redevelopment Project.

City of New York: Spanning the entire length of Battery Park City, the Esplanade with breathtaking views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and the Hudson River is the ideal place to jog or take a sunset stroll.

City of New York: The Governors Island ferry runs from this c. 1909 steel-faced, Beaux-Arts style survivor, a lone holdout from the days when ferry terminals lined the East River waterfront.

City of New York: This joyride hasn’t operated since 1964, but it’s one of Brooklyn’s most recognizable landmarks. Originally built for the 1939 World’s Fair, it simulated a parachute-guided leap for 40 cents.

City of New York: Scream Zone features the first new roller coasters in Coney Island since 1927, with the Soarin' Eagle and the Steeplechase.

City of New York: In 2005, the upgraded St. George Ferry Terminal was unveiled. The renovation included a new steel and glass design and added an 18,000 square foot garden of local plants on the roof.

City of New York: Want a great view of the Statue of Liberty without having to get on a boat? The Louis Valentino Jr. Park has one of the best views you can get!

City of New York: Catch some rays, some fish, or live music at this lush waterfront oasis nestled at the edge of the industrial Hunts Point peninsula.

City of New York: Did you know? The Manhattan Bridge was the first suspension bridge built on deflection theory. It opened to traffic on December 31, 1909. Read more.

City of New York: Take a look at the cables and rollers of the oldest of the four remaining retractile bridges in the country – built in 1889! The bridge now uses electricity instead of steam to retract.

City of New York: On July 12, 2010 the new swing span of the Bridge was loaded onto barges and began a 135 nautical mile journey to NY Harbor and then to the East River. The bridge is 350 ft long and weighs 2,400 tons.

City of New York: Did you know? The Spirit of America’s keel is built with steel from the World Trade Center towers. The boat entered service in 2006.

City of New York: These are some big fish tanks! The two tanks are 1,600 gallons and hold 200 tropical fish each, and are maintained by the Staten Island Zoo.

City of New York: The majestic Greek Revival buildings adorning this campus were built between 1831 and 1880 as dormitories for retired sailors, who were housed here until 1976.

City of New York: Water from 40 miles away in Westchester County used to cross the bridge en route to a reservoir in Manhattan. Completed in 1848, it’s the oldest bridge in New York City.