Opened in 2002, the Audubon Center is housed in the landmarked 1905 Boathouse, an architectural masterpiece based on the design of a 16th-century Venetian Library.
Both the exterior and interior were designated as landmarks in 1980 including a polychromatic terra-cotta frieze of flying fish and central rotunda encircled by a sprawling mural by James Brooks.
This park is named for FDNY Paramedic Carlos Lillo, who died while responding to the attacks on the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001.
When you’re in the park, be sure to visit the historic Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum, used in 1936 by Mayor LaGuardia as a summer office for city government.
Come see how nature has been taking over at this repurposed concrete plant! The recently opened park includes connections to local bike paths and a launching point for canoes or kayaks.
Many types of birds and crustaceans have made themselves at home in the salt marsh at Pier 1. We can't blame them- the view is spectacular!
Did you know? This historic structure is the only remaining lighthouse in Manhattan today.
Did you know? Because of the strong southerly winds at this spot, the Army Corps of Engineers recently added more than 30,000 tons of sand to reduce erosion.
The Edgar Allan Poe Cottage house is now a museum operated by the Bronx County Historical Society and was landmarked in 1966.
Site of one of the worst industrial disasters in the US, which led to many workplace reforms.
Poe lived in the house from 1846 to 1846, when it was part of the village of Fordham, and during this time wrote his masterpieces “Annabel Lee” and “The Bells.”
Did you know? The cottage was built in 1812, and moved here from its original location across the street in 1913.
There are new protected bicycle lanes in Queens Plaza – try them out and see what you think!
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.
The first phase of improving the East River Waterfront Esplanade was a 2-mile-long, City-owned public open space extending from the Battery Maritime Building to Montgomery Street.
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.
Did you know? At one time, Pier 1 was known as the Lighthouse Pier, fabricating and shipping lighthouse lenses globally.
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.
Constructed by NYCEDC in 2001, the Richmond County Bank Ballpark is home of the Staten Island Yankees.
Construction on the Manhattan Bridge began in 1896. At the time, it was the longest suspension bridge in the world!
This park has free Wi-Fi! Look for "attwifi" in your list of available networks to connect.
Catch some rays, some fish, or live music at this lush waterfront oasis nestled at the edge of the industrial Hunts Point peninsula.
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.
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.
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.
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.
