The walk will begin at the Richard Morris Hunt designed building that was once a home for widows and now is a hostel. We’ll cover parts of Amsterdam, Broadway, West End and Riverside as well as a stroll through Riverside Park, stopping at historic sites such as Cathedral of St. John the Divine, a memorial to two Titanic survivors, a Buddhist temple and the building that housed IBM’s first computer lab. I’ll point out my favorite places to eat and drink as well as a bookstore and a geological remnant of Manhattan schist. Weather permitting, we can purchase food to eat in the park afterwards. The walk covers three miles — wear comfortable shoes and bring water, if desired.
Accessibility
A three-mile walk, some of which is hilly and involves long staircases. It is not accessible. It's near the 1 train's 103rd Street Stop and the M103 bus stop. There are a few Citibike stations nearby. There are only a couple of restrooms available throughout the tour.
Location Information
RSVP is required and capacity is limited. Meeting location, ending location, and directions will be provided via email before walk date.
guided
Saturday, May 2, 20263:00 PM
2 hours
Borough: Manhattan
Theme: Art & Architecture, Food & Entertainment, History & Culture
Language: English
