Hudson Yards

Hudson Yards neighborhood has gone under a dramatic transformation over the last decade or so with numerous residence, hotel, and office skyscrapers being built. These new developments were built above and now sit atop the city’s rail yards. Hudson Yards is the headquarters for dozens of Fortune 500 companies (including Tapestry), home to impressive...

Long Island

November 5, 2022 We embarked on a day excursion to Long Island, which required a considerable journey from our location in New Jersey. We crossed the George Washington Bridge into Manhattan and made our way through the city, eventually reaching the Queensboro Bridge and entering Queens. After traversing the borough, we arrived at the...

Hudson River

The Hudson River, like the St. Lawrence River, is a natural wonder that inspires awe and wonder. As one travels up the Hudson River Valley, one is greeted with charming towns that dot its shores, providing a glimpse into the quintessential American experience. Ferries traverse the river, offering tours of the great waterway and...

Upper West Side

October 8, 2022 We drove across the George Washington Bridge into Manhattan and fortuitously found free street parking on the Upper West Side. After unloading the bicycles, we embarked on a leisurely tour of the neighborhood. Our first destination was Tom’s Restaurant, the establishment prominently featured as the diner frequented by the characters in...

Tappan Old ’76 House

October 7, 2022 Cynthia and I had the privilege of visiting the ’76 House, a historic landmark located just across the NJ-NY border in Tappan, NY. Built in 1686, the ’76 House is known as “the oldest Tavern in America” and has served as a popular resting point for many of our country’s founding...

Syracuse

The jumping-off point Our week-long stop in Syracuse was used to prep for our impending stay in Canada and get a glimpse of the glacially-formed Finger Lakes, the Erie Canal, and upstate New York. We also successfully jumped in to Lake Ontario and can now claim we’ve been in all five of the Great...