Sure 60,000 people ride the free Staten Island Ferry daily, but that doesn’t stop the world from labeling the island, which is separated from the rest of the city by New York Bay, the “Lost Borough”. Many think that, besides the free ferry ride that offers a spectacular view of sunset on the Manhattan skyline (if you time it right of course), there is nothing to do there. This couldn’t be farther from the truth! You don’t have to dig very deep to see that there are many fun attractions on Staten Island. Here are 3 suggestions to get you started:

1. The Greenbelt Conservancy

This lush, 2800-acre span of green land provides for a perfect escape from the monotonous concrete and urbanization that has taken over the rest of the city. The Conservancy includes trails for hiking, mature trees for escaping the summer heat, a wildlife refuge, summer camp, a recreation center and much more! The Greenbelt is
Read the rest of this entry

The month of August in New York City has an average high 0f 83 degrees. While the days can be quite scorching, the evenings could not be more pleasant, and there are few better ways to enjoy them than heading out to the Hudson River Park to enjoy one of their events. The park is located right in Manhattan along the  waterside of the Hudson River between Battery Park and 59th street. While the park is a great place to visit for a bike ride along one of it’s scenic routes or a picnic under the trees, fun events take place almost daily during the summer and this month is no exception. Some Hudson River Park events going on in August are as follows:

• Hudson River Park’s Moondance – Dance Manhattan makes this event, which takes place on Pier 54 every Sunday night
  Read the rest of this entry