New york walkabout

[intel]

I read recently a post relating to leaving the Cunard pier turning left, across a road etc, etc. It aroused our interest as we have undertaken the ship tours previously and this gave a different insight into New York.

Can some one point me in the right direction for this previous post.

[Salacia]

I read recently a post relating to leaving the Cunard pier turning left, across a road etc, etc. It aroused our interest as we have undertaken the ship tours previously and this gave a different insight into New York.

Can some one point me in the right direction for this previous post.

 

To what post are you referring, please?

[intel]

To what post are you referring, please?

 

Perhaps I was not clear, I am trying to locate the post as I have been unable to identify it in my searching. It gave an alternative to sighting seeing in New York whilst the ship was in port.

[Salacia]

Perhaps I was not clear, I am trying to locate the post as I have been unable to identify it in my searching. It gave an alternative to sighting seeing in New York whilst the ship was in port.

 

Ok, thanks. Are you asking about walking from the Redhook pier, over the Brooklyn Bridge, to Manhattan? Lower Manhattan, Lower East side, going Uptown? Or are you interested in a walking tour of Brooklyn? I'm not sure how far you want to walk. But certainly, there are walking tours available, and depending on how fast you walk, you could make it all the way to 59th and 5th and back to the ship in time.

 

Here are some sites that may be of interest:

http://www.downtownny.com/walkingtours

http://www.nytimes.com/ref/travel/TOUR-LM.html?8bl

https://www.manhattanwalkingtour.com/

http://www.nytimes.com/ref/travel/TOURS-INDEX.html

 

I'm not sure what area of the City it is that you are interested in doing a walkabout, but as a native New Yorker, I'd be happy to scout that out if you wish to be more specific. Best wishes, -S.

[Classiccruiser777]

Brooklyn Heights Promenade?

 

http://www.nyharborparks.org/visit/brhe.html

[old fool]

Not much around the cruise terminal area in my opinion. Just a thought: you are only about 1/2 mile from the subway --- walk up there and the city is just a couple of bucks ride away in any direction. You could easily do the reverse when the time comes to reboard ---- just remember how long it took to get between ship and subway.

[dencruise80]

I read recently a post relating to leaving the Cunard pier turning left, across a road etc, etc. It aroused our interest as we have undertaken the ship tours previously and this gave a different insight into New York.

Can some one point me in the right direction for this previous post.

 

There is the Red Hook ferry that runs on the weekend.

http://www.nywatertaxi.com/tours/redhook

[intel]

Thanks one and all for the info, appreciated.

Brian

[Salacia]

I just stumbled upon this website http://forgotten-ny.com/forgotten-tours/

 

For those with an interest in the history of Red Hook, check out http://forgotten-ny.com/2003/05/forgotten-tour-13-red-hook-brooklyn/ Sadly, that webpage hasn't been updated in years, and much has changed in the area, especially after Storm Sandy. But even today, there is much to see in Red Hook, and perhaps a last chance to see what remains of historical importance. -S.

Edited July 22, 2014 by Salacia