Redwoods of Muir Woods National Monument Walking through these towering trees it can feel more like a cathedral than a forest.
Santiago Calatrava’s Oculus It has nice curves and gives you space to breathe in cramped lower Manhattan.
Famous Interments of Woodlawn Cemetery Woodlawn Cemetery (at the end of the 4 line in NYC) is the last stop for many of the Gilded Age's and music's most prominent figures.
Stroll through The New York Botanical Garden My visit brought some calm and a great escape from the buzz and bustle of the big metropolis.
End of the 4 Line At the end of the 4 line on NYC's subway you will find this mural dedicated to the memory of those who fell while serving the USA.
A Morning Stroll through Rikugien Between pit stops for noodles I made my way to this place, Rikugien, a beautiful neighborhood garden.
Escape to Fire Island Fire Island has some of the best beaches in the New York area. Maybe the best. It also contains a huge number of signature modernist wooden beach houses.
South Beach Deco Take a walk down Ocean Drive and you will be spoiled for pastel deco architecture to check out.
South Beach South Beach is renowned for historic Deco buildings, hard bodies and white sand beaches. Have no fear though; speedos and thongs are always optional.
Audubon Park If your liver needs a break get back to nature at Audubon Park and then grab a po boy at near(ish) Domilise's or Guy's.