1. The High Line http://www.thehighline.org/
The High Line is a NY State park, but with a difference, it is a converted rail track above the city which has been decked out with sunloungers, water features, stalls and offers panoramic views of the West Village and the Hudson River. The best bit, are these window features that allow you to sit directly above the busy avenues watching the city go by.
Yesterday afternoon we chilled here, I got drawing in my sketch book and Sam reading, to be swarmed by a family of kids from California. Over my shoulder near my sketch book I heard 'that's awesome' there was a cute little girl and her sisters who chatted away for at least half hour! We then left the high line and walked through the lovely Meat Packing District and Greenwich village, having some dinner on Bleeker Street.
2. The Frying Pan http://www.fryingpan.com/
The Frying Pan is a US Lightship used by the US Coastguard and built in 1929.After being abandoned and then sinking due to a broken pipe, she was underwater for 3 years before being salvaged and turning into a bar and grill situated on Pier 66 on the Hudson River. Complete with engine room, original features and the gentle rocking of the waves!
We met Mary here last night for a drink and catch up of our adventures, along with numerous NY related questions, after a lovely warm day and a relaxing evening we left the outdoor bar to walk back to the subway just in time for a torrential down pour and thunderstorm...it was a long walk back to 23rd street, we got a bit wet!!!
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