New York City Walks
After moving to a new place, I feel like I’ve become a “local” when I stop taking photos on every walk. Now that we’ve lived in many different places, I know that a month is usually more than enough time for me to feel like a local. Not so in Manhattan - two months was not nearly enough, because there were so many remarkable things to see on every walk. And when the trees changed colors and the holiday decorations appeared, I simply had to take even more photos! Here are some favorites from walks around my neighborhood that I haven’t already shared in other posts.
Central Park
I loved that our apartment was less than 15 minutes’ walk from Central Park. Although I walked through the park many, many times, I rarely used the same path twice. Whatever my mood, there were plenty of options for a power walk or a leisurely stroll. After Broadway, my favorite Manhattan treasure is Central Park.
Fifth Avenue
I’m referring to the iconic stretch of Fifth Avenue from Central Park (59th Street) to Bryant Park (42nd Street). It’s not much of an avenue - it’s only 100 feet wide. And the sidewalks are not wide enough for the high volume of pedestrians, so it can be a frustratingly slow walk. Still, I liked walking on Fifth because it was always changing. The Louis Vuitton building (undergoing renovation) was cleverly disguised as a giant pile of luggage. The newly renovated Tiffany Landmark building was more glamorous than ever. The holiday decorations began appearing in early November. Honestly, I enjoy walking more on Chicago’s Michigan Avenue (“The Magnificant Mile”) than on Fifth. But there are plans for transforming Fifth Avenue that look promising.
Theater District
I loved wandering around our own neighborhood, the Theater District. It was a glorious mishmash of historic Broadway theaters, Golden Age mansions, and modern skyscrapers. I walked through Time Square every day - there’s nothing like those multi-story neon lights! Columbus Circle had wonderful holiday decor. Eighth Avenue had eye-catching glass towers. Sixth Avenue (Avenue of the Americas), with its luxuriously wide sidewalks, looked especially festive. The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree was impressive and smelled great! Unfortunately, we had to leave before the tree lighting.
