Visual Guided Tours of New York City

Directions: Since I start my journeys from 99th Street, we'll head south. To get to the greenway, you need to go under the Henry Hudson Parkway. Go to 99th and Riverside Drive (upper level), then down to Riverside Drive (lower level) and into the park there. (Bikers: Avoid steps by going to the lower Riverside Drive via 97th and heading uptown once in the park). At about 100th or 101st (inside the park, so there are no street signs), head for the path down to the underpass (on the river's side).

You'll soon come to some tennis courts. There is a path along the river, but sometimes there are additional ones like this as well.

Close-up of a barge, not an uncommon sight. EVERYONE SHOULD TAKE THE BIKE DETOUR at 91st (the underpass). It takes you to the Community Garden.

This scene reminds me of the painting by Georges Seurat (1859-1891) of people with parasols alongside the Seine, especially when we have sunbathers and readers with umbrellas. This is next to the Boat Basin Cafe, which is generally open late April through early October.

The 79th Street Boat Basin Cafe next to the marina is idyllic. I once saw Hillary Clinton here. Just leave your bike near the top step and lock a wheel.

If you take the greenway south, you'll come to a new pier at about 69th Street. It extends far out into the Hudson River. Outdoor events are held on the piers.