{"id":227,"date":"2016-05-27T18:02:54","date_gmt":"2016-05-27T18:02:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kaysnycways.com\/?p=227"},"modified":"2016-05-30T14:25:47","modified_gmt":"2016-05-30T14:25:47","slug":"hudson-river-walk-part-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kaysnycways.com\/index.php\/2016\/05\/27\/hudson-river-walk-part-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Hudson River Walk -Part 1"},"content":{"rendered":"

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FROM THE WHITNEY MUSEUM TO MURRAY STREET WALKING\u00a0SOUTH<\/p>\n

\"Hudson<\/p>\n

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“Should I or shouldn’t I?” That was the question. \u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

I had been to the new Whitney\u00a0Museum,\u00a0absolutely wonderful building\u2026a must see. \u00a0As I left, I began looking for a cab.\u00a0 But then, taken by how beautiful the day was, I decided to\u00a0be adventuresome\u00a0\u00a0and cross over the West Side Highway to\u00a0\u00a0stroll along the Hudson. I had walked many times along the river but closer to Battery Park and Tribeca. So I said to myself, “Self, nothing ventured, nothing gained, let’s go!\u201d<\/p>\n

On the sunny side of the street…<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Just so you know, if you haven’t crossed the West Side Highway, it gets a little tricky. \u00a0There are crosswalks for pedestrians, but not at every intersection. After I left the Whitney, I walked south for a few blocks and came\u00a0to a marked crossing, waited for the light to change and crossed over.\u00a0\u00a0 Safety note: Don\u2019t try to beat the light, just wait till it turns to “walk “again, and \u00a0then go.\u00a0\u00a0 Those cars, cabs, buses are just sitting there revving up their motors\u2026 on the ready to peel away.\u00a0 Patience is the key.<\/p>\n

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Vesey St and North End Ave-one block south of Murray<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

With the West Side Highway behind me, the walkway was just a few steps ahead. \u00a0I didn’t have a\u00a0destination in mind, but I knew by looking at the Freedom Tower far off in the distance, that\u00a0if, indeed, I was going to try to make it there, I had a good\u00a0walk ahead of me. \u00a0I accepted the \u00a0challenge and off I went.<\/p>\n

It’s quarter to three….<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

It was tranquil for the City (but you know, there\u2019s always City noise but not so bad) that afternoon. It was around 3 o\u2019clock with a slight breeze, some clouds overhead and \u00a0the temperature was perfect. \u00a0As I walked along, I couldn’t help but smile to myself and to others as we passed.\u00a0 Some smiled back, some gave a nod, some ignored me \u00a0and I knew some were \u00a0wondering, why is this woman smiling?\u00a0 \u00a0I was by myself and having the best time. The view of the water, Jersey across the way, boats sailing by, people walking, running, riding bikes, kids with soccer balls, nannies and strollers, skateboards…delightful.<\/p>\n

\"teds<\/p>\n

I \u00a0was quite happy to see the number of benches on my walk; I plopped myself down several times, took a sip of water, and continued on my journey.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0I had absolutely no intention of walking that whole way without stopping.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0I took photos, I especially liked the one at the top of this post, far off in the distance, you can just make out the Statue of Liberty.<\/p>\n

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Put me in coach..I’m ready to play…today<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

I came to Pier 25 which is a destination in itself. \u00a0It\u2019s the longest pier on the Hudson River.\u00a0 Stop there if you have time.\u00a0 On weekends, it is filled with families.\u00a0 There are soccer fields, an 18-hole miniature golf course, water park, a floating library, snack bar and restrooms.\u00a0You’ll find it on the Hudson River Park site (under kay’s notes)<\/p>\n

Show me the way to go \u00a0home……<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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It took me about an hour to walk the almost two miles.\u00a0 I finished at Murray Street, across the way is\u00a0\u00a0Freedom Tower. \u00a0I stopped at\u00a0 a restaurant with\u00a0 great views of the river before heading home.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What did I order? A\u00a0 glass of wine and French fries and sat back to take it all in.<\/p>\n

\"Americas<\/p>\n

If I had gone a little further, I would have been at the World Financial Center\/ Brookfield Place, which is full of all kinds of \u00a0stores, restaurants and lots of \u00a0free interesting \u00a0events. \u00a0Plus, outside is the Cove where sailboats\u00a0and yachts are just waiting to sail away…somewhere.\u00a0\u00a0We(my family) and thousands of others \u00a0 watched the America’s Cup NYC races there on Mother’s Day.<\/p>\n

\"Americas<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a great walk- \u00a0take the time\u00a0to just relax and enjoy the view. If you still have time, stay for the sunset. \u00a0Spectacular!<\/p>\n

Kay\u2019s Notes:
\nArtwork by TWO<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Important to know<\/em><\/strong>: \u00a0Hudson River Park runs from Battery Park City North http:\/\/www.hudsonriverpark.org<\/a> . \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The walkway, called the Hudson Greenway runs along that system.\u00a0\u00a0Check out the site\u2026.so much to see and do \u2013 and events keep changing.<\/p>\n

Whitney Museum of American Art is at \u00a099 Gansevoort St (meatpacking district) http:\/\/www.whitney.org<\/a> \u00a0A stunning building\u00a0(my visit there on a later post).<\/p>\n

\u00a0Good to know:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0 A twist on this walk: Take the\u00a0Highline http:\/\/www.thehighline.org<\/a>\u00a0to the Whitney and then cross over the West Side Highway to the walkway. Note:\u00a0 you probably already figured out you can do this in reverse to the\u00a0 Museum and beyond.<\/p>\n

Where to eat:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0 During spring and summer months there are snack bars , and water fountains.\u00a0\u00a0 My suggestion is to wait till you get to the area around Brookfield Place,https:\/\/brookfieldplaceny.com\/<\/a> selection of food options is amazing.<\/p>\n

Restrooms-<\/em><\/strong> There are several on this section \u00a0of the walkway \u2013 sometimes though they aren\u2019t open or under construction.\u00a0 The site will tell you which ones are available.<\/p>\n

Kid Friendly:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0 Friendliest!!!<\/p>\n

*Disclaimer \u2013 I try for correct info on Kay\u2019s Notes\u2013 but no guarantees people.<\/p>\n

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