Some folks like to get away, Take a holiday from the neighborhood – Billy Joel – 1976
Governors Island is the perfect escape from the city: 172 acres of car-free bike paths, playgrounds, gardens and incredible views all a five-minute ferry ride from lower Manhattan daily or Brooklyn (weekends only). Continue reading “NYC |Governors Island Get Away”
Just back from a quick trip to my favorite East Coast city (yes, I love New York but Boston is my home). The weather was spectacular – perfect for enjoying Boston’s glorious Public Garden, established in 1837 as the first public botanical garden in the United States.
The Swan Boats were launched forty years later with foot propelled pontoon boats – the founding family still operates the enormously popular attraction. Continue reading “Boston’s Public Garden |An Urban Oasis”
