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Ridgewood Reservoir

Remote but that's part of the appeal -- maybe most peaceful place of the city. unbeatable sunsets, great view of manhattan, saw a red beaked swan here once and a totally black mallard. perfect little stone benches for watching the water and the sky.

@babyboybrida

Feb 11, 2024

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Fort Tilden/Breezy Point

rockaways feel like this faraway corner of the city that shouldn't exist, real border land vibes. this part especially feels very secluded and has a great view of the water or the city depending where you face. also double rec biking there via Flatbust/Marine Pkwy bridge, it has a pedestrian walkway!

@royallmonarch

Feb 28, 2024

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asked my new yorker friend

i've transcribed our conversation for your reading pleasure. parks: - Rockefeller park - Central Park, but not if you don't like crowds and are looking for a peaceful walk (you can also rent a bike nearby and ride it through the park) - not necessarily a park, but the Highline. used to be a railway, is now a place for gardening and walking. beautiful views, lovely walk. - Robert F. Wagner Jr. Park, river views, great for picnic - Battery Park, very zen place to be, suggest you go at dusk to see the sun set over the city skyline. you can also see the statue of liberty from there brunch: - Gee Whiz Diner, dope pancakes, bomb eggs benedict - Sarabeth's, stunning pancakes - Pick A Bagel, you can get any kind of bagel to go/to stay, absolutely delicious lunch/dinner: - Shake Shack, great burgers, best attraction is the fries, can't go wrong with fast food - Gee Whiz Diner, again, incredible grilled cheeses - Golden Unicorn, stunning Chinese cuisine, godly dumplings - Lombardi's, historic pizza place - Benihana, Japanese food, you get the chef cooking in front of you experience activities: - Museum of Natural History, if you are a fan of archeology/paleontology/or just science in general - South Street Seaport, occasionally there are seafood stands, but otherwise its a nice walk and a historic location - Pier 25, great minigolf, can also play volleyball here - If you like sports, Chelsea Piers, its also right by the Highline so you can kill two birds with one stone - if you have money and want to do some shopping, check out Williamsburg - take the ferry to Ellis Island, it stops at Liberty Island so you can still see the statute of liberty up close but you don't have to get off if you don't want to deal with the crowds. Plus Ellis Island is also pretty cool, you can search up if your relatives came through Ellis Island

@salmune

Apr 16, 2024

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Collecting zines

We need more radical art and writing ! Support your local zine maker !

@ravenblack

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Mirrors you can jump in

@ravenblack

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LETTING THINGS BE COMPLICATED

I don’t need to label everything or figure everything out! I can have complex relationships and contradicting feelings! I contain multitudes and I have plenty of time!

@ravenblack

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