100 Peaceful Places: New York City: 129 Tranquil Sites in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island

100 Peaceful Places: New York City Drawing on the author's personal anecdotes, this guide reveals the surprising gardens, vistas, sanctuaries, cafe respites, neighborhood strolls, & beaches that make up all of New York City. It lets readers discover different destinations, & offers tips on when to visit grand locales, such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art.blog.menasharidge.comAuthor & photographer Evelyn Kanter is a citizen of the world: You can find her scuba diving with sharks in the Caribbean, white-water rafting in South America, hiking among ancient temples in the Far East, or speeding down a ski slope somewhere. That is Kanter’s lifestyle, & what she has written about for publications including The New York Times, Travel & Leisure, & airline in-flight magazines. But such meanderings always lead this native & lifelong New York City resident back to her own Manhattan neighborhood. She welcomed the opportunity to launch Peaceful Places with her hometown as the first title in this new metropolitan series. It is her latest book after Eating the Hudson Valley: A Food Lover’s Guide to Local Wineries, Dining, & More, widely regarded as the definitive resource on the region that is New York City’s northern neighbor. With the heart & soul of New York in her genes—plus a career as a newspaper & broadcast news reporter, magazine writer, book author, & Web site blogger—Kanter serves up a unique collection of remarkable & tranquil urban escapes in Peaceful Places: New York City. Sensory overload may make for exciting urban life, but sometimes it's just too much. Kicking off a new series of city guides, 100 Peaceful Places: New York City leads both residents and visitors on an unexpected path. Author Evelyn Kanter shares the inspiring, restorative pockets she has come to love over a lifetime of exploring and living in New York City. While her native Manhattan serves up many calming spots, this unique guide reflects New York's colorful ethnic diversity, revealing the unexpected sanctuaries, gardens, vistas, beaches, neighborhood strolls, and peaceful cafés that can be found throughout the city. And by knowing when to go or where to head once inside, visitors can escape the crowds even at popular, tourist-heavy destinations like Grand Central Station and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. As a bonus, many of the sites offer free admission, and none are exorbitantly expensive. Sensory overload may make for exciting urban life, but sometimes it's just too much. Kicking off a new series of city guides, Peaceful Places: New York City leads both residents and visitors on an unexpected path. Author Evelyn Kanter shares the inspiring, restorative pockets she has come to love over a lifetime of exploring and living in New York City. While her native Manhattan serves up many calming spots, this unique guide reflects New York's colorful ethnic diversity, revealing the unexpected sanctuaries, gardens, vistas, beaches, neighborhood strolls, and peaceful cafes that can be found throughout the city. And by knowing when to go or where to head once inside, visitors can escape the crowds even at popular, tourist-heavy destinations like Grand Central Station and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. As a bonus, many of the sites offer free admission, and none are exorbitantly expensive. 100 Peaceful Places: New York City Drawing on the author's personal anecdotes, this guide reveals the surprising gardens, vistas, sanctuaries, cafe respites, neighborhood strolls, and beaches that make up all of New York City. It lets readers discover different destinations, and offers tips on when to visit grand locales, such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Full description