Ghost Tours New York

From Gilligan's Adventures

RSVPs begin Sunday, July 26th at 11:00am, Space is set aside for new members of our group, first and 2nd timers who land on the waiting list. Email me at hankorenstein@gmail.com to request a spot once you have RSVP'd. **Cost:** This tour is pay what you wish at the end of the tour: cash, venmo or zelle. **Meeting place**: In front of the library. **Restrooms before the Tour: Arrive early - restrooms inside the library which is open luntil 6:00pm.** Restrooms will be available at the end of the tour at the Empire Stores in DUMBO. **Overview/Description** Bring your camera! This walk will take us through the lovely streets of Brooklyn Heights, America’s first commuter suburb and NYC’s first designated historic district, filled with quaint homes, mansions and architectural treasures. Some say it is NYC's most beautiful neighborhood. We'll talk cover Brooklyn's history as an independent city until 1898 and how it has managed to maintain a unique identity, separate from the rest of NYC. We will stop by a church where Abraham Lincoln visited and gained inspiration to issue the Emancipation Proclamation, and stroll the streets frequented by famous American authors and learn about the literary history of the neighborhood. We’ll take in the spectacular views of the city and the harbor and learn about the Battle of Brooklyn including General George Washington’s pivotal escape across the East River with 9,000 troops to preserve the American Revolution on August 29, 1776. At the end of the tour, optional afterparty in DUMBO, located downhill from Brooklyn Hrights. Cheers from Hank 646-596-3005

32 attendees

Boston Escape

Sun, Aug 9, 12:30 PM

From Exploring NYC History and Neighborhoods

Join us for an Amazing Highlights of Boston for a Two-Night Escape. 1\. Round Trip Tour Bus to Boston W Tolls and Parking 2\. Two Nights Hotel in a Great Locations downtown by Quincy Markey\. 3\. Tours on Sunday and Monday and Tuesday Sunday Itinerary: Departs @ 8:30am (4hr Ride) Arrive in Boston. Hotel Check-in Free Time to Eat at Quincy Market=18 Restaurants and 35 Places to Eat ! **Sundays Tours** **Optional Tour:** As a global center for ocean exploration and marine conservation, New England Aquarium is a great place for to meet amazing sea creatures and learn more about our oceans. Here, you can touch sharks and rays at the Touch Tank, watch northern seals play at the Marine Mammal Center, and say hello to Myrtle the turtle at the four-story high Giant Ocean Tank. Be sure to join the Whale Watch too, which will take you out by boat to Boston Harbor to spot wild whales jumping out of the Atlantic Ocean. – Tripadvisor **Sundays Night Tour.** Ghosts and Gravestones Tour-by Historic Tours of America Discover Boston’s eerie history on this sightseeing trolley tour. Venture to burial grounds nearly 400 years old, hear the stories of the haunted graveyard, and look out for a ghostly encounter. **Monday Tour** See the best of Boston at your own pace with Old Town Trolley Tour Start your tour at any of the 17 stops along our tour route and then Hop On, Hop off all day to explore the city – It’s sightseeing, made simple. Explore the city’s most popular neighborhoods – Downtown, Charlestown Navy Yard, the Theater District, Back Bay and the Waterfront without the hassle of parking or navigating unfamiliar streets. **Along the way, you’ll experience our signature Transpontine®** — a fun and informative mix of history and humor delivered by our engaging conductors. From your first stop to your last photo op, Old Town Trolley Tours is the most flexible, entertaining, and worry-free way to see Boston. * Hop On, Hop Off at 17 Stops Around Boston and the Freedom Trail * Fully Narrated Tour * Real-Time Trolley Tracking Map * Best Views With Stadium Seating * Cushioned Seating * Stories Narrated by Local Experts * Smart-Sync Historical Visuals * Tallest Vehicles Allowed by Law * Free Wi-Fi * 100+ Points of Interest * American Owned and Operated * All-Weather Vehicles * Start at Any Designated Stop * “One of the 10 best hop-on hop-off tours in the world” - Forbes **Tuesday Moring Check Out** **Tuesday Tours** **Boston Duck Tour:** The Original and World-Famous Climb aboard a unique amphibious vehicle and discover Boston from a different perspective. The World War II-style “Duck” travels on land and water and takes you along historic streets and into the Charles River on an 80-minute tour of the city. After Back to Paramus Double Price $785 pp (2 Beds) Solo Room Price is + $300- This is Cost of Hotel Per night for 2 nights Deposit is $100.00pp Final Payment in 2 Weeks Questions? ROBBGILL@YAHOO.COM Cheers, Robert

25 attendees

Lincoln Square Tour, Remembering San Juan Hill & and Sunset Watch Afterparty

Sun, Aug 2, 9:00 PM

From Exploring NYC History and Neighborhoods

Note that this tour is rescheduled from Sunday, July 26th to the following Sunday, August 2nd due to a personal conflict. Note the start time is 5:00pm. **Everyone who registered for that date maintains their spot. Apologies if the new date doesn't work for you.** Downside is no music at the end of the tour. Upside is less crowds at Pier I in Riverside Park and easier to nail down umbrella to enjoy the evening, food and drink after the tour (optional). RSVP's opened on Sunday, July 12th at 8:00pm. Space is set aside for new group members, first and 2nd timers landing on the waiting list. Email me at hankorenstein@gmail.com to request your spot. This tour is free with a welcome contribution to your tour guide at the end via cash, Venmo or Zelle. **Description** Join us for guided stroll through the Lincoln Square neighborhood. After the tour ends feel free to hangout for a meal or drink at the Pier I Cafe and watch the sunset. Food and beverages available for purchase (credit cards accepted) at the Pier 1 Cafe in Riverside Park: Check out menus here: https://www.piericafe.com/ **About Lincoln Square**: Spanning from 60th Street to 70th Streets, this sprawling neighborhood between Central Park and the Hudson River has quite an array of environments and unique buildings from elegant pre-war architecture to what is essentially a new neighborhood on Riverside Boulevard. We'll also learn about the San Juan Hill neighborhood that pre-dated Lincoln Center (built in the 1960s), which was a diverse African-American and Latinx community, and was largely the inspiration for the musical "West Side Story." The neighborhood was a legendary hotbed of musical innovation. —which contributed to everything from stride piano and bebop to Afro-Cuban jazz, mambo, and bomba—greatlyly informing Leonard Bernstein and Steven Sondheim's iconic, genre-blending musical. Other stops include the "Ghostbuster's Building," on Central Park West, the eclectic West Side YMCA building, and a really cool street that was one of NYC's first artist's colony in the early 1900s. Meeting place is the sitting areas within Columbus Circle by the statue. Restrooms available at the Deutsche Bank Center (take the escalator up to the 2nd floor from the main lobby). Please take care of business before the walk. There will also be restrooms at the end of the tour at Pier 1 in Riverside Park. **Public transportation at our ending location**: Available at 72nd Street & Broadway (subway 1,2,3), M5 bus on Riverside Drive, M104 on Broadway and the M72 and M66 crosstown buses. Cheers! Your Organizer, Hank 646-596-3005

36 attendees

Upper West Side Tour! History, Live Reggae & Optional Dinner

Sat, Aug 1, 9:00 PM

RSVP's open up on Wednesday, July 22nd at 9:00pm. Space set aside for new members, first and 2nd timers who land on the waiting list. Email me at hankorenstein@gmail.com after you RSVP to request a spot. This tour is free with a welcome contribution via venmo, zelle or cash after the event. The focus of this tour is the West 80's and 90's portion of the Upper West Side neighborhood. Please do not repeat if you have toured this area previously. **Restrooms before the tour**: Arrive early for restrooms upstairs at Barnes & Noble **Schedule** **5pm - 7pm**: Walking Tour **7pm - 8pm**: Live Music in Riverside Park (and with any luck a nice sunset) **8:15pm**: Optional group dinner at Ellington in The Park *You can check out their menus here (reasonable prices).* https://www.ellingtoninthepark.com/ **Overview: Focus on the West 80's and 90s.** From its humble beginning as the hamlets of Harsenville and the village of Bloomingdale, the Upper West has evolved over the past 100 years as one of NYC’s most desirable neighborhoods and one of the most densely settled places in America. Join us on this guided walk to learn about the history and development of the West Side from farms and country estates to the iconic apartment houses, brownstones and architectural treasures. We'll also experience the lifestyle and the real estate and you'll come away with ideas of where to dine and visit. The Upper West Side is home to NYC's largest historic district and some of the world's most magnificent apartment buildings and beautiful brownstone streets. We'll also talk about the history of Broadway as a major thoroughfare, having started out as an American Indian trail. We'll bring to life the creation of both Central Park and Riverside Parks and their impact on the development of the neighborhood. We'll visit the site of Edgar Allan Poe's mid 1800's home, and "Villa Julia" mansion, one of the last remaining free-standing mansions in Manhattan. Other stops include: * The magnificent statue of Joan of Arc, which holds the distinction of being both the first public sculpture in NYC created by a woman and the first NYC monument dedicated to a real, historical woman. * The landmarked former Claremont Riding Academy * Pomander Walk, a charming fairy tale hidden street. * West Side Community Garden * The Belnord Apartments, the setting for "Only Murders in the Building" * Film locations of the movie, "You've Got Mail." * Symphony Space, the Upper West Side's miniature "Lincoln Center." The tour will land us at Riverside Park for a free outdoor concert sponsored by the Riverside Tenants Association (96th-97th Street). **This Evening's Performers:** **The Brooklyners** is a NYC reggae band that blends Jamaican standards, French classics, and original conscious tunes into a unique tropical cocktail. The band got its name from its members’ diversity and multicultural backgrounds, as well as from its home base of Brooklyn, NYC. Formed 10 years ago, the group has since played hundreds of shows in NYC and traveled up and down the East Coast. Around 8pm we'll head to Ellington In the Park for an optional group meal. Plenty of outdoor seating and reasonable prices: [Menus | Ellington in the Park in New York, NY](https://www.ellingtoninthepark.com/menus/) Your organizer and guide, Hank hankorenstein@gmail.com 646-596-3005

43 attendees

Exploring Brooklyn Heights: Authors, Abolitionism, Amazing Views

Sat, Aug 1, 6:30 PM

Tickets: $39.98 ( incl. $4.98 fees ) (advance registration required) Click the link below to officially register for this experience: [https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1992837824579](https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1992837824579) From its beginnings in the early 1800s as a retreat for wealthy New Yorkers escaping the overcrowding of lower Manhattan, to the modern neighborhood that looks much like it did 100 years ago, Brooklyn Heights has a fascinating history to tell, one that in many ways mirrors the journey of New York itself. This is the story of where modern Brooklyn was born, and why it remains one of the most prominent and vital neighborhoods in all of New York City. Join New York Adventure Club as we explore the rich tapestry and lesser-known tales of Brooklyn Heights, a New York City neighborhood that has shaped American history and culture throughout the past 200 years. Led by NYC Tour Guide Michael Morgenthal , our on-the-ground exploration of this small, yet influential waterfront neighborhood will include: -A look at its pivotal role in The American Revolution , and how The Continental Army was almost squashed there in 1776 -A visit to the many religious institutions based in the neighborhood, including the rise and recent departure of the Jehovah's Witnesses -Stories of the neighborhood's strong ties to the abolitionist movement , with a look at homes that were reputed stops on the Underground Railroad to pastor Henry Ward Beecher of Plymouth Church, whose strong support for the abolition of slavery enticed Abraham Lincoln to speak there on several occasions -A stop at the houses of literary giants who called the neighborhood their home , including Walt Whitman, Truman Capote, and Thomas Wolfe -A visit to the Brooklyn Heights promenade with sweeping views of Manhattan to discuss the past, present, and future of development and preservation in Brooklyn Heights — from the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge, to the birth of the landmarks preservation movement, to the Brooklyn–Queens Expressway's (BQE) construction and now controversial plans for its reconstruction See you there! \*Please bring a water bottle and comfortable pair of shoes as we’ll be doing a lot of walking! \*\*This tour will conclude at the corner of Henry & Middagh Streets, which is close to the A/C train at High Street and the pedestrian entrance to the Brooklyn Bridge Disclaimer Event takes place rain or shine. By attending a New York Adventure Club experience, you accept our terms of service . Categories: In-Person, Neighborhood Tours

Exploring the Upper West Side, from 116th to 103rd Streets

Sun, Aug 9, 2:30 PM

Tickets: $39.98 ( incl. $4.98 fees ) (advance registration required) Click the link below to register for this event: [https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1989317606512](https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1989317606512) Thanks in part to one of the most famous streets in the world — and the first subway line in New York City running right underneath it — the Upper West Side transformed from a rural landscape to one of the city's most desirable neighborhoods seemingly overnight. But how exactly did the neighborhood change with the building of Broadway, and what relics of its storied past still exist? This is the story of one of New York's most storied neighborhoods, and the drama and scandals it had along the way. Join [New York Adventure Club](http://www.nyadventureclub.com/) as we explore the secrets of the Upper West Side, one of the most desirable and influential neighborhoods in New York City that is steeped in entertainment, crime, and history. Led by NYC Tour Guide and Upper West Side resident Gary Dennis, our unique experience between 116th and 103rd Streets along Broadway will include: * The importance of Broadway , and its evolution from a dirt path to one of the most famous streets in the world in just a century -How the neighborhood became home to an eclectic mix of residents and industries , including wealthy and renowned industrialists, retailers, doctors, inventors, artists, actors, musicians and the movie business -An Art Deco Himalayan-mountain-of-a-building with an incredible past , not to mention being the "spooky building" inspiration in one of the biggest movies of all time -A look at a row of historic mansions built for the wealthy , one of which played a role in a notorious crime in the 1930s -Mentions of buildings, monuments, and other large structures that are no more , including concepts that would have transformed the neighborhood had they left the drawing board * Famous film and TV shows that were shot in the neighborhood See you there! \*Please bring water and comfortable shoes as we’ll be on our feet for most of the tour \*\*This tour concludes at Broadway and 103 Street **About Gary Dennis** "I am a native New Yorker, NY subway aficionado, and product of an insanely competitive family of "know it alls". My parents, younger brothers, and I all love New York City history, and to get some parental attention I had to be historically correct and entertaining at the same time. "I love this city and all its peculiarities, and I love sharing it with newcomers, returning visitors or native New Yorkers— I'll tell you these and other fascinating things you never knew about this amazing place I call home because 'there are 8 million stories in the naked city' and I will share with you as many as possible." Disclaimer Event takes place rain or shine. By attending a New York Adventure Club experience, you accept our terms of service . Categories: In-Person, Neighborhood Tours

3 attendees

Brooklyn Heights at Twilight: The Weird, Wonderful, and In-Between

Sat, Aug 8, 7:00 PM

Tickets: $39.98 ( incl. $4.98 fees ) (advance registration required) Click the link below to officially register for this experience: [https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1993337545257](https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1993337545257) As the 19th century came to a close, Brooklyn Heights stood at the edge of a rapidly changing city, its quiet streets home to sea captains, writers, and reformers navigating a world in flux. While the neighborhood’s elegance has endured, so have the eerie details tucked beneath the surface — strange carvings, lost passageways, and stories that never made it into the guidebooks. Get ready for a twilight stroll through the overlooked, uncanny, and quietly unsettling corners of one of New York’s most historic enclaves. Join [New York Adventure Club](http://www.nyadventureclub.com "http://www.nyadventureclub.com") for a late-day walk through Brooklyn Heights, with a focus on how the neighborhood transforms at sunset — as the light fades, its quiet streets and historic architecture take on a more mysterious tone, making it the perfect backdrop for stories of the strange, shadowy, and long-forgotten. Led by NYC Licensed Guide Marc Catapano, our unique experience will include: * A walk through **quiet streets, hidden alleys, and cul-de-sacs** that reveal the neighborhood’s more atmospheric side * A look at **Gothic Revival churches, eerie architectural details, and rumored secret tunnels** tucked behind 19th-century facades * **Stories of Brooklyn Heights legends**, from lost cemeteries and secret societies to ghost sightings and wartime espionage * An **exploration of the area’s literary history**, including how Brooklyn helped fuel H.P. Lovecraft’s most paranoid creations * A **sweeping view of Manhattan from the Promenade during sunset** Part historical, philosophical, and spooky, this experience is perfect for fans of the weird, the wonderful, and the in-between. See you there! \*Please bring a water bottle and comfortable pair of shoes as we’ll be doing a lot of walking! \*\*This tour concludes at the Montague Street entrance to the Brooklyn Heights Promenade, a short walk from the Clark St (2/3), High St (A/C), and Court St–Borough Hall (R/2/3/4/5) stations — and steps from great pizza on Montague Street. **About Marc** Marc Catapano is a Licensed NYC Sightseeing Guide, active member of the Guides Association of New York City (GANYC), and the proprietor behind Flowers in the Concrete Walking Tours. Born and raised in New York, Marc has spent years roaming the city’s streets, uncovering its secrets and sharing them with friends and visitors. Marc’s career includes writing and editing for Interview Magazine and Starlog Press, producing for MTV, award-winning scriptwriting for Nickelodeon, and freelance work for Oxygen Media and Discovery Networks. He was Vice-President of video content for Steve Van Zandt’s Renegade Media and even had a spell as a stand-up comedian. Marc’s tours—Beatnik Greenwich Village, East Village Underground, and Greenwich Village A Go Go—blend his creative talents with his passion for New York’s history and culture, offering a unique and engaging experience for all. Disclaimer Event takes place rain or shine. By attending a New York Adventure Club experience, you accept our [terms of service](https://about.nyadventureclub.com/terms "https://about.nyadventureclub.com/terms"). Photo Credit: Main - Wikimedia, Top Right - [New York Public Library](https://unsplash.com/@nypl "https://unsplash.com/@nypl"), Middle Right - [Berenice Melis](https://unsplash.com/@brrknees "https://unsplash.com/@brrknees") Categories: In-Person, Neighborhood Tours

The Garbage That Built New York: A Walk Through NYC’s Trash & Rat History

Sat, Aug 8, 6:30 PM

Tickets: $39.98 ( incl. $4.98 fees ) (advance registration required) Click the link below to officially register for this experience: [https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1993933008303](https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1993933008303) New York City wasn’t just built on ambition — it was built on trash. While the city is famous for its race to the skies, its growth has always depended on what was buried or swept up below. From survival to scandal to unexpected innovation, it’s time to explore the city’s overlooked ecosystem of garbage and vermin — one that shares a story just as compelling as the skyline above. Join [New York Adventure Club](https://www.nyadventureclub.com "https://www.nyadventureclub.com") as we hit the streets of Lower Manhattan to uncover how garbage, rats, and sanitation crises left their mark — not just on the city's physical landscape, but also its public health systems and political history. Led by Suzanne Reisman — a NYC licensed tour guide, author of *Off the Beaten Subway Track*, and graduate of both the NYC Department of Health’s Rat Academy and Department of Sanitation’s Trash Academy — our unique experience will include: * **A walk along Wall Street** to examine its origins as a colonial garbage dump and its troubling role in early New York history * **A stroll through the South Street Seaport area** exploring landfill expansion, the former Fulton Fish Market, and notorious rat lore * **A visit to DeLury Square and surrounding alleys** to unpack the 1968 sanitation strike, union power, and NYC’s garbage politics * **An exploration of Ann Street and Theatre Alley** highlighting real rat incidents, rat reproduction, and why we can't kill our way out of the rat problem * **An overview of how modern sanitation systems evolved** in response to garbage overload, vermin outbreaks, and civic pressure If we're lucky, we'll see some rats in action...from a distance! See you there! \*Please bring a water bottle and comfortable pair of shoes as we’ll be doing a lot of walking! \*\*This experience concludes at City Hall Park **About Suzanne** Suzanne Reisman specializes in unique, unusual tours of New York City. If you want to delve into the New York City that's off the beaten (subway) track, she literally wrote the book about it — *Off the Beaten Subway Track: New York City's Best Unusual Attractions*. A proudly foul-mouthed flâneuse who loves exploring the city, Suzanne brings humor, curiosity, and 30+ years of lived experience in her adopted hometown to every tour. She is a NYC licensed tour guide, a graduate of the NYC Department of Health’s Rat Academy and the Sanitation Foundation’s Trash Academy, and a member of the NYC Rat Pack (New York’s elite squad of dedicated anti-rat activists). She holds an MFA in Creative Nonfiction from The New School, a Masters in Public Administration from Columbia University, and a BA from NYU. Suzanne currently lives in Manhattan with her husband, her teddy bear, and the ghost of her 13 lb. pet rabbit — and still insists on calling soda “pop” and sneakers “gym shoes.” Disclaimer Event takes place rain or shine. By attending a New York Adventure Club experience, you accept our [terms of service](https://about.nyadventureclub.com/terms "https://about.nyadventureclub.com/terms"). Categories: In-Person, Neighborhood Tours

Exploring the Grand Apartments of the Upper West Side

Sun, Aug 2, 3:00 PM

From New York City Hiking Tours

Tickets: $39.98 ( incl. $4.98 fees ) (advance registration required) Click the link below to register for this event: [https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1992838142530](https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1992838142530) Before luxury apartments became a defining feature of the Manhattan skyline, convincing New Yorkers to trade private homes for shared buildings required bold ideas, remarkable architecture, and a reimagining of city life. How did apartment living go from an unthinkable compromise to the height of urban prestige? It's time to discover how the Upper West Side became the proving ground for a housing revolution that forever changed urban life. Join [New York Adventure Club](https://www.nyadventureclub.com "https://www.nyadventureclub.com") as we hit the streets of the Upper West Side to explore some of New York City's most iconic luxury apartment buildings, which redefined what it meant to call Manhattan home. Led by NYC Tour Guide, urban historian, and expert storyteller **Amy Cook**, our unique experience will include: * **A look at the Upper West Side's grand apartment houses**, including the San Remo, Dorilton, Ansonia, Apthorp, Majestic, and the filming location featured in *Only Murders in the Building* * **An overview of the evolution of apartment living**, from early French flats and residential hotels to cooperatives, along with the architects and zoning laws that transformed residential design * **A visit to the Dakota**, and why it forever changed apartment living in Manhattan * **Stories of the famous and infamous residents** who helped shape the colorful legacies of these architectural icons * **Fun facts about the extraordinary amenities once used to entice residents** — from bowling alleys and fresh egg delivery to electric car charging, rotating art collections, and even the legendary "Bathhouse Betty" See you there! \*Please bring a water bottle and comfortable pair of shoes as we’ll be doing a lot of walking! \*\*This tour will conclude at 86th Street and Broadway, steps away from the 1 train. \*\*\*This experience does not go inside any of the apartment buildings. **About Amy** Whether you are visiting, or reside here without yet fully \*living\* here, Amy can share what it’s like to be a real New Yorker. She has been in Brooklyn for over 25 years and loves to share stories of the ever changing city. Insatiably curious, Amy is always absorbing new information and experiences to enrich her tours. Having studied history and urban planning, she loves New York City’s past, and is also mindful of the way in which New York today is constantly evolving. Fifth Avenue, Lower Manhattan, the High Line and Park Slope are among many excellent places to explore with Amy’s help. As an avid birder, NYC Certified Volunteer Citizen Tree Pruner and former Master Gardener, Central and Prospect Parks are favorite haunts. Amy gave her first tours at a winery near Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello and has worked in restaurants, so food and libations sneak into just about every talk. She’s dined in the once secret 21 Club wine cellar, been backstage at multiple Broadway shows, marched in the Tartan Day Parade, watched the Macy’s Day Parade from Snoopy’s eye level, and danced tango on the Coney Island Boardwalk. Disclaimer Event takes place rain or shine. By attending a New York Adventure Club experience, you accept our [terms of service](https://about.nyadventureclub.com/terms "https://about.nyadventureclub.com/terms"). Categories: In-Person, Neighborhood Tours

3 attendees

Governors Island - Partly in the Dark & at Sunset, Members Appreciation Event

Fri, Aug 7, 10:00 PM

IF THIS IS YOUR FIRST EVENT WITH US, IMMEDIATELY AFTER YOU RSVP WHETHER YOU ARE ON THE WAIT LIST OR NOT, YOU MUST SEND ME YOUR E-MAIL TO MY E-MAIL AS EXPLAINED BELOW. I use capital letters to emphasize stuff not to shout at you! I may do this with my other group. Please join that group at: [https://www.meetup.com/nyc-wanderers/?eventOrigin=your_groups](https://www.meetup.com/nyc-wanderers/?eventOrigin=your_groups) We will try to beat the heat once again. I consider this a Members appreciation event. I WON'T ACCEPT MONETARY CONTRIBUTIONS ON THIS EVENT. THERE WILL BE NO FOOD STOPS. PLEASE BRING SNACKS AND WATER. If somehow this presents a serious hardship to you, try to deal with it. Don't be a baby! The wait list for this group does NOT operate in a conventional way. Those on the wait list will not be moved to the going list automatically. IF APPLICABLE, ALWAYS JOIN THE WAIT LIST WITH LOW PRIORITY WHICH IS FREE. IF THERE IS A WAITLIST, IT APPEARS MEETUP WILL ASK YOU IF YOU WANT TO JOIN MEETUP + BUT IN SMALLER LETTERS AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE YOU CAN CLICK CONTINUE WITH THE FREE PLAN. There is NEVER a need to pay extra to use Meetup's High Priority wait list classification for this group. SOME PRIORITY IS INITIALLY GIVEN TO THOSE WHO HAVE ATTENDED EVENTS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS AND HAVE FEW CANCELLATIONS. WE CAN ALSO ADD SOME FIRST TIMERS TO THIS EVENT WHO ARE ACTUALLY SERIOUS ABOUT JOINING US. IF YOU HAVE NEVER ATTENDED AN EVENT BEFORE WITH THE GROUP, I AM ASKING FOR YOUR HELP AND COOPERATION AS I PLAN THE EVENT. I AM REQUIRING THAT YOU SEND ME AN E-MAIL TO [bsb2@att.net](http://bsb2@att.net/) AS SOON AS YOU RSVP, EVEN IF YOU ARE ON THE WAIT LIST, AND PUT YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS IN THE BODY OF YOUR MESSAGE TO ME. THIS WILL HELP ME COMMUNICATE MORE EFFECTIVELY WITH THOSE WHO RSVP. SOMETIMES MEETUP MESSAGES DO NOT GET DELIVERED OR READ FOR A VARIETY OF REASONS. IF YOU CAN'T ABIDE BY THIS SIMPLE REQUEST, YOU ARE GOING TO END UP ON THE NOT GOING LIST. (NO GUESTS UNLESS YOU HAVE ATTENDED AN EVENT BEFORE WITH THIS GROUP. AS A FIRST TIMER, YOUR GUEST CAN SIMPLY SIGN UP JUST AS YOU DO.) TO GET ON THE WAITLIST, WHEN YOU CLICK "ATTEND" A SCREEN WILL APPEAR ASKING YOU TO PAY BUT AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SCREEN YOU CAN JUST SELECT JOIN WAIT LIST WITH LOW PRIORITY. DISREGARD MEETUP'S ATTEMPT TO CHARGE MORE TO GAIN WAITLIST PRIORITY-THAT IS NEVER NECESSARY FOR THIS GROUP. Some folks have told me they consider this their favorite event because...Last few times we did this event it was magical. (Unfortunately part of the Island will be closed off as it gets dark so it is not as magical as in the past but it is still somewhat magical!!!) I AM GOING TO LIMIT SPACE ON THIS EVENT TO AROUND 15-20 MEMBERS. NO GUESTS UNLESS YOU HAVE ATTENDED EVENTS BEFORE WITH THIS GROUP AND HAVE FEW CANCELLATIONS. We are going to explore Governors Island and will be on the Island as the sun is setting. We will walk as it starts to gets dark -yes there are lights there but not that many! The views of the New York City skyline are great. (Photo by Marjorie). In the past, we have done this several times in late summer and once in the fall. This will be a fun, fast paced 4-5 mile tour of the Island. It's quiet, uncrowded, and a bit eerie out there when it is dark. We will be stopping a number of times to briefly talk about what we see. I will keep things moving. YOU WILL NEED TICKETS IN ADVANCE FOR THE FERRY. I WILL PROVIDE INFO ON HOW TO GET TICKETS TO THOSE ON THE RSVP LIST ONCE WE GET CLOSER TO THE DAY OF THE EVENT. THERE IS A COST -$5-TO THE FERRY FOR SOME FOLKS. DO NOT GET TICKETS UNTIL YOU HEAR FROM ME. Ferry cost is $5.00 round trip unless you are a Governors Island member, senior 65 or have IDNYC, etc. There may be a security check before you board the Ferry. Please leave your unlawful weapons at home (I actually know alot about this based on personal experience!). PLEASE ALSO READ "WHAT WE'RE ABOUT" ON THIS MEETUP'S HOME PAGE BEFORE YOU RSVP IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE WAIVER OF LIABILITY ON "WHAT WE'RE ABOUT” NOW SPECIFICALLY REFERENCES THE CORONA VIRUS. (THE WAIVER OF LIABILITY HAS BEEN POSTED SINCE THE INCEPTION OF THIS MEETUP GROUP) MEETING DETAILS WILL BE SENT BY E-MAIL TO THOSE WHO RSVP NO LATER THAN THE EVENING BEFORE THE EVENT AND POSSIBLY SOONER. F YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO, ON YOUR DESKTOP, PLEASE CLICK ON YOUR PROFILE WHICH IS ON THE TOP RIGHT OF THE SITE, THEN CLICK "SETTINGS", THEN CLICK E-MAIL UPDATES" ON THE LEFT. MAKE SURE YOUR E-MAIL UPDATES ARE ON AND WHERE IT SAYS "UPDATES ABOUT YOU”, CHECK MESSAGES BOX. THIS WILL HELP TO INSURE YOU GET MESSAGES FROM ME. I LIKE TO THINK THOSE MESSAGES ARE IMPORTANT. IT LOOKS LIKE YOU CAN EVEN CUSTOMIZE YOR SETTINGS TO GET MESSAGES FROM SELECT GROUPS. We will meet NO LATER than 6 P.M to catch the ferry. If the weather forecast is bad, I will post a notice on the day of the event by 12 P.M. If there is no notice, we go. After we conclude our visit, the plan is to catch the 9 PM. ferry and arrive back on Manhattan ten minutes later near multiple subway lines. I am also going to ask that people NOT post any comments or questions prior to the event. You have more than enough information to do this once you get the meeting details. No offense, but I don’t need to know-and probably neither does anyone else- what you are doing that day if you can’t make it or what you think the weather will be. You may even think you have some deep insights to something or other but please keep that deepness to yourself. AFTER the event, post as many comments and photos as you like. Please respect my wishes on this.

11 attendees

Exploring the Tenderloin: New York City’s Gilded Age Vice District

Sun, Aug 2, 3:00 PM

Tickets: $39.98 ( incl. $4.98 fees ) (advance registration required) Click the link below to officially register for this experience: [https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1795654012489](https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1795654012489) **“I’ve been having chuck steak ever since I’ve been on the force, and now I’m going to have a little tenderloin” -Police Inspector Alexander “Clubber” Williams** From the end of the 19th century through the beginning of the 20th century— the so-called Gilded Age — the area straddling the Manhattan neighborhoods of Chelsea and NoMad was New York City’s premier entertainment district, filled with theaters, hotels, and restaurants. But it was also the city's red light district known for its saloons, gambling dens, and brothels — especially brothels. It's time to hit the streets and explore a neighborhood that one historian estimated had 250 “houses of ill repute,” and as many as 4000 “ladies of the evening,” at its peak in the 1890s. Join [New York Adventure Club](https://www.nyadventureclub.com) as we explore the stories and remnants of the Tenderloin, New York City's notorious hub of sin and vice between the late 1800s and early 1900s. Led by licensed NYC tour guide Robert Brenner, our on-the-ground experience exploring Chelsea and NoMad's scandalous past will include: * An **overview of the Tenderloin's evolution** spanning from why it became New York's most "entertaining" neighborhood to the factors that stripped it of its notorious reputation * **Reformers who largely failed to clean up the neighborhood**, from a future U.S. president to a Presbyterian minister who went undercover — way undercover — to expose wrongdoing * **Stories of questionable characters who added to the Tenderloin's seediness**, including the corrupt police inspector known as “the Czar of the Tenderloin;” an alleged “stockbroker” who made a fortune running a string of saloons, gambling dens, and brothels; and the licentious architect who built a “snuggery” into every edifice he designed * A **visit to neighborhood sites where high-profile acts of vice were committed** Take a trip back in time and find out how our ancestors blew off steam! \*Please bring a water bottle and comfortable pair of shoes as we’ll be doing a lot of walking! \*\*Our experience will conclude at the southeast corner of 6th Ave. and 36th St., in front of Keen's Steakhouse **About Robert** Robert Brenner is a licensed New York City tour guide, a certified member of the Guides Association of New York City (GANYC), and an almost lifelong New Yorker. He is currently pursuing a Masters in New York Studies at the CUNY Graduate Center. Disclaimer Event takes place rain or shine. By attending a New York Adventure Club experience, you accept our [terms of service](https://about.nyadventureclub.com/terms). Categories: In-Person, Neighborhood Tours

Improv Comedy Show: Ghost Stories at UCB!

Sun, Aug 9, 11:00 PM

From Improv Comedy Shows

\*\***Ghost Stories: April Fools Special** **@ UCB** **14th St Mainstage – Sun Aug 9, 7pm**\*\* Did your last situationship vanish without a trace? Same, honestly. Come make humilation hilarious with this joyful, cathartic and fun show just in time for Pride Month! First, monologist \*\*John Arthur Hill\*\* (SiriusXM) shares a ghastly tale of getting ghosted. Then a comedy coven uses improv to commune with the ghost and reveal their whereabouts. And for the grand finale — a séance just for YOU. You'll get the chance to share YOUR own ghost story and our improvisers will do a set that finally gives you the closure you deserve. 📅 Sunday, August 9 @ 7pm 📍 UCB 14th St Mainstage – 242 E 14th St, NYC 🎟️ $15 – https://ucbcomedy.com/show/ghost-stories-08-09-26/

Tickets: $39.98 ( incl. $4.98 fees ) (advance registration required) Click the link below to officially register for this experience: [https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1992837824579](https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1992837824579) From its beginnings in the early 1800s as a retreat for wealthy New Yorkers escaping the overcrowding of lower Manhattan, to the modern neighborhood that looks much like it did 100 years ago, Brooklyn Heights has a fascinating history to tell, one that in many ways mirrors the journey of New York itself. This is the story of where modern Brooklyn was born, and why it remains one of the most prominent and vital neighborhoods in all of New York City. Join New York Adventure Club as we explore the rich tapestry and lesser-known tales of Brooklyn Heights, a New York City neighborhood that has shaped American history and culture throughout the past 200 years. Led by NYC Tour Guide Michael Morgenthal , our on-the-ground exploration of this small, yet influential waterfront neighborhood will include: -A look at its pivotal role in The American Revolution , and how The Continental Army was almost squashed there in 1776 -A visit to the many religious institutions based in the neighborhood, including the rise and recent departure of the Jehovah's Witnesses -Stories of the neighborhood's strong ties to the abolitionist movement , with a look at homes that were reputed stops on the Underground Railroad to pastor Henry Ward Beecher of Plymouth Church, whose strong support for the abolition of slavery enticed Abraham Lincoln to speak there on several occasions -A stop at the houses of literary giants who called the neighborhood their home , including Walt Whitman, Truman Capote, and Thomas Wolfe -A visit to the Brooklyn Heights promenade with sweeping views of Manhattan to discuss the past, present, and future of development and preservation in Brooklyn Heights — from the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge, to the birth of the landmarks preservation movement, to the Brooklyn–Queens Expressway's (BQE) construction and now controversial plans for its reconstruction See you there! \*Please bring a water bottle and comfortable pair of shoes as we’ll be doing a lot of walking! \*\*This tour will conclude at the corner of Henry & Middagh Streets, which is close to the A/C train at High Street and the pedestrian entrance to the Brooklyn Bridge Disclaimer Event takes place rain or shine. By attending a New York Adventure Club experience, you accept our terms of service . Categories: In-Person, Neighborhood Tours

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