Ghost Tours New York

Note change of Date from Saturday to Sunday due to the Walk to End Alzheimer's in Central Park on Saturday, the 14th. Consider participating! https://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2026/NY-NewYorkCity?pg=entry&fr_id=19 This the last of four guiding walking tours with our group celebrating autumn in our NYC parks. RSVP's begin Wednesday October 28th at 9:00pm. Space is set aside for new group members, first and 2nd timers who land on the waiting list after you RSVP. Email me at hankorenstein@gmail.com to request a spot and a guest should you have one. **To bring:** A picnic lunch, water to drink. stimated walking distance 5-6 miles, some up and downhill. Please be fit. Wear sturdy shoes. This tour is free with a welcome donation to your guide at the end via cash, Venmo and Zelle. **Restrooms**: By our starting point inside the Deutsche Bank Building at the Shops at Columbus Circle Warner Center (Up the escalator, 2nd and 3rd floors). Capital One Cafe at 1843 Broadway (60-61st Street), or the Central Park Restoom at 61st Street, just inside the park. Arrive early should you be needing a restroom. There will also be many restrooms along our tour route in the park. **TOUR OVERVIEW:** With any luck, mid-November may be peak time for fall foliage in the park as color changes often arrive late as the park is surrounded by high-rise buildings which shield the trees from wind and cold. This tour will uncover many secrets of the park and we'll indulge in its fun and fascinating history, along with some pop culture. We'll treat the park as a both a work of art and a place to enjoy nature, while stopping at various monuments and works of sculpture while enjoying the woodlands, waterways and bridges. Included will be visits to the Hallett Nature Sancuary, The Ramble (maybe we'll get lost), The picturesque North Woods (pictured), Seneca Village site, Bethesda Fountain, Harlem Meer, The Davis Center and the Conservatory Gardens. Tour ends at 81st Street and Central Park West, convenient to the C train and crosstown buses. Cheers from Hank 646-596-3005 hankorenstein@gmail.com

25 attendees

Midtown Architecture and History Tour: From Pre-War to Art Deco to Modern

Sun, Nov 8, 7:30 PM

From New York City Art, Film, Museum, Social Club

**Note that this tour originally schedule for Friday, October 16th is rescheduled for Sunday, November 7th at 2:30pm.** **All registered maintain your same spots on the going and waiting lists.** RSVPs opened up on Monday, October 5th at 8:00pm. **Priority given to those on the waiting list for the October 4th tour who make their requesst prior to RSVP opening. If this is you email me to request your spot at hankorenstein@gmail.com before RSVPs open up to our general membership.** Space permitting - priority for new group members, first and 2nd timers who land on the waiting list. Email me at hankorenstein@gmail.com to request a spot AFTER you land on the waiting list. This tour is free with a welcome donation to your guide at the end via cash, Venmo or Zelle. **Overview** Strolling the Midtown East area of Manhattan helps tell the story of the changes in architecture styles transitioned away from early 20th century European pre-war to Art Deco and then by the 1950’s to modern and international styles. We’ll stop by many interesting and distinctive buildings including the American Radiator Building, Chanin Building, Socony Mobil Building, Chrysler Building, Daily News Building, Ford Foundation, the spectacular GE Building on Lexington Avenue, and of course the monumental Rockefeller Center and a personal favorite, the Fred French Building on 5th Avenue. Along the way we'll dive into the history of midtown Manhattan and the Turtle Bay neighborhood of the East 40s and 50s. **Restrooms before the tour:** The Library is open on Sunday and has restrooms.

30 attendees

🕯️LET'S GO SEE THE CATACOMBS BY CANDLELIGHT

Sat, Nov 14, 5:45 PM

# 🕯️ Catacombs by Candlelight ## Discover the Secrets Beneath Old New York ### 🏛️ History • Mystery • An Unforgettable Underground Experience 🗓 **Saturday, November 14, 2026** 🕐 **1:00 PM – approximately 2:30 PM** 🕧 **Please arrive by 12:45 PM for check-in** 📍 **Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral** **266 Mulberry Street, New York, NY 10012** 🎟️ **Social Club Special: $25 per member — normally $38!** 👥 **Limited to 20 members** *** ## 🕯️ STEP BENEATH THE CITY… AND BACK IN TIME Above ground, Manhattan bustles with traffic, conversation, and the rhythm of everyday life. Below the Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral lies a quieter world—one of historic burial vaults, candlelit passageways, and stories that reach deep into New York’s past. Join our Social Club for **Catacombs by Candlelight**, an atmospheric guided journey into a side of the city that many New Yorkers have never experienced. As we explore, the names and places of another era begin to take on new meaning. We’ll hear about the people connected to this historic cathedral, the community that grew around it, and the lives commemorated beneath its floors. **Come for the mystery. Leave with a deeper connection to the city and its history.** *** ## 🏛️ ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE This approximately **90-minute guided walking tour with Tommy’s New York** combines history, architecture, and the distinctive atmosphere of a sacred underground setting. Our experience includes: 🕯️ **The historic catacombs** Explore the burial spaces beneath the Basilica and hear the stories behind this remarkable setting. 🌿 **The cathedral grounds and walled graveyards** Discover areas normally closed to the general public and see how the history above ground connects with the world below. 📜 **Stories of old New York** Learn about the cathedral’s place in the city’s history and the people whose lives became part of its story. 👁️ **Details you might otherwise miss** Let our guide draw your attention to the features, names, and connections that bring the past into focus. This is a guided historical experience in an active religious site and burial place, with an atmosphere all its own. *** ## 🎟️ A SPECIAL RATE FOR OUR MEMBERS ### **Just $25 per person — normally $38!** Thanks to a special group arrangement, our members save **$13 each** on this memorable New York experience. Your ticket includes admission to the **Catacombs by Candlelight guided tour**. **Payment:** Please submit your **$25 payment through the Meetup event page using its PayPal payment option** to reserve your place. 👥 **We’re planning a group of 15–20 members, with a maximum of 20 spaces available. Your reservation is confirmed once payment is received. Refunds will be made only if the event is cancelled.** *** ## 🕰️ TIMING & MEETING DETAILS 🕧 **12:45 PM — Arrival and check-in** Please arrive on time so we can check in and be ready together. 🕐 **1:00 PM — Guided tour begins** 🕝 **Approximately 2:30 PM — Tour concludes** 📍 **Check-in address:** 266 Mulberry Street, New York, NY 10012 (corner of Mulberry St. and Jersey St.) between Houston and Prince Street. Directions: By Subway B/D/F/M/6 trains to Broadway-Lafayette St/Bleecker St; R/W train to Prince St. ## 🧣 WHAT TO WEAR & BRING Please dress comfortably and respectfully for an active Basilica and sacred burial site. 👟 **Comfortable walking shoes:** The tour involves walking, standing, stairs, and uneven surfaces. 🧥 **Layers and a warm jacket:** Portions of the experience are outdoors, so dress for November weather. ☔ **Weather protection:** The tour takes place rain or shine. Bring an umbrella or raincoat if rain is expected. 🕯️ **Be prepared for low lighting:** Take your time and watch your footing as we explore. Please avoid costumes or overly revealing clothing, and help us respect the setting throughout our visit. *** ## ✨ WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS EVENT 🕯️ **An atmospheric experience beneath the streets of Manhattan** 🏛️ **Access to historic spaces beyond the usual sightseeing route** 📜 **Stories that bring old New York to life** 👥 **A chance to explore with fellow Social Club members** 🎟️ **A special $25 ticket price—a $13 saving!** There’s more to New York than what we see at street level. **Join us as we venture below the surface for an afternoon of history, discovery, and candlelit wonder. 🕯️**

20 attendees

The Gilded Age Revisited! Upper East Side Art & Architecture Tour

Wed, Nov 11, 7:00 PM

**RSVPs will open to our general membership on Saturday, November 7th at 11am.** **Due to the great amount of interest in this tour, this tour on Veterans Day is a repeat of the one scheduled for Friday, November 13th. Priority given to people on the waiting list for Friday, Nov. 13th, followed by new group members, first and 2nd timers. Email me at hankorenstein@gmail.com to request a spot if you fit the above categories.** **No repeats if you attended this tour previously.** **Cost**: This tour is free with a voluntary donation to your guide/organizer at the end via cash, Venmo or Zelle. **Note:** This tour works well in colder weather as we have 5-6 indoor attractions and art galleries. **Overview** This tour we will indulge in the East 80's between 5th Avenue and Park Avenue and the residential architecture of the gilded age which consists of mansions and elegant townhouses often built in the Beaux Arts, and Renaissance Revival styles, and even the Chateau style. We'll cover the history of this area and how and why it developed as an enclave for NYC's wealthy elite and how gilded age wealth gave rise to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and helped establish the Upper East Side as a center of the art world. Starting out at the garden of the Cooper Hewitt museum (pictured in photo), which was originally the mansion home of Andrew and Louise Carnegie, we'll visit several local art galleries during our journey, along with several other indoor locations with spectacular architecture. We will venture inside several buildings that were constructed as gilded age mansions and are now public spaces. **Restrooms before the tour: Tarulucci e Vino Cafe at the Cooper Hewitt Museum.** You can enter the cafe via the garden without having to pay admission to the museum. There is a quick bag inspection by a security guard. There are also public restrooms at the Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest across the street from the garden at 90th Street & 5th Avenue. Once inside the church veer immediately to your right (one stall). **Other nearby options: Met Museum pay what you wish for NY residents. There is also an education entrance near 81st Street and 5th Avenue where you can go to the rest room without visiting the museum.** Free museum part of NYU at 15 East 84th Street: Institute for Study of the Ancient World: https://isaw.nyu.edu/exhibitions And of course any of the other local museums - Guggenheim, Jewish Museum (admission charge). We'll have a break and restrooms in Central Park or depending on time at the Met Museum's education entrance. **Tour ends at 84th Street & Park Avenue** convenient to the 4,5,6,Q trains and numerous bus routes including the M86 crosstown. Your organizer and guide, Hank Orenstein hankorenstein@gmail.com 646-596-3005 (photo courtesy of the Cooper Hewitt Museum).

27 attendees

Exploring the Grand Mansions & Hidden Histories of Park Slope

Sun, Nov 15, 5:00 PM

Tickets: $39.98 (advance registration required) Click the link below to register for this event: [https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/2003011397008](https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/2003011397008) Beyond the Manhattan skyline lies a neighborhood where Brooklyn’s grandest homes quietly rival the Gilded Age mansions of Fifth Avenue. How did Park Slope’s tree-lined enclave become one of New York’s crown jewels of historic architecture and civic pride? It’s time to hit the streets and uncover the timeless beauty of this iconic neighborhood. Join [New York Adventure Club](http://www.nyadventureclub.com "http://www.nyadventureclub.com") for a stroll through Park Slope, Brooklyn, a neighborhood shaped by industrial magnates, master architects, and the sweeping beauty of Prospect Park. Led by licensed New York City Tour Guide Ann McDermott, this unique experience will include: * **A walk past the historic Montauk Club**, featuring Venetian-inspired architecture and friezes of George Washington and Native Americans * **A look at the famous "Chicklet House,"** once home to the creator of Chicklets gum and said to be haunted by lingering spirits * **An overview of C.P.H. Gilbert’s early residential works**, showcasing the designs of the architect behind some of Manhattan’s most iconic buildings * **A glimpse at the corner where Charles Feltman, inventor of the Coney Island Hot Dog, lived**, along with historic photos of his grand estate * **Stories of Park Slope’s incredible homes along Prospect Park West**, and the rich history behind them, including presidential visits and notable developers See you there! \*Please bring a water bottle and comfortable pair of shoes as we’ll be on our feet for the duration of the experience \*\*This tour concludes at Park Place and 7th Avenue, around the corner from the 7th Avenue station (Q / B Train) next to Antionio’s wonderful Brooklyn pizza place **About Ann** Ann McDermott, was born and raised in Park Slope. She spent her childhood exploring Prospect Park and going to the Grand Army Plaza library, the Brooklyn Museum, the Botanic Gardens and of course Zoo. She'll give you a unique insight into a bit of the history of the neighborhood as well as how lovely it was to have friends who lived in some of those mansions. 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

The Gilded Age Revisited! Upper East Side Art & Architecture Tour

Fri, Nov 13, 7:00 PM

**This tour originally scheduled for Friday, October 23rd is now rescheduled for Friday, November 13th.** **I am sorry if the new date doesn't work for you. I may have space available for new group members and first timers who land on the waiting list.** **Email me at hankorenstein@gmail.com to request a spot.** **No repeats if you attend this tour previously.** **Cost**: This tour is free with a voluntary donation to your guide/organizer at the end via cash, Venmo or Zelle. **Note:** This tour works well in colder weather as we have 5-6 indoor attractions and art galleries. **Overview** This tour we will indulge in the East 80's between 5th Avenue and Park Avenue and the residential architecture of the gilded age which consists of mansions and elegant townhouses often built in the Beaux Arts, and Renaissance Revival styles, and even the Chateau style. We'll cover the history of this area and how and why it developed as an enclave for NYC's wealthy elite and how gilded age wealth gave rise to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and helped establish the Upper East Side as a center of the art world. Starting out at the garden of the Cooper Hewitt museum (pictured in photo), which was originally the mansion home of Andrew and Louise Carnegie, we'll visit several local art galleries during our journey, along with several other indoor locations with spectacular architecture. We will venture inside several buildings that were constructed as gilded age mansions and are now public spaces. **Restrooms before the tour: Tarulucci e Vino Cafe at the Cooper Hewitt Museum.** You can enter the cafe via the garden without having to pay admission to the museum. There is a quick bag inspection by a security guard. There are also public restrooms at the Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest across the street from the garden at 90th Street & 5th Avenue. Once inside the church veer immediately to your right (one stall). **Other nearby options: Met Museum pay what you wish for NY residents. There is also an education entrance near 81st Street where you can go to the rest room withour visiting the museum. And of course any of the other local museums - Guggenheim, Jewish Museum (admission charge).** We'll have a break and restrooms in Central Park or depending on time at the Met Museum's education entrance. **Tour ends at 84th Street & Park Avenue** convenient to the 4,5,6,Q trains and numerous bus routes including the M86 crosstown. Your organizer and guide, Hank Orenstein hankorenstein@gmail.com 646-596-3005 (photo courtesy of the Cooper Hewitt Museum).

35 attendees

Exploring the Grand Apartments of the Upper West Side

Sun, Nov 8, 7:00 PM

Tickets: $39.98 (advance registration required) Click the link below to register for this event: [https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/2003011213459](https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/2003011213459) 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

4 attendees

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

Sat, Nov 14, 8:00 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/2003011257591](https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/2003011257591) 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 Gilded Age Upper East Side: Off Fifth Avenue

Sun, Nov 15, 7:00 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/2003011316768](https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/2003011316768) Synonymous with wealth and social standing, the Upper East Side has been the home of New York’s most affluent since the turn of the 20th century. In addition to the many opulent, palace-like homes lining Fifth Avenue, one can find many Gilded Age Beaux-Arts beauties hiding in plain sight along its side streets. From over-the-top stone carvings and doors of dramatic entryways, to plenty of scandalous stories and family drama, it's time to uncover the Upper East Side like never before. Join [New York Adventure Club](http://www.nyadventureclub.com) as we explore a wide range of historic homes and institutions off of Fifth Avenue between 64th Street and 75th Streets. Led by NYC tour guide, Ginny Poleman, our curated path through New York’s Upper East Side will include: * A **then-and-now comparison of the neighborhood** using maps, illustrations, and vintage photos dating back to the 19th century * Real-life references to the **hit HBO Show, *The Gilded Age*** * A walk by the country’s largest synagogue and how it replaced the **mega-mansion of the social 400’s head doyenne – *The* Mrs. Astor** * **Insider stories surrounding some of most notable families**, from the gift presented by FDR’s mother that was his home when he launched his political career to the last dinner for one gentleman (and his new young bride) before setting off for Europe only to perish on the Titanic * A **trip past today’s Ralph Lauren menswear flagship store on Madison Avenue**, housed within a mansion built for the woman who never got around to moving in * A look at **Beaux Arts architecture that defined the era** and the current-day consulates and private clubs that have taken over and preserved these mansions * **Connections to the great palaces of Newport**, and the “pied-à-terres” their residents built in Manhattan * A **discussion of the architects** who were called-upon to design these great mansions such as Stanford White, Whitney Warren, CPH Gilbert, and the team of Carrère & Hastings 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 72nd Street and Madison Avenue **About Ginny** Ginny Poleman is a graduate of Cornell University, a licensed NYC tour guide, docent for the Municipal Art Society, as well as an educational and costume collection guide for New York’s largest art museum. Additionally, she offers private tours for her own company, NYC Encounters, covering New York City Art, Architecture, and History. You can follow her on Instagram and Facebook at @Art_Encounters and @NYC.Encounters. 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

3 attendees

Look Up! The Hidden History of NYC's Wooden Water Towers

Sun, Nov 15, 4:00 PM

Tickets: $39.98 (advance registration required) Click the link below to officially register for this experience: [https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/2003011304732](https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/2003011304732) Equal parts engineering marvel, neighborhood landmark, and artistic muse, New York City's iconic wooden water towers have quietly shaped the skyline for more than a century. What can these rooftop icons reveal about New York's past, present, and future? It's time to look up and uncover the fascinating history, surprising secrets, and lasting legacy of these beloved landmarks. Join [New York Adventure Club](http://www.nyadventureclub.com/ "http://www.nyadventureclub.com") as we hit the streets to explore the history, engineering, and cultural significance of New York City's iconic wooden water towers, revealing why these overlooked structures remain one of the city's most enduring symbols. Led by licensed NYC tour guide and water tower researcher **Abby Ross**, our unique experience will include: * **A walk along the High Line** to observe a variety of wooden water towers while learning how they work, why they became essential to New York City's growth, and why they continue to define its skyline today * **An exploration of water towers in art and architecture**, revealing how these familiar structures have inspired artists, influenced design, and evolved into enduring symbols of New York City * **A look at surprising stories and unexpected uses**, from creative adaptations to the beloved New York visitor who became an unlikely water tower enthusiast * **An overview of the craftsmanship, maintenance, and sustainability** behind wooden water towers, including how they're built, cared for, and preserved for future generations * **An exclusive copy of Abby's "Look Up, New York" Water Tower Map**, providing inspiration to continue spotting these remarkable structures long after the tour ends See you there! \*Please bring a water bottle and comfortable pair of shoes as we’ll be on our feet for most of the tour \*\*This tour concludes on the corner of 8th Avenue and 33rd Street outside of the Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station **About Abby** Abby Ross is a licensed New York City tour guide, water tower researcher, and founder of NYC Water Tower Tours. A New York City resident for more than 15 years, her fascination with the city's iconic wooden water towers has grown into years of independent research exploring their history, engineering, artistry, and cultural significance. A member of the Guide Association of New York, Abby has also developed training programs for the Guggenheim Museum, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, and hundreds of New York City taxi drivers. Through her tours, she invites guests to slow down, look up, and discover the remarkable stories hiding in plain sight. 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: Top Right - [Jamie](https://unsplash.com/@jamietakesphotos "https://unsplash.com/@jamietakesphotos") Categories: In-Person, Neighborhood Tours

Tracing the Battle of Brooklyn: A Revolutionary War Battlefield Walk

Sat, Nov 14, 4:00 PM

Tickets: $39.98 (advance registration required) Click the link below to register for this event: [https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/2003011240540](https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/2003011240540) On August 27, 1776, the Battle of Brooklyn — also called the Battle of Long Island — raged across much of present-day Brooklyn in the first engagement of the American Revolution after independence was declared. What moments during this weeklong conflict helped General Washington and the rest of the Colonial Army miraculously escape from Brooklyn Ferry to Manhattan under cover of darkness and morning fog? It's time to walk through this former battlefield and uncover one of the most pivotal moments in American history. Join [New York Adventure Club](http://www.nyadventureclub.com "http://www.nyadventureclub.com") as we explore the sights and stories of the Battle of Brooklyn, with a focus on the vital part played by the geography of Brooklyn in the conflict. Led by licensed New York City Tour Guide Ann McDermott, this unique experience of the first and most consequential battle of the American Revolution will include: * **An overview of the broad battlefield across modern-day Brooklyn**, with discussions about the strategic sites and commanders from both sides who won, lost, or were captured * **A walk through portions of Prospect Park**, including Battle Pass, where the Americans led by General John Sullivan were surrounded by English and Hessian troops and ultimately forced to surrender * **A discussion of key locations tied to the conflict**, including Battle Hill in Green-Wood Cemetery — the highest point in Brooklyn and the site of some of the bloodiest fighting — and Fort Defiance in Red Hook, where American artillery bombarded the British navy and temporarily neutralized its strategic advantage * **A final stop at the Old Stone House**, where the heroic Maryland 400 — led by Major Mordecai Gist and General William Alexander (Lord Stirling) — made a heroic stand against Cornwallis and Howe's onslaught during one of the battle’s most dramatic moments See you there! \*Please bring a water bottle and comfortable pair of shoes as we’ll be on our feet for the duration of the experience \*\*This tour concludes at the Old Stone House in Washington Park on 4th Avenue between 3rd and 4th Streets **About Ann** Ann McDermott, a native Brooklynite, was born up the block from where the tour ends and spent her early years playing on this battlefield. She knows the neighborhood and area extremely well and will tell you how to visit each site seen from afar on the tour, if you wish to go there. **Testimonials** "Ann was very knowledgeable and open to questions and chatting. And a fun way to think about this important battle right in my own backyard." -Cynthia "Very interesting." -Shalom 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 Murray Hill: Historic Neighborhood for NYC's 20th Century Elites

Sat, Nov 14, 7:00 PM

Tickets: $39.98 (advance registration required) Click the link below to register for this event: [https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1984983460966](https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1984983460966) Before the Manhattan neighborhood became an enclave for young professionals, Murray Hill was a quiet area of old money; familiar New York names like Roosevelt and Morgan moved into "restrained" townhomes just a short distance from the yet-completed Grand Central Terminal. Using vintage photographs for comparison, it’s time to revisit this tree-lined neighborhood to see how much has changed, and what still remains. Join [New York Adventure Club](http://www.nyadventureclub.com/ "http://www.nyadventureclub.com") as we hit the streets and explore one of Manhattan’s exclusive 20th century neighborhoods, Murray Hill, including its historic townhomes, clubs, carriage houses, and mansions along Park Avenue South in Midtown East. Led by **NYC tour guide Ginny Poleman**, our exploration of Murray Hill will include: * The **story and plaque commemorating Mary Lindley**, and how she delayed British officers allowing General Washington and his troops to retreat during the Revolutionary War * A glimpse at the **“older feline sisters” of NYPL’s lions Fortitude & Perseverance**, all sculpted by Edward Clark Potter * A **walk by the convenient townhome JP Morgan** built for his married mistress * **How Joseph DeLamar built his palatial home** (now the Polish Consulate) overlooking the home of the Robber Baron who snubbed him * A look at the **slim, modest townhome of a young Franklin Delano and Eleanor Roosevelt** before he set on the tract to become the 32nd President of the United States * A **visit to one of Manhattan’s smallest historic districts, Sniffen Court**; once an artist’s enclave for sculptor Malvina Hoffman, these mews of former carriage houses tucked behind a locked gate became a gated community of multi-million dollar homes * **A peek inside the magnificent lobby of 2 Park Avenue** designed by the renowned Art Deco architect, Ely Kahn [Click here](https://youtu.be/yjRjlwcpd2E?si=xepzuVX6JFZlIK1T "https://youtu.be/1xNWnFKMWj4?si=12fVSFycrihukqDR") for a preview of the experience 📽️ See you there! \*Please bring a water bottle and comfortable pair of shoes as we’ll be on our feet for most of the tour \*\*This tour does not go inside any buildings or museums \*\*\*This experience concludes at Park Avenue and 37th Street in front of the Union League Club **About Ginny** Ginny Poleman is a graduate of Cornell University, a licensed NYC tour guide, docent for the Municipal Art Society, as well as an educational and costume collection guide for New York’s largest art museum. Additionally, she offers private tours for her own company, NYC Encounters, covering New York City Art, Architecture, and History. You can follow her on Instagram and Facebook at @Art_Encounters and @NYC.Encounters. **Testimonials** "Guide was knowledgeable and engaging. Sites were interesting and she kept tour moving and ended with walk up Murry Hill!" -Christine "She pointed out and gave great history about the owners and how the buildings were made." -Theresa "Live in neighborhood and never noticed a lot the buildings shown and the history of the area" -Cynthia 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

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