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The Grand Central Park Tour with Hiking and History!
Sun, Nov 15, 4:00 PMNote 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
🕯️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. 🕯️**
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).
Exploring the Grand Mansions & Hidden Histories of Park Slope
Sun, Nov 15, 5:00 PMTickets: $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
Unlock the Secrets of Indoors/Outdoors Lower Manhattan-Day After Thanksgiving
Fri, Nov 27, 6:00 PMWe are going to spend a good bit of time navigating around and thru underground passages, skyways, hotel lobbies etc, etc in order to explore parts of lower Manhattan including the waterfront. Especially when we enter some luxury hotels, you will have to display a certain degree of "coolness" to fit in. (If necessary, we may have to practice to achieve this state. I suspect it will be necessary.) **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 THEREFORE REQUIRING THAT YOU SEND ME AN E-MAIL-**NOT A MEETUP MESSAGE**\- WHETHER YOU ARE ON THE GOING LIST OR WAIT LIST AFTER YOU HAVE CAREFULLY READ THE DESCRIPTION OF THE EVENT TO [bsb2@att.net](http://bsb2@att.net/) AS SOON AS YOU RSVP 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 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. If you think this request is just too much for you to bear, please let me know. And tell your friends. I use capital letters to emphasize stuff not to shout at you! ON THIS EVENT, WE WILL REQUIRE A MONETARY CONTRIBUTION AT THE BEGINNING OF THE EVENT BUT THE AMOUNT OF THAT CONTRIBUTION IS ENTIRELY UP TO YOU. THERE IS ALWAYS A MONEY BACK GUARANTEE IF YOU FEEL I HAVE NOT EARNED YOUR CONTRIBUTION. (See below) WE ARE LOOKING TO ADD SOME FIRST TIMERS. PLEASE READ WHAT I WRITE CAREFULLY. DO NOT RUSH THE RSVP PROCESS. THERE IS NO NEED TO. NO GUESTS FOR FIRST TIMERS. YOUR GUEST CAN SIGN UP AS YOU DID. We have done this event or a variation of it on the day after Thanksgiving for many, many years. This has become one of my favorite events to conduct. It's always a lot of fun and interesting. And since we will be underground or in enclosed open space a good bit of time, this event will be especially good in colder weather or a possible bad forecast. (We don't do rain.) Meetup charges an Organizer like me to run the group-it's not a fortune- but the amount was raised substantially and I spend much time and effort planning and preparing for an event. Again, You can contribute whatever you want at the BEGINNING of an event IN CASH. (On most events, I will NOT accept any monetary contributions). 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. This will be a fun, fast paced and interesting event of about 4 miles. (Don't ask me how I calculated the mileage because I don't know!). I will stop very briefly a number of times to talk about what we observe. We'll see public art, places of historical interest, some amazing structures, the inside of a couple of hotels and a haunting memorial or two etc. etc. We will be outdoors at the very beginning of the event and then we will be INDOORS in OPEN SPACES alot of the time in Lower Manhattan navigating various underground passageways or inside different buildings. WE ARE GOING TO MINIMIZE THE TIME SPENT OUTDOORS WHENEVER POSSIBLE IF IT IS COLD OUT THERE. (Photo by Martina ) 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) NO FOOD STOPS. EAT BEFORE WE MEET. BRING SNACKS AND WATER. If somehow this presents a hardship to you, try to deal with it. Don't be a baby! I SEND MEETING DETAILS VIA A MEETUP MESSAGE TO ALL THOSE WHO RSVP'D NO LATER THAN THE DAY BEFORE THE HIKE. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR MEETUP SETTINGS ALLOW YOU TO RECEIVE MEETUP MESSAGES FROM ME. IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO, ON YOUR DESKTOP, PLEASE CLICK ON YOUR PROFILE (it's in the upper right of the Home Page), THEN SETTINGS ,THEN E-MAIL UPDATES AND MAKE SURE THAT YOU CAN RECEIVE E-MAILS THRU MEETUP. THAT'S THE WAY YOU WILL LEARN WHERE THE MEETING PLACE IS. ALSO PLEASE CHECK THIS SITE RIGHT UP TO THE DAY OF THE EVENT TO SEE IF I HAVE POSTED ANY COMMENTS ABOUT THE EVENT-I LIKE TO THINK THOSE COMMENTS ARE IMPORTANT! ALSO PERIODICALLY CHECK YOUR MESSAGES LINK ON THE TOP RIGHT OF THE WEBSITE. YOU CAN CHOOSE WHICH MEETUP GROUPS YOU WANT TO RECEIVE MESSAGES FROM. I am 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 insight into 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. If the weather forecast is really bad, I will post a notice on the day of the tour by 10:00 A.M. If there is no notice, we go. We will finish BEFORE 5:00 p.m. right near a major subway hub and close to wear we started. Enjoy your Thanksgiving holiday.
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).
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