Shorewalkers: Members Only Group

Shorewalkers’ Great Saunter does a fantastic job covering most of Manhattan’s perimeter — but to keep the route smooth, some scenic but tricky spots along the East and Harlem Rivers are often left out.
This walk is for those curious about what got skipped.
We’ll start near 116th Street, head east to reach the waterfront, and then walk north, sticking close to the Harlem Rivers. We’ll finish around 155th Street. Along the way, we might hop onto a few bridges to the Bronx — out and back — just to catch better river views and check out some of those often-missed spots.
Take the 2 or 3 subway and get off at 116th Street Station.

The hike covers about 10 miles, but there are subway stations at 125th, 135th, 145th, and 148th Streets in Harlem along the way, so feel free to hop off whenever you need.

My Thursday schedule is still up in the air, so for now, everyone is on the waitlist. Once things are confirmed, we might even flip the route and walk south from the north end (155th St Station -A or C train) instead.

We will be led by a Green-wood Cemetery tour guide as we experience Green-Wood after the gates have closed, when the grounds take on a magical ambiance. As evening approaches, you’ll journey past magnificent monuments and along peaceful paths, discovering the fascinating stories of notable New Yorkers who shaped our history and culture. The experience culminates with a special treat—rare access to the Catacombs, an underground space that few get to see.

• Tickets: There is no need to print tickets! Attendees will be checked in by name.
• Where To Go: Check-in takes place at the Gothic Arch near the Main Entrance at Fifth Avenue and 25th Street (500 25th Street).
• Accessibility & Safety: Walking tour routes cover hilly, grassy, and uneven terrain. This tour is not accessible for those using wheelchairs or other mobility aids and may be difficult for those with balance or other mobility issues. There is no place to sit down during the tour. We strongly encourage attendees to wear suitable footwear.
• A Little More About Safety: This tour takes place in the dark. We strongly encourage attendees to bring a flashlight. Unless there is a medical emergency, it is not possible to leave during the tour. Please consider these limitations before purchasing tickets.
• Refunds: All ticket sales are final. Refunds are only permissible if the tour is canceled by Green-Wood. Tickets cannot be exchanged for a different tour date.
• Inclement Weather Policy: We monitor weather conditions throughout the day for the best chance of proceeding with the tour, and will not make a final decision until approximately 3 hours before the start of the tour. Cancellations will be announced via Eventbrite email blasts, so check your email and spam folders.

All tickets pre-purchased for Shorewalkers are gone. You may go directly to the Greenwood Cemetery website to purchase a ticket if they are still available: https://www.green-wood.com/event/green-wood-after-hours-35/2025-06-07/ If you do not have a ticket you won't be able to attend.

Please RSVP only if you truly intend to come. Please alter your RSVP as soon as you know you will not. Please read this description 3 or 4 times before asking questions.

Led by Ellen Fleishman and Lynn Hamlin who entered this as a Shorewalkers “Suggest A Walk”

Established in 1863, Woodlawn Cemetery has been called “a popular final resting place for the famous and powerful”. It is a 400-acre non-sectarian cemetery —with over 310,000 individuals interred on its grounds. Over 100,000 people visit from all over the world each year.
Notable residents include - Duke Ellington, Irving Berlin, Herman Melville, Dorothy Parker, JC Penny, Joseph Pulitzer. Nelly Bly and so many more.
But more than its residents is the artistic and architectural significance of how they chose to be remembered. Designed by some of the leading architects of the time including James Gamble Rogers; Carriere and Hastings; McKim, Mead and White to name a few.
Join us on a private 4+ mile walk and meet some of the permanent residents. They include important civic leaders, actors on the stage and screen, musicians, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, financiers, suffragists, artists, writers and publishers. Learn about their contributions to society and about the artists and architects that designed and built their forever homes.
Led by Woodlawn Docent Joanna Cohlan, she even holds the keys that unlock some of these Mausolea for a peak inside! Many include Tiffany windows and other artistic wonders. The highlight is the Mausoleum of philanthropist, socialite and suffragist Alva Vanderbilt Belmont.

We will spend about 4 hours walking the grounds of this Class 2 Arboretum which include some of the most important specimen trees in New York. There will be much commentary.
A National Historic Landmark as quoted by the Parks Department, “the cemetery is distinguished by memorials that represent the largest and finest collection of funerary art in the country.”
There is a $10. fee to cover the guide’s gratuity and a donation to the cemetery payable at the event’s start.
There are restrooms in the cemetery. No eating is permitted. You may bring lunch and snacks to consume when we leave. There are few restaurants nearby. Of course, water is encouraged.
Ellen Fleishman 917 734 7813