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Right off the East River, beginning at 63rd Street and ending
around the lower 120's is this long stroll. Entrances are
at: 63rd, 70th, 78th, 81st & 82nd Sts and are comfortably
distanced apart from each other above that.
Walking North, the stroll turns into John Finley Walk around
82nd Street. A little further up, you'll be able to see a
lighthouse at the northern tip of Roosevelt Island, yeah I
know, a lighthouse in NYC???? Well, that's not all, there's
also John Jay Park (76th - 78th St.), and Carl Schurz Park
(83rd - 90th St) where you'll find sunbathers, dog walkers,
people of all sorts relaxing and taking in the day, 'And even
Gracie Mansion (home of our Mayor) at the very end of the
Park. It's around this area where you'll also get a distant
view of the Triborough Bridge (at least part of it).
At the southern end you've got great views of the Queensboro
Bridge & Roosevelt Island along the way. Really nothing
to brag about unless you're there at night time...that is,
at a reasonable hour. At night, the bridge is lit up and any/all
other lights are glistening upon the waters. It's a very safe
park, but it's advisable never to be anywhere late at night
by yourself in an isolated area. I'm sure that rule applies
no matter what city or country you're in. So, If you're in
the area having a New
Yorkled day and Central
Park seems just too far a walk then this is the place
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