Avenues in Queens run east to west and the numbers increase moving southward. Here they are:. The sun sets behind the Verrazano Bridge. It connects Brooklyn to Staten Island. Weekdays 11PM. To make things simple, the routes on the new grid did not receive names, but instead received numbers. The first east-west Street north of Houston Street was named "1st Street", the next was "2nd Street", and so on. The Avenues were also numbered, and the numbering started at the East River, which in those days was the more important river for shipping.
The Avenues were much more widely spaced than the Streets were -- once crosses 20 "Streets" in the course of a mile, so that would mean there are 40 Streets in two miles -- but to go the full two miles from river to river one crosses only 12 numbered Avenues.
Because the Avenues were so far apart and for that matter, not evenly spaced , it was decided to slip two more avenues in between existing numbered Avenues. Finally, when the nasty railroad tracks along Fourth Avenue were covered over and plantings were put down the middle, the newly-attractive road was renamed " Park Avenue ".
The house numbers on the Avenues begin where the Avenues begin -- so since Madison Avenue begins at 23rd Street, 1 Madison is at the corner of 23rd Street. However, because New York traditonally expanded by adding landfill at the water's edge, there did not seem to be a convenient way of assigning house numbers to the Streets. If you began numbering at the water's edge for either river -- what would you do when the water's edge was moved back?
You couldn't have a negative house number! Therefore, it was decided to number the buildings aong Streets in the grid from the middle of the island -- the Streets would be divided into and East and a West half of the same street, and the numbers would begin at a common central point. For much of midtown, that dividing line is Fifth Avenue -- so 1 and 2 East 47th Street would be on the east corners of Fifth and 47th, while 1 and 2 West 47th would be across the Avenue, and the numbers would progress East or West from them.
Frankly, this is a vastly simpler system than that found in England, where in the course of a quarter-mile a street's name could change four or more different times! To give directions to a cab driver, you can just say the address -- such as " Fifth Avenue ". Make sure when naming a numbered Street that you specify East or West -- this is not necessary with Avenues or named Streets. You can also say the location, such as "the corner of Fifth Avenue and 53rd Street". If you want to be very exact, you can say it all: "Take me to Brooks Brothers, Fifth Avenue, at the corner of Fifth and 53rd.
All this is necessary because "the knowledge" that cabbies in London have is a unknown concept here. Cab drivers may be able to find an address, but directions are better.
However, under NO circumstances should you expect a cab driver to know where the "Hotel Wonderful" or the "Froufrou Theater" are just by name, nor can you be certain that the smaller named streets of the town that are not on the regular circuit-- say, Edgar Street, or James Street, or Doyers Street -- will be easily found. Manhattan is on a grid.
Get a map! Trust me you'll get it! You can ask anyone as most of came here from another city or country and that's how we learned to get to where we wanted to go. Noe, be brave, get a detailed street map and have fun Keep reading to learn about New York's special events and attractions. On almost every weekend, and often during the week as well, something unusual is going on somewhere.
Every large ethnic group has its own parade, most of which march down Fifth Avenue, and there are plenty of unique annual events like antique shows, dog shows, food festivals, film festivals -- each of which has its dedicated fans. During the summer, especially, the array of New York's special events is mind-boggling. Free concerts ranging from Mozart to rap, and free theater ranging from Shakespeare to performance art, take place in parks all over the city.
Open Tennis Tournament arrives in August. All of these are must-see stops if you've never been to New York before, but with a little bit of planning, you can see them as New Yorkers see them and avoid the tourist traps along the way.
On the night before the shows begins, the animals parade into town through the Queens Midtown tunnel around midnight. It's an amazing scene well worth going out of your way to catch. In June, the city's enormous smorgasbord of free and outdoors summer festivals begins.
One especially enjoyable series is " Shakespeare in the Park ," held beneath the stars in the Delacorte Theater, Central Park. Two plays featuring name actors are each presented for about three weeks and the free tickets, limited to two per person, are handed out only on the day of the show. Do as New Yorkers do and get in line mid-afternoon with picnic basket and bottle of wine in hand.
Don't have the time or inclination to wait in line? Another excellent Central Park festival is hosted by SummerStage , which presents a mixed line-up of dozens of mostly free music, movies, dance, and spoken word events at the Central Park bandstand throughout the summer. Lincoln Center hosts a plethora of wonderful warm weather events as well, some free, some not. Classical music fans swear by the Center's indoors "Mostly Mozart Festival," held in August, while populists flock to "Lincoln Center Out of Doors," which showcases top dancers and musicians, also in August.
But perhaps the Center's most unusual summer festival is Midsummer Night Swing, held on the plaza near the famous fountain in late June through July. Live bands play everything from samba to salsa beneath the stars, attracting some of the best dancers in the city. Beginners are welcome, and instructors are on hand early in the evening. Spring, summer, and early fall are great times to be a sports fan in the Big Apple.
From April through October, take the No. Tickets are usually available at the box offices and it's easy to find the stadiums -- just follow the crowds. The U. Open is held in late August and early September; tickets go on sale May 31st and sell out quickly. If baseball bores you and you don't like to buy tickets for events far ahead, spend a day at the races instead.
The attractive horse track at Belmont Park, planted with lots of red and white geraniums, operates May through July and September through mid-October. A second horse track, Aqueduct, operates in the winter, but this is a much smaller affair. With the end of the year come some of New York's most famous special events -- the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and the lighting of the tree in Rockefeller Center. Both attract hordes of tourists, but are worth attending at least once in a lifetime.
On the next page, read more about New York's arts and culture. New and often internationally acclaimed exhibits and plays open every week in New York; first-rate concerts and performances can be heard every night. Art museums ranging in size from the monumental to the miniscule are one of the city's biggest attractions.
Many of the most famous are located along Upper Fifth Avenue. Satellites here include the Museum of Television and Radio and the American Folk Art Museum, two more of the city's fascinating lesser-known gems.
New York's most exciting galleries line the long blocks of westernmost Chelsea, in the 20s between Tenth and Twelfth Avenues. Many of the top names in the gallery world are here, along with the Dia Center for the Arts, a longtime bastion for non-traditional art. To hear jazz in a more intimate setting, head downtown to Greenwich Village. One must stop is the Village Vanguard Seventh Ave South , which has been presenting world-class musicians for some 70 years. Times Square is the heart of New York's theater world.
On the square's side streets are the famous Broadway theaters -- the Shubert, the Belasco, and the like. Most smaller and more experimental Off-Broadway and Off-Off-Broadway theaters are located downtown, where you'll also find modern dance and art-house movie theaters.
They are often unbearably crowded then, which can detract greatly from your enjoyment of the show. If you must go on the weekend, try in the morning to avoid the worst of the crowds.
Many major museums, and some smaller ones, are open late one or two evenings a week. The museums often charge no admission during these hours, an enticement that also can draw large crowds, but the crush is usually bearable. The late nights at the Met are especially delightful, as live jazz or classical music quartets play in the Balcony Bar that surrounds the Great Hall. Relax in the company of Rembrandt and Van Gogh while listening to Bach or Monk over drinks, coffee, and light snacks. When visiting the city's art galleries, remember that most are closed on Sundays and Mondays, and that many don't open until 11 am or noon on other days.
Blocks with an especially large number of well-known galleries include 22nd, 25th, 26th and 29th Streets between Tenth and Eleventh Avenues in Chelsea. Publications such as Time Out New York and the New York Press have major gallery listings, but for a more complete list, pick up a copy of the Art Now Gallery Guide, available in galleries, museums, and bookstores.
In the last decade, several brand-new, first-rate, and still relatively unknown art museums have joined the New York scene. All are exquisite jewels. In addition to these new institutions, don't forget the city's many other off-the-beaten-track museums, all of which can often provide a welcome respite from the roar of the city.
The Museum of Sex Fifth Ave is tamer than it sounds, but does showcase interesting history and photography exhibits. The Times Square booth opens at 3 pm for evening performances and although the line is often long, it moves quickly. Vincent Millay; P. For modern dance troupes, the Joyce Theater 8th Ave, Chelsea is the place to go. On the next page, learn about New York's architecture and landmarks.
In Midtown, and again in the Financial District, tower dozens of shimmering, glass-sheathed buildings that create shadow-filled canyons filled with scurrying human forms far below. Quintessential among the edifices is the Empire State Building, once the world's tallest building -- a record that was surpassed by other skyscrapers long ago. Huge stone mansions dot the Upper East Side; some of the largest fill entire city blocks and have been converted into museums.
The Upper West Side is known for its elaborate, castle-like apartment buildings, many centered on spacious courtyards. Central Park, an acre oasis, is completely manmade, with every bush, tree, and rock planned. Harlem is home to magnificent brownstones and churches. With the exception of the Financial District, downtown architecture tends to be low-slung, with many buildings only five or six stories tall.
Most of the East Village, Lower East Side, and Chinatown are composed of what were once regarded as tenement buildings. The bridges connecting Manhattan with the boroughs are architectural feats.
Most handsome among them is the pedestrian-friendly Brooklyn Bridge, which can be accessed via a ramp near City Hall Park in Lower Manhattan. The Society also runs the Urban Center Madison Ave, at 50th St , housing an excellent bookstore and exhibition halls devoted to Big Apple architecture and history.
An entertaining 1,page urban classic, it's organized as a series of architectural walking tours, with more than 2, photos and maps. An especially good time to visit the Empire State is at night, when there are fewer tourists and the whole city lies lit at your feet, but be aware that it's only open until midnight.
Other world-famous architectural sites in Midtown include Rockefeller Center, the Mobil Three-Star Plaza Hotel , and Trump Tower, but if you're looking for something less commercial, head across East 42nd Street, lined with one architectural gem after another. Free tours are given every day at midday when the library is open and many fine book-oriented exhibits are displayed in Gottesman Hall.
Further east is the Grand Central Terminal between Vanderbilt and Lexington Aves , built around a vast foot-high concourse with a vaulted, star-studded ceiling. The Municipal Art Society gives tours of the station every Wednesday at midday. The Ford Foundation E.
Tudor City near First Ave is a romantic, self-contained residential community. The most charming part of the city, architecturally speaking, is the western reaches of Greenwich Village, more accurately known as the West Village. SoHo and TriBeCa are known for their cast-iron architecture. Originally envisioned as a cheap way to imitate elaborate stone buildings, the cast-iron facades were prefabricated in a variety of styles and bolted onto iron-frame structures.
The soaring Brooklyn Bridge, the world's first suspension bridge, is not to be missed. The best time to stroll across it is at sunset, when the rays of the sun reflect off the steel cables.
Most famous among them is the Dakota at 72nd St , built in a European-chateau style by Henry Hardenburgh, who also designed the Plaza Hotel. Among the many famous people who once lived at the Dakota was John Lennon; he was assassinated outside the building in One of the city's most famous museums, it is best known for its breathtaking dioramas.
Adjoining it is the Rose Center for Earth and Space, which is a gleaming, glass-sheathed tower with a huge globe at its center. At the southern end of Harlem, reigns the Cathedral of St. John the Divine Amsterdam Ave at th St. The world's largest Gothic cathedral, it's still under construction.
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Street numbers ascend as they move northward , from 1st street in Greenwich Village to th street in the Inwood section. Avenues run south-north, with numbers beginning on the east side of the island and ascending to the wes t.
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