A much nicer and more exciting way to get to Brooklyn than by subway is by ferry across the water. If you get off at the DUMBO stop, you're immediately in Brooklyn Hights, one of the oldest and most beautiful residential areas in Brooklyn. The view of Manhattan from the Brooklyn Hights Promenade is unbeatable! You can also take the obligatory photo in Dumbo of the Manhattan Bridge on this trip when you make your way back over the Brooklyn Bridge.

Many people know about the free Staten Island ferry, but only a few know about the NYC ferry, which goes even closer to the Statue of Liberty. With the following description, you can sail past Lady Liberty without large crowds of tourists. AND with the same ferry, you can then go straight to Hudson Yards. The beautiful skyline view of the city from the Hudson River is definitely worth it. The whole thing only costs USD 4 per ticket. Once you have reached Hudson Yards via the river, it is a good idea to walk down the High Line from there.

A wonderful excursion from Central Park via Roosevelt Island by ferry down the East River to Wall Street. This varied New York walk will delight even city-weary children.

New York is very special at Christmas. But not particularly quiet or particularly contemplative, but particularly spectacular. There are shows to enjoy and decorations and installations to marvel at. The Christmas market in Bryant Park offers many great gift ideas and Macy's attracts thousands of people with its promotions. Under this link you will find a Google map of the most beautiful Christmas locations in Midtown New York, as well as a few stories and background information on American Christmas in general.

Take the NYC Ferry to Sunset Park and then walk to Green-Wood Cemetery. From there take the R or N subway back to Manhattan - perhaps with a stopover in Downtown Brooklyn.

Here is my blog post with insider tips for Chelsea. If you don't just want to visit the High Line, The Edge or Chelsea Market, you can get inspiration here.

Here you can go back to the overview of all guided New York walks from TreffpunktNewYork. If you don't mind a guided tour in English, I can highly recommend the walks from "free tours by foot".