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Trapeze – An unique experience
Recently, I’ve learned how to fly. Flying trapeze got me closer to the experience of flying freely, than any other activity I’ve tried before. Trapeze School New York offers outdoor classes in their Hudson River Park location on top of Pier 40, for all level students. If you are a beginner do not panic, it is far from any danger, the instructors will guide you the entire time. The setting is breathtaking: you will literally feel like you fly above the Hudson River. And the energy it gives you is fantastic. Some people try it for the challenge, some for the unique experience, some for the work-out and many just for the fun. No matter what your motive is, you are going to love it, and go back for more.
353 West St
New York NY
10014
(212) 242-TSNY
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The Golf Club at Chelsea Piers
This post is for New York’s golf lovers, who can not practice freely in the city, but for all those whom never tried to play golf before. The Golf Academy at Chelsea Piers, has a 2,000-square-foot indoor center, perfect for all the golf lovers. The Club also offers private/semi-private classes for beginners and more advance golfers. They have fifty-two heated and weather-protected hitting stalls on four levels, so you can finally play regardless of the weather. You will also be pleasantly surprised by the amazing riverside views and the country club setting of the space. You can reserve the place for a private party, or take your group of friends and teach them how to golf, under the guidance of the Club’s friendly instructors. I can not think of a more unique location for an event, a date, or catching up with your friends.
Pier 59
23rd St. & Hudson River Park
New York, NY 10011
212.336.6400
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A place for sophisticated bookworms and more
In 1924, the famous financier J. P. Morgan, Jr. gave New York City an extraordinary gift - his father's library to the public. The palazzo-like structure is located on 36th street and Madison avenue, and its rooms are packed with rare books, old manuscripts, drawings, antique furniture and art. Some of my favorite objects are the drawings by Rembrandt, Michelangelo and Raphael. I felt very privileged to discovered concept drawings for my beloved book The Little Prince, by Antoine de Saint Exupery. Also, the Library has a beautiful cafe, with an 18th century feeling, and a Madison avenue crowd, which you should not miss.
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Meet Rembrandt in Mr. Frick’s living room
The Frick Collection is the first museum I recommend to friends who are visiting New York. Yes, they already know about the Met.
Besides, the Frick is significantly smaller, so after a visit, tourists might have enough energy left for a walk in Central Park as well. The Frick Collection was founded by the famous industrialist Henry Frick. At his death, he wished to turn his New York resistance into a public gallery, exhibiting his most outstanding art works. Given that it was a private house before, the interior of the Frick is warm and very welcoming.
The Collection includes over one thousand works, made by the most influential artists in history, from the Renaissance to the nineteen century. I consider it a privilege to be able to admire superb works by Rembrandt, Vermeer, or El Greco, in Mr. Frick's own living room.