Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Walking Tour of the UWS: Mansions and Monuments of Riverside Drive



Mansions and Monuments of Riverside Drive

When: Saturday, October 24 at 1:30PM
Where: Meet by the circular fence in back of Grant's Tomb
Cost: $20 for adults; $15 for seniors and students

Information & Reservations: bestnewyorkguide@gmail.com
Reservations recommended but not necessary.


Take a leisurely (mostly) downhill walk along Riverside Drive! Explore Riverside Drive from Grant's Tomb to the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument. Enjoy the views, stretch your legs, and meet interesting, like-minded people. A perfect fall weekend to take in the history contained in this two mile stretch. Please join your "star" NYC licensed Tour Guide for a fun and informative tour.

The walk will start at Grant's Tomb (122th Street and Riverside Drive) and end at Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (89th Street and Riverside Drive). The walk will take about two hours.

Gen. U.S. Grant's Tomb, New York City, 1907, Used (358) - Click Image to Close

Directions:
Subway: Take the #1 train to the 116th Street station on Broadway. Walk six blocks North to 122nd Street, and two blocks West to Riverside Drive.

Bus: Take the M11 bus to Amsterdam Avenue and West 118th Street, or take the M104/M4 bus to 122nd Street and Broadway. M5 stops at Grant's Tomb.

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