Once again, we found ourselves on our way to Dumbo for that excellent artist colony's annual Arts Festival and Open Studios, mainly to see two talented friends' work but also to soak up the local atmosphere of which there was plenty.
We decided to experience yet another of the city's ferries, this time the one from scenic Pier 11 (a destination in itself) on Wall Street to the Brooklyn Waterfront, via New York Waterway.
In addition to the East River Ferry, NY Waterway operates all the ferries along the Hudson River and the Belford Ferry from Manhattan to New Jersey. Take the subway to Wall Street using your trusty senior Metrocard, then walk east a couple of blocks to the East River and Pier 11. The fare to Brooklyn is a steal at $4 and on the way you can see Brooklyn's three bridges to Manhattan.
Do not confuse this humble low-priced ferry with the New York Water Taxi, which charges $28 for an all-day pass but also includes many stops around Manhattan, the Statue of Liberty, the Intrepid, and the 9/11 Memorial. The whole trip takes 90 minutes but you can hop on and off to see the sites. There is no senior fare but those interested in taking this cruise should check Goldstar.com as it has half-price coupons periodically. The Water Taxi has the same colors as our beloved yellow cabs.
(Source: nycgo.com)
The Dumbo Arts Festival was attended by le tout New York--be on the lookout for these events (check
nycgo.com/freeweekly and the New York Times) and get there early to scoop the crowds.
The most fashionable food trucks were there and people stood on long lines to sample their fare. Check out Jessica Festa's article at viator.com of "The Best Fall Festivals in NYC" for other events coming up.
(Source: thingstodo.viator.com)
This and other jaunts around town are ideal for our now just-about-perfect weather; take advantage of it--it won't last forever.
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