Event Details for

Winter Garden, Lower Manhattan to Brooklyn Heights

80926

10/12/2008 to 10/13/2008

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City and  State: New York City   NY
Host Club: Princeton Area Walkers
Distance:  10km                          Trail Rating:  2+
Start / Finish: World Financial Center and Winter Garden (212) 945-0505 220 Vesey St., New York, NY 10281
Start Times:  Oct 12 Sun: 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon.  Oct 13 Mon 9:00-10:00 a.m.
  
Trail / Event Description: 

This is a one way walk beginning at the Winter Garden at the World Financial Center in Lower Manhattan. Please proceed to the second floor where you will see a full view of Ground Zero. After leaving the Winter Garden you will proceed on the esplanade along the Hudson with views of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Passing by City Hall you will proceed to cross the Brooklyn Bridge into Brooklyn Heights ( a neighborhood you will enjoy with many interesting homes and lots of ethnic places to dine) Rest rooms are available at the start point and along the route. If you plan to attend this Brooklyn event please call Maureen Penta (cell 908-309-8398).

The World Financial Center is located in Lower Manhattan's Battery Park City, and is bordered by West Street, the Hudson River, Vesey and Liberty Streets. The Center is home to the financial powerhouses American Express and Merrill Lynch, as well as a few small boutique Investment Banks. Overlooking New York Harbor, the soaring glass-enclosed World Financial Center Winter Garden is home to the Arts & Events Program, an innovative, year-round series of free performances, exhibitions and festivals created to showcase emerging as well as established artists. While most of the performances take place in the Winter Garden, special summer events take place on the outdoor Plaza, and exhibitions and installations are housed in the Courtyard Gallery.


Contact:  Maureen Penta ,  (732 ) 229 - 8169
  
E-Mail Contact:  maurpenta@comcast.net
Awards and Fees:     There is no special award for this event.  Fee for IVV credit is $3. For non-IVV members we are requesting a $3 donation to assist in covering our expenses.
Directions: 

DIRECTIONS: 

SUBWAY INFORMATION

Train E to World Trade Center

 

BY CAR

 

From the West Side of Manhattan: Driving south on West Street; turn right onto Vesey or Liberty Streets. Driving north on West Street; turn left onto Liberty Street.

 

PARKING:

Off Liberty Street Gateway Parking 345 South End Avenue 212.321.2316

Cove Club Garage 2 South End Avenue 212.766.1929

 

 

 

Special Event:  Walk the USA, A-Z
Comments: 

The 5 Borough walk must be completed by October 31 2008. Manhattan may be done at any time since it is a YRE. Bronx will be available June 1 to October 31 as a Seasonal. Brooklyn will be available October 12 and 13. Queens will be scheduled the afternoon of October 13 (yes that means you can do two boroughs in the same day). Staten Island is October 14. Brooklyn is a one way walk beginning at the World Trade Center, over the Brooklyn Bridge and ending in Brooklyn Heights. Staten Island is a loop and Queens is a loop. Hope this doesn't sound too confusing. We recommend public transportation for all our NYC walks. Subways really do work out. A souvenir award patch will be available depicting all 5 boroughs.

Amenities:
   Strollers:  Medium  Wheelchairs: Medium Pets: No Restrooms:  Yes