There is a lot to experience in Manhattan alone. Travelling by myself on my second visit allowed for the opportunity to go beyond visiting the usual tourist stops (Though I visited a number of those too). There was a lot more walking and (unplanned) wandering as compared to my first visit to the city, though a majority of this was done in several neighbourhoods in the area between the Financial District downtown and Midtown, including both the East and West Village. Much time was also spent trying out cafes (picked out from Yelp and TripAdvisor), attempting street shots or taking random photos.
These are some of the highlights from this second round of wandering around Manhattan.
Having a latte from Bluebird Cafe, East Village. I don't usually drink much coffee, but this trip was quite the exception.
I love bagels. Got my favourite ones from Russ & Daughters, which is down near the East Village.
Strolling down the far end of Fifth Avenue.
Visited the Washington Square Park and its Arch. Many other small parks were also visited, but I didn't take any photos that I liked enough.
Wandering the streets of East Village.
Passing through NYU.
Looking down upon Chinatown from the Manhattan Bridge.
Walk the High Line once more, as I did not complete it the last time I was in the city, and I had really liked the park.
Colourful mural spotted from the High Line. One of many that can be see along the route. This was probably the most colourful.
Long Exposure shot inside the main concourse of Grand Central Station. This was something that I had wanted to do since my first trip.
Approaching Governors Island on the ferry. Governors Island is just off Manhattan, and is a very quiet sanctuary on weekdays. It's usually busier on weekends. It's also been undergoing some redevelopment, in the past years.
Looking skyward in the Financial District.
View uptown from the One World Observatory, the newest observation deck in NYC. It grants quite a different view from the other two, as it is located at the southern end of Manhattan rather than in Midtown.
Till the next time,
Raylen