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Brooklyn, NY, US
No one believes me when I tell them one of the best waterfront stretches is in LIC...but you'll get it when you walk it. Highly recommend this route around sunset to catch the city glowing orange. You'll see almost-continuous skyline views with a sprinkle of industrial cityscapes from Williamsburg's Domino Park to Greenpoint to LIC.
6.1 mi · 1h 58m
Brooklyn, NY, US
Top pick for summer showing off the best of Brooklyn's SW edge--following a mix of waterfront piers and neighborhood streets, technically ending in Carroll Gardens for return subway access. I recommend this one the most for 1) photographers and 2) those wanting to feel like they've "gotten away from New York"...without going that far. This somewhat-disconnected neighborhood is known for its breweries, distilleries, seafood, tucked-away parks, views of the Statue of Liberty, and key lime pies. The Southern edge houses several active warehouses (Amazon, Ikea, bus lots) and the Eastern side has some waste facilities and other public services that make it less pedestrian friendly - explore as you wish, but keep the turn-by-turn directions here as a reference for the best walking experience.
6.5 mi · 2h 6m
New York, NY, US
Who said you can't hike through the city? For those more nature-oriented, this route connects parks and greenways for an 80% "naturey" walk. Not the same thing as going out into mountains, but this is as close to hiking as it gets without leaving Manhattan.
9.9 mi · 3h 11m
