01 May 2010
Join the Shorewalkers on this spectacular 32-mile walk around the rim of Manhattan Island, starting early at South Street Seaport and ending there that evening for a celebration. Walk through 20 parks, experience many cultures, and celebrate the new Manhattan Waterfront Greenway. See the Statue Of Liberty, New Jersey, the Palisades, all four outer Boroughs, people fishing in the rivers, cherry trees in bloom, spring flowers. A press conference in front of the Circle Line Terminal at 42nd Street begins at 9:45 am. Enjoy lunch in Inwood Park. Walk part or all of the route. Meet people from all over.
Location
Manhattan
Hours
7.30am-7.30pm
Admission
Free to Shorewalkers; non-members are asked to donate US$20
Starting Points
The following are approximate departure times. Times vary depending on the pace of the walkers, so from Circle Line Terminal and after be at your start point 30 minutes ahead of time to sign in and join the other walkers.
7:30 AM: (Start) At Fulton & South Streets, in front of Heartland Brewery near the South Street Seaport.
7:45 AM: South Ferry Concession Stand outside the Staten Island Ferry Terminal.
9:45 AM: Circle Line Terminal at W. 42nd St. & 12th Ave.
11:20 AM: Riverbank State Park: By the bus stop inside the park, near the northern end. W. 145 St.
1:30 PM: (Lunch) Inwood Park: at South Flagpole (near the park entrance at Seaman Ave. & Isham St.)
5:00 PM: Carl Schurz Park: East River Promenade near flagpole, at E. 86th St.
7:30 PM+: Rendezvous and celebrate at the Heartland Brewery starting point (and get your certificate).
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The New Yankee Stadium
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The Bronx
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01 May 2010
Interactive Bronx map
