Long Island in October

Other things that we did while visiting on Long Island in October:
We really like Jones Beach when there are no crowds, so we went walking on the 2 mile exercise boardwalk and also walked along the Ocean shore on several occasions. Ther are almost always waves coming in off of the Atlantic. Wave height is usually 2 to 3 feet.

We spent part of one day at the Hayden Planetarium which is part of the Rose Center for Earth and Space at Central Park West and 81st Street. We had already seen the American Museum of Natural History but spent a few minutes looking at the African Animals section again.

About mid afternoon we took time to wander through more of Central Park. Each time we go to Manhattan we try to see a different part of the Park. It is so huge that one cannot see it in a day, probably not even a week. It is really easy to lose your way in the park so it is wise to obtain a map to follow. While in some places you cannot see the tall building in others you can see the tall building above the trees. I can see why New Yorkers like this park.

We also had a guided tour of the New York Public Library Humanities Division, which is the building we visit to do our family research. Location is 42nd Street and 5th Ave. next to Bryant Park.

Another day we visited Bowling Green and the bronze Bull, the Cunard Building, Castle Garden, Federal Hall the US Custom House (American Indian exhibits from the Smithsonian) the City Hall Park and walked the Brooklyn Bridge from one end to the other and back. That was a long day but all free except for transportation and lunch.

After another day of research at the New York Public Library we walked to the Rockefeller Centre and noticed they had their skating pad in operation (mid October).

While I probably would not want to live in New York City it is interesting to visit because there are so many things to see.