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North-South lake campground
The North-South Lake Campground is situated at the eastern corner of the Catskill Escarpment, near the Catskill Forest Preserve. The North-South Lake is the largest and most sought after state campground in the Catskill Forest Preserve area, it offers an extraordinary scenic beauty that is unparalleled. There are several lakes that are found within the campground itself. The surrounding mountain areas contain many hiking trails that lead to some of the most spectacular sights, waterfalls, and historic areas, such as the Kaaterskill Falls, Alligator Rock, and the previous site of the Catskill Mountain House.
The park offers a wide range of activities such as camping, a hiking trail, state of the art playground, boating activities, fishing, a safe and clean beach to swim at, and picnicking in the beautiful outdoors. The park also offers a Junior Naturalist Program that allows the younger campers to earn a badge by finishing multiple environmental education modules to further educate the current generation on the importance of nature.The park's campsites are found to be wooded and they have tables and fireplaces. There are two beaches at which visitors can swim at and two picnic areas that are furnished with tables and fireplaces or charcoal grills so campers can enjoy their evenings with their families. Some of the amenities are restrooms with showers, firewood sales, a trailer dump station, boat rentals, and a recycling center round out the amenities.There are many things that campers can do at nearby tourist attractions as well such as visiting Hunter Mountain which is 10 miles away, and it offers a ethnic festival throughout the summer season so campers can experience the culture it offers. The nearby local towns provide restaurants, shops, and entertainment. The park also has nearby amenities such as inner-tubing, miniature golf, golf courses, go-karts, and horseback riding facilities are located within easy driving distance.
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open-air live music festivals of SummerStage and BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn
The state of the art open-air live music festivals of SummerStage and BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! have been celebrating music since 1979-80s.
Indie rocks, Afrobeat, reggae, jazz, salsa, hip-hop and several other genres make way for a reverberating summer music festival each year. 2020 was not any different at SummerStage with its 34th anniversary celebrated through dance parties, live concerts, outdoor opera, ballet and live theatre. Although the main SummerStage venue is in Central Park, the summer music is celebrated in various other parks, while Celebrate Brooklyn is organized at Prospect Park. What makes the concerts so mind-boggling is that at free of cost, you get to enjoy spectacular lighting, raised seating, sufficient standing space and sleek sound system. As the largest free performing arts fests, SummerStage runs every year from June to October and organizes nearly a hundred performances (mostly free of cost). Celebrate Brooklyn is the longest-running festival catering over 250,000 music enthusiasts annually.
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Orchard Beach, Bronx
Also known as the Bronx Riviera, Orchard Beach is the only public beach in the Bronx. For most parts of New York, this is the closest beach, making it very popular amongst locals.
The beach attracts a vibrant mix of people and there is a lot of activity and music playing during the day. Those looking for relative peace can head to the ends of the beach where the rocky coast makes for some great fishing spots, or into the adjoining Pelham Bay park which has shaded rest areas and bicycle paths. There are also ample sports facilities to satisfy the crowds of young people that visit here everyday. The beach is accessible by public bus and takes less than an hour to reach from the city center. In the evenings, the drive in movie theatre next to the beach is fast becoming a popular option amongst visitors.
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Parx Casino and Racing
Parx Casino is located in Bensalem in Philadelphia, which is again a very expensive and posh locality.
Just like the area it is situated in, similar is the culture and standard of this casino. It also has a racetrack where driving and go-karting can be done. It has grand indoor gaming plazas for computer and electronic games, table tennis and other board games and also for pool and billiards. Apart from indoor, it also has to jockey has a great tradition, horse racing, horse riding and hiking. This casino also has some of the most world-renowned restaurants and dining areas. Some of them are Bamboo Noodles, Oliveta and Liberty Ball. They offer all types of cuisine from heavy dinners to light snacks and drinks.
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Pay your respect to the 9/11 memorial
Remember the victims, the survivors, and the loss which humanity suffered due to the bomb blasts in 2001 and 1993.
To honor those 3000 people who were killed in those bombings, their names had been inscribed on the bronze parapets beside the memorial's 30 feet deep twin reflecting pond. This largest man-made waterfall (in North America) along with the memorial site is built on the actual location of the former World Trade Center. Also, seven stories below the ground in the Memorial's Museum (which is also the foundation of the former twin tower) one can know about the entire detailed history of the 9/11 event.Don't forget to visit the famous "survivor tree" which survived the 9/11 event.
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peekamoose mountain
Peekamoose Mountain Hike area, located at a 3 hour ride from central New York is quite famous for its steep and steady climbs. Along with the "Peekamoose Blue Hole" and "Table TrailHead", "Sundown Wild forest" is quite famous on social media. After a tiring hike one can enjoy a fishing session at the national forest or swim at the Peekamoose swimming hole or enjoy different cuisines at the many restaurants located nearby. There are multiple restaurants near the end of the hike. "Medicines restaurant" at Livingston manor is quite famous among visitors for its pizzas.
It is compulsory to make prior reservations at least one day ahead. There is a non refundable reservation fee of $7.25 for campsites and cabins which is included in the total order. Pets are allowed to accompany human owners but they must be properly taken care of. The area has multiple restrictions regarding waste material and noise pollution. Playing music on speaker is not allowed(you may get a ticket for $100). The entire area is protected and patrolled by Park Rangers.
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Pelham Bay and Split Rock Golf Course
Pelham course is voted as the best golf course in New York City and also the largest in the city. It is located on Shore Road in The Bronx borough of New York City.
It is 45 minutes away from Downtown Manhattan and thus can be reached by all the modes of transport. Apart from the golf course, there is a park and a lake where visitors can enjoy the scenic views and relax. If someone wants to play for the entire 18-hole area, prices may be as high as $50 during weekends. The club is pretty strict concerning dressing attire and you are expected to be in full golf attire. Bookings for tee slots are made a week before the game or a minimum of 24 hours in advance by online bookings or by calling at the course office. The golf course even offers lessons to amateurs in nearby areas. Apart from golfing, it also has a driving range.
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Pelham Bay Park
The Pelham Bay Park, situated in Bronx, New York, is the largest in the city at 2,765 acres where one can enjoy activities like fishing, golf, and hiking. It is well known in New York for its scenic landscapes.
One of the biggest attractions of the park is its 115 acre Orchard Beach which is Bronx’s only public beach. The beach consists of snack bars, souvenir stands, a pavilion, two playgrounds, and 26 courts for sports.The park also has a play area for kids.The NYC park has two wildlife sanctuaries within its premises. The Thomas Pell Wildlife Sanctuary, located in the western part of the Pelham Bay Park is home to a variety of animals like raccoon, egrets, hawks, and coyotes. Hunter Island Marine Zoology and Geology Sanctuary is located to the north of Orchard Beach and has glacial erratics and large boulders, which are rare in the city of New York. You are advised to bring a sunscreen and litter bag to store your trash. The park can be visited with family.
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Playland
Sprawling over 280 acres onwen by Westchester County Government, Playland Amusement Park, also known as Rye Playland and Playland is situated by the Long Island Sound. A national historic landmark opened in 1928, it features art-deco and turn-of-the-20th century Revival architecture. Around 33.6 miles from New York City, it has a boardwalk stretching upto a quarter mile for strolling or jogging and you can enjoy a boat ride around Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary and Playland Lake.
There are games, arcade, Playland Museum showcasing the rich history of the park and a miniature golf course that opens and closes an hour before the park does. Ice-skating, figure-skating and public skating is offered at Playland Ice. Kiddyland rides include Himalaya, Slime Bucket, Kiddy Carousel etc while family rides include Zombie Castle, Gondola Wheel and House of Mirrors. There are adrenaline-surging thrill rides like Wipeout, Thunderbolt, Dragonator, The Plunge and Sky Flyer. Admission is free for residents of Westchester but all-day access wristbands are required.
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Prospect Park
Prospect Park is located in Brooklyn Borough and is home to wetlands, fountains and wooded areas.
The recreational activities, ice rinks, athletic areas like baseball fields, cycling greenways, fishing zones, hiking trails, horse-riding zones, tennis courts are available aplenty. For foodies, there are special zones dedicated to eateries and barbecuing. Mostly, people who are tired after a long day at work head out to shower zones. For those interested in exploring the place, historic Houses, zoos and aquariums are all on offer with occasional concerts. The park also has an art Museum which is not famous but worthwhile.
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