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Bottom to Tippy Top: Length of Manhattan Walk
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New York, NY, US

Bottom to Tippy Top: Length of Manhattan Walk

This is the definitive, most scenic way to walk the length of Manhattan. You can go either direction, but I recommend starting at Battery Park and walking North for two reasons: 1) it's easier to get to early in the morning, and 2) Lower Manhattan is at its best before the afternoon crowds. This route is 5 miles longer than the most direct path (straight down Broadway) - it is also 10x more enjoyable, for those who notice their surroundings. If you have never walked close to this distance in one day, consider splitting it into 2 parts. That said, the subway is there to bail or skip you forward at any point, so have fun with the Broad City Challenge!

19.3 mi · 6h 13m

Upper Manhattan Urban Hike (West)
Free

New York, NY, US

Upper Manhattan Urban Hike (West)

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

Brooklyn Heights to Red Hook
Free

Brooklyn, NY, US

Brooklyn Heights to Red Hook

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

Williamsburg to Long Island City Waterfront
Free

Brooklyn, NY, US

Williamsburg to Long Island City Waterfront

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

Lower East Side to Greenpoint
Free

New York, NY, US

Lower East Side to Greenpoint

Start at Elbow Bread, walk up the boutique-heavy side of the LES, cross the Williamsburg Bridge, see a mix of Greenpoint's residential and commercial streets, and end at Transmitter Park (a few blocks from the Greenpoint Ave G subway stop).

5.4 mi · 1h 44m

Upper East Side
Free

New York, NY, US

Upper East Side

The UES is quintisentially walkable and consistently nice from the 70s to the 90s. You don't really need a route to wander, but after dozens of walks up and down the neighborhood, these are my prettiest top pick blocks: going up Madison Ave for luxe window shopping, into the Central Park Conservatory Garden, retracing a couple blocks (which I don't typically do) to avoid the hospital area above 96th street, and using Park Ave and 89th St. to get to Carl Schurz Park. The "end" pin is at the 86th St N/Q/R stop for easy subway connection out.

5.1 mi · 1h 38m

Brooklyn Heights Piers & Promenade
Free

Brooklyn, NY, US

Brooklyn Heights Piers & Promenade

Between the stunning neighborhood architecture and social/sports-oriented piers, this route is a classic for a reason. Pretty at all times of day, but especially around sunset.

3.0 mi · 58 min