Best Islands to Visit near Secaucus

"Once a revolutionary war military installation, Governors Island today is a public green space floating in Hudson Bay, perfect for tourists to explore in warmer months. The US army and coastguard have both used Governors Island for training purposes but it was ultimately opened to the public in 2005. Here’s what you need to know:"

"Opened to the public on July 19 2016, this ten-acre park built on a 70 foot hill which sits on an abandoned military base is the newest green space on Governors Island. You can admire the gorgeous views of the New York Harbour from one of the four hills: Grassy Hill, Slide Hill, Discovery Hill and Outlook Hill."

"Governors Island is open to the public from May to October: get there via a short, free ferry ride. It's essentially a big, charming…"

"You’ll be taking the Roosevelt Island Tram, which has an entrance in the Upper East Side of Manhattan on 60th street and 2nd Avenue (closest subway stop: Lexington Ave-59th St., NQR or 456 trains), with excellent views of both Uptown and Long Island City. The views are what you’re really going for, here, as Roosevelt Island isn’t that exciting – it’s just a residential area. If you want, you can take something called the Red Bus, which will take you around the island for 25 cents. Or you can just hop on the F train and make your way over to Queens."

"As you are in the middle of Manhattan Island, you get great views of the entire island, which his what makes Empire State Building different to Top of the Rock and the Freedom Tower views. It’s definitely worth visiting all of them for their unique perspectives."

"Map of Sights in Central Park and Roosevelt Island for Day 2 of our New York Itinerary Link to Central Park Part 1 Google Maps | Roosevelt Island detour Google Maps | Central Park Part 2 Google Maps"

"For something really off-the-beaten-Bronx-path, make way for City Island, a little seaside enclave touting a strong maritime and shipbuilding heritage that's lent the island a flavor that's distinctly more New England than New York City. While the Bronx as a borough is connected to the American mainland, this little island is an exception, accessible via a bridge that reaches out to join it to the greater Bronx from the edge of Pelham Park. Cross the bridge and City Island you will find, a tiny 1.5-mile-long by half-mile wide span that embraces its maritime identity as evidenced by seafood restaurants, seagulls, bobbing boats, and the smell of saltwater galore."

"A one-and-a-half-mile island that's reminiscent of a quaint New England fishing village, City Island is definitely worth a visit. Tons of seafood restaurants are packed onto the island. Grab some fried clams and enjoy your meal while looking at Long Island Sound."

"The "Hester Street Fair" has everything, including food, vinyl, art, and vintage clothes. A perfect place to go on a warm spring day, it's the stroll through the park of every knick-knack collector's dreams. Indoors on Saturday, outdoors on Sunday, this market is one to enjoy no matter the weather."

"Where: Lower Eastside When: Saturdays, 11:00am – 6:00pm Great for: Food and live music. Good eats, good music and good vibes – all to be found at Hester Street fair. This is not your typical street market, but a more relaxed atmosphere, great for spending a lazy, sunny Saturday."

"The Hester Flea market is a smaller version of Chelsea Flea, containing 15 shopping vendors and 3-4 food vendors. Location: 26 Essex Street New York, NY 10002. Days/Times: Every Saturday, 11am to 6pm"

"Daniel is a prominent restaurant located in the heart of Manhattan’s affluent Upper East Side. Since opening in 1993, this renowned restaurant has been delighting French cuisine aficionados with a delicious and luxurious menu that features a contemporary take on traditional French fare. Their seasonally changing menu, created by acclaimed chef and owner Daniel Boulud, showcases his ability to consistently reinvent the haute cuisine dining experience with inventive dishes from the chorizo-wrapped swordfish to the white sturgeon caviar."

"Continually being praised by critics, Daniel has become a standard-bearer for quality and excellence in food, atmosphere and service. Chef Daniel Boulud leads more than 30 meticulously trained cooks to prepare beautifully served seasonal cuisine. Daniel offers a variety of experiences from the tasting menu in the grand dining room, delectable cocktails in the intimate bar as well as made-to-measure events in the private dining room."

"Manhattan’s award-winning Daniel restaurant specializes in seasonally-inspired, contemporary French cuisine. Explore a range of dishes such as Cochon de Lait (Suckling Pig Mustard-Crusted Chop and Pickled Daikon Crispy Belly) or Saint Pierre (John Dory Baked “en Papillote” Black Truffle Velouté). A tasting menu and a vegetarian menu are also available."

"Another Keith McNally institution — he is the king of the New York brasserie, after all — the Odeon prevailed as a Tribeca hotspot throughout the ’90s, when dining options were really slim in the area. The cool quotient has mellowed out some over the years, but it’s still a reliable classic decked out with recognizable red awnings and pitch-perfect brasserie interiors. The menu ranges from bistro stalwarts (steak tartare as an appetizer or entree; French onion soup gratinee; steak frites) to more new-fangled offerings like sweet corn ravioli with pecorino cheese or a vegetarian purple sticky rice bowl."

"The Odeon has been an anchor for Lower Manhattan since it opened in 1980, long before TriBeCa was a trendy neighborhood. The restaurant has weathered the ups and downs of several recessions, 9/11, Hurricane Sandy, and now a global pandemic, all while remaining a symbol of downtown cool that counts celebrities as regulars and whose interior has influenced restaurant design for decades. It is, in the truest sense of the word, timeless: providing a stylish and comfortable room to enjoy comforting bistro classics such as frisée salad and roast chicken while doing some of Manhattan’s best people watching."

"This Keith McNally (Balthazar, Minetta Tavern) institution endured throughout the ’90s as a Tribeca hotspot, back when there were very few dining options in the neighborhood. McNally is no longer involved, but it’s still a solid choice for a family meal, in a nice but not too fussy space that’s decked out with brasserie interiors and and sidewalk seating on picturesque West Broadway. Many of the classic bistro dishes are likely to satisfy youngsters, like steak frites and cheese-laden French onion soup."

"Celebrity chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten has a culinary empire that spans the globe, but his eponymous restaurant connected to the Upper West Side's Trump Hotel remains a gold standard for the chef's subtly Asian-inflected, French haute cuisine. His now-legendary tuna tartare and young garlic soup remain enormously popular with Harry Winston-wearing hotel guests, well-dressed ladies who lunch, and top-tier executives from the neighboring high-rise offices. Expect stalwart service and expense account-worthy cuisine while taking in the views of Central Park West and Columbus Circle from the dining room's floor-to-ceiling windows."

"Restaurants French Upper West Side. Unlike so many of its vaunted peers, Jean Georges has not become a shadow of itself: The top-rated food is still breathtaking. A velvety foie gras terrine with spiced fig jam is coated in a thin brûlée shell; a more ascetic dish of green asparagus with rich morels showcases the vegetables’ essence."

"Perhaps best known for top waxing services, Metamorphosis Day Spa is a great place to indulge in premium relaxation. Take advantage of the monthly deals on offer or go for a fully-immersive experience with the ‘Metamorphosis Signature Massage’ and ‘PurOrganic Facial,’ both of which use exclusively organic products. This contemporary space is bright, refined, and inviting, adding peace and sunshine to the mind and body."

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"The Equinox Hotel, a fitness franchise-turned-hospitality enclave that opened in 2019, is located in Hudson Yards on the fringe of Manhattan. Unsurprisingly, the hotel, which takes up 14 floors of a 92-floor building, is all about wellness and fitness—think massages followed by IV vitamin drips, cryotherapy chambers, and one of the prettiest rooftop pools in New York. The 212 rooms are equally lovely, with beds made of horse hair and non-toxic fibers and sauna-sized showers with multiple heads."