Nighttime Strolls In NYC: Beautiful, Historic Sights And Streets
From Brooklyn Heights to the brownstones on 10th Street, here are some of the best places to take a midnight stroll through the city.
Irving Place Historic District
New York, NY 10003
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Irving Place is a quaint historic hideaway located on East 17th Street, sandwiched between Union Square East and Irving Place in the bustling borough of Manhattan. On June 30, 1988, this historical spot was designated by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission, encompassing nine beautiful, mid-nineteenth century apartment buildings and row houses on the south side of East 17th Street.
Cranberry Street
Brooklyn Heights
Brooklyn, NY 11201
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Cranberry Street is a charming residential street located in Brooklyn Heights. Known for setting the mood in the 1987 romantic comedy film "Moonstruck," Cranberry Street is by far one of the most picturesque streets in Brooklyn Heights.
Washington Street
DUMBO
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Located in the Brooklyn neighborhood of DUMBO is a tiny, Instagram-worthy street known as Washington Street. Photographers and selfie-snappers alike swarm to the end of the street closest to the Manhattan Bridge to get the best shot.
Riverside Drive
Upper West Side
New York, NY 10025
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Surrounded by limestone, granite and pre-war gems, adorned with wrought-iron gates and blooming flowers, Riverside Drive runs parallel to the Hudson River from 72nd Street to the George Washington Bridge at 181st Street.
West 10th Street (Between 5th & 6th Ave.)
Greenwich Village
New York, NY 10003
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Just a few blocks away from the rowdiness that is 14th Street, sits a peaceful slice of real estate heaven. Lined with trees and brownstones you could only dream about; 10th Street is definitely stroll-worthy. Protected by the Greenwich Village Historic District, this residential area allows passersby to explore the grounds once walked by notable residents Mark Twain and journalist Joseph Mitchell.
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