Original Crosstown Pizza Walk

The various landscapes of the United States—mountains, deserts, forests, swamps, and even the White House lawn—are often defined by their trees.  You will learn about some of the most famous trees in our country and about the role U.S. presidents have played in establishing our national parks to protect these natural resources. Note: This...

Every week we tackle a different facet of pizza history. You'll follow pizza's journey from humble beginnings in Southern Italy to its introduction to NYC in the late 19th century as your guide explains our favorite food’s incredible evolution through historic photos and archival documents. The exact content of each week's class changes so keep an...

During this virtual pizza tour, one of our Pizza Pros will talk you through 8 of the most important pizzerias in NYC, highlighting their history, recipes and culture. It’s a redux of the city’s greatest slices and you can experience it all from the comfort of your couch. This 45 minute session is followed by a Q&A with your guide. What to Expect...

As art lovers return to see great works in museum galleries, how can they use the tools provided by those museums to enhance their experience and deepen understanding and enjoyment? With in-person visits to masterpieces and to artworks off the beaten path, we will also explore online resources to discover new ways of connecting to both art and each...

Planet Earth is undergoing changes at an unprecedented rate. What used to take millennia now takes 50 years. The changes in 2019 alone are striking: an atmospheric river deluged portions of Northern California in late February; Anchorage shattered an all-time record at 90oF; France hit its highest-ever temperature of 114.6oF. This year has been no...

This virtual talk in particular will highlight plants in the Washington Park Arboretum with beautiful fall color. Ray Larson, Curator of Living Collections, will take us on a virtual journey through the most interesting plant collections in the UW Botanic Gardens. Learn about rare and unusual plants, collections based on genetics and eco-geographic...

Get to know your feathered outdoor dining guests. Learn about common resident and migratory birds. Bird feeding basics such as feeder and food selection, care, and the importance of offering water will be covered. Bird migration, citizen science, and other tips will be discussed. Note: This class will be taught online via Zoom.  All registrations...

Join charismatic actor and teacher Leo Schaff as he breathes life into Shakespeare’s words, acting out portions of the play and offering illuminating insights into the Bard’s language, plot lines, historical context and eternal relevance, all with a generous sense of humor. “If music be the food of love…” The jewel of festive comedy. Cross-gartered,...

Experience a beautiful New York City sunset and the illuminated cityscape during a comfortable and unique NYC Harbor sunset cruise through the Hudson and East Rivers. Sit back and enjoy the gorgeous 360-degree view of the island from the open decks or the glassed-in back-deck observatory of these Gatsby-esque 1920's style yachts.  On this...

September 6, 2020 Thanks to its varied habitats and combination of native and introduced species, this world-famous park overflows with wild food.  Wild fruit far surpassing anything available commercially also fills the park. Japanese quince fruits will be falling to the ground in the Conservancy Garden. Thickets will still be lined with such...

Step aboard the teak decks of our elegant 1920s style yachts, the Manhattan and Manhattan II, and enjoy NYC's architectural landmarks from the water. The "Around Manhattan" tour narration, provided by members of the American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) NYC chapter, is general enough for visitors yet detailed enough for the locals. Aboard the...

A great abundance of edible and medicinal wild plants and mushrooms makes this park a great place for edible and medicinal plants and mushrooms in late summer. Burdock, an expensive detoxifying herb sold in health food stores, abounds in cultivated areas throughout the park. You can also use this invasive species as a superb root vegetable, or even...

Offered from April to early November: Experience a New York City sunset from the water on this evening sightseeing sail past some of the borough's waterside landmarks. Climb aboard our beautiful 80-foot schooner, the Adirondack, for this peaceful, picturesque sail away from the concrete and noise of the city. Some views along the way will include:...

If you are in New York on vacation or business trip or even if you reside in the Big Apple, with this tour there is no excuse to not showcase 1 day to Washington DC and know the capital of the United States. We leave New York early in the morning on a comfortable air-conditioned bus to Washington DC. Once in the capital we will visit the most emblematic...

Viajar a Nueva York es una experiencia inolvidable, y seguro que disfrutarás del viaje. Pero Nueva York no es solo Manhattan. Te recomendamos que dediques una mañana a explorar con nosotros los otros distritos de Nueva York: el Bronx, Queens y Brooklyn. Te aseguramos que disfrutarás conociendo los Contrastes de Nueva York. Durante 4h recorreremos...

Offered April through early November: Experience New York like you never have before on this two-hour sail aboard the Adirondack, an 80-foot, wooden pilot schooner. You'll take in the famous Manhattan skyline as it was meant to be seen, from the water - plus spectacular views of Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty and the Brooklyn Bridge. Within...

Experience New York like you never have before in our enclosed glass observatory and leave the noise of city street life behind. Sit back and enjoy the luxurious view of the island from the cozy solarium or the open decks of our gorgeous, 1920s-style yachts! These spectacular glassed-in observatories on the back decks are equipped with cushioned...

Step aboard the 1920s style yacht Manhattan and witness the city's beauty and elegance, while enjoying some festive live jazz! On this cruise you may hear anything from jazz standards by Gershwin, Cole Porter and Duke Ellington, to new renditions of Motown songs, R&B grooves and hits from today! Highlights during this groovy cruise include:...

Forest Park is one of the best places for foragers in mid-spring. Get lost in this vast park, and you'll have plenty to eat (that is, if you can distinguish the gourmet plants from the deadly ones.) It boasts a large, mature, secondary growth forest, trail edges, thickets, and cultivated areas—all overflowing with wild plants. Burdock,...

The Decoration & Design Building "The D+D" has been a part of New York’s decorative world for more than 40 years. It is located in the heart of Manhattan, on Third Avenue between 58th and 59th Streets. Known nationally and internationally as the world’s most important home to over 130 showrooms, The D+D Building represents over 3,000 leading...