Submitted by CactusBoyScout t3_zk39ld in nyc
CactusBoyScout OP t1_izxl9xm wrote
Reply to comment by mister_rebuild in What Is New York’s Greenest Borough? Probably Not the One You Think. by CactusBoyScout
It’s nice! I’ve walked around it a few times. Orchard Beach has a real party vibe in the summers too.
Pretty nice way to spend a day in the Bronx is to go to Pelham Bay Park and walk around then go to Orchard Beach for a swim and then hit up City Island for seafood after.
Flivver_King t1_izy1tht wrote
As a City Islander I recommend going to the Black Whale. Very cozy little place with a nice little garden in the back when the weather is nice and good food. Owners are awesome too.
Infinite_Carpenter t1_izyg5df wrote
Any other recs for the area?
Flivver_King t1_izyhes5 wrote
Artie’s for pasta, Sammy’s for huge portions, Johnnie’s Reef if you just want quick fried sea food. The restaurants in the Harlem Yacht Club and City Island Yacht Club are open to the public too.
Infinite_Carpenter t1_izyi9sc wrote
Any other activities you recommend? City Island is so far that I’d make a day of it. I think I’d have to walk from the 6.
cmereu2me t1_izyk33w wrote
You can actually catch the Bx29 right around the corner when you walk downstairs from the train.
Infinite_Carpenter t1_izykdcp wrote
Sounds dope. Thank you!
cmereu2me t1_izykv72 wrote
No prob. If you are big into walking/hiking then definitely check out Orchard Beach and the trails on Hunter Island (the wooded area behind the parking lot).
Flivver_King t1_izyjkpc wrote
You can go on a fishing charter boat if you’re into that. If you go to the restaurant in the yacht clubs you’ll meet people that have sailboats and they’re always looking for crew members for race nights. I used to crew on sailboats and had one too but I sold the sailboat and got a trawler and I prefer power boating and fishing now. Sailing is awesome though.
Infinite_Carpenter t1_izyjsld wrote
Sounds like a different world than the rest of the city. Wild.
Flivver_King t1_izyk72c wrote
Best neighborhood in the city.
Infinite_Carpenter t1_izykbzv wrote
Damnnnn I don’t even know how to swim.
Flivver_King t1_izykqt3 wrote
Just wear a life jacket and learn how to. It’s not hard, like riding a bike you never forget once you know how to.
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CactusBoyScout OP t1_j003j0i wrote
It looks like Cape Cod when you’re there. It is weird and cool.
Infinite_Carpenter t1_j02t6o4 wrote
I always wanted to go. Just needed some local advice.
WeightFun6124 t1_izyn0a6 wrote
Not City Island, but really close , If you play golf, Pelham Split Rock is a really nice course. There’s the Pell Mansion across the street. City Island Nautical Museum is interesting. There’s also some unique stores on the island
Infinite_Carpenter t1_izyuxcl wrote
Thanks. It sounds more like a warm weather trip.
meantnothingatall t1_izzqtz7 wrote
I've actually walked from Pelham Bay to City Island before (it's a bit of a walk, many people bike as well) and it's a nice walk. I've also walked up toward Pelham/Pelham Manor (also a bike trail.)
stewartm0205 t1_j00121s wrote
We biked when we were young. It was the thing to do.
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