Long Island’s North Fork wine country makes a fine change from Manhattan’s hard edges, and this private eight-hour outing keeps the day simple: one vehicle, two wineries, and a chauffeur handling the long ride. You leave from Midtown, settle into air-conditioning, and spend the afternoon tasting at Bridge Lane and Pindar. I like the small … Read more
Brooklyn’s beer scene makes a fine excuse to see more of the borough, and this 3.5-hour brewery tour gives you three stops, up to 12 samples, and subway travel between them. You start outside Sound & Fury Brewery on Lawrence Street, then walk through several of Brooklyn’s popular neighborhoods with a local beer guide. I … Read more
The unusual part comes first: this New York outing pairs a three-glass wine tasting with a private ride in a restored car from the 1920s or 1930s. You get a little bar education, a little Manhattan sightseeing, and no need to steer through Midtown traffic. I like the personal format, since your guide serves as … Read more
New York Harbor looks different from the deck of a tall ship. On Clipper City, a replica lumber schooner, you’ll hear a live jazz quintet while Manhattan, the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and the Brooklyn Bridge slide past in the fading light. It is a relaxed way to see the city without another traffic … Read more
New York Harbor looks best from the water, and this 90-minute cruise gives you a polished way to see it. A vintage-inspired yacht carries you south from Chelsea Piers, past One World Trade Center, the Statue of Liberty, Governors Island, and Manhattan’s full skyline while you sample wine with cheese and caviar accompaniments. I like … Read more