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Experience a unique piano concert like no other on the great hill..

Composer & pianist Murray Hidary brings his 'Silent' piano experience, MindTravel  to the Great Hill. Murray plays live but the music comes directly to you through headphones that are supplied for ticket buyers. Bring a blanket and perhaps a picnic and snuggle down for a meditative musical journey.

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COMING TO NYC: MindTravel ‘Silent’ Piano Experience in Central Park

MindTravel  returns to the heart of New York City with a Live-to-Headphones ‘Silent’ Piano experience on the Great Hill in Central Park. This beautiful musical experience in Central Park will be led by composer and meditation expert,  Murray Hidary  on September 1st from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm EST. You can reserve your headphones and get ready for a magical journey as Murray Hidary’s real-time compositions create an experience where music and mindfulness meet.

Visit the MindTravel website to learn more.

Bring your favorite blanket and a picnic to share with friends, and be ready to let your mind wander and explore while surrounded by the exciting energy of New York City. A perfect way to relax before continuing into the evening.

MindTravel  will provide the wireless headphones for this one of a kind event.

You can register or this event via Eventbrite HERE .

***Changes to this event***

Due to the lingering effects of Hurricane Ida that are projected to be making their way through New York City this event has been postponed. MindTravel is currently working with the NYC Parks Department to schedule a rain date and we will update this post as soon as we have more details. If you have already purchased tickets, your tickets will automatically transfer to the new date as soon as a new date has been scheduled, so there is nothing further you need to do at this time.  If you have any questions in the meantime, please direct them to  [email protected]

Visit Murray’s YouTube channel so you can learn more about his beautiful music.

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Wednesday July 20, 2022

07:30 PM - 9:00 pm

MindTravel returns to the heart of New York City with a Live-to-Headphones ‘Silent’ Piano experience on the Great Hill in Central Park.

Reserve your headphones and get ready for a magical journey as Murray Hidary’s real-time compositions are beamed directly into your mind while you kick back and take in your surroundings.

Bring your favorite blanket and a picnic to share with friends, and be ready to let your mind wander and explore while surrounded by the exciting energy of New York City. A perfect way to relax before continuing into the evening.

**Headphones are limited so be sure to reserve yours today!**

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MindTravel in the Heart of NYC: A ‘Silent’ Piano Concert in Central Park (Site)

Thursday june 22, 2017, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm.

MindTravel heads to the heart of New York City with a Live-to-Headphones ‘Silent’ Piano experience on the Great Hill in Central Park. Bring your favorite blanket and a picnic to share with friends, and some ready to let your mind wander and explore while surrounded by the exciting energy of New York City.

**Headphones are limited so be sure to reserve yours today!**

What People Are Saying

“Mind Travel is an experience like no other. Imagine a concert pianist improvising beautiful, peaceful music with imagery in the background that matches the beauty of the music — combined, it is almost meditative or trancelike.” – Jason Wachob, Founder of mindbodygreen

“Mind Travel is an amazing introduction to meditation as it takes the Traveler on a specific journey. It is also perfect for the experienced meditator as a way to enhance and deepen one’s own practice. In short, Mind Travel is for anyone!” – Sara Ivanhoe, MA Yoga Philosophy

Composer and pianist Murray Hidary is the creator of Mind Travel. His provocative, improvisational, real-time compositions with the piano inspired by theoretical physics and wisdom traditions, take the audience on a transporting and expansive journey. It is an exploration in translating music into our daily thoughts, words and actions. To carry forward the lessons of music into our lives. To live with harmony, clarity and rhythm.

Murray has brought Mind Travel to TEDx, Lincoln Center, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Grace Cathedral, The National Arts Club and festivals including Wanderlust, Carlsbad and Burning Man. Mind Travel has been brought to audiences in theaters, beaches and parks including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Denver, New Orleans, London, San Diego, Montauk, New Jersey, Miami, Aspen, Oxford, Malibu, Istanbul, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Berlin, Italy and Croatia. Murray studied music at New York University and recently scored the documentary REM about iconic architect Rem Koolhaas.

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How to make the most of Central Park

Secrets for exploring Manhattan’s iconic 843-acre oasis.

Fall foliage frames Belvedere Castle and Turtle Pond, while the skyline of Central Park West towers in the background.

Location: New York City Established: 1858 Size: 843 acres Annual visitors: 42 million Visitor centers: The Dairy, Belvedere Castle, Dana Discovery Center, Chess & Checkers House, Columbus Circle Kiosk Entrance fees: None

Prominent landmarks on Central Park West include the American Museum of Natural History, the Dakota Apartments, and the New-York Historical Society.

Why go and what to know

As much a part of the city’s image as the Statue of Liberty and Times Square, leafy Central Park is the green heart of the Big Apple . A template for hundreds of urban parks around the world, the huge green space stretches 51 blocks through the middle of helter-skelter Manhattan.

By the early 1800s, New York’s elite felt their city needed a large recreational parkland similar to those in London and Paris. The most obvious site was an area of villages and farms mostly inhabited by recent Irish immigrants and free African Americans. Wielding eminent domain, the city fathers evicted the residents and announced a design competition for the proposed park.

Prominent American landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted and British-American architect Calvert Vaux won. But in a stinging rebuke to the elites who envisioned the park as a highbrow playground, Olmstead announced their creation would be “a democratic development of the highest significance,” intended for all New Yorkers—not just the privileged.

From past to present, from south to north, here’s how to explore all Central Park has to offer.

Snow blankets the Lake.

An accordionist plays beneath the Bethesda Terrace.

To the south

The park’s most spectacular entrance is Grand Army Plaza at the corner of Fifth Avenue and 59th Street, where a gold equestrian statue of General Sherman looms over the square. Across the street, the Sherry-Netherland Hotel is a masterpiece of 1920s urban architecture from its gargoyles and Gothic spire to the lobby’s meticulously restored neo-Renaissance ceiling.

Head into the park to enjoy the outdoor Wollman Rink (ice-skating in winter, roller skating the rest of the year) and explore the small but diverse exhibits at the family-friendly Central Park Zoo , which includes the Tisch Children’s Zoo. Just beyond, the Dairy Visitor Center provides Central Park information, maps, and souvenirs in a building that once dispensed fresh milk to urban families.

Rowboats glide across the Lake near the Loeb Boathouse.

Flanked by venerable American elm trees and statues of celebrated writers, the Mall leads north to the Bethesda Terrace and Fountain , one of the park’s earliest structures and a popular selfie spot. Loeb Boathouse —also a restaurant and bar—helps visitors explore the Lake by rowboat or a guided Venetian gondola tour. The Lake’s north shore is edged by a heavily wooded area with rock outcrops called the Ramble , Olmstead’s ode to raw nature.

Two world-class institutions—the Metropolitan Museum of Art (the Met) and the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH)—bracket the park’s midsection. The Met’s two million works span nearly every part of the globe and all historical eras, and visitors can enjoy commanding views of the park from the rooftop sculpture garden and the airy gallery housing the ancient Egyptian Temple of Dendur. The AMNH is one of the world’s largest museums of any kind. Dedicated to nature, science, and human culture, the collection embraces more than 33 million specimens and artifacts.

Stretching the breadth of the park between the two museums, the Great Lawn is a combination sports complex and concert venue which has hosted crowds of half a million people drawn to acts like Elton John, Plácido Domingo, and the New York Philharmonic. A former reservoir turned Depression-era Hooverville, the open space adopted its current form in the 1950s. The open-air Delacorte Theater presents free Shakespeare in the Park during the summer, and the adjacent Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre puts on popular family puppet shows.

People play chess on a park bench in 1948.

Children sail model boats at Harlem Meer in 1948.

Just to the north, a reservoir renamed in honor of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis offers a mile-and-a-half jogging track, equestrian trail, pink-blossomed cherry trees, and the chance to see the dozens of water bird species that frequent the park’s largest lake.

The north end

Nestled in Harlem, the park’s north end honors the neighborhood’s heritage with features like the Duke Ellington Memorial at Fifth Avenue and 110th Street—the first monument to an African-American artist in New York City (dedicated in 1997). Dana Discovery Center on Harlem Meer offers a year-round slate of exhibits, education programs, and holiday events.

Crab apples bloom in the Conservatory Garden.

One of the few parts of Central Park that doesn’t adhere to Olmsted’s rustic vision, the six-acre Conservatory Garden includes manicured French, English, and Italian beds, plus a magnificent Gilded Age gateway that once fronted the Vanderbilt Mansion on Fifth Avenue.

The north end’s rich military history—it served as a British encampment during the Revolutionary War and an American base in the War of 1812—remains evident in the 1814 Blockhouse , the park’s oldest surviving structure, and the site of Fort Clinton , a 1776 British bastion.

In the neighborhood

Stroll Museum Mile , the stretch of Fifth Avenue between 82nd and 110th Streets that includes the Frank Lloyd Wright–designed Guggenheim Museum , the small but superb Frick Collection , the Jewish Museum , the Museum of New York City , and El Museo del Barrio . At the top corner of the park, the Africa Center is slowly evolving from a policy and special events center into a museum of African arts and culture.

Head to Central Park West to see the iconic 19th-century Dakota Apartments , once home to celebrities from football star Joe Namath and dancer Rudolph Nureyev to actress Lauren Bacall, composer Leonard Bernstein, and John Lennon. Across the street in Central Park, the Strawberry Fields memorial honors Lennon, who was murdered in front of the Dakota in 1980. A few blocks north, the New-York Historical Society museum and archives give fascinating glimpses of history from its 1804 founding through to the present day.

To truly see it all, check out Central Park Conservancy’s guided tours, which highlight everything from children’s sculptures and beginning birding to fall foliage and art in the park—even a Hounds Hike dog walk.

Where to eat

Loeb Boathouse : This two-in-one eatery—the casual Express Cafe and the more formal Lakeside Restaurant—also offers an outdoor bar.

Tavern on the Green : A New York eating institution since 1934, the gourmet tavern serves lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch.

Cantor Roof Garden Bar : Cocktails and light snacks are the forte of this alfresco hangout on the roof of the Met. (The museum also offers six other bars and restaurants.)

Kerbs Boathouse Café : A snack bar is tucked into a restored copper-roofed structure overlooking the Conservatory Water.

Harlem Meer Snack Bar : Next to the Dana Discovery Center, this vegetarian outlet is the only place to grab a bite or drink in the north end. Try the falafels.

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GMA Summer Concert Series : Between May and September, Good Morning America hosts weekly performances by the biggest acts in popular music on Rumsey Playfield.

Central Park Conservancy Film Festival : A full week of free open-air movies in the park at the end of August draws crowds with blankets, drinks, and picnic dinners.

Oktoberfest in Central Park : Raise a beer-filled glass, munch on a bratwurst, and chomp on a pretzel at this Bavarian-style celebration held every September in the park’s Rumsey Playfield.

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade : The iconic event always starts at 77th Street and Central Park West. The night before, watch the giant balloons being inflated behind the American Museum of Natural History.

Columbus Circle Holiday Market : More than a hundred vendors offer Yuletide foods, crafts, clothing, and decorations at this outdoor bazaar held from Thanksgiving weekend to Christmas Eve.

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Five mind-blowing facts - New York Central passenger trains

Mind-blowing facts - new york central passenger trains.

We are 50-plus years into the Amtrak era, which began on May 1, 1971. A few Amtrak trains still carry the identity of the conveyances they imitate - California Zephyr, Empire Builder, and Crescent - to mention a few. What lives on today is a contemporary train - traveling a route similar to the original, but not quite - that is a shadow of their forebears. When it comes to American passenger trains, names like the Super Chief, City of New Orleans, or Capitol Limited evoke a hushed reverence and the legend of exceptional service, comfortable accommodations, fine food, and a schedule well maintained.

If these few name trains are the stuff of legend, then the New York Central, its Great Steel Fleet, and trains like the 20th Century Limited are the stuff legends are made of. Many have argued that the 20th Century Limited was the finest passenger train on American rails. Argue how you like and long for the days of yore, but either way come along now for a glimpse behind the legendary standard passenger trains of the New York Central. There is more to the story than meets the eye across all the years. These are five-mind blowing facts about the passenger trains of the New York Central.

No. 1 - The Century by the numbers

The New York Central's top passenger train was the 20th Century Limited . It was an all-Pullman, extra-fare, luxury liner running between New York and Chicago on a 15-hour schedule in 1948. An early-1930 advertisement by the NYC stated that: "The 20th Century Limited long since ceased to be a ‘train.' It is a daily fleet of trains." In the 12 months prior to the ad's appearance, the NYC had dispatched 2,153 trains carrying the  20th Century Limited name. That works out to almost six sections of the train daily. The record day came in January 1929 when seven Century sections traveled eastbound from Chicago to New York carrying 822 passenger.

Each Century section required a crew of nearly 70, which is a ratio of one crew member for every 1.75 passengers. Included among the staff were sleeping car porters, dining car waiters, stewards, cooks, maids, barbers, manicurists, valets, and secretaries.

Equipment-wise, the NYC kept 24 locomotives and 122 identical luxury sleeping cars on standby to meet demand and or mitigate negative situations impacting the Century's schedule. The schedule, by the way, was guaranteed to the point that the NYC refunded each passenger $1 for each hour the train was late. Also, the 122 standby sleepers, as with all cars assigned to the Century, had to be turned so that passenger room windows faced the waters of the Hudson River going into or coming out of New York. The NYC paid attention to the smallest detail so passengers would have the best travel experience.

No. 2 - The Wolverine and My Old School

Grab those stereophonic headphones, it's time for a trip back to 1973 …

I remember the 35 sweet goodbyes

When you put me on The Wolverine up to Annandale

It was still September

When your daddy was quite surprised

To find you with the working girls in the county jail

I was smoking with the boys upstairs when I

Heard about the whole affair, I said oh no

William and Mary won’t do …

Dial the volume down from 10 and let's interpret what you just heard. This is the first verse of the song My Old School from the group Steely Dan's 1973 album Countdown to Ecstasy. Band leaders Donald Fagen and Walter Becker tell the story of getting caught up in a pot bust at their old school - Bard College - in Annandale-on-Hudson, N.Y. The incident happened in May 1969, a time when "long hairs," like Fagen and Becker, were targeted for their behavior - real or imagined.

The Wolverine was a New York Central train running from New York to Chicago, and was popular transportation for Bard students. The train ran an interesting route, ducking into Canada after Buffalo, N.Y., and returning to the U.S. at Detroit, before a final sprint to the Windy City. It carried both sleeper and coach accommodations.

The time visited in My Old School was a time when The Wolverine, like many passenger trains, was in decline. Starting in 1957, the train lost its observation car. By December 1967, The Wolverine was no longer a named train, merely appearing as Nos. 17/8. During the Penn Central period, the train remained numbered only - westbound, Nos. 61/17. Eastbound, No. 14, was truncated at Buffalo, with passengers needing to change trains at 2:30 a.m. in order to reach New York.

Interestingly in all of this, The Wolverine never stopped in Annandale-on-Hudson. The closest NYC station to Bard College was 8 miles away in Rhinecliff, N.Y. Finally, today's Amtrak Wolverine, running between Chicago and Pontiac, Mich., via Detroit, is a direct descendant of the original NYC train … although neither of them would actually get you to my old school.

No. 3 - Would you like butter with that?

The 20th Century Limited epitomized the concept of a passenger train being akin to the finest hotel or steamship, but one that glides along steel rails rather than remaining perched on a foundation or cresting the next wave. During the Century's heyday, its two arch-competitors could be found in the Pennsylvania Railroad's Broadway Limited, and the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad's Capitol Limited , both of which also ran a New York-Chicago route. It has been reported, that all else being equal in the mind of the passenger, the choice of which train to take sometimes came down to the dining car the passenger preferred.

If a passenger liked butter, the  20th Century Limited was the way to go. Beginning with the Century's inauguration in 1902, Dr. William Seward Webb, a Vanderbilt relation and president of the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railroad over whose tracks the Century ran west of Buffalo, N.Y., became the official source for the train's butter provision. Webb owned a hobby agricultural venture - Shelburne Farm, located on the shores of Lake Champlain in Vermont. For a hobby farm, the operation was stunning, featuring well-maintained, prized herd of purebred Hereford cattle. From here, Webb produced the luscious creamy butter served aboard the Century.

For each passenger, the Century carried one pound of butter. The butter was served at table in the dining car and also used in the kitchen for cooking. However, whether traveling New York to Chicago or Chicago to New York, a pound of butter was allotted for each passenger. " … the diners of the Century may will have rolled on butter in their journal boxes," commented noted author and photographer Lucius Beebe in his book on the train.

No. 4 – Beer and NYC trains don't mix

New York's Grand Central Terminal stands as an icon in the railroad world. Since opening on Feb. 2, 1913, millions have passed through its spectacular halls, beginning, or ending a long-distance journey or merely as part of a daily commute. The Terminal's construction solved a significant neighborhood problem, by putting the trains underground and converting Park Avenue, running north of the station, into a boulevard befitting the posh uptown neighborhood the area was becoming.

Constructing Grand Central's two levels of track required massive excavations along Park Avenue. From 42nd to 50th street 1.6 million yards of rock were drilled and removed along with 1.2 million cubic yards of earth. More than 200 buildings were razed as the terminal site expanded from 23 to 48 acres.

One of the many construction challenges that arose appeared in the two-block area bounded by Lexington and Park avenues and 50th and 52nd streets. Roughly a third of these two blocks were occupied by two schools and church, another third by businesses and apartments. The last third, and the largest single landholder was the F.&M. Schaefer Brewing Co. The brewery fronted Park Avenue and for many years enjoyed having a street-level siding. With the tracks being moved below street level, the brewery's siding was gone. More disturbing, however, was that the drilling vibrations and the close proximity of the railroad excavations to the brewery threatened underground lagering cellars.

Despite the setbacks and danger, The F.&M. Schaefer Brewing Co. did not protest the planned expansion. On Nov. 22, 1902, according to the New York Times, former city controller Ashbel P. Fitch, representing the brewery, stated, " [F.&M. Schaefer Brewing Co. will] not stand in the way of any great public improvement, and that although they had already suffered by the closing of streets, they were willing to suffer more for the public good."

Ultimately, Schaefer Brewing closed the Manhattan plant, sold the incredibly valuable land, and built a new brewery in Brooklyn.

No. 5 - Late to its own funeral

Into the 1950s, the 20th Century Limited, like other passenger trains was in decline. The allure of faster jetliners and the freedom of the automobile had taken its toll. The last run of the Century was announced for Dec. 2, 1967. The announcement really wasn't a big announcement, but rather a whisper in an attempt to reduce the fanfare around the great train's demise.

Only half full, the Century departed from Grand Central Terminal track 34 at 6 p.m. The fanfare was minimal: a group of railfans gathered on the famous red carpet, taking photos of observation-lounge Wingate Brook, which brought up the rear of the train. Beyond that was the press, taking photos of the railfans. Aboard the train, despite the crew putting on a good face, the equipment was worn, and it was clearly the final trip.

In the dark of night, west of Harbor Creek, Pa., another train had derailed, blocking the Century's path. The train sat still for hours until it was detoured over the Norfolk & Western. In the end, the last run of the 20th Century Limited limped into Chicago around 6:45 p.m. - 9 hours, 50 minutes overdue - late to its own funeral.

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Come summer, travel to Europe will be top of mind for plenty of Americans with vacation on the brain.

But can we afford it? Summers especially can be crowded, hot and packed with tourists driving up rates as locals flee for the countryside and beaches — not really the best time to be visiting.

Plus, this year, there’s an extra level of expense added, with the 2024 Olympics taking Paris for the months of July and August.

And that won’t just impact Paris, but all the destinations like the French wine regions, the Cote d’Azur and even London and Brussels and Amsterdam — all easily accessible by rail and likely to receive plenty of extra visitors.

So you might still be going — but you might be going before or after the summer, this time around. And according to a new study , that’s totally fine.

For example, did you know that Paris can be a pretty good deal, as long as you’re not insisting on the peak travel periods?

The number crunchers at Radical Storage urge travelers not looking to go into heavy debt to select the shoulder season, when visitors can save a whopping average of 60.3% on their hotel stays, one of biggest budget busters on a Paris itinerary, where peak season nightly rates averaged $866.

Wait until shoulder season and see those same rates plummet to $344, the research revealed. That’s a discount of $522.

Shoulder seasons can vary by destination, but are by definition the times between peak and off-peak. And, most importantly, unlike during low season, the weather isn’t terrible. (If you’ve spent a winter in Paris, you know that’s an issue.)

“Shoulder season is the period before or after peak season but not yet the off-season. For example, many European destinations have a very busy summer (July/August) but May, June, September, and October may be considered shoulder season (it varies per destination), while January could be considered the off-season or low season,” the study stated.

“Visiting destinations in shoulder season usually means lower costs and lower crowds, while still keeping good enough weather for tourism.”

To find the best times to travel to Europe, the study pored over data from Google Flights and prices for thousands of hotels. Besides beaucoup bargain boltholes in Paris, they also found that flights to Budapest in the off-season sank to 56.6% of peak season highs, Thrillist reported .

And while Budapest had the best drop in prices, it was far from the best deal, overall — peak pricing for cities like Stockholm from the States averaged about $778, according to the study, and $537 during shoulder season — a drop of 30.9 percent.

As part of the study’s findings, the authors compiled a list of the best shoulder season month to visit a selection of cities around the world. Here are their picks for many of Europe’s most popular destinations.

The cheapest time of year to visit these European cities

• Athens – April
• Barcelona – April
• Brussels – April
• Copenhagen – April
• Florence – April
• Frankfurt – April
• Milan – April
• Munich – April
• Prague – April
• Venice – April
• Vienna – April
• Berlin – May
• Edinburgh – May
• Madrid – September
• Nice – September
• Amsterdam – October
• Budapest – October
• Dublin – October
• Lisbon – October
• London – October
• Paris – October
• Stockholm – October
• Zurich – October
• Rome – November

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Gobal architecture studio Woods Bagot developed a curated selection of amenities spanning nearly 20,000 square feet, including two expansive rooftop terraces, which comprise 15,000 square feet total. Situated on the 12th floor the larger of the two sky-high rooftop areas features barbecues, a pizza oven, fire pits and turf for outdoor fitness classes, all of which is framed by unobstructed 360-degree views of the Manhattan and Brooklyn skylines, Verrazano Bridge, Coney Island Ocean and Prospect Park.

Focus Property Group , a subsidiary of progressive real estate development, investment and management firm JEMB Realty , has set June for the official launch. Pricing begins at $3,850 per month for one-bedroom apartments.

Guests enjoy unobstructed 360-degree views.

Two retail spaces anchor the base of the building and will serve as a neighborhood gathering point for all Windsor Terrace residents, topped by a dozen floors with 36-40 homes per floor. Crowning the top of the building is a 10,000-square-foot communal rooftop space featuring barbecues, a pizza oven, fire pits, and turf for outdoor fitness classes, offering unobstructed 360-degree views.

Each luxurious room features exquisite interior design.

Focus Property Group tapped architecture firm FXCollaborative Architects to lead the architectural design and multidisciplinary architecture, while INC Architecture & Design got the nod for the interior design. A curving exterior that frames Machate Circle’s grand park entrance helps emphasize its prime location facing Prospect Park. Other exquisite design elements include a finely detailed brick masonry facade with oversized windows, and a wealth of greenery has been systematically placed at the property’s entrance court, expansive courtyard and rooftop.

Bobby Dweck, Principal, Focus Property Group, recently offered insights regarding the project.

What was the driving force behind this project?

Windsor Terrace is a hidden gem neighborhood in Brooklyn. It’s a place with tree-lined streets and neighbors who greet each other by name. Situated across the street from Brooklyn’s largest playground, Prospect Park, One Park Point provides a quality and lifestyle-driven living opportunity for the many New Yorkers eager to call the best of Brooklyn home. Many of us working on One Park Point, myself included, grew up not far from the area and often find ourselves here on weekends with the kids to ride bikes, play tennis, and enjoy all the area has to offer. With all of this in place, the only thing that was missing was a luxury building to offer housing for more people to experience and enjoy Windsor Terrace.

Describe the ambiance of the building and the units.

Prospect Park is Brooklyn’s biggest and best playground and it's located just steps from One Park Point. This type of proximity is incredibly rare in New York and because of that we wanted this special relationship to serve as the source of the building’s lifestyle and design inspirations. FXCollaborative and INC Architecture & Design worked together collaboratively to blur the line between the outdoors and indoors, and to pull the park into the building through thoughtful landscaping and nature-inspired materials.

How will One Park Point enhance the Windsor Terrace area?

Windsor Terrace is a very special part of Brooklyn. It’s organically evolved into a suburban-like enclave that is just a 40-minute train ride from Midtown Manhattan. One Park Point is introducing a quality and caliber of building that this neighborhood and Prospect Park – the Central Park of Brooklyn – warrant. Through the property’s nearly 400 total apartments we aim to create greater opportunity for more New Yorkers to put down roots and experience the best the borough has to offer. In drawing more people to the area Windsor Terrace’s local restaurants, shops and other businesses will hopefully experience even more foot traffic and visitors.

An opportunity for more New Yorkers to put down roots.

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Looking to beat the Grand Canyon crowds? Try these 4 breathtaking alternatives

Looking to enjoy the outdoors but want a bit more peace and quiet away from the crowds?

You’re in luck because USA TODAY and FamilyVacationist.com talked to Erin Ruane from RV Trader to compile a list of national park alternatives that could be a better-suited option for your next trip.

Ruane shared alternatives for many popular spots including one located right here in Arizona – the Grand Canyon.

The Grand Canyon gets about 4.7 million annual visitors. The summer, particularly between June and August, tends to be the busiest season for visiting the 277-mile-long canyon, according to Travel and Leisure .

Whenever you’re heading to the National Park, an even better spot might be waiting for you to visit.

Other spots to visit: Can you guess Arizona's least visited National Park Service site?

Instead of the Grand Canyon, visit these other Arizona spots

The Grand Canyon isn’t the only large canyon you can visit in Arizona. There’s also Sycamore , which is Arizona’s designated wilderness area near Sedona and Flagstaff.

Ruane said she enjoys the canyon’s “vibrant cliffs, towering pinnacles, and desert riparian zones, providing a habitat for diverse wildlife, including black bears, mountain lions, and various other creatures."

“Encompassed by the Prescott, Kaibab, and Coconino National Forests, key attractions within the wilderness include Sycamore Falls and the Paradise Forks climbing crag,” Ruane said.

You can visit the Petrified Forest National Park in Arizona , known for its Triassic fossils. The park stretches north and south between Interstate 40 and U.S. 180. Activities at the Petrified Forest National Park include driving through the park, stopping at the overlooks, visiting the paleo lab, hiking the trails and exploring the backcountry.

More scenic United States canyons to see

There are also several other alternatives outside of Arizona.

Other options include the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park in Montrose County, Colorado and Palo Duro Canyon State Park in Texas.

One option is the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park in Montrose County, Colorado. Gunnison features wildlife from mule deer, elk and golden eagles to rocky mountain bighorn sheep and mountain lions.

You could also check out Palo Duro Canyon State Park in Texas. It can be explored by foot, mountain bike, horse or car and activities include camping, geocaching, studying nature and bird watching.

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