Randall's Island walk, New York August 7th 2014 1.00 -4.15pm

Randall's Island walk, New York August 7th 2014 1.00 -4.15pm

100th St Station is a great hub to do so many activities.

Travel to 110th St and take either the Harlem Walk, the Randall's Island Walk, the El Barrio Walk or the Central Park North Walk.  Or simply go and have a swim at the Swimming Pool as it seems to be quiet in summer.  Such a shame as it is a huge pool for laps or splashing around.

Walk across from 110th St towards the East River.  Take the bridge at about 103rd St across to Randall's Island which is a quiet oasis for solitude, walks and sunbathing.

Maps:

There are so many  "Official Maps" that are wrong as they label Wards Island as incorrectly.  

It is Mill Rock Park that is missing from many New York maps according to the Randall Island website.

Note that it is the lower section of Randall's Island that has the bridge at about 103rd St.  This is called Wards Island Park according to the Randall Island website to see the full island and there are  two major parks.

I rang VanDam maps about and the gentleman has still not returned my phone call.  I will him the benefit of the doubt as he may be ill, on vacation or out of the office.  (Still no returned phone call after five days!)

Great views of Manhattan, Queens, Roosevelt Island, Ward Island and the Freedom Tower are available by walking south east on Wards Island.  Keep walking as you think you see it but that it the mid town skyscrapers.  Take a map with you to see their locations.

Concierge Maps have a map that has not been corrected since our first visit in 2008.  Will they reply to my email and feedback?

Also the MTA Map on all subway trains is wrong as it does not include Mill Rock Park  on their map.


Check out the history of Mill Rock Park as I am finally glad to solve this confusion.  No one in New York has told me the correct name of this island.

Souvenir Shops:

There is an "S & N" store at 2031 3rd Avenue near the corner of 111th St  has great bargains for the budget conscious.  So many people will rush to Century 21 and Marshalls but do not forget about the

"Staples" prices for magnets, maps are usually cheaper than some tourist stands.

As you travel further away from the Tourist Areas check out the local supermarkets or variety shops and see how much cheaper are their range of souvenirs, luggage and other essential items.

Post cards:

Less people write postcards due to the instant nature of Social Media.  That is cool but for some people receiving a post card in the snail mail is still a thrill and means you are taking time out to think of them.

You can usually pick up ten for a dollar postcard and some better quality ones are more expensive.

The really budget conscious you can pick up some FREE advertising post cards at cafes, coffee shops, book shop and restaurants.  They are usually of a more artistic quality and have some funky designs.

Bookshops usually have lovely bookmarks as business cards.

Opportunity:

A lovely opportunity exists for restaurants to market and differentiate themselves with their flat pack Ice Bucket Sleeve.

This Ice Bucket Sleeve is like a a six inch high pocket that lays flat and opens to fit in a standard size wine bottle.

The opportunity is for businesses to have their logo and business name and contact details on these Ice Bucket Sleeves.

The businesses could either:

• give them away as promotional corporate gifts at corporate fairs,
• give them to their customers as a thank you for loyalty; or
• sell them for a nominal fee.