From Dogs to Books: Exploring Manhattan’s Secret Treasures
Exploring the hidden gems of Manhattan, we take listeners on a vibrant journey through the the city. Beginning in the Murray Hill neighborhood, the American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog, is a unique destination dedicated to celebrating our canine companions through art and exhibits. The museum showcases a rich collection of dog-themed paintings, sculptures, and even an interactive AI exhibit that allows visitors to discover which dog breed they resemble.
From here, the adventure continues to the Summit One Vanderbilt, offering breathtaking views from one of Manhattan’s tallest skyscrapers. For those arriving via Grand Central Station, the iconic blue ceiling adorned with zodiac signs serves as a dramatic entry point into the city, accompanied by an array of dining and shopping options that reflect the bustling energy of New York.
As the tour unfolds, we visit the Pierpont Morgan Library, a former private residence turned museum that houses an impressive collection of rare artifacts, including an original Gutenberg Bible. The opulence of this historic site contrasts nicely with the nearby Flatiron Building, where the aromas of Italian cuisine waft from Eataly, a culinary haven for food lovers. The episode also emphasizes the importance of storytelling in museums, particularly at the Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace, where guided tours reveal the rich history of America’s 26th president.
Wrapping up the excursion, we go shopping at the Union Square Green Market, the largest farmers market in the city, and the beloved Strand Bookstore, a treasure trove for bibliophiles. The Jackie Robinson Museum further enriches this cultural tapestry, honoring the legacy of the first African American Major League Baseball player.
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Today on Go Nomad, we join Go Nomad writer Suzmita Sengupa as she takes us around the city where she lives, the Big Apple, Manhattan.
Suzmita Sengupa:She's discovered a few places we didn't know about that might be fun stops the next time you find yourself in New York City.
Suzmita Sengupa:We begin our adventure on East 40th street in the Murray Hill neighborhood.
Suzmita Sengupa:This is the American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog, celebrating human's best friend in all their glory.
Suzmita Sengupa:You can spend hours admiring the stylish paintings of dogs, sculptures of hounds all around.
Suzmita Sengupa:There's a permanent collection of of fine arts and ceramics and bronzes, all highlighting dogs in various moods and scenarios.
Suzmita Sengupa:They also have a new exhibit where you can use AI to find which breed of dog you resemble the most.
Suzmita Sengupa:Right nearby is a thrill for lovers of Heights.
Suzmita Sengupa:aper in Manhattan, a whopping:Suzmita Sengupa:You can take in the view from the top for 46 bucks or just admire it from way down here.
Suzmita Sengupa:If you took the train in from the suburbs, you might have already seen the view and felt the energy of Grand Central Station.
Suzmita Sengupa:But if you came in by car or plane, make sure you stop and see it at least.
Suzmita Sengupa:The famous blue ceiling with the zodiac signs.
Suzmita Sengupa:It's a dramatic meeting place for the ages and not to be missed.
Suzmita Sengupa:Grand Central is also the home of an impressive array of eateries and interesting places to shop for gifts and foods of all types.
Suzmita Sengupa:Another treasure, the Pierpont Morgan Library and museum.
Suzmita Sengupa:when he ran the world in the:Suzmita Sengupa:It was later opened to the public as a museum and today you can see the collection of art and artifacts that only a billionaire could imagine owning.
Suzmita Sengupa:Like one of the original Gutenberg Bibles.
Suzmita Sengupa:te back to how they looked in:Suzmita Sengupa:Look up and see that rotunda ceiling.
Suzmita Sengupa:ith its narrow front built in:Suzmita Sengupa:In this neighborhood, you might also be able to smell the aromas of all things Italian that emanate from the famous Eataly, a multi level temple to everything edible and Italian, from hanging hams to any kind of pasta you can imagine.
Suzmita Sengupa:Olive oil you can buy in bulk.
Suzmita Sengupa:Giant tanks.
Suzmita Sengupa:Eataly E A T A L Y is famous.
Suzmita Sengupa:If you love Italian food in Italy.
Suzmita Sengupa:It's also a great place for a coffee and pastry recharge.
Suzmita Sengupa:While you're in Manhattan.
Suzmita Sengupa:You can also pay a visit to a presidential birthplace.
Suzmita Sengupa:The Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site is located on East 20th Street.
Suzmita Sengupa:They have guided tours that are the only way to view the living quarters and Suzmita said her guide regaled them with stories about the mighty Theodore for a solid 45 minutes.
Suzmita Sengupa:It's always fun to have a museum guide who can really sink their teeth into the topic.
Suzmita Sengupa:I've learned so much from good guides.
Suzmita Sengupa:After the 26 president history lesson, it's time to think about shopping and the next stop was very New York City the Union Square Green Market.
Suzmita Sengupa:It's the largest farmers market in the city and you'll find just about everything from heritage meats, jams, pickles, flowers, plants, and best of all, the camaraderie of a busy farmer's market right in the Big Apple.
Suzmita Sengupa:For book lovers, Famous bookstores abound in Manhattan.
Suzmita Sengupa:One special place is the Strand Bookstore, about four minutes away from the Green Market.
Suzmita Sengupa:this institution, founded in:Suzmita Sengupa:The store has more than 2 million used rare and new books over four full floors.
Suzmita Sengupa:They also have interesting gifts and stationery.
Suzmita Sengupa:If another museum perks your interest, Susmita points out that the Jackie Robinson Museum is located between Varick and Canal street in Greenwich Village.
Suzmita Sengupa:with the Brooklyn Dodgers in:Suzmita Sengupa:There are many vintage scorecards and other ephemera and a model of Ebbets Field in Brooklyn and much information about Jackie's groundbreaking career, which was also full of hardship.
Suzmita Sengupa:Well, there you have it.
Suzmita Sengupa:A day out in Manhattan with so many interesting new ideas.
Suzmita Sengupa:Sushmita gives good advice and so does Go Nomad, and we wish you the very best.