NYC Shorewalkers 2011 Walk Of The Turkey

Walk off all that turkey with NYC's Shorewalkers

Feeling a little rotund around the middle after yesterday's feast of Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Pumpkin Pie, Rolls, etc, etc? The always great non-profit group Shorewalkers hosts its annual "Walk Off The Turkey" Event this weekend on Saturday, November 26th starting nice and early at 10:00 AM. The WOTT event is special three times over as its a wonderful way to see a new part of the city, get some solid exercise and make some new friends while just enjoying a nice walk.Have family or friends in town and looking for a low key but active doings? This is your event for tomorrow!

Shore Walkers has been a part of the NYC walking culture for almost thirty years and the WOTT their signature annual events. We particularly enjoy the group's inspiring Mission Statement which pretty much sums it all up: "Seeing The World at 3 Miles Per Hour -To improve your health and stamina, to have fun on your feet while enjoying great walks... to explore and learn about the Hudson estuary and other shore areas, and to meet interesting people"

The Walk Of The Turkey begins at 10:00 AM at the Staten Island Ferry and continues along the Hudson all the way up Manhattan. Admittedly, the 12 miles trek may be a bit ambitious for some but the journey is almost all on level ground and the reward of stumbling across the Little Red Lighthouse at the foot of the George Washington Bridge (as well as other landmarks along the way) is well worth it. The walk takes approximately five ours. Bring some lunch, don't forget the water and prepare to make some new friends. This is a social, late-Autumnal riverside stroll after all. The walk is 100% free.

If your feet aren't feeling it tomorrow, Shore Walkers has walks through the city including a half-dozen more over weekends through the end of the year including "The Great Saunter". Most vary between four and thirty-two (!) miles in length as they explore virtually every path in the city.  So, lace up the Adidas, kiss the stuffing adios and enjoy a slow-paced walk!

More info:  212-330-7686 

http://www.shorewalkers.org/ 

NYC Today: Holiday Shopping at Mxyplyzyk

Every day, we post a one minute guide to one great thing happening today in New York City. We list doings that are inexpensive or completely free, social and 100% unique to New York. Designed for the curious local or savvy tourist, we aim to expose the eccentric and obvious all over NYC. Check back every morning to crack open a new nutshell

Holiday Shopping at Mxyplyzyk

Ah, the day has come. Black Friday. The time to hit the streets and shop till your poor feet are in all kinds of pain. So many people to buy holiday gifts for, so little time. To save you some time and enhance your shopping experience with delight, we recommend a trip to the incredibly cute, one-of-a-kind boutique store Mxyplyzuk (pronounced Mix-ee-plitz-ik after the mischievous nymph from The Superman comics)

Situated in the heart of Greenwich Village at 13^th Street, this store stocks all things quirky. We’re talking great gear that you never knew existed but can’t live without. Custom items that are practical and decorative ranging from kitchen wares to crazy toys to even lighting and clocks for the home. In short, the perfect place to shop for gifts

You can visit them online, but to get the full personality of the doodads, wathcamacallits and knick-knacks they offer, it is worth a trip to the store.  Even if you’re just in the mood to window shop with your hands and to have a friendly chat with the amicable owners.

 Hours: Monday through Saturday, 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Sunday, Noon to 5:00 PM

Where: 125 Greenwich Avenue at 13^th Street

Category: Shopping, Unique Stores, Perfect Gifts

Info: https://www.mxyplyzyk.com/v03/index.htm

Walk off That Turkey With New York City's Shore Walkers

Walk off That Turkey With New York City's Shore Walkers

Feeling a little rotund around the middle after yesterday's feast of Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Pumpkin Pie, Rolls, etc, etc? The always great non-profit group Shore Walkers hosts its annual "Walk Off The Turkey" Event this weekend on Saturday, November 27th. The WOTT event is special three times over as its a wonderful way to see a new part of the city, get some solid exercise and make some new friends while just enjoying a nice walk.

Shore Walkers has been a part of the NYC walking culture for almost thirty years and the WOTT is one of their signature annual events. We particularly enjoy the group's inspiring Mission Statement which pretty much sums it all up: "To improve your health and stamina, to have fun on your feet while enjoying great walks, to protect our shore areas, to explore and learn about the Hudson estuary and other shore areas, and to meet interesting people along the shore"

The Walk Of The Turkey begins at 10:00 AM at the Staten Island Ferry and continues along the Hudson all the way up Manhattan. Admittedly, the 12 miles trek may be a bit ambitious for some but the journey is almost all on level ground and the reward of stumbling across the Little Red Lighthouse at the foot of the George Washington Bridge (as well as other landmarks along the way) are well worth it. A donation of $10 is requested.

If your feet aren't feeling it tomorrow, Shore Walkers has walks through the city including a half-dozen more over weekends through the end of the year. Most vary between four and nine miles in length as they explore virtually every path in the city.  So, lace up the Adidas, kiss the cranberries bye-bye and enjoy a slow-paced walk!

http://www.shorewalkers.org/