Oddo & Babat

NYC is known for its public transportation system, and the New York Transit Museum offers full details on how this storied system came to be. Exhibits include explanations of labor involved in subway operations, the methods of travel used by New Yorkers, the construction of the Triborough Bridge, the old process of revenue collection, history of the city's street transport and more. Memorabilia and exhibits include old signs, station artwork, models and dioramas of the subway, two working subway tracks, preserved subway cars, a working signal tower and other equipment.

Spend a day exploring the recreation trails at Van Cortlandt Park. The park is home to five trails that stretch out over a mile, meaning you have plenty to explore on an excursion here. There are also other amenities at the park, including tennis and basketball courts, playgrounds, running tracks, barbecue areas and lots more.

Enjoy a night of food, fun and entertainment at The Bell House. This Brooklyn hot spot is a bar, restaurant and live music venue all under one roof. The restaurant boasts a yummy menu while the bar serves up a variety of local and independent drafts, top-shelf bourbons and cocktails. The live music presented here is offered in an intimate setting, so you'll see the performance up-close.