Entrance Map and Parking
Walk the Dumbo waterfront and Brooklyn Bridge.
A beautiful and exciting walk any time of the day or night with beautiful views of Manhattan. There are many good restaurants and shops in the area.
Explore the West Village in Manhattan.
One of our favorite neighborhoods, filled with great food, bars and people.
Stroll through "Little Island".
Floating on the Hudson River, this architectural marvel boast amazing views of Manhattan and beautiful landscaping. Just steps from the West Village and the Meatpacking District.
Explore Governors Island
A quick 3 minute ferry ride from Downtown Manhattan brings you to a historic island with beautiful views and leisurely walking trails. There are many delicious food trucks and bars, as well as an iconic military fort from the 1700s.
Ace Hotel Brooklyn
Best for central location, hip design. 15 minute Uber from the Prospect Park Boathouse. Use promo code CELEBRATE for 15% off for our guests. In the laid-back Boerum Hill neighborhood, this sleek hotel is a 2-minute walk from a subway station, featuring vintage furnishings and local artwork, the retro-inspired rooms provide flat-screen TVs, Wi-Fi and minifridges. Some add loaner guitars and vinyl record players. The 1-bedroom suites offer separate living rooms.
The William Vale
Best for Manhattan skyline views, modern luxury. 20-30 minute Uber from Prospect Park Boathouse. Homegrown in Brooklyn, The William Vale stands out as Williamsburg’s only true luxury hotel. Immerse yourself in our lively and creative culture, indoors and out. Experience the greatest city in the world from our point of view.
The Standard Hotel, Highline
Best for the stylish and glamorous ambience, dramatic views and location. 45 minutes to 1 hour Uber to Prospect Park Boathouse. Rising above a former elevated train line that has become downtown’s favorite public park, The Standard, High Line is located in New York City’s Meatpacking District. Every one of the 338 hotel rooms features a full wall of floor-to-ceiling windows with sweeping views of Manhattan and/or the mighty Hudson River. The hotel’s inviting and scintillating public spaces include a bustling German beer garden at ground level, the rooftop discothèque Le Bain, the legendary Top of The Standard and an outdoor public plaza with rotating art installations and activations
Airbnb Guidance
NYC has a ban on short term rentals without the host present, so your Airbnb experience may be less private than expected. Listings that advertise as "Entire Rental" may be operating outside of Airbnb standards, please book at your own risk.
NYC neighborhoods can be dramatically different. For a more relaxed and quiet experience we advise looking in these Brooklyn areas: neighborhoods surrounding Prospect Park, Williamsburg, Fort Greene, Crown Heights. For a more exciting experience and to be closer to classic attractions, we advise looking in these Manhattan areas: West Village, Tribeca, Greenwich Village. If you intend on exploring the city using the Subway, review Subway lines here.
Registry
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Hors d’Oeuvres
Smoked Salmon Barquettes
meyer lemon curd, caviar — dairy, egg, gluten
Yuca Wedges
avocado sauce — gluten
(vegan)
Braised Short Rib
polenta bite, short rib, zested parmesan, crispy kale,
demi-glace — dairy
(gluten free)
First Course
Beet Salad
roasted beets, blood orange, goat cheese foam, shaved candy
beets, pistachio sumac crumble, red sorrel — dairy, gluten, nuts
(vegetarian)
Main Course
Seared Halibut
beurre blanc, herbs — dairy
(gluten free)
Airline Chicken
sherry jus, frizzled leeks — dairy
(gluten free)
Sides
Glazed Rutabaga
roasted root vegetables, fines herbs — dairy
(gluten free, vegetarian)
Porcini-Crusted Marble Potatoes
dairy
(gluten free, vegetarian)
Desserts
Cinnamon Sugar Churros
dairy, egg, gluten
(vegetarian)
Crème Brûlée Tart
caramel brûlée tuile — dairy, egg, gluten, nuts
(vegetarian)
Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies
dairy, egg, gluten
(vegetarian)