Recently my wife and I went to Wave Hill Gardens in New York City.
It is a lovely garden located in the Bronx with great views of the Hudson River. Nice flower beds and truly a feeling of being in a rural setting.
The easiest way to get there would be driving. However, as you know me that would be the last resort to try. We went the train/ walk route
We took Metro-North to Fordham Train Station in the Bronx. From there we walked west on East Fordham Road. Our destination was the University Place Train Station. East Fordham Road is a bustling road. Car traffic and pedestrian traffic is heavy. There were numerous street vendors selling vegetables and other items. 30 Minutes into the walk We stopped at Mario’s Pizza shop on the road. I have been there many times. The pizza is very good.
From there it was a short walk to University Place where we took a train on the Metro-North Hudson Line to Riverdale
The train ride was only ten minutes and offered great views of the Harlem River and the Hudson River.
Wave Hill is a ten-to-fifteen-minute walk from Riverdale train station. You truly feel you are in a country setting. It is surreal walking in New York City yet feeling like you are in rural setting
The journey was a great way to enjoy the diversity of New York City and experience part of New York that is not on the typical tourist radar.
Stamford By Foot 