City island 5 review1/1/2024 It is like visiting an old New England fishing village. There are several historical homes to pass by and the neighborhoods are fun to walk around and just see the old homes and the Americana streets. There is the City Island Nautical Museum that is a quirky little museum filled with the history of the island that should not be missed and tiny sandy beaches to pass by. There are small parks, a nice shopping district with some interesting stores and views of the bay and of Manhattan that are amazing. There are any array of restaurants to choose from with some offering deep fried seafood to Mexican and Chinese restaurants that offer alternatives. There is a lot to do and see on the island for the afternoon. The views from the bay are breathtaking on a warm clear sunny day and the you can feel the salt air in your lungs as you breath it all in. City Island is not exactly Nantucket or the Vineyard as some reviewers have suggested, but rather a funky, fun get away place that is an interesting visit for everyone- don't miss it!Ĭity Island is a tiny island off the coast of the Bronx but you would swear you are in a small New England fishing village. We didn't see any beaches, but the bike ride through the island was great. The Shrimp Box food was very tasty and plentiful and we would highly recommend them. It was hot on 6/1, so we were glad to have the cover, and a place to park our bikes. We had a great late lunch at the "Shrimp Box" where we ordered at an inside window and they brought the meal out to us in a nice tented patio area. We did a few side streets down to the water and the old houses with beautiful back yards overlooking the bay and the NYC skyline were very cool to see. The one main street is very interesting with lots of shops and restaurants (many at the far end). Went on a weekday, so it was not crowded at all. I had read about City Island and always wanted to see it. Recently did the full Mosholu-Pelham Greenway from Van Cortland Park to City Island (22 miles R/T).
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