Duane Park is located in the former site of the Bowery Poetry Club. This opulent burlesque and jazz haunt is one of the top cabaret spots with beautiful dancers and talented musicians. From dinner shows to late night spectacles, Duane Park entertains to an affluent crowd.
The Flatiron Room is primarily a Whiskey Bar featuring an excellent list of over 1500 whiskeys and a selection of cocktails and wine. If you are a whiskey connoisseur, you are in for a treat and will be spoilt for choice. Enjoy a drink in the elegant splendor of the bar, featuring antique floorboards, a luxurious fireplace, and beautiful chandeliers, adding an extra touch of class. Also, the roomy space here has a center-of-attention stage where live performances are held. A private venue, the Tasting Room, can be booked for parties or personalized Whiskey Tastings. Take a seat and enjoy the music in this sophisticated setting.
If you cannot actually head to a mountain to practice rock climbing, Brooklyn Boulders comes to the rescue. Located in the heart of Brooklyn, it features 22,000 square feet (2044 square meters) of climbing area both indoors and outdoors. The vertical climbing surfaces have been molded to represent terrains of various difficulties. The climbing walls themselves seem like works of art, with multi-colored climbing holds resembling balloons and streamers decorating a party hall. In fact, the colors designate the level of difficulty of each wall. While this venue can be seen as a fun place for kids and adults, they are actually quite serious about bouldering and rope climbing. Instructional lessons includes complete assessment of participants' weaknesses and strengths, and rigorous Climber Core fitness classes for developing muscles for rock climbing. You can also learn three levels of yoga, Acroyoga that combines acrobatics and yoga, and Capoeira, a martial art from Brazil. Youth camps, nutritional programs, family classes and birthday party packages are additional features here. Brooklyn Boulders also often collaborates with artists, hosts DJ and ladies' nights, and conducts workshops in fencing and self defense.
A short ferry ride from Lower Manhattan takes visitors to the serene and verdant Governors Island, where the city seems as if it is a world away. The island showcases its picturesque self during summers; in fact, it only opened to the public after 200 years of restricted military usage. The island affords some incredible views of it surrounding waterscape, Red Hook, Brooklyn, the Verrazano Bridge and the Manhattan skyline. The island is also home to some stirring historical sites like Castle Williams, Liggett Hall and the Admiral House, which are an escape into the island's past. Having played an integral role in the American Revolution, this island is a coastal paradise par excellence.
One of the first women-only social clubs of New York, the Colony Club was established in 1903. Well-known in the city, this place was built by women, for women. Women's empowerment began with steps such as these in a world dominated by men. This historic landmark was built between 1914 and 1916, and remains a private club for women, although men are now granted entrance as guests. This fabulous club offers a range of exceptional services and facilities for the exclusive use of its members. Guests are welcome, but only in the company of the club's members. The Colony Club is also a popular venue for social, cultural and private events.
The Terrace Club is a large facility for business meetings and stylish functions. It houses expansive conference rooms with high-speed WiFi access, accommodation at the in-house Club Quarters, a fitness room and a restaurant serving contemporary American cuisine. Continental breakfast is complimentary and the free newspapers help you keep in touch with business and political news. This facility is ideal for team-building sessions, extended conferences and conventions.