Trip to the Cloisters

Yesterday we biked up to the northern most tip of Manhattan to visit the Cloisters. We began our trek taking the subway with our bikes to 4th St., and than headed north the 200 or so blocks to the Met's 'upstate' outpost. The route was almost entirely on the New York City Greenway, which made for a lovely ride passing through parks and snaking alongside the water. Along the way we stopped at the famous Little Red Lighthouse. A group of home-schoolers and their parents invited us to join them on a tour of the lighthouse, giving us a chance to appreciate the lovely view. Arriving at our final destination, we snacked in the cafe, and saw some amazing architecture and art. After riding uphill nearly the whole way there, the ride back was much easier. In total we rode about 23 miles.