Old military ruins. The girls sunbath topless here.

Dead Horse Bay is about an hour and a half from lower Manhattan by public transit, but well worth the journey. There is so much glass on the beach that the waves make a soft tinkling sound as they roll in. It’s a scavenger’s dream, and glass isn’t the only thing you’ll find here. There are still plenty of horse bones to remind you where the place gets its name.

When I have a bit of money I like to go there with friends to celebrate our happiness and miseries.

Guided visits to 101 Spring Street offer direct engagement with Donald Judd’s art and vision. Advance reservations are required.

The gorgeous set of the blockbuster play Hamilton, at the Richard Rodgers Theater.