J SHORT TRIPS A 5s , * > Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library Gift of Seymour B. Durst Old York Library Short Trips BY AUTOMOBILE From Pershing Squa re NEW YORK CITY Trip No. 1 Man hattan ■ ■ ■' Trip No. 2 Manhattan ■ ■ ■ Trip No. 3 Bear Mountain ■ ■ ■ Trip No. 4 West Point ■ ■ ■ Trip No. 5 New York Watershed ■ ■ ■ Trip No. 6 Suburban New Jersey ■ ■ ■ Trip No. 7 Morristown, N. J ■ ■ ■ Trip No. S Coney Island ■ ■ ■ Trip No. 9 Staten Island ■ ■ ■ Trip No. 10 Westchester County ■ ■ ■ Trip No. 11 Ridgefleld and Biltmore Country Club ■ ■ ■ Trip No. 12 Long Island and Beaches ■ ■ ■ Trip No. 13 Tatchogue and Port Jefferson ■ ■ ■ Trip No. 14 Atlantic City ■ ■ ■ Trip No. 15 The Griswold, New London ■ ■ ■ Trip No. 16 South Shore, Long Island ■ ■ ■ Trip No. 17 North Shore, Long Island Copyrighted, 1919 < The Terminal Associates JOHN McE. BOWMAN, President Short Trips by Automobile FROM PERSHING SQUARE TRIP NUMBER ONE A Short Afternoon Run of Twenty-five Miles Through the New York City Park System — Riverside Drive, with Its Beautiful Vistas, Handsome Monuments, Great Apartment Houses and Tree-shaded Stretches, Offers One of the Grandest Boulevards in the World. From Pershing Square north on Fifth Avenue, entering Central Park at 59th Street, thence along the East Drive to the extreme north end of the park, winding around into the West Drive, which is followed to 72d Street, where a right turn is made and followed to Riverside Drive, then north on the Drive to the end, entering Broadway at Dyckman Street. Broadway is then followed to Van Cortlandt Park, where a right turn is made into 242d Street, winding through the park into Mosholu Parkway, which runs east to the Grand Concourse; thence south over Woodrow Wilson Boulevard and Mott Avenue, crossing the Harlem River on 1 38th Street Bridge and down Madison Avenue to 120th Street, where a right turn is made at Mount Morris Park, and Fifth Avenue followed south to 42d Street and Pershing Square. A comprehensive tour of New York's parks and drives, passing many of the city's most noted beauty spots. ■ ■ ■ TRIP NUMBER TWO A Short Run of Thirty Miles Through New York City and the Park System, Including the Bronx Zoo. From Pershing Square run north on Fifth Ave- nue to 120th Street; turn right, run one block and turn left on Madison Avenue. Cross 1 38th Street Bridge and turn left into Mott Avenue, which becomes the Grand Concourse, and follow to the end. Turn right into Mosholu Parkway; wind around through Botanical Gardens, thence west on Fordham Road, south on University Ave- nue, crossing the Washington Bridge to St. Nicholas Avenue; then south to 110th Street, entering Central Park on East Drive, turning on Fifth Avenue to 42d Street and Pershing Square. On this trip are viewed many of the clubs, Central Park, Metropolitan MU8euni of Art. Cleopatra's NV<>dle, the n.oroutfh of th<- Bronx; Botanical < la nl.-n. Itronx Zoo. the bridges ot the Harlem [liver and other Interesting points. 2 TRIP NUMBER THREE One Hundred Mile Run on the West Side of the Hudson River to Bear Mountain and Return — This Trip Replete with Majestic Views, Historic Associations and Beautiful Estates. All good road and excellent scenery. From Pershing Square run west on 42 d Street, turn right on Broadway and run north to Manhattan Avenue. Turn left to 1 30th Street Ferry. From ferry run to top of Fort Lee Hill, turn left and go through Fort Lee and Leonia to Hackensack, turn right into Main Street and left into Passaic Ave- nue, thence north through Areola, Hohokus, Allen- dale, Suffern, Sloatsburg and Tuxedo. Just beyond the north gate to Tuxedo Park turn right on bridge over highway. Follow winding road to Bear Mountain, then south along the Hudson River through Haverstraw to Congers. At small white church turn left, follow main road around Rockland Lake to Nyack, then down through Sparkill, Tappan, Closter and Tenafly to Engle- wood. Turn left into Palisade Avenue, then over Dyckman Street Ferry to Broadway and back to 42 d Street and Pershing Square. This trip includes many of the beautiful towns in New Jersey and New York west of the Hudson River. THE BILTMORE 43d to Itih Street, Vanderbilt and Madison Avenues JOHN McE. BOWMAN, President The social center of New York 4 x Ossining loatsburg ^Hempstead J mongers, amapo Suffern / ' ' // Spring Valley II B_ jjyack Mahyvah™ West Point Mountainville 7 Highland Falls Highland MiHsX f^J Central ValleAj Fort Montgomer Bear Mouutffhl Garrison S Peekskil >outhfield "ompkins Cove, lorth Haverstraw West Haverstraw % > Ladentown, Haverstraw Ramsey Allendale Waldwick' Hphokus^ Ridge.woo( 4^ SparkiM, Woodcliff ^^^DobbsFei appan !W Milford laekensacl Bogot« Cresskill' Tenafly .eonia JrzLee Edgewater€/ Scale of Miles Tl .copyright 1919 rf/ flKPfershing Square THE AUTOMOBILE CLUB wJ/Va^ of America iNew York jmb TRIP NUMBER FOUR From New York to West Point, One Hundred Miles, Including Both Sides of the Hudson River — West Point, America's Most Famous Military Academy, Is Open to Visitors — The Views of the Hudson Are Sublime. From Pershing Square west on 42d Street to Broadway, then north on Broadway through Yonkers, Hastings, Dobbs Ferry, Tarrytown, Ossin- ing, Croton and Peekskill to Garrison, where a ferry is crossed to West Point, then down through Highland Falls, Bear Mountain, Haverstraw to Congers. At white church turn left and follow main road around Rockland Lake, through Nyack, Sparkill, Tappan and Tenafly to Englewood. Turn left into Palisade Avenue, then across the Dyck- man Street Ferry to Broadway, thence south to 42d Street and Pershing Square. This trip replete with memories of Colonial and Revo- lutionary days, and the scenes of many of Washington Irving's tales. The trip down over the Palisades on the New Jersey side will be long remembered. Many high-class motor inns abound. THE COMMODORE 42d Street, Facing Pershing Square, and Adjoining the Grand Central Terminal GEORGE W. SWEENEY, Managing Director Two thousand rooms with baths. Newest and most distinctive of all hotels. 6 ners ~J Tompkins Corner; COPYRIGHT 1919 / ^iSMftrshing Square ™ EAt TOa CLU , B NewfYork -^ TRIP NUMBER FIVE One Hundred and Thirty-five Mile Run Through New York's Famous Watershed District — The Sylvan Scenes Along This Route Are Restful and Pleasing — Lake Succeeds Lake and Many Fa- mous Motor Inns and Resort Hotels Are Passed. From Pershing Square north on Fifth Avenue, across the 1 38th Street Bridge, thence north on Mott Avenue, which becomes the Woodrow Wil- son Boulevard. At end of Boulevard a sharp left turn is made up on to Jerome Avenue and con- tinue north into Central Avenue, which is fol- lowed to Main Street, White Plains. Then North Broadway out of White Plains, passing Kensico Reservoir to Armonk, then on through Bedford, Goldens Bridge, Purdy and Croton Falls to Brew- ster, where a sharp turn west is made skirting numerous small bodies of water to Carmel, then south around beautiful Lake Mahopac and along the Amawalk Reservoir through Amawalk and Yorktown Heights, crossing Croton Lake at Pine Bridge, thence down through Briarcliff and over the Sawmill River Road through East View, Elms- ford, Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry and Yonkers; return- ing over Broadway to 42d Street and Pershing Square. One of the most pleasing of suburban drives, over beauti- ful roads and through historic and storied villages. THE BELMONT 42d Street at Tershing Square JAMES WOODS, Managing Director Quiet, unobtrusive luxury combined with the highest degree of comfort and convenience. Mead Corners Copyright 1919 THE AUTOMOBILE CLUB of AMERICA TRIP NUMBER SIX A Short Run of Fifty Miles Through Some of New Jersey's Prettiest Towns — This Route Leads Through Some of the Popular Suburban Residential Villages of New Jersey and the Great Silk-manufacturing City of Paterson — The U. S. Naval Rifle Range Is of Interest. From Pershing Square across the 42 d Street Ferry to Weehawken, then down the Hudson County Boulevard to Newark Avenue. Turn west and follow the Belleville Pike, crossing the Hack- ensack River into Belleville, then follow John Street through Montclair to Caldwell. Just beyond a right turn is made passing within a short dis- tance of the United States Naval Rifle Range. Then through Singac and the Totowa Valley to Paterson, turn right into West Street, then into Main Street and a left turn into Market Street, which becomes Essex Street, and followed to Hackensack, where a left turn is made into Main Street. First street beyond Passaic Avenue turn right and follow main road into Teaneck Road. At Teaneck turn right and run through Englewood into Palisade Avenue, crossing the Dyckman Street Ferry. After leaving ferry a sharp turn is made into Riverside Drive, followed to 72d Street and then down Broadway to 42d Street and Pershing Square. TRIP NUMBER SEVEN An Eighty Mile Run Through New Jersey — A Beautiful Ride Through the Hill Towns of Mor- ristown, Mountain View, Etc. From Pershing Square go west on 42d Street, cross ferry to Weehawken, then down the Hudson County Boulevard to the Plank Road running through Newark via Broad Street, Clinton Street and Springfield Avenue to Springfield, then on through Chatham and Madison to Morristown. From Morristown take Speedwell Avenue to Morris Plains and through Parsippany to Boonton. From there on the road skirts the shore of the Morris Canal through Towaco, Lincoln Park and Mountain View into Paterson, thence through West Main and Market Streets, which becomes Essex Street, and is continued on through Hackensack to Englewood, crossing the Dyckman Street Ferry and down Riverside Drive and Broadway to 42d Street and Pershing Square. 10 TRIP NUMBER EIGHT Thirty-five Mile Run to Coney Island and Return — New York's Playground, Where the Scenic Thriller and the Transient Mermaid Vie with the "Hot Dog" for Popularity. From Pershing Square south on Fifth Avenue. At Washington Square turn left into Fourth Street, turn right into Lafayette Street, cross Manhattan Bridge into Flatbush Avenue. Bear right through the Plaza into Prospect Park West, turn left into 15th Street, jog right and left at Hamilton Park- way into Ocean Parkway. Straight on to Coney Island, which is 1 5 miles from New York. Return by going west on Surf Avenue, turn right into Harway Avenue, then on through Cropsey Avenue and 92d Street, turn left into Fort Hamilton Park- way and follow the Shore Road along the Narrows into Fourth Avenue. Turn left into Atlantic Ave- nue and right into Clinton Street, straight on across Brooklyn Bridge, turn right into Lafayette, left into Fourth Street. At Washington Square turn right into Fifth Avenue to Pershing Square. Crossing: two great bridges of the East River, passing through the Borough of Brooklyn, by beautiful Prospect Park with its sylvan beauties and great memorial arches, to the world's greatest playground. HOTEL MANHATTAN 42d Street at Madison Avenue PAUL B. BODEN, Managing Director Famous for its hospitality and beautiful decorations. 12 int Pleasan •Nantoloking ^Seaside Heights Manahawken^ ™ k Tuckertoi i New Gretna 'ort Republic, (Surf City teach Haven Absecon 1 1 1 fOceanvilJe ieasantvflle Scale of Miles: SgJlerJ \jmb '' ^Atlantic City ■ Copyright 1919 THE AUTOMOBILE- CLUB of AMERICA TRIP NUMBER FIFTEEN Between New York and New London to the Hotel Gr is wold, Located at Eastern Point, and Considered the Finest Shore Resort in New England — The Tour Practically Follows the Bos- ton Post Road All the Way. From Pershing Square run north on Fifth Ave- nue, crossing the Harlem River at the 1 38th Street Bridge and continue north through Mott Avenue and the Wilson Parkway to Fordham Road, then over the Shore Road to New Rochelle. From there on the Boston Post Road is followed through: Miles — \j ■ oi*/>hniAnf Li Astamford Cross Rivery=^ // \ !dforo\ Mian us ro\ Mianusc^> r Gt^enwichfc^. «Y \ "~>b«*4. nu^rt^i^,:,.^ D „\ VSeacl.fi Croton Lake Crotoi -K^Quee MtVernofi ff — yJamaica Flushing Tappan Scale of Miles: / 2 4 6 " 8 10 Copyright 1919 THE AUTMOBILE CLUB of AMERICA Bayport\ StJames ) I x Smrthtowri! Smrthtown branch < "3 Ronkonkoma. Sayviile Darien ^NorotonQ ^South Corners \ . Stamford k u_ I Huntingto. Coid Spring Harbor ^ay shore;': ' (TP * \ Greenwich.^ jkrookville^ » ^ ksv f ^0% Freeport PprtCrjesterS )Greenval( farj y/ r\Ubljn Mineola'" _/f f jkT \ Rock'viiie Center irC n m< l nt ,r r Lf'^ r^r^T ? M a n , h asset jBlynbroSiJ MtVernog-f7 S,de ; \> Js P nn^J n ' for J^farRoctay ■ F| u|h^^^ m aica^l / Neoonsrt / Scale of Miles: y 2 4 6 8 10 Pershing Square ^ ^t/ • : New York . Copyright 1919 THE AUTOMOBILE CLUB of AMERICA TRIP NUMBER SEVENTEEN New York to Greenport, L. I., via the North Shore From Pershing Square cross the Queensborough Bridge and follow Jackson Avenue to Flushing, then out the North Hempstead Turnpike through: Miles 1 3 Bayside. 1 7 Manhasset. 20 Roslyn. 24 Brookville. 27 East Norwich. 31 Cold Spring Harbor. 34 Huntington. 37 Centerport. 39 Northport. 45 Commack. 50 Smithtown. 56 Stony Brook. 62 Port Jefferson. 72 Shoreham. 75 Wading River. 86 Riverhead. 92 Jamesport. 96 Mattituck. 103 Southhold. 1 09 Greenport. From Greenport connection is made by boat to New London and Eastern Point, where is located the "Griswold Hotel." THE CASCADES 19th Floor, The Eiltmore, New York Where society foregathers. M. Maurice and Florence Walton have charge of the dancing. 28 jwYor Copyright 1919 THE AUTOMOBILE CLUB of AMERICA m ~S!B 91 ml mm .= i n ' — . ( ! J ■ 1 T j m • - ill ifS1 1 I The Hotel Garage At 323-333 East 44th Street, New York JOHN McE. COWMAN, President Built and operated in the interest of the Biltmore, Com- modore, Belmont, Manhattan, Murray Hill and Ansonia Hotels; includes every mechanical and scientific device for the safety and easy handling of cars. Ramps of easy grade for both up and down traffic allow the driving of cars to any floor without danger of accident. No elevators to wait for. Each car is driven to its own station without delay. A RENTAL SERVICE is conducted in connection with the garage, and experienced chauffeurs familiar with New York and vicinity are available at all times. An automobile is operated, without charge, for the con- venience of patrons of the hotels and garage, and will call upon request. Telephone Murray Hill 6031. Patrons may have their garage bills charged to their hotel accounts if desired. Descriptive garage booklet sent upon reguest. Cars Ascending Ramp 30 The Great Ballroom The Commodore AT PERSHING SQUARE Offers unusual facilities for banquets and social functions. The great ballroom, largest in any hotel in the world, will accommodate three thousand people at a concert, and fifteen hundred can be seated at a banquet. A party of over three thousand diners have been served at one time on the ball- room floor without inconvenience or delay. A special banquet kitchen on this floor tends to perfect service. A private entrance on Depew Place gives access to the social apartments without passing through the public rooms of the hotel, and an automobile elevator allows of direct entrance to the ballrooms from one's car. Large or small parties are assured of the same careful attention. The Tea Room 31 The Griswold Eastern Point, New London, Connecticut FINEST SEASIDE RESORT IN AMERICA Halfway between New York and Boston, on Long Island Sound, with matchless motor roads radiating in every direction, and all conveniences usual in the best city hotels, it offers an ideal summer home. Dancing every afternoon and evening. A la carte grill, golfing, tennis, riding, yachting, bathing, brokers office with direct wire, and modern garage. Commissary supplied from the famous Branford Farm. OPEN JUNE TO OCTOBER JOHN McE. BOWMAN, President EARLE E. CARLEY. Vice-President The Belleview Belleair Heights. Florida THE GOLFER'S SOUTHERN PARADISE Situated on the high Gulf Coast of Florida, with a natural turf and two of the best eighteen-holc golf courses in America. Direct train service from New York and Chicago without change. Excellent motor roads, tennis, riding, boat- ing, bathing and all outdoor sports. Unsurpassed cuisine, and a pure water supply spouting up from the bed of the Gulf. OPEN JANUARY TO APRIL JoIIX RIcEl BOWMAN, President. EARLE E. CARLEY, Vice-President. 32 Malcolm & Hayes designers and printers New York