If you think all of New York City is the same, then think again. With the help of a local resident, It's time to hit the streets of a small island in the Bronx to uncover some incredible nautical-themed architectural, cultural, and culinary gems that can't be found anywhere else in the five boroughs.

Join New York Adventure Club for a special access trip to City Island, a small seaside community at the edge of New York City — located just beyond Pelham Bay Park in the Bronx — that was once the location of a thriving oyster business and boat-building industry.

Led by a City Island resident, this experience of one of New York’s most unique communities will include:

A brief history of City Island and how it has been home to everything from mulberry orchards, to oystering, to boat building

A rare visit to one of City Island’s most historic private waterfront properties — originally built by the second-in-command at Tammany Hall, this home has been featured in movies including The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) and Long Day’s Journey Into Night (1962)

A stroll through downtown City Island to highlight everything from historic buildings to great places to grab a seafood meal

A peek inside the Nautical Museum, which focuses on the island’s development throughout the centuries

A discussion around what it's like to live on City Island, and the difference between residents who are considered "clamdiggers" or "musselsuckers"

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