Savannah and New York Stops From Live Oaks to Beginner Ballet

4.7 (5,258)

Mon – Sun, Open 24 hours

Bull and McDonough Streets, Savannah, GA 31401-3923

Named for the Battle of Chippewa, this Savannah square centers on a statue of General James Oglethorpe beneath live oaks draped with Spanish moss. It appeared in the film Forrest Gump, draws people seeking a quiet rest, and stays open 24 hours.

4.8 (317)

Tue – Thu, Sun, 12:30 – 21:45; Fri – Sat, 12:30 – 22:45

535 86th St

Chicken, beef and kafta kabobs lead the menu at this small, family-owned halal restaurant in Brooklyn, drawing on Middle Eastern and Persian traditions. Sambosa comes first, then the seasoned grilled meats. Prices are inexpensive, and the kitchen is closed on Mondays.

4.9 (24)

Mon – Fri, 08:00 – 19:30; Sat, 09:00 – 18:30

890 Broadway, Fifth Floor

Beginner and intermediate ballet classes run at a low-pressure pace on the fifth floor of this Union Square dance hub, where airy studios hold grand pianos for live accompaniment. A single class costs 22 dollars, and the space also hosts rehearsals and professional training.

4.3 (23)

27 Barrow Street

A historic plaque on Barrow Street marks the roots of this Greenwich Village settlement house, founded to support an Italian immigrant tenement district. Today it runs youth sports, senior care and health clinics, and its mental health services accept Medicaid after an intake evaluation.