For a $10 admission fee, visitors will be given a map, directions and a one-day pass to each of the "stillspots" for a self-guided tour, which takes about three hours; reservations are recommended.
The official office hours reservations are closed, but if you want to stop by and wait for an opening, feel free.
Sites run by airlines and travel agencies typically offer a 24-hour reservation period, during which time customers can lock in a ticket price.
Despite the local buzz, it has managed to stay low-key, so it's still possible to walk in at an odd hour, sans reservations, and join the bohemian crowd as they sample the dozen or so small-production wines, scratched on the chalkboard.
Now, many Wall Street wives, girlfriends and, increasingly, exes, are living the curse of cutbacks in nanny hours and reservations at Masa or Megu.
Free limited bicycle loaners are also available through October through the Downtown Alliance at Pier 17; hours and reservations: downtownny.com/bikearound.com/bikearound
The new place is all grown up: while at Egg there are crayons for doodling on the white butcher-paper table covers, Parish Hall has colored pencils and sketchbooks, and instead of a half-hour wait reservations are available.
When your reservation hour strikes -- and yes, reservations are a must -- head back to Tallulah on Thames (464 Thames Street; 401-849-2433; tallulahonthames.com).
A one-hour advance reservation is required and it must be booked at www.budget.com.
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