Summer in New York can mean steamy, languid days when New Yorkers traditionally flee the city. The exodus once left a dull cultural hiatus…but no more. New York now offers an abundance of Summertime outdoor treats and cultural offerings to delight intrepid residents and visitors. Even better, most of them are completely free! Here some […]
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Central Park’s Northern Highlights
Central Park, the sprawling green oasis in the center of Manhattan, is undeniably beautiful…and huge. Two and a half miles in length and packed with landscapes and attractions, there is simply too much to see in a single visit. While most visitors enjoy the famous sites in Central Park’s south end, too few explore it’s […]
New York’s Must-See Skyscrapers
Chicago may have invented skyscrapers, but New York made them works of art. Since the 1890s skyscrapers have sprung from the bedrock of Manhattan, creating a skyline that embodies the city’s energy, ambition and power. NYC is home to hundreds of soaring towers, which are regularly being created…and sometimes recreated. Here are several of New […]
Walks of New York Launches with Special Discount Tours
Walks of New York celebrates the launch of its New York City walking tours by offering special preview tours for only $5.00. In observance of National Walking Day, all tour proceeds will go to the American Heart Association to support their healthy heart initiatives. Walks of New York is a brand extension of Walks of […]
Saint Patrick’s Cathedral in New York: A Visitors Guide
New York’s Saint Patrick’s Cathedral is a magnificent symbol of faith in the heart of the city. Seat of New York’s Catholic archdiocese, it is the largest Gothic cathedral in the nation, covering an entire city block. Every year, over five and a half million people are drawn to St. Patrick’s for worship, spiritual consolation, […]
Best Breweries in New York City
NYC is known for producing some of the world’s finest culture, fashion, food…but breweries in New York? Actually, America’s first brewery was in Manhattan and until the 1950s NYC was a major center of beer production. Lately, New York is awash in beer, with local craft beers and beer gardens sprouting up all over town. […]
The Underground Railroad in New York City
The Underground Railroad, a network of safe havens that helped American slaves escape captivity, ran directly through New York City. In fact, the New York stops were an important junction on the journey to liberty. In dozens of homes, churches and businesses throughout the city, brave New Yorkers helped thousands of African American slaves escape […]