Best known for being home to Wall Street, there are lots of exciting and interesting things to do in Lower Manhattan. The area offers plenty of sightseeing opportunities and is steeped in fascinating American history. Since the market crash, many office blocks have been converted into apartments, and the growing number of bars, restaurants and […]
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Things to do in Brooklyn
The very best things to do in Brooklyn Most visitors to New York still choose to stay near the neon lights of Times Square and sightsee their way through the attractions of Midtown. While Manhattan has clear draws, it’s also worthwhile venturing out to New York’s other neighborhoods. The second most popular of the five […]
One World Trade Center Observation Deck
Experiencing New York from the One World Trade Center Observation Deck There are few buildings in the world more talked-about than One World Trade Center. So, naturally, when I was given the opportunity to venture to the new One World Trade Center Observation Deck with Walks of New York, I jumped at the chance. Standing at […]
Lower East Side Galleries
The rebirth of Lower East Side galleries Like most areas in New York City, the Lower East Side has seen a great deal of change over the years. What was once one of the most undesirable areas in the city has now become a mecca for the young and hip who flock there to indulge in drinking […]
Chinese New Year in New York
Chinese New Year in New York makes for a serious party, complete with colorful parades, performances, firecrackers, food and cultural festivities. Chinese New Year (also known as Lunar New Year) is the most important holiday in traditional Chinese culture: a time of new beginnings, family gatherings, thanksgiving, and hopes for good fortune. The Chinese calendar […]
Coney Island: A Visitor’s Guide
Coney Island is New York’s famed pleasure ground – synonymous with sea and sand, amusement rides, and raucous entertainment. Known as “the People’s Playground,” Coney Island pioneered sea bathing and thrill rides (introducing the first roller coaster and that American staple – the hot dog). For over a century it was the nation’s top summer […]
Rainy Day Fun in NYC
New York is an ideal city to explore on foot – except on rainy, snowy days. When the weather turns foul, umbrella-wielding pedestrians clog soggy sidewalks and the parks become a muddy mess. The Met Museum, MoMa, and Macys are certainly great choices to avoid the elements: unfortunately most people make that same choice and […]