Whet your appetite in the best restaurants of the Lower East Side New Yorkers love their food and nowhere is that most apparent than on the Lower East Side tour. This exciting area is home to some of the most delicious and diverse food you will find anywhere. With emigrants from so many different countries and cultures living here […]
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Statue of Liberty Tour
Spectacular sights and fascinating history on the Statue of Liberty tour The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island are easily two of the most iconic tourist destinations in New York, yet, despite, having visited the city on several different occasions, I had never been able to find enough time to visit. Aside from time constraints, […]
Explore NYC’s Black History (Updated 2015)
African Americans have been an integral part of NYC since it’s founding. While the first Black residents were bought to the city against their will, African Americans eventually streamed into NYC from all over the country (and the world), seeking a better life. February is Black History Month. Here are some ways to celebrate the […]
Christmas in New York: Walks of NY’s Special Holiday Tours
Walks of New York celebrates the finale of its first successful year by offering two special tours for the holiday season. Building upon the success of our Meet the Met Tour, Walks will offer Meet the Met with Kids, a fun, family-friendly tour designed to introduce the Metropolitan Museum’s art treasures to the entire family. […]
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade: What You Need to Know to Go
Every Thanksgiving, New York celebrates with the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade—a serious spectacle! The immense parade marches through the canyons of Manhattan with giant helium balloons, grand, elaborate floats, marching bands and performance groups, thousands of clowns, and celebrity performances. More than 3.5 million spectators attend the parade. Another 50 million viewers watch the national telecast. […]
New York’s Haunted Houses
New York is a magnet that has drawn in people since its founding. In fact, many New Yorkers are so rooted in the city, they refuse to leave…even after death. With such limited space and layer upon layer of history found at many locales, it’s little wonder that New Yorkers, both alive and deceased, coexist. […]
Autumn in New York: A Guide to Fall Fun in NYC
“Autumn in New York, It’s good to live it again.” So goes the classic song by Vernon Duke…and we couldn’t agree more. Every fall the trees turn dazzling colors, the air begins to chill, and the cultural calendar heats up, making it a wonderful time to be in NYC. There’s so much to see, experience […]