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A West Village Stroll – The Best Spots

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With its tree-lined streets and pretty red bricked houses, a leisurely West Village stroll feels as though you’ve just stepped into a New York postcard. From quaint coffee shops to picturesque parks, The West Village is a wonderful representation of New York City. There are lots of lovely parks in NYC but the West Village […]

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Visit Statue of Liberty

Visit Statue of Liberty and learn about its captivating history The Statue of Liberty may be one of the most iconic statues in the world but there are some things that many people might not know about the famous Lady Liberty! Of course, the best way to learn about her is to visit Statue of Liberty but, […]

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Things to do on the Upper West Side

Things to do – Upper West Side Manhattan’s Upper West Side has been outshone for years by other neighborhoods – namely the more glamorous Upper East Side – but this corner of the city might just surprise you. Running from West 59th Street to West 110th Street, the Upper West Side is a mostly residential […]

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9/11 Memorial Museum

A life-changing visit to the 9/11 Memorial Museum The 9/11 Memorial Museum is unlike any other museum I’ve ever visited in the entire world. Gone are the feelings of awe and fascination that you would typically experience at a museum. These feelings are instead replaced by a sense of shock and, on some occasions, absolute […]

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Ground Zero Tour

The moving stories and inspirational heroes that make up the Ground Zero tour It’s almost impossible to come to New York City and not have your mind brought back to the tragic events that took place there on 9/11. Although the city and its people are very much in recovery, it’s clear that this massive […]

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Ellis Island Tour

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Fascinating stories and exhibits on the Ellis Island tour As one of the most important places in the history of the United States of America, Ellis Island is a destination not to be missed when visiting New York City. Take part in an Ellis Island Tour and learn all there is to know about this […]

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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 […]

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