The list of the best museums in NYC is long and hotly debated. Whatever you’re looking for, New York probably has a museum dedicated to it, no matter how esoteric. While we’re used to hearing about the most classic ones like the Museum of Natural History, the Metropolitan Museum of Art , and the Guggenheim, the city is also […]
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The Most Romantic Things to do in New York: Winter Edition
As the backdrop for countless romantic movies, New York City has worked its way into the pantheon of incredible places to go for romantic weekend trips. With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, here’s our list of the best ways to maximize the romance on your next visit to New York, with tips on what to see and […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ellis Island Tour
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 […]
Tours of the Met
World-class art on exciting tours of the Met Opened in 1872, New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art houses over 2 million objects, including everything from ancient Egyptian temples to classic works by artists such as Van Gogh and Rembrandt. With such an impressive collection to explore, and many tours of the Met to choose from, I opted to […]
New York’s Cooper Hewitt Museum
New York’s Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum is the nation’s only museum devoted exclusively to design and its impact on daily life. Located in steel magnate Andrew Carnegie’s gilded-age mansion, the historic edifice made history as the nation’s first residence with a structural steel frame and an Otis passenger elevator. The mansion is still making […]