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 […]
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Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks 2014: What You Need to Know to Go
New York celebrates Independence Day with a bang! The Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks will light up the skies above Manhattan and Brooklyn with the nation’s largest pyrotechnic display. This year the fireworks will be launched from the iconic Brooklyn Bridge and barges on the lower East River. More than 3 million spectators will enjoy […]
A Perfect Day in Williamsburg, Brooklyn
It seems everyone is heading to Brooklyn’s Williamsburg…and with good reason. Williamsburg is full of fantastic experiences, from artisanal eats to waterfront fun to creative offerings. The neighborhood is easily accessible from Manhattan – less than 15 minutes by subway – making it is an ideal “day trip.” To make the most of your excursion, […]
Discover the Brooklyn Museum
New York is renowned for its remarkable art museums, yet one that is sometimes overlooked is among its finest – The Brooklyn Museum. The city’s second largest museum, it holds 1.5 million works including a celebrated Egyptian antiquities collection and superb African, Japanese and American art collections. The museum presents some NYC’s most innovative exhibits […]
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 […]
Autumn in NY: Fall Foliage in New York City
Yes, you can experience the best NY fall foliage right here in New York City! With its crisp air and blue skies, autumn in NY is stunning, but it’s the trees—sporting leaves of spectacular red, orange, gold, and purple—that are the real draw. New York’s fall foliage display usually lasts two to three weeks in […]