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10 Must-See Sights of Central Park

Central Park Lake

Central Park is the great, green heart of New York City.  The 843-acre green space (two and a half miles in length and a half mile in width) includes meadows, forests, lakes, monuments and spectacular architecture. In fact, the area is so vast and the delights so plentiful, it can be difficult to select the […]

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New York’s Finest Gardens

NY Botancial Garden, NYC

New York’s energy and drive are exciting, exhilarating…and exhausting. Fortunately the city offers an antidote to its propulsive pace – exquisite gardens.  These green havens are tranquil settings in which to marvel at the beauty of nature.  All of NYC’s marvelous gardens are easily accessible and allow one the chance to relax, recharge and escape […]

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Central Park’s Northern Highlights

Central Park, the sprawling green oasis in the center of Manhattan, is undeniably beautiful…and huge. Two and a half miles in length and packed with landscapes and attractions, there is simply too much to see in a single visit. While most visitors enjoy the famous sites in Central Park’s south end, too few explore it’s […]

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Autumn in NY: Fall Foliage in New York City

Central Park in Autumn, NYC

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 […]

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Halloween in NYC: The Best Events (Updated 2014)

Village Halloween Parade, NYC

Halloween in NYC is a big deal—so if you’re in New York City and looking for the best Halloween events, you’re in the right place! Every October, storefronts and stoops are decked out with pumpkins, fake cobwebs, and plastic skeletons. Halloween-themed shows, costume shops, interactive Haunted Houses, and horror-themed parties suddenly pop up all over […]

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NYC’s Guggenheim Museum

New York’s Guggenheim Museum holds one of the nation’s finest collections of modern and contemporary art.  Even more famous is the collection’s home – Frank Lloyd Wright’s singular building that is an architectural landmark.  A visit to “the Guggenheim” allows one to explore its distinctive collection and structure, as well as superb exhibitions. Mining tycoon […]

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The Best Ice Skating in New York (Updated 2014)

Wollman Rink, Central Park, NYC

Want to go ice skating in New York? You can! Every winter, pleasure-seeking New Yorkers and visitors strap on skates and join the fun at New York’s many skating rinks. Ice skating in New York is a tradition that goes back to the 17th century, when locals would skate on Collect Pond (which would have […]

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