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New York’s Cloisters Museum

The Cloisters, NYC

The Cloisters is one of New York’s cultural treasures.  A branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the museum is devoted to the art of medieval Europe, which is showcased in a setting composed of medieval architecture.  Because of the museum’s upper Manhattan location, it is too often ignored by visitors and New Yorkers.  But […]

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Christmas in New York: Walks of NY’s Special Holiday Tours

Christmas Rockefeller Center

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. […]

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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.  […]

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Autumn in New York: A Guide to Fall Fun in NYC

Pond in Central Park, 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 […]

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Walks of New York’s New Video Series

Walks of NY Tour, NYC

Walks of New York has launched a YouTube Channel!  The site features a series of original videos offering insider tips and candid advice on New York City. Walks of New York is dedicated to helping visitors, as well as New Yorkers, enjoy the best of New York City.  To that end, we’ve created a variety […]

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Underground Art: Artworks of New York’s Subway

Elizabeth Murray Blooming

New York’s City’s Subway system is an integral part of life for New Yorkers.  It is known to be convenient, fast, relatively efficient – but seldom visually appealing.  But did you know the subway is home to many fine works of art?  In fact, there are several treasures by famed contemporary artists hidden in plain […]

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Bushwick, Brooklyn: A Visitors Guide

Bushwick Street Art

Bushwick is one of New York’s hottest neighborhoods.  A former working-class, industrial district in northeast Brooklyn, Bushwick has evolved into a bohemian enclave – home to experimental art, avant-garde performance, affordable craft cocktails and sustainable eats.  The neighborhood’s relaxed “go local” philosophy makes it easy to immerse yourself in Bushwick’s abundant culture. To help plan […]

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