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MoMa: Must-See Works at New York’s Museum of Modern Art

Monet's "Water Lillies," MoMa

New York’s Museum of Modern Art (aka MoMa) houses one of the world’s finest collections of modern art. In addition to its renowned permanent collection, MoMa presents special exhibitions (that are often among the hottest tickets in town), and special events. With six floors of galleries showcasing thousands of artworks, it can be challenging to […]

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Carnegie Hall: A Visitors Guide

Carnegie Hall, NYC

Carnegie Hall is one of the world’s finest venues for music. Throughout it’s history, the hall has presented exalted artists including Tchaikovsky, Caruso, Toscanini, Mahler, Richard Strauss, Duke Ellington, Leonard Bernstein, Frank Sinatra, Maria Callas, Judy Garland, and the Beatles to name a few. With its elegant design, near-perfect acoustics, and performances by the world’s […]

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Best Restaurants in Times Square

Times Square, NYC

Times Square is one of New York’s must-see destinations and a very popular place to dine. For those staying in the area or catching a Broadway show, it is an ideal locale for a meal or snack. But finding the right eatery in Times Square takes some know-how – there are plenty of bland chain […]

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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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New York’s Must-See Skyscrapers

NYC Skyline view

Chicago may have invented skyscrapers, but New York made them works of art.  Since the 1890s skyscrapers have sprung from the bedrock of Manhattan, creating a skyline that embodies the city’s energy, ambition and power.  NYC is home to hundreds of soaring towers, which are regularly being created…and sometimes recreated.  Here are several of New […]

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Walks of New York Launches with Special Discount Tours

Times Square, NYC

Walks of New York celebrates the launch of its New York City walking tours by offering special preview tours for only $5.00.  In observance of National Walking Day, all tour proceeds will go to the American Heart Association to support their healthy heart initiatives. Walks of New York is a brand extension of Walks of […]

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